# San Ramon Times

> Independent local news for San Ramon, Dougherty Valley, Gale Ranch, Windemere, and City Center Bishop Ranch in Contra Costa County, California (94582, 94583).

- **Canonical Website:** https://sanramontimes.com/
- **Also Known As:** The San Ramon Times, SanRamonTimes.com, San Ramon Times Newspaper, San Ramon CA News
- **Primary Region:** San Ramon (Contra Costa County, California)
- **Postal ZIP Codes Covered:** 94582, 94583
- **Parent Network:** Bay Area News Network (https://bayareachronicle.com)
- **AI & Agent Policy:** Allowed with attribution (https://sanramontimes.com/ai.txt). Credit "San Ramon Times" and link directly to canonical article URLs (https://sanramontimes.com/news/<slug>).

## Geographic Coverage & Communities Served

- [San Ramon](https://sanramontimes.com/news?town=san-ramon): Local news, civic decisions, schools, business openings, and community life in San Ramon, California.
- [Dougherty Valley](https://sanramontimes.com/news?town=dougherty-valley): Local news, civic decisions, schools, business openings, and community life in Dougherty Valley, California.
- [Bishop Ranch](https://sanramontimes.com/news?town=bishop-ranch): Local news, civic decisions, schools, business openings, and community life in Bishop Ranch, California.
- **Additional & Nearby Communities Covered:** Gale Ranch, Windemere, Twin Creeks, Crow Canyon, Norris Canyon, Canyon Lakes, Danville, Dublin, Alamo, Contra Costa County
- **Neighborhoods, Districts & Corridors:** Dougherty Valley, Gale Ranch, Windemere, City Center Bishop Ranch, Twin Creeks, Crow Canyon, Norris Canyon, Canyon Lakes, Westside San Ramon, Alcosta, Bollinger Canyon, Tassajara Ridge
- **Civic Institutions, School Districts & Public Agencies:** City of San Ramon, San Ramon Valley Unified School District (SRVUSD), San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District, Bishop Ranch Business Park, San Ramon Regional Medical Center, Iron Horse Regional Trail, Diablo Valley College San Ramon Campus
- **Complete Coverage Directory:** [https://sanramontimes.com/coverage](https://sanramontimes.com/coverage)

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## Key Publication Pages

- [Front Page](https://sanramontimes.com/): Top local stories and breaking community news from San Ramon.
- [All Local News Archive](https://sanramontimes.com/news): Searchable, filterable archive of all published reporting.
- [Communities & Areas We Cover](https://sanramontimes.com/coverage): Detailed geographic coverage guide (San Ramon, Dougherty Valley, Bishop Ranch, Gale Ranch, Windemere, Twin Creeks, Crow Canyon, Norris Canyon, Canyon Lakes, Danville, Dublin, Alamo, Contra Costa County).
- [About San Ramon Times](https://sanramontimes.com/about): Newsroom mission, editorial independence, and community participation.
- [Editorial Standards](https://sanramontimes.com/editorial-standards): Verification, sourcing, independence, and AI disclosure policies.
- [Corrections Policy](https://sanramontimes.com/corrections): How factual corrections and updates are handled.
- [Contact the Newsroom](https://sanramontimes.com/contact): Editorial desk contact directory.
- [Send a Story Tip](https://sanramontimes.com/story-tip): Submit neighborhood tips, announcements, and story ideas.

## Editorial Sections

- [Civic life](https://sanramontimes.com/sections/civic-life): Civic life reporting from San Ramon Times.
- [Community](https://sanramontimes.com/sections/community): Community reporting from San Ramon Times.
- [Local businesses](https://sanramontimes.com/sections/local-businesses): Local businesses reporting from San Ramon Times.
- [Real Estate](https://sanramontimes.com/sections/real-estate): Real Estate reporting from San Ramon Times.
- [Food & places](https://sanramontimes.com/sections/food-places): Food & places reporting from San Ramon Times.
- [Events](https://sanramontimes.com/sections/events): Events reporting from San Ramon Times.
- [Health](https://sanramontimes.com/sections/health): Health reporting from San Ramon Times.

## Latest Published Articles

- [Preston Judd Header Extends Earthquakes Unbeaten Streak to Nine Matches as San Jose State Defeats UTEP 24-11](https://sanramontimes.com/news/oct18-eve-earthquakes-preston-judd-draw-sjsu-viliami-teu-victory) (2026-10-19 · Community): Forward Preston Judd nets his 16th goal of the season in a 1-1 draw with Nashville SC while Spartan tailback Viliami Teu rushes for 156 yards and two touchdowns.
- [Tri-Valley Residents Gather for Don Biddle Park Health Fair and Library Forums on AI News and Abraham Lincoln](https://sanramontimes.com/news/oct18-san-ramon-dublin-wellness-fair-library-ai-forum) (2026-10-18 · Community): More than 20 safety and health agencies convene in Dublin while public libraries in Livermore and Dublin host free lectures by journalist Jack Brewster and historian Gerald Henig.
- [San Ramon’s Little Warrior: Zorawar Reaches Baby of the Year Quarter-Finals](https://sanramontimes.com/news/san-ramons-little-warrior-zorawar-reaches-baby-of-the-year-quarter-finals-b42503f0) (2026-10-18 · Community): After undergoing IVF to welcome six-month-old Zorawar, Karan and Harjot Sodhi of San Ramon are celebrating the boy they call their miracle and his advancement to the quarter-finals of the 2026 Baby of the Year competition.
- [OpenAI Commits $5 Million in Independent Research Grants Studying Generative AI and Adolescent Development](https://sanramontimes.com/news/openai-commits-5-million-in-independent-research-grants-studying-ai-and-adolescent-development-01a17a13) (2026-10-17 · Schools): Competitive academic funding initiative supports universities, pediatric health institutions, and East Bay school districts investigating youth well-being and classroom AI safeguards.
- [City of Livermore to Present Proposed Veterans Park Design at Four Community Pop-Up Events](https://sanramontimes.com/news/city-of-livermore-to-present-proposed-veterans-park-design-at-four-community-events-01a16c32) (2026-10-17 · Community): Municipal planners invite Tri-Valley residents to review downtown park concepts near Railroad and South Livermore avenues through November 1.
- [Livermore Valley Chamber Hosts State of the State Wine Country Luncheon on October 29](https://sanramontimes.com/news/livermore-chamber-hosts-state-of-the-state-wine-country-luncheon-oct-29-01a16c24) (2026-10-17 · Community): State Sen. Jerry McNerney, Assemblywoman Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, and U.S. Rep. Aisha Wahab to discuss legislative priorities impacting the Tri-Valley.
- [Las Positas College Theater Department Presents Stranger Sings! Parody Musical at Black Box Theater](https://sanramontimes.com/news/las-positas-college-theater-department-stages-stranger-sings-parody-musical-in-livermore-01a16c22) (2026-10-17 · Community): Eight-performance autumn run in Livermore brings 1980s synth-pop nostalgia, neon lights, and dancing Demogorgons to the stage.
- [City of Dublin Sponsors Free Wellness in Our Backyard Health and Safety Fair at Don Biddle Community Park](https://sanramontimes.com/news/city-of-dublin-hosts-free-wellness-in-our-backyard-health-and-safety-fair-at-don-biddle-park-01a16c20) (2026-10-17 · Community): More than 20 first-responder agencies, health providers, and community organizations gather for family emergency preparedness showcase.
- [Indivisible Tri-Valley Hosts Vote Early Family Fair and Ballot Stroll at Emerald Glen Park in Dublin](https://sanramontimes.com/news/indivisible-tri-valley-hosts-vote-early-family-fair-at-dublin-emerald-glen-park-01a16c18) (2026-10-17 · Community): Saturday afternoon civic festival features kids carnival games, mock voting booths, and coordinated Livermore sister rally.
- [Banana Ball Returns to San Francisco With Two Oracle Park Showdowns Scheduled for July 2027](https://sanramontimes.com/news/banana-ball-championship-league-returns-to-san-francisco-oracle-park-in-july-2027-01a16c12) (2026-10-17 · Community): Party Animals and Indianapolis Clowns headline waterfront baseball spectacle as ticket lottery closes October 31.
- [California Assembly Bill 2074 Directs Major Cities to Designate High-Density Downtown Transit Hub Districts](https://sanramontimes.com/news/california-assembly-bill-2074-mandates-downtown-transit-hub-districts-and-housing-study-01a16c2) (2026-10-17 · Civic life): Legislation authored by Assemblymember Matt Haney takes effect next year alongside a state housing construction loan study.
- [Livermore High Girls Flag Football Defeats Alhambra-Martinez 25-6 in Breakout Season](https://sanramontimes.com/news/livermore-high-girls-flag-football-defeats-alhambra-martinez-25-6-in-breakout-season-01a16c102) (2026-10-16 · Community): Quarterback Maya Booshada accounts for 198 total yards and two touchdowns as Cowboys surpass combined win total of previous three campaigns.
- [Alameda County Ballot Watchdog Committee Scores Local November Measures on Wording Clarity](https://sanramontimes.com/news/alameda-county-ballot-watchdog-committee-scores-local-measures-on-wording-clarity-01a16c96) (2026-10-16 · Community): Independent civic review awards top 4.6 ratings to Pleasanton, Berkeley, and Union City while flagging Oakland Measure EE and Alameda Measure M at 1.8.
- [Morgan Hill Planning Commission Recommends Approval of 105-Home Development Near Highway 101](https://sanramontimes.com/news/morgan-hill-planning-commission-recommends-105-home-project-near-highway-101-01a16c92) (2026-10-16 · Civic life): High Street Residential project on 15.8 acres near Cochrane Road advances to City Council under state builder remedy provisions alongside $500,000 housing contribution.
- [State and County Legislators Host October 20 Woodside Town Hall on Highway 84 and 35 Traffic Safety](https://sanramontimes.com/news/state-and-county-legislators-host-october-20-woodside-town-hall-on-highway-84-and-35-traffic-safety-01a16c87) (2026-10-16 · Civic life): State Senator Josh Becker, Assemblymember Marc Berman, and Supervisor Ray Mueller convene community forum at Mountain Terrace following two fatal cyclist collisions.
- [California Court of Appeal Upholds Dismissal of Former Tech CEO’s Lawsuit Against Journalist Jack Poulson](https://sanramontimes.com/news/california-appeals-court-upholds-dismissal-of-ceos-lawsuit-against-journalist-jack-poulson-01a16c57) (2026-10-16 · Civic life): Appellate panel rules First Amendment, California Shield Law, and Section 230 protect truthful reporting on sealed San Francisco arrest report.
- [San Ramon Finalizes Engineering Contracts for Iron Horse Trail Multimodal Overcrossing at Bollinger Canyon](https://sanramontimes.com/news/san-ramon-finalizes-bollinger-canyon-multimodal-overcrossing-engineering-contracts-01a16a3) (2026-10-16 · Civic life): Elevated pedestrian and cyclist span will eliminate grade-level highway delays while linking Bishop Ranch corporate campus directly to municipal parks.
- [Pleasanton and San Ramon Municipal Planners Slash 10-Year Capital Infrastructure Deficit to $61 Million](https://sanramontimes.com/news/pleasanton-and-san-ramon-report-capital-infrastructure-funding-gap-reduced-to-61-million-01a15a1) (2026-10-15 · Civic life): Comprehensive audit of arterial roadways, storm drains, and municipal facilities confirms strategic reserve allocations trimmed long-term Tri-Valley repair liabilities.
- [Innovate Bay and Regional Technology Leaders Celebrate Manufacturing Week Across East Bay Hubs](https://sanramontimes.com/news/innovate-bay-and-regional-manufacturers-celebrate-built-to-scale-innovation-week-01a14c2) (2026-10-14 · Local news): Advanced industrial forum showcases clean tech fabrication, quantum hardware, and biomedical robotics driving job growth across southern Alameda County.
- [Contra Costa Community College District Hosts Guidance Seminar on New Federal Student Visa Rules](https://sanramontimes.com/news/contra-costa-college-district-hosts-international-student-visa-guidance-seminar-01a14c) (2026-10-14 · Local news): Academic advisors and immigration specialists brief international scholars on DHS reporting deadlines, optional practical training compliance, and travel verification.
- [San Ramon City Council Advances Bishop Ranch Clean Transit Corridor and Autonomous Commuter Shuttles](https://sanramontimes.com/news/san-ramon-advances-bishop-ranch-autonomous-transit-shuttle-network-01a14b) (2026-10-13 · Civic life): Municipal partnership with Sunset Development deploys zero-emission electric circulators and protected multi-use lanes connecting City Center to Iron Horse Trail.
- [San Ramon Appoints Captain Becky Chestnut Next Police Chief Following Carlson Retirement](https://sanramontimes.com/news/san-ramon-appoints-becky-chestnut-police-chief-succeeding-denton-carlson-01a12e) (2026-10-12 · Civic life): Veteran law enforcement leader brings nineteen years of municipal and county experience to head San Ramon Police Department beginning December 2026.
- [San Ramon Iron Horse Trail Overcrossing Honored with Top Statewide Transportation Infrastructure Award](https://sanramontimes.com/news/san-ramon-iron-horse-trail-overcrossing-wins-california-top-streets-and-roads-award-01a128cb) (2026-10-11 · Community)
- [San Ramon Planning Commission Approves 2,510-Unit Orchards Master Plan at Former Chevron Park](https://sanramontimes.com/news/san-ramon-planning-commission-approves-orchards-development-project-01a128cb) (2026-10-11 · Civic life)
- [San Ramon Issues Competitive RFP for Integrated Access Control and Facility Security Systems](https://sanramontimes.com/news/san-ramon-issues-competitive-rfp-for-integrated-access-control-and-facility-security-systems) (2026-10-09 · Civic life): The City of San Ramon has formally issued a competitive Request for Proposal seeking qualified professional contractors to deliver comprehensive access control, security monitoring, and camera infrastructure across municipal properties.
- [Alcosta Senior and Community Center Unveils Autumn Roster of Health and Cultural Programs in San Ramon](https://sanramontimes.com/news/alcosta-senior-and-community-center-unveils-autumn-roster-of-health-and-cultural-programs-in-san-ramon) (2026-10-09 · Community): Encore newsletter highlights free wellness screenings, holiday social events, and expanded community nutrition services
- [City Center Bishop Ranch unveils fall 2026 community lineup with outdoor concerts, Meyhouse Jazz, and seasonal festivals](https://sanramontimes.com/news/city-center-bishop-ranch-unveils-fall-2026-events-lineup) (2026-09-25 · Community): City Center Bishop Ranch has revealed its late September and October 2026 event calendar, highlighted by live outdoor jazz performances at Meyhouse, the annual Oktoberfest celebration at Fieldwork Brewing, and community dog days at The Hub.
- [Contra Costa Community College District Guides International Students Through Federal Visa Updates](https://sanramontimes.com/news/contra-costa-community-college-district-hosted-an-information-session-for-international-students-on-new-federal-immigration-requirements) (2026-09-24 · Schools): The Contra Costa Community College District held a briefing to guide international students on updated federal immigration regulations and academic compliance.
- [68 San Ramon Valley Unified seniors named National Merit semifinalists](https://sanramontimes.com/news/68-san-ramon-valley-unified-seniors-named-national-merit-semifinalists) (2026-09-09 · Community): San Ramon Valley Unified said 68 of its high school seniors reached the semifinalist round of the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program.

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