City of San Ramon News & Information Update
Friday, February 6, 2026
Save the Date: Summer Recreation Showcase
Saturday, February 28
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
San Ramon Community Center
FREE; All Ages
Discover a kaleidoscope of recreational opportunities offered by the San Ramon Parks & Community Services Department at the Summer Recreation Showcase on Saturday, February 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the San Ramon Community Center (12501 Alcosta Blvd, San Ramon CA 94583).
Register for Spring & Summer programs, meet instructors; tour rental facilities; and participate in crafts, games, and giveaways at this fun event!
> More Information
SRPD Community Academy - Spring 2026
Last Chance! Apply by Friday, February 6
Applications are open for the Spring 2026 session of San Ramon Police Department's FREE Community Academy!
This 14-session course is taught by police officers and department personnel in their area of expertise, using a mix of lecture, demonstrations and hands-on activities.
Weekly three-hour classes cover a range of topics including patrol, criminal investigations, traffic stops, crime scenes, narcotics, DUI enforcement, use of force, officer safety, community policing, and defensive tactics. The Community Academy will take field trips to the Marsh Creek shooting range and the Contra Costa Sheriff's Office high speed driving course.
The Spring 2026 Academy is scheduled to begin February 11, 2026. Classes will be held on Wednesdays from 6 - 9 p.m., plus two Saturday sessions (March 14 and April 18).
The program is open to adults age 18 and up who live or work within the City of San Ramon.
Learn more and apply by Friday, February 6 at the link below.
> Apply Now
Help Shape the Future of San Ramon’s Trails!
Feedback Deadline: Monday, February 16
The City of San Ramon has released a Draft Trails Master Plan that sets a long-term vision for our trail system over the next 20 years. Designed to be safe, inclusive, and interconnected, the plan focuses on linking neighborhoods, parks, schools, and open spaces while supporting recreation, active transportation, and environmental stewardship.
Your feedback is essential in shaping the trail network that reflects our community’s needs and celebrates San Ramon’s natural beauty.
View the draft at the link below, and share your thoughts by emailing:
> View Draft Trails Master Plan
Apply Now: San Ramon Teen Council
Deadline: Wednesday, February 11 at 5 p.m.
Applications for Teen Council for the 26/27 academic year are now open!
The Teen Council is a 17-member committee appointed by the City Council to make recommendations to the City of San Ramon staff, Parks and Community Services Commission and City Council on the delivery of teen programs, facilities, activities, services and policies.
In addition, the Teen Council advocates for teen issues, volunteers for numerous City events and advises on special activities for teens.
Students who will be in any high school grade level for the 2026/2027 academic year are welcome to apply.
Applications are due by Wednesday, February 11 at 5 p.m.
> Learn More and Apply
Street Smarts presents
21st Annual “Be Reel!” Video Contest for Middle and High School Students
Deadline Extended! Tuesday, March 3 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 Extended! 4 p.m. on March 3, 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.
New TRAFFIX School Bus Service: The Preserve to Cal High
TRAFFIX has added a new bus stop to an existing bus route (CA17A) serving California High School (CHS) for The Preserve neighborhood. This route expansion will reduce traffic congestion in the vicinity of CHS and provide relief to parents and students who currently drive their students daily to school.
The annual cost for daily TRAFFIX service to/from CHS and The Preserve is $664. Passes for the second semester only have been pro-rated to $400 (started January 8, 2026).
> More Information
San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District presents
Personal Emergency Preparedness (PEP) Class
Tuesday, February 24 (Ages 16+), 6–9 p.m.
Monday, March 23 (Family PEP - all ages welcome!), 6–9 p.m.
Tuesday, April 28 (Ages 16+), 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 / Assistant Activity Manager – Teen Centers
- Administrative Analyst - City Administration — Closes 2/18/26
- Lifeguard I / II
- Pool Manager / Assistant Pool Manager — Closes 2/10/26
- Recreation Technician — Closes 2/9/26
- Recreation Therapy Intern
- Seasonal Maintenance Worker
- Senior Lifeguard — Closes 2/10/26
- Swim Instructor
> More Information
Questions?
Call City Hall at (925) 973-2500 or email info@sanramon.ca.gov