City of San Ramon News & Information Update
Friday, January 17, 2025
Richard Adler Appointed to City Council from District 2
On Friday, January 10, the San Ramon City Council appointed Richard Adler to serve the remainder of an unexpired District 2 term on the City Council.
Adler took the Oath of Office at the City Council Meeting on Tuesday, January 14, and will serve until the results of the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election are certified by the City Council.
For questions, please contact theCity Clerkat cityclerk@sanramon.ca.gov or(925) 973-2539.
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Waste Collection Rate Adjustment for 2025
As of January 1, 2025, waste collection rates have increased by 2.63%.
Most households have 35-gallon service, and currently pay $152.33 per quarter ($50.78 per month). Beginning January 1, the adjusted rate will be $156.34 for the same service, an increase of $4.01 per quarter, or $52.11 per month.
Per the City’s Franchise Agreement with ACI of San Ramon, every year there is a scheduled review of the rates to determine what the waste collection rates will be beginning January 1, 2025. For 2025, the review was index-based, accounting for factors such as labor and fuel costs, various cost indices, changes in processing costs for recycling and organics, disposal costs based on tonnage collected, and any adjustments to landfill tipping fees.
On October 1, 2024, ACI submitted their Rate Application with the above financial details, estimating the 2025 per ton landfill rate, and requested the rate adjustment be 2.92% for 2025.
After reviewing the financial data and incorporating the actual 2025 disposal rate, received in late October, City staff determined that a 2.63% rate adjustment is justified for 2025.
Questions? Please contact Public Works, Environmental Services at SREnvironmental@sanramon.ca.gov.
Tango Milonga Night
Saturday, January 18
8–11 p.m. (*7–8 p.m. Introductory Tango Class)
Dougherty Station Community Arts Center
$15 (resident)/$18.75 (non-resident); 18+ years
Join us for an unforgettable Tango Milonga Night featuring a live DJ spinning modern and classic tango tunes. Dance the night away in a warm, welcoming atmosphere perfect for dancers of all levels. Enjoy the beauty of Argentine Tango, connect with others, and immerse yourself in the magic of music!
*Want an introduction to tango to ease into attending the dance? Join us for a quick intro to get started from 7– 8 p.m. for an additional fee.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Open Mic Celebration
Monday, January 20
San Ramon City Hall Rotunda
Program: 2–3:30 p.m.
Reception: 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Join us on Monday, January 20 at 2 p.m. at San Ramon City Hall (7000 Bollinger Canyon Road) for the fourth annual MLK Jr. celebration, featuring an open mic time where all are welcome to share through poem, song or speech!
Guidelines for Participants
- Open Mic Prompt:
- How has Dr. King's work and legacy influenced or impacted your community?
- Why is Dr. King's work and legacy still important in the 21st century?
- Please limit your time at the mic to 90 seconds to ensure everyone has an opportunity to speak.
- This is a family friendly and inclusive event. All languages are welcome for open mic comments.
- No pre-registration is required.
- Students and young children will be present, so please keep open mic comments family friendly.
- No hate speech.
Questions? Contact the San Ramon Valley Diversity Coalition at srvdc.members@gmail.com
Culture in the Community Celebration
Sunday, January 26, noon–4 p.m.
New Location! Dougherty Station Community Arts Center
Join us Sunday, January 26 at Dougherty Station Community Arts Center (17011 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon).
This exciting event will feature multicultural performances, music, art, and activities from around the world. Watch as the Dougherty Station Community Arts Center comes alive with international performances, cultural booths, children's activities, interactive arts workshops, and passports.
The event is free and open to all ages!
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Sunrise Ridge Playground Closure
Sunrise Ridge's playground for 5- to 12-year-olds will be closed until further notice due to safety concerns. The playground for 2- to 5-year-olds will remain open. For a list of other parks to visit, please click the link below.
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San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District presents
Upcoming Personal Emergency Preparedness (PEP) + Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training
San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District is pleased to offer Personal Emergency Preparedness (PEP) and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training this month!
Pre-Registration is required, and is now open for the first classes of 2025!
Personal Emergency Preparedness (PEP)
Wed, Jan 22, 2025
6–9:30 p.m. (3.5 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 (ages 10+) and families 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 resources to create a home emergency
plan, build an emergency kit with supplies, and complete basic emergency response tasks in and around their home.
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Note: Participants 10-15 yrs old welcome with an adult in attendance.
CERT Training Academy
27 Hour Course
Jan 25, 26 & Feb 1
8 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
The Community 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 area activities and ongoing training and events to leverage and refresh the skills learned in the course now and into the future.
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Note: Participants under age 18 require additional consent to participate – please contact the program administrator.
Lunar New Year Celebration at City Center
Sunday, February 2 from 2–4 p.m.
Join San Ramon's fourth annual Lunar New Year celebration on Sunday, February 2 from 2–4 p.m. at City Center. This free event will feature dance performances, lion dancers, kung fu demonstration and more.
San Ramon Valley Street Smarts presents
20th Annual "Be Reel!" Video Contest for Middle & High School Students
Submission Deadline: Thursday, January 30 at 4 p.m.
The San Ramon Valley Street Smarts program is hosting the 20th Annual “Be Reel!” Video Contest, inviting middle and high school students to unleash their creativity while promoting traffic safety.
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 participants (divided among 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
Middle school participants can also win exciting prizes:
- 1st Prize: $300 in Amazon Gift Cards
- 2nd Prize: $200 in Amazon Gift Cards
- 3rd Prize: $100 in Amazon Gift Cards
The contest is open to all students in grades 6–12, and provides an excellent platform to educate the community on traffic safety. 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 Thursday, January 30, 2025.
This is a fantastic opportunity for aspiring filmmakers to make a positive impact in their community while having fun and competing for amazing prizes!
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San Ramon Arts Foundation presents
Friday Foreign Film Series
Friday, February 7, 21, 28 & March 7 at 7 p.m.
Front Row Theatre at Dougherty Station Community Arts Center
Chosen as the "Best way to culturally globe-trot on Friday nights" by Diablo Magazine, the San Ramon Friday Foreign Film Series returns in February 2025.
This year the series will focus on foreign cinema directed by women with films from China, India, Japan and Republic of Kosovo.
Each screening will be followed by a group conversation led by a moderator.
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Dublin San Ramon Services District presents
DSRSD Wastewater Treatment Facility Tours
Thursday, February 13 at 9:30 a.m.
Join a tour of DSRSD’s regional wastewater treatment facility and learn how DSRSD cleans and treats 13 million gallons of wastewater each day!
The next public tour takes place on Thursday, February 13 at 9:30 a.m. and is accepting registrations from DSRSD customers.
Tours are approximately 90 minutes long and are open to participants over the age of 10.
Tours take place at the Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility (7399 Johnson Drive, Pleasanton).
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Dublin San Ramon Services District presents
Tri-Valley Water Conservation Art Contest
Submissions Due March 3
K-12 students in the Tri-Valley, including those living or attending school in DSRSD’s Dougherty Valley service area, are eligible to enter the first annual Tri-Valley Water Conservation Art Contest for K-12th-grade students.
This year’s theme, “Habitat Heroes: Transforming Lawns into Vibrant Native Gardens”, encourages students to let their imagination “go wild” by creating artwork showcasing how replacing thirsty lawns with California native plants can conserve water, support biodiversity, and build healthier habitats. Submissions may include photography, painting, digital artwork, and more!
Artwork must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Monday, March 3.
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The 2025 Winter Walk Challenge Has Begun!
511 Contra Costa's annual Winter Walk Challenge began on January 13, 2025.
From now through March, participants will receive a weekly “Walk Challenge” where participants are asked to submit a selfie or photo to earn entry into the weekly drawings. Each Monday, 10 participants will be selected for a $20 Amazon gift card, and will automatically be entered into the drawing for the iPad Grand Prize!
Help minimize traffic on the roads, lace up those walking shoes, and have fun!
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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 1/16/25:
- Project is substantially complete
Work Planned Through 1/22/25:
The work listed below requires lane closures.
- Complete roadway utility adjustment work
- Complete punch list items and restoration
> 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.
Work Recently Completed Through 1/16/25:
- Completed MSE wall overlay
- Adjusted traffic control
- Approach/path paving
- Completed deck infill joints
Work Anticipated Through 1/22/25:
- Irrigation and soil work
- Electrical work
- Anti-graffiti coating
- Plant and tree ordering
- Handrail ordering
> More Information on Iron Horse Trail Overcrossing
Apply Now: San Ramon Finance Director
The City of San Ramon is seeking a confident leader, dynamic communicator, and skilled administrator to serve as the Finance Director. This is an outstanding opportunity for a professional with a breadth of financial services experience, and skill in strategic planning, to take an active role in engaging with the San Ramon community on the City’s fiscal history, budget process, and financial outlook.
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Job Opportunities with the City of San Ramon
The City of San Ramon is hiring! Current job opportunities include:
- Accountant - New!
- Activity Manager - Teen Centers
- Aquatics and Pump Maintenance Specialist - New!
- Assistant Activity Manager - Sports
- Building Attendant I / II
- Engineering Inspector (Temp)
- Finance Director - New!
- Recreation Therapy Intern
- Senior Civil Engineer
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Questions?
Call City Hall at (925) 973-2500 or email info@sanramon.ca.gov