SAN RAMON, CA

San Ramon California is located in Contra Costa County in the southern portion of the San Ramon Valley. This beautiful valley is characterized by rolling hills and a wonderful climate. The valley has historically been an area rich in farm produce, cattle, and sheep. San Ramon residents can easily access a diverse range of cultural, social, intellectual, and educational activities due to its proximity to the large urban centers of Oakland and Berkeley in the East Bay, and the metropolis of San Francisco across the Bay. This location makes San Ramon a fascinating blend of urban and rural life, and an area that is characterized by dynamic growth and change. 

LOCATION

San Ramon, California, is located in Contra Costa County, in the south end of the beautiful San Ramon Valley just about 44 miles East of San Francisco, 32 Miles North of San Jose, 9 miles South of Walnut Creek and about an 11/2 hours Southwest of Sacramento. 

TRANSPORTATION/AIRPORTS 

San Ramon is served by three major airports: San Francisco International (about 44 miles), San Jose International (about 35 miles) and Oakland International (about 25 miles). Less than 5 miles to the South and about 10 miles to the North the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) is available to reach most of the East Bay Cities including Oakland, and to the West Bay to San Francisco. San Ramon is adjacent to major freeways including #680 both North and South, #580 both East and West and #24 to the West. 

HISTORY 

The earliest history of the San Ramon area began with the Native Americans who lived in the valley and creek areas. The founding families arrived around 1850 having purchased large tracts of land. Some of the surrounding canyons and hills continue to identify these early pioneers by name.  

During the 1860’s village life developed: in 1864 a stage line ran from the area to Oakland; a general store, blacksmith shops, a jail and saloons were built; and in 1873 when a post office was established, the town was officially named San Ramon. 

With the arrival of the Southern Pacific Railroad in 1891 came population and economic changes, diversity, and growth. At the turn of the century the Bishop Ranch became prominent for raising award-winning Shropshire sheep. The ranch also had livestock and produce characteristic of the valley area: cattle, hay, grains, various fruits, and walnuts. They also boasted a huge Bartlett pear orchard. 

Today San Ramon is one of California's most interesting areas. The community’s shape continues to change and emerge. The demographic profile is changing dramatically as new racial and immigration patterns are producing a multicultural society. As is true of the valley in general, farming provided the economic base until the 60’s and 70’s, when suburban development began to change the face of the economy and landscape. 

Since 1983 when the San Ramon residents voted to incorporate, development has continued to increase with the addition of community services, a new library, a community center, parks, and a hospital. The population in the year 2000: 45,704; mean household income: $102,300. The town today is dynamic and active in developing and integrating the multitudinous factors that influence this rural-urban area.  

Until the early 1980's the City of San Ramon was primarily a bedroom community for the major employment centers in the Bay Area: San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose/ Silicon Valley. The development of Bishop Ranch in 1982, transformed San Ramon into a significant regional employment center. With the development of major new employment centers, employees are attracted from such far away cities as Sacramento and San Joaquin Counties. 

The Bishop Ranch Office Park consists of 580 acres of land with 5.9 million square feet of office space. The office park is currently home to approximately 200 companies including such Fortune 500 companies as Pacific Bell, Chevron/Texaco, AT and T, Toyota and United Parcel Service. San Ramon is an attractive, expanding city and according to the city, it is expected that over 16,000 jobs will be added within the next 15 years. 

EDUCATION 

San Ramon schools are part of The San Ramon Valley Unified School District that encompasses the communities of Danville, Alamo, Diablo, and Blackhawk as well as part of Walnut Creek and Pleasanton, and is comprised of 28 schools serving more than 21,000 students. 

This District consistently ranks among the top 10% of California school districts. Over 94% of the graduating seniors attend college or university, and an impressive number of graduating students attend the University of California and the California State University systems. The district has received many awards from both the State and U.S. Department of Education. School curricula include a challenging academic program, outstanding technical and vocational programs, and many elective courses. A wide range of extracurricular activities is also available to students who want to expand their skills and interests. 

The district also responds to the needs of special education students. All K-12 schools have resource specialist programs. The teaching and consulting staff includes at least one full time resource teacher, and a part-time psychologist, speech therapist, and health educator. 

This excellent school district is built upon a talented and dedicated teaching staff, and an involved and well-educated parent community. 

America’s Promise, the Alliance for Youth, selected San Ramon as one of the "100 Best Communities for Young People" in 2007. The "100 Best Communities for Young People" celebrates outstanding, innovative efforts across the country that improve the well-being of our young people. Winners were selected on the basis of their commitment to providing a “healthy, safe and caring environment through caring adults, safe places to go, a healthy start toward adulthood, an effective education and opportunities to help others.”  

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