What's New

Brighten a child's holiday season by supporting the Toys for Tots holiday toy drive, now through Tuesday, December 16! The City of San Ramon is accepting donations of new, unwrapped toys for ages 0–12 at several City facilities during business hours.

The City of San Ramon is hiring! Current job opportunities include: Activity Manager - Teen Centers • Building Attendant I/II • Building Plans Examiner • Lifeguard I • Recreation Therapy Intern • Recreation Coordinator • Risk and Labor Relations Analyst • Seasonal Maintenance Worker • Senior Planner • Supervising Building Inspector

Captain Becky Chestnut has been selected as the City of San Ramon's next Chief of Police.

The Winter 2025 Recreation Guide is available online and in print. Registration opens to residents on Monday, November 24 and to non-residents Monday, December 8.

Latest Updates: Winter Rec Guide · New Director of HR · Juried Art Exhibition · Library Jazz: Allan Harris in Concert · Lady K and the Kings of Swing in Concert · Tulip Planting at the Hope Garden · Bah Humbug Registration · City of San Ramon Job Openings

Megan O'Donoghue has been selected as the City of San Ramon's first Director of Human Resources.

The October–December Encore! Newsletter is now available to view online. Check out everything the Alcosta Senior & Community Center has to offer this holiday season, including festive events, new classes, and lunch bunch trips!

San Ramon Police Chief Denton Carlson has announced his retirement, concluding a distinguished career in law enforcement that spans more than 27 years, including more than two decades of service dedicated to the San Ramon community.

Lauren Barr has been appointed as the City of San Ramon's next Director of Community Development, effective August 25, 2025.

The Iron Horse Trail Bicycle and Pedestrian Overcrossing at Bollinger Canyon Road officially opened to the public on Saturday, July 19, 2025.

The City of San Ramon's annual budget process is complete, and PDFs of the FY26 Adopted Budget and FY26 Budget at a Glance are now available.

On June 24, 2025, Sunset Development filed a Preliminary Housing Development application and rescinded their applications to amend the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance for The Orchards.

San Ramon's updated Climate Action Plan was adopted by the City Council on June 10, 2025.

Henry Perezalonso has been selected as the City of San Ramon's next Director of Parks and Community Services, effective July 14, 2025.

The City of San Ramon has been ranked #1 in quality of life nationally on the Social Progress Map, a tool measuring outcomes that directly impact daily life, including safety, health, education, and access to opportunity.

The Golden State Grizzlies have announced their new partnership with the City of San Ramon and the San Ramon Cricket Association (SRCA). The franchise will now compete under the name San Ramon Grizzlies, and the City of San Ramon will host two official Grizzlies home games during the upcoming Minor League Cricket (MiLC) season.

The City of San Ramon's annual budget process is complete. The final step in the FY26 Budget process took place at the City Council Meeting on Tuesday, May 27.

On Wednesday, March 5, Mayor Mark Armstrong shared the State of the City 2025 address, with updates on the City's financial outlook, parks, transportation, housing, and more. Click here to watch the recording.

Sunset Development Company has submitted formal applications for The Orchards Development Project (formerly Chevron Park). The applications are currently under review by the City for completeness. Once the applications are deemed complete, a public review process will begin. There will be multiple opportunities for Public Comment throughout the public review process.

At the November 12, 2024 City Council meeting, the City Council adopted Objective Design and Development Standards for the Review of Qualifying Multi-Family and Residential Mixed-Use Developments (ODDS). Objective standards allow applicants to know what City design and development criteria apply to their project before they begin their design.

On February 27, 2023, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) found the City of San Ramon’s revised Adopted 2023–2031 Housing Element to be in substantial compliance with State Housing Element Law.

At the City Council meeting on January 30, 2023, the City Council adopted the 2023–2031 Housing Element of the General Plan 2040. Updates to the rest of the General Plan 2040 and Climate Action Plan will be reviewed at future public meetings.