City of San Ramon News & Information Update
Friday, May 9, 2025
Climate Action Plan Update: Planning Commission Meeting Recording Available
30-Day Public Comment Period Closes 5 p.m. on May 15, 2025
The Public Review Draft of San Ramon's updated Climate Action Plan (CAP) and associated background documents are available for a 30-day public review and comment period that continues through May 15, 2025 at 5 p.m.
The Planning Commission held a Public Meeting on May 6, 2025 and received public comment on the draft CAP Update. Ultimately, the Planning Commission provided feedback supporting City Council approval of the draft CAP Update with comments regarding future implementation.
Ultimately, the City Council will consider the public comments to the CAP Update Public Review Draft and adoption of the draft CAP Update at a City Council public meeting, tentatively scheduled for June 10, 2025.
> Learn More and Review Documents
FY26 Budget Process Underway
Next Public Meeting on Budget: Tuesday, May 13 at 7 p.m.
The City of San Ramon's budget process is underway. This process will develop the City’s operating budget for Fiscal Year 2025/26 (FY26), which begins on July 1, 2025 and ends on June 30, 2026.
The next public meeting on the FY26 Budget will take place as part of the regular City Council Meeting on Tuesday, May 13 at 7 p.m. at San Ramon City Hall (7000 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon CA 94583).
The May 13 Budget Presentation will cover:
- Overview of the complete projected FY26 Budget
- All Funds
- General Fund Projected Fund Balance
- Reserve Policy
This meeting is open to the public and will include time for public comment.
The agenda with full details will be posted 72 hours ahead of the meeting at sanramon.ca.gov/meeting.
The meeting will also be streamed live on the City's YouTube channel, and a recording will be available to watch afterward.
> Learn More About the FY26 Budget Process
> Subscribe to Email Updates on the FY26 Budget Process
Applications Open: Advisory Boards, Committees and Commissions
Deadline: Wednesday, May 21 at 5 p.m.
The City of San Ramon is currently recruiting for the following Commissions, Boards and Advisory Committees:
- Architectural Review Board
- Library Advisory Committee
- Parks and Community Services Commission
- Planning Commission
- Senior Citizens Advisory Committee
- Contra Costa County Advisory Council on Aging
- Contra Costa County Transportation Authority Citizens Advisory Committee
- Contra Costa County Mosquito & Vector Control District Board of Trustees
- County Connection Citizens Advisory Committee
Apply by Wednesday, May 21 at 5 p.m.
> Learn More & Apply
Questions? Email cityclerk@sanramon.ca.gov
Contra Costa Animal Services presents
FREE Pet Vaccination & Microchip Clinic
Sunday, May 18 at 9 a.m.
San Ramon City Hall
Contra Costa Animal Services is offering a FREE Pet Vaccination & Microchip Clinic in San Ramon on Sunday, May 18 for Contra Costa County residents! The event takes place at San Ramon City Hall (7000 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon, CA 94583) beginning at 9 a.m.
The event includes free Rabies and DHPP vaccines for dogs, and free Rabies and FVRCP vaccines for cats. Both dogs and cats are also eligible for free microchips.
Joybound People & Pets will be onsite offering free pet food and flea prevention while supplies last.
No appointments are necessary, and services will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
> More Information
Register Today for Summer Camps!
Camps Offered June 9 – August 8
Summer is starting soon—sign up today for San Ramon Summer Camps! Camps are offered June 9 – August 8 for preschool through high school aged children.
Register online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at sanramonrecguide.com
Register in person at the following locations:
San Ramon Community Center (12501 Alcosta Blvd)
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. (closed for lunch from 1–2 p.m., closed at 3:30 p.m. on the 3rd Thursday and last Wednesday of the month)
Alcosta Senior & Community Center (9300 Alcosta Blvd)
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m. (closed for lunch from 1–2 p.m.)
> More Information & Registration
> View Online Recreation Guide
Art & Wind Festival 2025
Sunday, May 25 & Monday, May 26
11 a.m.–6 p.m.
San Ramon Central Park
All Ages; FREE
“Let’s go fly a kite!” at the San Ramon Art & Wind Festival, the BEST festival in the East Bay!
The 36th annual Art & Wind Festival features fine arts and crafts vendors, live entertainment stages, puppet shows, professional choreographed kite flying demonstrations, festival food courts, family amusement zones, a helicopter landing, sensory zone, free kite-making workshop and much more!
Featured artwork titled "San Ramon Today" by local artist Paula Kim highlights the bike, family, and pet-friendly atmosphere of this FREE outdoor event.
Family-friendly highlights include:
- FREE Kite Making Workshop: Community Center - Fountain Rm, 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
- Professional Kite Flying Demonstrations: Field 1, Daily 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
- Kids Zone - Free Arts & Crafts: Terrace Patio, Daily 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
- Professional Skateboard & Scooter Demonstrations Contests, demos & lessons by Rob Skate Academy: Skate Park, daily 11:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Sterling the Bubblesmith - Interactive Bubble Show: Field 5, Monday 2 p.m., 3 p.m. & 4 p.m.
- Helicopter Landing: Coast Guard - Field 4, Sunday approx. 1 p.m.
- Coast Guard, Police & Fire District Displays: Alcosta Parking Lot, Daily 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
- Jaws of Life Demonstration (SRVFPD): Alcosta Parking Lot, Daily 2:30 p.m.
- Puppet Theater by Luce Puppet Company: inside City Hall Rotunda, daily at 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.
The Discover San Ramon Stage will feature a diverse lineup of music on both days. Grab some food, bring a lawn chair and blanket, and enjoy the amazing music on the grassy field adjacent to the tennis courts.
Sunday, May 25
11–11:45 a.m. Wadaiko - Japanese Taiko Drumming
12:15–1 p.m. Pacific Vibration - Island & CA Reggae
1:30–3:30 p.m. The Traveling Wilburys Revue - Classic Rock
4–6 p.m. Top Shelf Classics - Motown / Party Band
Monday, May 26
11 a.m.–1 p.m. Lady K & the Kings of Swing - Big Band & Favorites
1:30–3:30 p.m. The Idea Band - Pop Songs
4– 6 p.m. Salvage Title - '70s to '90s Rock
> More Information
> View Full Festival Schedule
Memorial Day Program and Field of Flags
Monday, May 26 at 9 a.m.
San Ramon Memorial Park
All Ages; FREE
Join the City of San Ramon as we honor fallen service members on Memorial Day at Memorial Park. The Memorial Program includes live patriotic music, speeches from local officials and veterans' groups, and acknowledgement of fallen service members and veterans in attendance.
A Commemorative Field of Flags will be located at San Ramon Memorial Park (5001 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon CA, 94583) on the lawn during the program. Attached to each flag will be a tag with the service member's information you provide. You may complete a flag on-site at the Memorial Day Program starting at 8:30 am; or complete the Flag Request Form below to have a flag placed by our staff members.
> More Information
> Flag Request Form
Locals Only Juried Art Exhibition Awards & Reception
Friday, May 9 from 6–8 p.m.
Dougherty Station Community Arts Center
Awards will be announced at the public exhibition reception on Friday, May 9 at the Dougherty Station Community Arts Center (17011 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon CA 94582) from 6–8 p.m.
Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. Live classical music will be provided by the talented Chamber Ensemble of San Ramon Academy of Music. The San Ramon Arts Foundation and Visual Art Society of San Ramon will be on site to support the event. All are welcome as we look forward to celebrating and connecting the City’s talented and diverse artist community!
Art Uncorked!
Saturday, May 10 from noon–4 p.m.
Dougherty Station Community Arts Center
Join us on Saturday, May 10, for Art Uncorked! - Fine Art & Wine Sips at Dougherty Station Community Arts Center (17011 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon CA 94582) from noon to 4 p.m.
Attendees will enjoy sipping wine, listening to live acoustic music, and mingling with fellow art lovers while exploring a diverse array of artists' booths. This promises to be a delightful day filled with creativity, inspiration, and community spirit.
Recreation Swim at the San Ramon Olympic Pool
Saturdays starting May 10, Sundays starting May 25 & Memorial Day
1–4 p.m.
All Ages, $8 entry per person
Recreation Swim at the San Ramon Olympic Pool is back, starting this Saturday, May 10!
Drop-in participation is available during current recreation swim hours. Pay at the front desk by swim pass, credit card, or cash. Swim passes are available for purchase online at www.sanramonrecguide.com.
> More Information
The Association of Indo Americans present
The Great Indian Food & Shopping Fest (TGIFS Fest 2025)
Saturday, May 10 from 2–10 p.m.
FREE parking & entry
Get ready for TGIFS Fest brought to you by the Association of Indo Americans – the ultimate celebration of delicious Indian food and fantastic shopping experience, all under one roof!
Enjoy cultural performances by local dance and music schools, more than 100 vendor shopping booths, gift giveaways, carnival, amusement rides and many more family-friendly activities.
> More Info & RSVP for Free Tickets
2025–26 Student Bus Passes Available
Get ready for the 2025–26 school year—bus pass sales are now open!
Click the link below to secure your ride for the upcoming year.
> More Information
San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District presents
Personal Emergency Preparedness (PEP) + Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training
Pre-Registration Open for May, August & September Sessions
San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District is pleased to offer upcoming Personal Emergency Preparedness (PEP) and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Trainings.
Pre-registration is now open for May, August and September classes!
Personal Emergency Preparedness (PEP)
May 28, Aug 27 or Sep 24
6–9 p.m. (3-Hour Class)
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 respond in a disaster situation and be ready.
PEP is designed and intended 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. The scope of 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 + Utility Control
● Personal and Family Emergency Supplies
● Staying Calm amidst the Chaos
Upon completion of the program, participants will have the knowledge and the resources to create a home emergency plan, build an emergency kit with supplies, and complete basic emergency response tasks in and around their home.
> Learn More & Register
Note: Participants 10–15 years old welcome with an adult in attendance
CERT Training Academy
27 Hour Course
Aug 16, 17 & 23 (8 a.m.–5:30 p.m.)
or Sep 20, 21 & 27 (8 a.m.–5:30 p.m.)
TheCommunity Emergency Response Team (CERT)program educates and prepares participants to actively respond in the event of a disaster that may impact our area.
CERT is designed and intended for participants to learn basic disaster response skills and how to use these skills to help themselves, their neighbors, and their broader community in a time of need when first responders may be overwhelmed.
During this FREE hands-on course, CERT trainees will learn:
● Disaster Preparedness
● Fire Safety
● Disaster Medical Operations and Triage
● Light Search and Rescue
● Team Organization
● Disaster Psychology
● Incident Command System
Upon completion of the program, CERT members will have the opportunity to participate in periodic neighborhood areaactivities and ongoing training and events to leverage and refresh the skills learned in the course now and into the future.
>Register
Note: Participants under age 18 require additional consent to participate – please contact the program administrator.
Job Opportunities with the City of San Ramon
The City of San Ramon is hiring! Current job opportunities include:
- Activity Manager – Teen Centers
- Assistant Activity Manager – Sports
- Building Attendant II
- Office Technician I / II
- Parks and Community Services Director
- Permit Center Supervisor
- Recreation Leader II – Adult Sports
- Recreation Therapy Intern
- Seasonal Maintenance Worker
- Streets Program Manager
> More Information
Questions?
Call City Hall at (925) 973-2500 or email info@sanramon.ca.gov