City of San Ramon News and Information

Get in the action and compete in your favorite Esports game like Madden, Fortnite, and Rocket League! Join the Spring California Esports League and compete against players from across the state and in your age category. For more info visit https://bit.ly/3qYKENK.

Adult softball is coming back and we are accepting team registration for the spring adult softball leagues. Men's teams will play on Monday evenings and Coed teams will play Wednesday evenings. For more information visit www.teamsideline.com/sanramon

The San Ramon Senior Citizens Advisory Committee is still accepting applications. If you are interested in representing the 55+ community in San Ramon, please submit an application now. Please complete the application online at: https://www.sanramon.ca.gov/o/boards_committees_commissions The charge of the Senior Citizens Advisory Committee, as approved by the San Ramon City Council, is as follows:... Advise the staff and Parks and Community Services Commission on the delivery of various senior citizen recreation and community service activities that provide recreational, social, educational and health services to the San Ramon Senior Center participants. Provide recommendations to the staff and Commission on senior citizen programs and San Ramon Senior Center policies. Appoint appropriate sub-committees as necessary to further the work of the Center's programs and efforts of the Committee. Receive input from the senior citizen community, including input from other individuals and organizations on issues relevant to the senior citizen community. Act as liaison for senior citizen issues to governmental and private organizations. Advocate senior citizen issues within the entire community. Identify problems of service and recommend appropriate solutions. Be a channel of communication between staff, Senior Center participants, and the senior citizen community. Provide feedback to staff on the assessment of current and future needs of the senior citizen community for the purpose of program planning. Minimum age requirement is 55 years. The Senior Advisory Committee Meetings Take Place the First Monday of the Month - 10:00 a.m.

Presentations from the Friday, February 26 Transportation Demand Management Special Meeting are available to view here: https://bit.ly/3bPbgdr

The San Ramon Parks & Community Services Department is seeking valuable community feedback for current and future Arts programs and opportunities. We hope to gain insight on how to best serve the needs and interests of the community specifically pertaining to the arts. We are seeking feedback from ALL community stakeholders. This survey will take less than 10 minutes to complete, and will close on March 14. To access the survey please follow this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HJMJ3KX We greatly appreciate your input!

If you checked out last week’s Park of the Week, you may have already come upon this week’s hidden gem, Compass Point Park. Located between two cul-de-sacs, Dawes Ct. and Balmoral Ct; this pocket park is tucked away in the hills of Dougherty Valley. Compass Point offers a forest themed playground, picnic area with charcoal barbecue, and ample open lawn areas. This park also serves as an access point to the Tassajara Ridge Trail. With majestic cedars (cedrus,) blooming ornamental pears (pyrus,) and seasonally green rolling hills Compass Point Park is waiting for you to come and enjoy.

The City of San Ramon is recruiting for the for the following Advisory Committee & Commission Openingsapplications due by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, January 13: Architectural Review Board Economic Development Advisory Committee Innovation & Technology Advisory Committee ... Open Space Advisory Committee Parks & Community Services Commission Transportation Advisory Committee Transportation Demand Management & Advisory Committee More info and applications here: https://www.sanramon.ca.gov/o/boards_committees_commissions Questions? Please email [email protected]

Bay Area Children’s Theatre (BACT) is back with some exciting and new, all online programming called the Academy Clubhouse which allows you to sign up for as many drop-in classes as you want. That means students can try more programs like improv, musical theatre, vocal technique, audition prep, etc and you’re not stuck in one thing! For more information and to register visit www.sanramonrecguide.com *All classes are under the ‘Performing Arts’ category. Then click ‘ theater classes’

The City of San Ramon Parks and Community Services Department has begun planning for summer camps in 2021. With so many changes over the past year, we want your feedback on summer camp programs so that we can plan the best possible summer camp experience for your camper. Please take a moment to complete this survey and provide your honest feedback at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BS2ZYPJ. Thank you for your time.

Reminder: The San Ramon City Council is accepting applications to appoint an applicant from District 2 to fill the remainder of an unexpired term on the City Council. The successful applicant would serve from time of appointment until the results of the November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election are certified by the City Council. Applicants must be U.S. citizens over 18 years of age, registered voter in District 2, and reside within District 2 in the City of San Ramon. Applications must be submitted by 4 p.m. on Monday, December 28. For more information, click here: https://bit.ly/3qIB29X

Tomorrow (Tuesday, November 3) is the last day to vote! Indoor drop boxes at San Ramon City Hall, the San Ramon Permit Center, and the Alcosta Senior and Community Center are open from 8:30 a.m.5 p.m. Outdoor drop boxes at the San Ramon Community Center and Dougherty Station Community Center are open 24/7 until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3. Ballots can also be returned via mail (no postage required), and must be postmarked by November 3. On Tuesday, November 3, several ...polling places will be open throughout the community from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. To locate your designated polling place, check the back cover of the Voter Information Guide mailed to you, or click here: https://www.cocovote.us/registratio/my-voting-information/ Those who choose to vote in person will be required to practice social distancing and wear face coverings. If voters don't have PPE available, the County will provide it. All Elections staff and volunteers will be required to wear masks. Sanitizer will be available at the entry and exit of all in person polling places and the equipment will be sanitized regularly. To minimize the time spent at the polling place, voters should review their ballots ahead of time and arrive ready to vote for their preferred candidates and ballot measures. More voting info: https://www.cocovote.us/

Hey Ghouls and Gals! The first ever Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt is underway at Central Park from now until November 2nd! Grab a friend and join in on the fun. This free event is powered by the Goosechase app, available for iphone or Android. Locate scarecrows and then complete missions. Break out your costume, have fun and get creative! We also have a home decorating contest and virtual costume contest as well. For more information visit https://bit.ly/srfallcontests Happy Haunting!

This week's featured hike is Village Center Loop. The loop consists of multiple trails and paved pathways to return hikers back to the starting location. This is a 1.9 mile easy hike along a paved path. The Village Center Loop hike will take 0.75 - 1.25 hours to complete. The Village Center Loop begins at the Dougherty Station Community Center and crosses the Alamo Creek before it travels into the surrounding neighborhood following a flat paved path through Amarante Park. At... Ivy Leaf Springs Road, the trail turns left toward Stoneleaf Road. At the traffic circle at the corner of Stoneleaf and Ivy Leaf Springs Road hikers will continue straight on to the Mourning Dove Trail and will climb towards the Old Dougherty Road trail. Hikers will head south following the Old Dougherty Road and cross over the Alamo Creek. At Bollinger Canyon Road, hikers will turn left and follow the sidewalk back towards the Dougherty Station Community Center. For more information visit www.sanramon.ca.gov/srtrails

Latest county re-openings, Halloween activities, voting information & moreread the latest from City Manager Joe Gorton: https://bit.ly/SR_Updates

Regional Early Voting Sites will be open for in-person voting this Friday, Saturday & Monday. In San Ramon, the Amador Rancho Community Center (1998 Rancho Park Loop) will be open at the following hours: Fri, Oct 30: 11 a.m.7 p.m. Sat, Oct 31: 9 a.m.5 p.m. Mon, Nov 2: 11 a.m.7 p.m.... For a full list of Regional Early Voting Sites, click here: https://www.cocovote.us//presidential-general-election-n/ You can still return your ballot at any of San Ramon’s five secure drop boxes through Tuesday, November 3indoor boxes are open MonFri, 8:30 a.m.5 p.m.; outdoor boxes are open 24/7 until 8 p.m. on Nov 3. View map here: http://bit.ly/SR-Drop-Boxes More voting info: https://www.cocovote.us/

San Ramon’s five secure drop boxes are open for ballot return between now and Tuesday, November 3indoor boxes are open MonFri, 8:30 a.m.5 p.m.; outdoor boxes are open 24/7 until 8 p.m. on Nov 3. View map here: http://bit.ly/SR-Drop-Boxes More voting info: https://www.cocovote.us/

Today, Contra Costa County advanced into the orange (moderate) tier of California’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy, allowing more businesses and activities to reopen with modifications: Worship services and other cultural activities indoors at 50% occupancy or 200 people, whichever is fewer Indoor dining at 50% occupancy or 200 people, whichever is fewer Indoor swimming pools ... Bars and other businesses that sell alcohol without meals to open for outdoor operation Family entertainment centers to open indoors for naturally distanced activities, such as bowling alleys, escape rooms and climbing-wall gyms, at 25% occupancy Card rooms to open indoors at 25% occupancy Small amusement parks to open at 25% of occupancy or 500 people, whichever is fewer Professional sports venues to open at 20% occupancy Live musical, theatrical, and other artistic performances are permitted outdoors with no more than 50 people in attendance, following State guidance and subject to local health officer approval. To read the press release from Contra Costa County Health Services, click here: https://cchealth.org/press-r//1027-cchs-reopening-plan.php To view an updated list of Contra Costa Openings, click here: https://cchealth.org//Contra-Costa-County-Openings-at-a-Gl To learn more about the State of California’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy, click here: https://covid19.ca.gov/safer-economy/ To view the State of California’s Industry Guidance for Reopening, click here: https://covid19.ca.gov/industry-guidance/

The Scarecrow Scavenger Hunt is underway in Central Park! There are 25 creatively decorated scarecrows large and small for you to discover. Download the Goosechase app on your phone and enter code SCARECROWSR. The hunt is on until November 2nd.

The scope of tomorrow's PSPS has changed. As of now, roughly 840 customers in the northwest portion of San Ramon are at risk of having their power shut off. To view the outage maps & check if your address will be impacted, click here: https://pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/updates/

A PSPS (Public Safety Power Shutoff) might begin on Sunday (10/25/2020). If you would like to check if your address might be impacted, PG&E’s address lookup tool is now operational. For more info about this PSPS and to look up your address, click here: pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/updates/

We’re shrieking with sheer excitement at the fall festivities underway! Have you joined one of our Fall Contests yet? Submissions for the costume contest started this week. House decorating is creeping along and the scarecrow scavenger hunt starts on Monday. Don’t forget to tag us in your media posts, @cityofsanramon, and stay safe out there! See full details at http://bit.ly/srfallcontests

This morning's Virtual Mayor's Breakfast with COVID-19 updates from local leaders is now available to watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NY4YH769wMc Guests include: Kathi Heimann, San Ramon Parks and Community Services Director Gayle Israel, Chief of Staff to Candace Andersen, Contra Costa County District 2 Supervisor... Steven Spedowfski, San Ramon Deputy City Manager Dr. Patrick Joseph, Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco For full recordings and clips from previous Virtual Mayor's Breakfasts, visit https://bit.ly/SR-Mayor-Breakfasts

Have you already voted? You can track your ballot online at https://cocovote.us/registration-an/my-voting-information/, and sign up to receive notifications when your ballot is received and counted: https://california.ballottrax.net/voter/ More voting info: https://www.cocovote.us/

The County and the Contra Costa Transportation Authority have been working on a Contra Costa Accessible Transportation Strategic Plan to improve transportation options for older persons, those with disabilities, and disabled veterans. More than 1,000 people completed the survey to provide input on their transportation needs. Please join CCTA staff for a Telephone Town Hall on Tuesday, October 27 from 6-7 p.m. to hear the latest about the Plan and share your thoughts. Please register at the following link: https://tthm.wufoo.com//ccta-telephone-town-hall-registra/