City of San Ramon News & Information Update
Friday, September 19, 2025
San Ramon Police Chief Denton Carlson Announces Retirement
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. Chief Carlson will retire in December 2025, having served as the City’s fifth Chief of Police since his appointment in July 2022.
"It has been an immense honor to serve the San Ramon community as Chief of Police," said Chief Carlson. "Working alongside the remarkable individuals of this community, as well as the dedicated professionals of the San Ramon Police Department and the City of San Ramon, to foster a safe and welcoming environment has been a profoundly rewarding experience. My priority has always been to cultivate a culture of utmost professionalism and consistent community engagement within our department. Knowing this legacy will endure makes the difficult decision to step away much easier."
“Chief Carlson’s leadership showcased a commitment to transparency, community trust, and professional excellence which shaped the San Ramon Police Department into a model of modern policing,” said City Manager Steven Spedowfski. “His impact will be felt for years to come.”
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San Ramon Library Foundation presents
Fall Mega Book Sale
San Ramon Library
Friday, September 19 and Saturday, September 20
10 a.m.– 4 p.m.
Read more, spend less! The Fall Mega Book Sale is a treasure trove of gently used books in every genre. Fill a bag for $10 on September 20 from 2–4 p.m. Proceeds benefit the San Ramon libraries.
To receive the Members Only Discount, join the Foundation at or at the SRLF Bookstore located at the San Ramon Library.
Crow Canyon Gardens Annual Apple Tasting
Saturday, September 20
10:30 a.m.–noon
Crow Canyon Gardens Picnic Tables
Join us for Crow Canyon Gardens annual apple tasting this Saturday, September 20 from 10:30 a.m. to noon!
Garden Volunteers will have several varieties of heritage apples available for visitors to taste and compare, including varieties from the 1800s that you will not find in stores.
Please note: apple varieties are based on harvest health and supplies may be limited.
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Registration helps volunteers estimate how many apples to prepare but is not required to attend the event. Walk-ins will be welcome
Live Well Senior Resource Fair
Thursday, September 25 from 1:30-4 p.m.
Alcosta Senior and Community Center
Connect with health and wellness professionals, explore senior care and housing services, and take advantage of free health screenings for adults aged 55+, and their families at the Live Well Senior Resource Fair on Thursday, September 25 at the Alcosta Senior and Community Center (9300 Alcosta Blvd, San Ramon CA 94583)!
Come discover all the valuable resources our vendors and the Senior Center have to offer!
Find out more about this event and others during National Senior Center Month at the link below.
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San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District presents
Upcoming Personal Emergency Preparedness (PEP) and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training
San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District is pleased to offer 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)
3 Hour Class
September 24 or October 22
6.–9 p.m.
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 after 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.
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Note: Participants 10–15 years old welcome with an adult in attendance
CERT Training Academy
27 Hour Course
Sep 20, 21 & 27
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.
Input Requested: Arts Program Survey
Survey Closes Sunday, October 5
The City of San Ramon Parks & Community Services Department is inviting your valuable input to help guide the future of our arts programs and opportunities. We welcome feedback from all community members, and your perspective is essential in shaping vibrant, creative experiences for everyone.
The survey takes less than 10 minutes to complete, and your voice will help inspire the next chapter of the arts in San Ramon. The survey will close on Sunday, October 5.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and helping us keep the arts thriving in our community!
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Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Accelerator Program
Rebates Available for Qualifying ADUs
The City of San Ramon has launched anAccessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rebate Programfor residents of San Ramon.
An Accessory Dwelling Unit, or ADU, is an attached or detached dwelling unit located on a lot which contains a single-family or multi-family home.
The Rebate Program is funded with a $154,319 grant from the Senate District 7 ADU Accelerator Program, piloted by Senator Glazer, to advance or “accelerate” the production of ADUs through a series of programs. The production of ADUs is one strategy to address the need for additional housing in existing communities.
Homeowners may receive one rebate of up to $7,500 if they obtain an issued building permit after April 14, 2025, to build a non-income-restricted (market-rate) ADU and receive the final building permit inspection approval within 18 months or by August 31, 2026, whichever comes first. The rebate amount depends upon the size of the ADU, with smaller ADUs considered to be more affordable to potential tenants by design:
- $7,500 for units smaller than 500 sq. ft.
- $5,000 for units from 501 to 750 sq. ft.
- $2,500 for units from 751 to 1,000 sq. ft.
- No rebate for units greater than 1,000 sq. ft.
Rebates are given on a first-come, first-served basis until all the funds are expended or the program period ends on August 31, 2026.
The required application form and additional information is available at the link below.
>ADU Accelerator Program
Job Opportunities with the City of San Ramon
The City of San Ramon is hiring! Current job opportunities include:
- Activity Manager – Teen Centers
- Associate Engineer
- Building Attendant I / II
- Landscape and Irrigation Maintenance Technician I / II
- Lifeguard I
- Parks Maintenance Technician I / II
- Recreation Therapy Intern
- Seasonal Maintenance Worker
- Senior Lifeguard
- Streets Maintenance Supervisor
- Parks Maintenance Technician I / II
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Questions?
Call City Hall at (925) 973-2500 or email info@sanramon.ca.gov