City of San Ramon News & Information Update
Thursday, October 10, 2024
November 2024 General Election: Voting by Mail
Contra Costa County Elections will mail a ballot to every registered voter on October 7. Voted ballots must be postmarked by Election Day or returned to a drop box by 8 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, November 5.
Voting by mail is safe, secure, and preferred by most voters. It’s a highly regulated process, with countless checkpoints, people, and systems working together to keep elections secure.
- Ballot envelopes are assigned unique ID numbers to ensure voters only vote once and so voters can track their ballots using BallotTrax
- Ballots are only mailed to registered voters
- Returned ballots are handled with strict chain-of-custody procedures
- The voter’s signature on the ballot return envelope is checked up to three separate times
- Voters will be contacted to “cure” their signature if it’s missing or doesn’t match what’s on file
- A voter’s activity is logged in the elections system, so the Contra Costa Elections Division only counts the first ballot they receive from each voter
Learn more about voting by mail at secure-election.org/facts-voting and check your voter registration status or register to vote at contracostavote.gov.
November 2024 General Election: Key Dates
For answers to common questions, videos and fact sheets, visit secure-election.org.
Questions? Contact the Contra Costa County Elections Division at (925) 335-7800 or voter.services@vote.cccounty.us.
New Traffix Service to Iron Horse Middle School
TRAFFIX is now offering limited bus service to Iron Horse Middle School (IHMS). This service will serve IHMS in the mornings only, with no return service for the afternoons.
Fifteen seats will be allocated on the CA17A route exclusively for IHMS students. The CA17A route is a newly established route servicing the eastern side of Crow Canyon Road and Alcosta Boulevard.
The designated bus stop at Alcosta Boulevard and Woodland Drive is adjacent to the IHMS gym, near the softball field.
The IHMS bus service will operate four (4) mornings a week, excluding Wednesdays, to help reduce traffic congestion. The first three rows of the bus will be reserved exclusively for IHMS students.
Passes for the remainder of the year are priced at $120.
Current CA17A Schedule:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday (excludes Wednesday)
Stop Name & Inbound Time:
Crow Canyon Road @ Cobblestone Community - 7:40 a.m.
Crow Canyon Road @ Canyon Crest Drive - 7:44 a.m.
Barbados Drive @ Tahiti Drive - 7:47 a.m.
Tahiti Drive @ Bahama Court - 7:49 a.m.
Tahiti Drive @ Java Drive - 7:50 a.m.
Alcosta Boulevard @ Woodland Drive - 7:56 a.m.
Alcosta Boulevard/Bollinger Canyon Road @ Central Park - 7:59 a.m.
Alcosta Boulevard/Summerwood Loop @ Bus Stop - 8:02 a.m.
Cal High Back Gate – 9925 Mangos Drive - 8:15 a.m.
> Learn More & Sign Up
Apply Today: Culture in the Community
Performance Applications Due Friday, October 11
Cultural Booth Applications Due Friday, November 1
The 7th Annual Culture in the Community Celebration will take place on Sunday, January 26, from noon–4 p.m. at Dougherty Station Community Arts Center (17011 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon, CA 94582).
Applications are currently being accepted for multicultural performances through this Friday, October 11 and for cultural booths through Friday, November 1.
> Learn More and Apply
Nature Story Time at Annabel Lake
Fridays through October 25
10:15–11 a.m.
Ages 0–5
Families and their little ones can now join us at Nature Story Time at Annabel Lake each Friday in October! Each story time consists of a nature-themed story with a craft, game or song.
Register for the Story Time Bundle (all 4 Fridays) for $5 per class, or register for a single Friday for $8.
> Learn More & Register
San Ramon Valley Education Foundation presents
Run for Education 5K, 10K, Friendship Run, Mini Run & Expo for Education
Sunday, October 13 from 8 a.m. – noon
All Ages; Registration Required for Runs
Join the San Ramon Valley Education Foundation’s 41st Run for Education on Sunday, October 13! Walk, run, roll, or stroll with friends, family, neighbors, teammates, and colleagues in support of local schools.
Come for the Run and stay for the fun—enjoy the kids’ zone, inflatable games, face painting, balloon artist, photo booth, SRVFPD fire truck, exhibitor booths, and more!
> Learn More & Register
San Ramon Open Space Advisory Committee presents
Monarch Loop Trail Hike
Moderate 2.8 miles
Saturday, October 12 at 9 a.m.
Japonica Way just East of Waterlily Way
FREE; pre-registration required
The trail begins on Japonica Way just east of Waterlily Way, heading north on a paved path. The trail then turns to an earthen trail consisting of a mix of grass and gravel. Hikers will enjoy a nice stroll in the rolling hills with slight to moderate increases and decreases in elevation.
The trail will take you along the edge of Valley View Park before making a significant descent to a paved path running along the edge of the neighborhood.
The trail will also take hikers to Monarch Park. Lucky hikers will be treated to jackrabbits along the hillsides, ground squirrels scurrying along the paths, and a plethora of birds along the trail.
> Register
San Ramon Chamber of Commerce presents
Harvest Hootenanny at the Farm
Friday, October 17
5–7:30 p.m.
Join the San Ramon Chamber of Commerce and celebrate at the Third Annual Hootenanny at Forest Home Farms Historic Park (19953 San Ramon Valley Blvd, San Ramon, CA 94583)!
Included in the festivities will be food, wine, mocktails, country music (DJ), and a square-dancing demo, all centered in and around the Farm’s beautiful Walnut Barn. Guests will have the opportunity to meander around the Farm (including the tractor barn) and say hello to the farm animals. Country/Western attire is strongly encouraged!
Food and Beverage vendors include:
- Batter n' Icing
- Beer Courtesty of Bay Area Escrow Services
- Boisset Collection
- Cold Stone San Ramon
- Highway 12 Vineyards & Winery
- Mendocino Farms
- Mock Zero
- Nottingham Cellars
- Pairfield Pizza and Pints
- Pakka Local
- San Ramon Chamber
- Simple Elegance Catering
- The Gurkha Kitchen
- Trinitas Cellars
Tickets: $25 per person for Chamber Members, $40 for Non-Members. All food and drink are included in the ticket price. Must be at least 21 years of age to attend and pre-registered.
> More Info & Tickets
Crow Canyon Gardens Speaker Series: Garden Preparation for Spring Vegetables
Saturday, November 2, noon–1:30 p.m.
Crow Canyon Gardens
Ages 14 & up
$8 (FREE to garden clean-up volunteers)
Join us on the first Saturday of the month for an educational speaker series at Crow Canyon Gardens. Stroll through the garden while learning about gardening, composting, California native plants, and more!
On Saturday, November 2, learn about winter garden bed preparation for spring vegetable planting from UC Master Gardener Greg Letts at Crow Canyon Gardens (address).
The educational speaker series events will be held from noon–1:30 p.m., following regularly-scheduled garden clean-ups (9 a.m.–noon), and are free to clean-up day volunteers.
> Register for the Clean-up and Speaker Event
> Register for the Speaker Event Only ($8 fee)
Construction Update: Crow Canyon Widening
Construction Continues Between Alcosta Blvd & St. George Road
Work continues on the Crow Canyon Widening Project between Alcosta Boulevard and Crow Canyon Private (Cobblestone).
Work Recently Completed Through 10/10/24:
- Completed CMU wall footing work
- Completed curb and gutter
- Began westbound Crow Canyon Road paving
Work Planned Through 10/15/24:
The work listed below requires closure of one westbound travel lane.
- Continue irrigation
- Continue westbound utility work
- Continue preparation for paving
- Continue CMU walls
- Grinding and paving operations
NOTE: Phased grinding and paving operations in the westbound direction, including work on northbound El Capitan, will continue through November 1.
Please expect traffic control changes and delays specific to El Capitan Drive and the intersection of El Capitan Drive / Crow Canyon Road on Monday, October 14 and Tuesday, October 15.
Watch for lane closures and changes to traffic control.
> More Information on Crow Canyon Widening Project
Construction Update: Iron Horse Trail Overcrossing
Work continues on the Iron Horse Trail Overcrossing at Bollinger Canyon Road. Please see below for anticipated upcoming work.
Please expect lane changes on Bollinger Canyon Road as construction progresses.
Work Recently Completed Through 10/10/24:
- Constructed center pylon for the Overcrossing
- Deck panel delivery complete
- Began cable installation and cable stressing
- Completed North MSE coping panels
Work Anticipated Through 10/15/24:
- Continue welding operations for the Overcrossing and installation of the remainder of the cables
- Earthwork
- South MSE coping panels
- Overcrossing survey work
- Painting as needed
- Irrigation work
- Electrical work
> More Information on Iron Horse Trail Overcrossing
Job Opportunities with the City of San Ramon
The City of San Ramon is hiring! Current job opportunities include:
- Activity Manager - Forest Home Farms
- Activity Manager / Assistant Activity Manager - Teen Centers
- Assistant Activity Manager - Sports
- Building Attendant I / II
- City / District Engineer
- Engineering Inspector (Temp)
- Lifeguard I / II
- Senior Lifeguard
- Recreation Leader I / II - Sports
- Recreation Therapy Intern
> More Information
Questions?
Call City Hall at (925) 973-2500 or email info@sanramon.ca.gov