Politics & Government
San Ramon Weekly Update: May 18
Overcrossing groundbreaking + Art and Wind Festival + Memorial Day program + advisory board openings + summer camps + naming chickens
05/18/2023
City of San Ramon News & Information Update
Thursday, May 18, 2023
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Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for Iron Horse Trail Overcrossing at Bollinger Canyon Road
The City of San Ramon, in partnership with Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA), Contra Costa County (CCC), and East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) broke ground on the Iron Horse Trail Bollinger Canyon Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Overcrossing on Thursday, May 18 on the Iron Horse Trail at Bollinger Canyon Road. Construction is expected to take 18–24 months.
The purpose of the Iron Horse Trail Overcrossings Project is:
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- To improve safety by eliminating conflicts between pedestrians/bicycles and vehicles;
- Improve vehicular traffic flow by removing the at-grade crossings;
- Eliminate unsafe crossing maneuvers by pedestrians and bicyclists;
- Enhance safety by providing an environment that encourages pedestrian and bicycle usage along the Iron Horse Trail; and
- Increase trail use by nearby schools by improving safety at the Bollinger Canyon Road and Crow Canyon Road crossings.
Coming Soon: San Ramon Art and Wind Festival
Sunday, May 28 & Monday, May 29
at San Ramon Central Park
“Let’s go fly a kite!” at the San Ramon Art & Wind Festival, the BEST festival in the East Bay.
The Art & Wind Festival returns Sunday, May 28 and Monday, May 29 at San Ramon’s Central Park (12501 Alcosta Blvd), from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days. Admission is free!
This annual event features fine arts, crafts, specialty food vendors, three entertainment stages headlining international music, party bands and variety entertainers, children’s shows, gourmet food courts, family amusement zones, professional choreographed kite flying demonstrations, free kite making workshops, and more!
San Ramon Memorial Day Program
Monday, May 29 at 9 a.m.
Memorial Park (5001 Bollinger Canyon Road)
Please join us for the San Ramon Memorial Day Program on Monday, May 29 at 9 a.m. at San Ramon's Memorial Park (5001 Bollinger Canyon Road). The San Ramon Memorial Day Program will bring special recognition and honor to those who served our country and made the ultimate sacrifice.
A Commemorative Field of Flags will be located at San Ramon Memorial Park on the lawn during the Memorial Day Program. Complete a flag request to have a temporary flag placed in honor of a fallen service member or deceased Veteran.
Apply Now: San Ramon Advisory Boards & Committees
Open Space Advisory Committee, Housing Advisory Committee, Library Advisory Committee& More!
The City of San Ramon is currently recruiting for several Advisory Boards and Committees.
Applications for the following Committees close Monday, May 29 at 11:59 p.m.:
- Housing Advisory Committee
- Open Space Advisory Committee
Applications for the following are open until filled:
- Architectural Review Board
- Library Advisory Committee
- Transportation Advisory Committee
- County Connection Citizens Advisory Committee
- Contra Costa County Transportation Authority Citizens Advisory Committee
Learn more and apply at the link below.
Register Today for San Ramon Summer Camps!
The summer camp countdown continues: In just two short weeks, it will be time for San Ramon Summer Camps to begin!
From June 5–August 4, San Ramon offers a robust lineup of camps for preschool aged children to teens. Camp offerings include Enrichment, Sports, Visual and Performing Arts, Aquatics and more!
- Visit www.sanramonrecguide.com to see the entire camp lineup and register online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Staff is happy to assist with registration at the San Ramon Community Center (Mon–Fri, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.), or the Alcosta Senior and Community Center (Mon–Fri, 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m.).
Questions? Email registration@sanramon.ca.gov or call (925) 973-3200.
You Named Those Chickens!
It's official! The San Ramon community chose the Golden Girls in the "Name Those Chickens" poll. The four new Buff Orpington chickens at Forest Home Farms are named Blanche, Dorothy, Rose and Sophia after the famous sitcom quartet—come by and meet them!
Help Name a New Park!
San Ramon residents have an opportunity to help name our newest park!
This neighborhood park will be located at the former Bishop Ranch 6 location on the corner of Camino Ramon and Executive Parkway. This 2-acre park offers a wide variety of amenities including an all-abilities musical play area that both children and adults will enjoy.
Submit your park name suggestion by Thursday, June 15 at 5 p.m. at the link below.
> See the Plans and Submit a Name
City of San Ramon Annual Report 2022
Ever wonder how the City of San Ramon's General Fund Revenue compares to other area cities? Find this and more in the City’s 2022 Annual Report, available online, and in person at San Ramon's Community Centers and libraries.
Job Opportunities with the City of San Ramon
The City of San Ramon is hiring! Current job opportunities include:
- Activity Manager / Assistant Activity Manager - Teen Center
- Assistant Activity Manager - Adult Sports
- Building Attendant I / II
- Recreation Leader I / II for After School Teen Center
- Recreation Leader II for Sports Program
- Recreation Therapy Intern
- Seasonal Maintenance Worker
- Police Officer - Lateral
- Police Officer - Academy Participant or Recent Graduate
Questions?
Call City Hall at (925) 973-2500 or email info@sanramon.ca.gov
This press release was produced by City of San Ramon. The views expressed here are the author’s own.
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