City of San Ramon News & Information Update
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Encore! Winter Newsletter Now Available
The Winter edition of the Encore! newsletter is now available with a full listing of activities, events, and special presentations for residents ages 55 and above. Learn about Superbowl BINGO, Senior Mindfulness, the Boutique Workshop and much more!
> Read Encore!
Apply Now: Government 101 - Spring 2026
Deadline: Friday, January 16
Registration for the Spring 2026 session of Government 101 is now open! This free program is a dynamic, seven-week civic education course designed to give residents an in-depth understanding of how your city operates.
Hosted by the City Clerk’s Office, the program covers a wide range of topics including City Administration, Finance Overview and Budget Process, and City Communications—offering insights into how decisions are made and services are delivered.
Participants also explore how San Ramon builds a thriving community through planning, engagement, and inclusive initiatives. A dedicated session on Maintaining and Advancing our City Infrastructure highlights the city’s work on streets, parks, facilities, and sustainability efforts. Public Safety Night offers an opportunity to engage with law enforcement and learn more about public safety efforts and fostering community awareness.
Classes take place on Monday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m. beginning March 2, and are open to 25 residents aged 18 and older.
The deadline to apply is Friday, January 16.
> Learn More and Apply
Now Recruiting: Sustainability Advisory Committee Members
Application Deadline: Wed, Jan 28
The City of San Ramon is now accepting applications to fill seven vacancies on its newly-formed Sustainability Advisory Committee.
The Sustainability Advisory Committee provides recommendations to the City Council on the successful implementation of the adopted San Ramon Climate Action Plan and related climate-based programs.
Residents who are passionate about sustainability, climate action, and community engagement are encouraged to apply.
Deadline to Apply: Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 5 p.m.
> Learn More & Apply
Questions? Please email cityclerk@sanramon.ca.gov
Winter Wassail
Saturday, January 10
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Crow Canyon Gardens
FREE for All Ages
“Wassail” is the modern spelling of the Norse & old English phrase “waes hael” meaning “good health!” Traditionally community members would gather in an orchard to sing, dance, and bless the trees for a bountiful harvest and awaken them from dormancy.
Participate in San Ramon's very own Winter Wassail at Crow Canyon Gardens (114 Park Place, San Ramon CA 94683) on Saturday, January 10!
We will be joined by the San Ramon Community Chorus and Berkeley Morris Dancers. Garden tastings and hot cider sips will be provided, while supplies last.
Street Sweeping Underway
Now through January 30, 2026
From now through January 30, 2026, San Ramon streets will be swept weekly (up to 4x/month) to manage the extra fall leaves.
Residential streets are swept between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Your regular sweeping day won’t change, but sweepers may come later than usual.
Help us keep San Ramon clean:
Check the schedule & map on the City’s website
Avoid parking on the street on your sweep day
Keep carts off the street
Trim low-hanging branches. Low-hanging branches can prevent sweepers and garbage trucks from passing safely.
Reminder: Do NOT rake or blow leaves from your property into the street —
it’s considered illegal dumping and may result in a fine.
Place all yard waste in your green organics cart. Need a larger cart or extra bags? Contact ACI.
If a street sweeper isn’t sweeping, it’s probably full of leaves and heading to dump the leaves.
It’ll be back to clean once done!
Questions? Call Contract Sweeping Services at (408) 498-4631.
> More Information
The Orchards: Next Public Hearing at Planning Commission Meeting on Tuesday, January 20 at 6 p.m.
The first public hearing on The Orchards proposed development (the site of the former Chevron Park property) took place at the Planning Commission Meeting on Tuesday, December 16.
The December 16 Public Hearing included:
- An overview of The Orchards proposed project
- Environmental analysis of the proposed project
- Public Comment on the proposed project
The next Public Hearing on The Orchards proposed development will take place as part of the Planning Commission Meeting on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at City Hall (7000 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon, CA 94583) and will be streamed live on YouTube. A recording of the meeting will be available to watch afterward.
The agenda with full details will be posted 72 hours ahead of the meeting at sanramon.ca.gov/meeting.
To receive email notifications when public meetings are scheduled, residents can sign up for Official Meetings & Notices.
> More Information on The Orchards
Street Smarts presents
21st Annual “Be Reel!” Video Contest for Middle and High School Students
Submission Deadline: Tuesday, February 13 at 4 p.m.
The San Ramon Valley Street Smarts program is excited to announce its annual “Be Reel!” Video Contest! All Middle and High School Students are invited to unleash their creativity while promoting traffic safety through short videos.
This year’s theme is “Safety First!” Students are encouraged to create public service announcement videos that educate the community about important traffic safety issues.
Exciting Prizes Await! High school and middle school participants, competing in teams of up to 4 team members, can compete for the following prizes:
- 1st Prize: $300 in Amazon Gift Cards
- 2nd Prize: $200 in Amazon Gift Cards
- 3rd Prize: $100 in Amazon Gift Cards
Prizes will be awarded separately for each age group.
The winning videos will be shared online and showcased at San Ramon Valley Elementary and Middle School Traffic Safety Education Assemblies.
Submission Deadline: 4 p.m. on February 13, 2026
This is a fantastic opportunity for aspiring filmmakers to make a positive impact in their community while having fun and competing for amazing prizes!
> More Details, Including Submission Guidelines and Contest Rules
STREET SMARTS is a traffic safety education program serving the San Ramon Valley. The program is a partnership between the San Ramon Valley Unified School District, the City of San Ramon, the Town of Danville, the County of Contra Costa, the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District, San Ramon Valley Council of PTAs and other Community Partners and Sponsors.
San Ramon Historic Foundation presents
2026 Crab Feed Fundraiser
Saturday, January 24
Social Hour at 6 p.m. / Dinner Served at 7 p.m.
San Ramon Community Center
Don't miss out on an annual San Ramon tradition: the Historic Foundation's Crab Feed Fundraiser on Saturday, January 24 at the San Ramon Community Center (12501 Alcosta Blvd, San Ramon CA 94583). The no-host social hour begins at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets are $95 per person and include crab, pasta, French bread, salad, coffee and tea.
Proceeds from this fun evening will support restoration of the Boone House at Forest Home Farms.
> More Info & Tickets
San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District presents
Personal Emergency Preparedness (PEP) Class
Wednesday, January 28 (Ages 16+), 6–9 p.m.
Tuesday, February 24 (Ages 16+), 6–9 p.m.
Monday, March 23 (Family PEP - all ages welcome!), 6–9 p.m.
San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District is pleased to offer Personal Emergency Preparedness (PEP) Classes every month in 2026!
What do you personally need in your Emergency Preparedness Kit? Have you wanted to start a kit or create an emergency plan, but have not found the motivation? It's time to find out what YOU need to be ready and respond in a disaster situation.
PEP is designed for individuals and families (ages 10–110) to learn the importance of personal and home disaster preparedness, and how to survive after a major emergency. This class will prepare the individual, their home and their family with the information, supplies and skills needed to be self-sufficient for 7+ days in a disaster.
During this FREE PEP Class, participants will learn:
- What to do before, during and after a major emergency
- Hazard Mitigation and Utility Control
- Personal and Family Emergency Supplies
- Staying Calm Amid Chaos
Upon completion of the program, participants will have the knowledge and resources to create a home emergency plan, build an emergency kit with supplies, and complete basic emergency response tasks in and around their home.
> Sign Up for a FREE Class
Note: Participants 10–15 years old welcome with an adult in attendance for the March 23 class
Job Opportunities with the City of San Ramon
The City of San Ramon is hiring! Current job opportunities include:
- Activity Manager – Teen Centers
- Building Attendant I / II
- Police Records Administrative Coordinator — New!
- Recreation Therapy Intern
- Seasonal Maintenance Worker
> More Information
Questions?
Call City Hall at (925) 973-2500 or email info@sanramon.ca.gov