City of San Ramon News & Information Update
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Encore! Newsletter: October–December 2025
The newest edition of the Encore! newsletter for Adults 55+ is now available. Check out all the Alcosta Senior & Community Center offers this holiday season, including festive events, new classes, and lunch bunch trips!
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Trick-or-Treat on the Farm
Saturday, October 18
11 a.m.– 2 p.m.
Forest Home Farms
All Ages; FREE
Stop by Forest Home Farms (19953 San Ramon Valley Blvd, San Ramon CA 94583) in your Halloween costume on Saturday, October 18 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. for a Trick-or-Treat adventure! Travel around the farm to different stations for activities and treats to take home!
Trails Master Plan Update
First Survey Responses Now Available
Follow-Up Survey Open Through Oct 24
Thank you to everyone who shared input on the first Trails Master Plan survey!
Community feedback is now guiding the second phase, focusing on specific feedback on the plan's preliminary recommendations.
Click the links below to view results of the first survey, and take a short follow-up survey by October 24!
> View First Survey Results
> Take the 5-Minute Survey
San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District presents
Personal Emergency Preparedness (PEP) Training
Wednesday, October 22
6–9 p.m.
San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District is pleased to offer Personal Emergency Preparedness (PEP) Training this month!
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.
>Register
Note: Participants 10–15 years old welcome with an adult in attendance
Street Smarts Bike Festival
Saturday, October 25 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Iron Horse Middle School Blacktop
The Street Smarts Bike Rodeo is now the Street Smarts Bike Festival!
After years of hosting the annual Bike Rodeo, Street Smarts is excited to announce its evolution into the Street Smarts Bike Festival!
Join this free, family-friendly event featuring safety education, games, entertainment, and the chance to win exciting prizes, including a brand-new bike!
Event Details
Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
Time: Drop in anytime between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Location: Iron Horse Middle School Blacktop (12601 Alcosta Blvd, San Ramon, CA 94583)
Why Attend?
Fun for the Whole Family This community event is designed for children ages 3–12 but welcomes attendees of all ages. Whether you ride a bike or simply enjoy a good walk, you'll discover valuable tips to stay safe while having a great time.
No bike? No problem. There will be plenty of non-riding activities for everyone to enjoy.
Activities and Highlights
Bike and Pedestrian Safety Education
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- Age-specific bicycle and scooter courses for ages 3–5 and 6–12
- “Path to Safety” interactive activity
- Helmet fittings and bike safety checks (bring your bike and helmet)
- Hands-on CPR training for all ages
Family Fun and Games
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- Face painting and crafts
- Safety-themed games and hands-on learning
- Live music and entertainment
- Optional obstacle course for bikes and scooters
- Bring your own equipment (helmet and pads required)
- Waiver required (available online or at check-in)
- Please note: No e-scooters, e-bikes, or skateboards permitted on the course
Meet Your Local Heroes
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- California Highway Patrol (CHP)
- San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District
- City of San Ramon and Town of Danville representatives
- Officials from Contra Costa County, SRVUSD, and the Contra Costa Transportation Authority
Win a Brand New Bike, and Other Prizes
Children ages 3–12 who pre-register will be automatically entered into a door prize drawing for a chance to win a new bike valued up to $300 and other fun giveaways.
Pre-registration is required for $300 bike credit prize. Pre-registration is recommended but not required to attend the event.
Important Reminders
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- All ages are welcome to attend.
- Pre-registration is required for entry into the bike prize drawing.
- Please print and complete a Participant Release Form for each child participating in activities.
- Helmets are required for bike and scooter participation.
- No electric bikes, scooters, or skateboards are allowed on the obstacle course.
Street Smarts is proud to bring the community together for an exciting day focused on safety, learning, and fun. Whether you're a returning guest or attending for the first time, the team looks forward to welcoming you to this year’s Street Smarts Bike Festival.
Questions? Contact Dolores Pita at dpita@sanramon.ca.gov
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San Ramon Library Foundation presents
Fall Jazz Series: George Brooks Band (Indian/Jazz Fusion)
Saturday, October 25 at 7:30 p.m.
San Ramon Library
Don't miss the next performance of this fall's Jazz Series at the San Ramon Library (100 Montgomery Street, San Ramon CA 94583) on Saturday, October 25at 7:30 p.m., featuring George Brooks Band!
A leader in Indian/jazz music, this band explores the very best of both genres to create a fabulous cultural blend like no other, creating an elevated, one-of-a-kind experience.
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San Ramon Symphonic Band Steps Fall Concert
Wednesday, October 29 at 7 p.m.
Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center
General Admission $14.92
Children (12 and under) FREE
Join the San Ramon Symphonic Band, under the direction of Music Director Larry B. Colon, for Symphonic Steps, a dynamic concert exploring the powerful connection between music and dance, featuring captivating works by Morton Gould, Jan Van der Roost, Sir Arthur Sullivan, Malcolm Arnold, and others. This program invites you to experience rhythm, movement, and melody in perfect harmony.
To book tickets, visit the link below or call (925) 973-3343.
> Get Tickets
San Ramon Senior Center Foundation presents
Holiday Boutique
Saturday, November 1
10 a.m.–4 p.m.
San Ramon Community Center
FREE
Join the San Ramon Senior Center Foundation on Saturday, November 1 at the San Ramon Community Center (12501 Alcosta Blvd, San Ramon, CA 94583) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to shop early for holiday gifts and décor! The annual Holiday Boutique features more than 65 local crafters, including the Senior Foundation Boutique Group.
Proceeds will go to the San Ramon Senior Center Foundation and benefit the senior programs and the Alcosta Senior and Community Center.
For information or applications, please email srscf1@gmail.com
Early-Bird Registration Now Open!
Bah Humbug! 5k Run/Walk & Kids Dash
Saturday, December 6
Start & Finish: San Ramon Central Park Community Center
Kids Dash starts at 8:15 a.m.
5K Race starts at 8:30 a.m.
The Bah Humbug! 5k Run/Walk and Kids Dash, presented by the City of San Ramon, is a fun way to start the holiday season, and is great for families and children!
The Bah Humbug! is a chip-timed race, which begins and ends at San Ramon Community Center (12501 Alcosta Blvd, San Ramon, CA). Participants will receive a long-sleeved holiday shirt and the famous Bah Humbug! ornament.
Register by Friday, October 31 for a discounted rate!
> Learn More & Register
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 afirst-come, first-servedbasis until all the funds are expended or the program period ends on August 31, 2026.
The requiredapplication formandadditional informationis 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
- Lifeguard I
- Recreation Therapy Intern
- Seasonal Maintenance Worker
- Senior Lifeguard
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Questions?
Call City Hall at (925) 973-2500 or email info@sanramon.ca.gov