San Ramon Oct. 3 Weekly Update

Press release from City of San Ramon:

10/03/2024

City of San Ramon News & Information Update

Thursday, October 3, 2024

Planned Weekend Partial Closure of I-680 South Between Alcosta and 580 / 680 Interchange

Caltrans has scheduled a partial closure of southbound Interstate 680 between Alcosta Boulevard in San Ramon and the I-580/I-680 connector in Pleasanton Friday, October 4 through Monday morning, October 7.

Two left lanes of southbound Interstate 680 will be closed between Alcosta Boulevard in San Ramon and the I-580/I-680 Connector in Pleasanton from 9 p.m. Friday, October 4 through 4 a.m. Monday morning, October 7.

Two right lanes of I-680 will remain open during this closure. However, Caltrans encourages motorists to take alternative routes to alleviate traffic congestion within the construction work zone on southbound I-680 in the cities of San Ramon and Dublin.

In addition to partial closure on southbound I-680, the far-left lane (Express Lane) and left shoulder will be closed on northbound I-680 between Amador Valley Boulevard in Dublin and Alcosta Blvd in San Ramon.

Though lanes will be open, it’s best to avoid the area if possible. If you do access the freeway, **Please be aware of construction vehicles entering and exiting the construction zone and slow for the Cone Zone.**

During the closures, the contractor will replace a portion of the existing deteriorated roadway with new pavement on southbound I-680.

After this partial closure, there will be one more partial weekend closure (Not Full Closure) of southbound I-680 in this specific location allowing that motorists can still travel on southbound I-680 through the construction work zone. The date for this additional partial weekend closure is scheduled for 10/18/2024 to 10/21/2024.

Northbound I-680 and I-580/I-680 interchange connector will remain open and will not be affected by the closure.

Detours for the closures are as follows:

1. Motorists driving west on Interstate 80 in Vacaville and Fairfield will remain on I-80 to southbound I-880.
2. Motorists on southbound I-680 near the Benicia Bridge can take I-780 west to I-80 to southbound I-880.
3. Motorists on southbound I-680 in Concord can take SR-4 to I-80 to southbound I-880 or SR-24 to I-80 to southbound I-880.
4. Motorists on southbound I-680 in Walnut Creek can take SR-24 to I-80 to southbound I-880.
5. Lane Closure Locations (Not Full Closure):
a. Two left lanes closed on southbound I-680 between Alcosta Blvd in San Ramon and I-580/I-680 connector in Dublin
b. Far left lane (Express Lane) and left shoulder closed on northbound I-680 between Amador Valley Blvd in Dublin and Alcosta Blvd in San Ramon

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

• September 26 Voter Information Guides mailed
• October 7 Ballots mailed to registered voters, ballot drop boxes open
  and in-person voting at Election Office
• October 21 Voter registration deadline - after this date, you can register in person
  at the Election Office, at an early voting site or on Election Day at a polling place
• October 29 Last day to request a replacement vote-by-mail ballot
• November 1 Regional early voting starts
• November 5 Election Day - polling places open 7 a.m.–8 p.m.
• November 12 Deadline to receive mailed ballots postmarked on or before November 5
• December 5 Election certification deadline

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.

Nature Story Time at Annabel Lake
Fridays, October 4–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

Agomoni San Ramon presents

Durga Puja 2024
Friday, October 4–Sunday, October 6
2700 Camino Ramon (North side of The LOT, City Center)
All Ages

Join Agomoni for Durga Puja 2024 from Friday, October 4 through Sunday, October 6 at the north side of The LOT, City Center. Same location as last year, but BIGGER space for live entertainment, vendor stalls, larger Mandap, and awe-inspiring surprises.

> More Information

Crow Canyon Gardens Speaker Series: Garden Safety
Saturday, October 5, 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!

This Saturday, October 5, learn about garden safety from Joie Spinelli and Bob Archer at the Crow Canyon Gardens.

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)

The San Ramon Historic Foundation presents

Oktoberfest 2024
Saturday, October 5, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Forest Home Farms
All Ages; Food & Beverage for Purchase

Olympia Fields Brass Band will provide familiar songs and the Golden Gate Bavarian Dancers will teach you how to polka!

Taste beers from local breweries—and if you don’t like beer, have a glass of wine or cider! Enjoy tasty food for lunch and snack on fresh kettle corn.

> Learn More and Purchase Tickets

San Ramon Library Foundation presents

Adventures in Jazz: Kenny Washington & Trio
Saturday, October 5 at 7:30 p.m.
San Ramon Library

Join the San Ramon Library Foundation on Saturday, October 5 at 7:30 p.m. for the Adventures in Jazz series featuring Kenny Washington & Trio at the San Ramon Library (100 Montgomery Street, San Ramon, CA 94583).

Kenny scats with the harmonic daring and rhythmic command of a bebop saxophone and croons with his four-octave range voice, beautiful phrasing and feeling.

Sold-out shows are the norm with this amazing vocalist—he’s just the BEST!

> Get Tickets

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

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 10/3/24:

• Completed subgrade work for the northside path
• Completed CMU wall footing work

Work Planned Through 10/8/24:

The work listed below requires closure of one westbound travel lane.

• Continue decomposed granite installation
• Continue irrigation
• Continue westbound utility work
• Continue preparation for paving
• Continue CMU walls
• Continue pouring curb and gutter
• NOTE: Phased grinding and paving operations in the westbound direction, including work on northbound El Capitan, will take place October 9–November 1. Please expect delays and watch for changes to traffic control.

> More Information on Crow Canyon Widening Project

Construction Update: Iron Horse Trail Overcrossing
Upcoming Changes to Bollinger Canyon Road Traffic

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 10/3/24:

• Constructed center pylon for the Overcrossing
• Deck panel delivery complete
• Began cable installation and cable stressing

Work Anticipated Through 10/8/24:

• Continue welding operations for the Overcrossing and installation of a portion of the cables
• Earthwork
• Install 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

This press release was produced by City of San Ramon. The views expressed here are the author’s own.