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San Ramon, California
NameSan Ramon, California
Settlement typeCity

San Ramon, California. Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, San Ramon is a city in Contra Costa County, near Danville, Dublin, and Pleasanton. The city is home to the headquarters of Chevron, AT&T's Western Electric division, and Pacific Gas and Electric Company. San Ramon is also close to the University of California, Berkeley, Stanford University, and California State University, East Bay.

Geography

San Ramon is situated in the San Ramon Valley, near the Las Trampas Regional Wilderness and the Mount Diablo State Park. The city is bordered by Alamo to the north, Danville to the east, Dublin to the south, and Pleasanton to the west. San Ramon is near the Interstate 680 and Interstate 580 highways, which provide access to San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose. The city is also close to the Amtrak Capitol Corridor and the Bay Area Rapid Transit BART system, which connects to Pittsburg, Richmond, and Fremont.

History

The area now known as San Ramon was originally inhabited by the Bay Miwok people, who were later displaced by Spanish settlers. The city was founded in 1850 by José María Amador, a Mexican-American War veteran, and was named after Saint Ramon, a Catholic Church saint. San Ramon was incorporated as a city in 1983 and has since grown into a thriving community, with a strong economy and a high quality of life. The city is home to the San Ramon Historic Foundation, which preserves the city's history and cultural heritage, and is near the John Muir National Historic Site, which commemorates the life and work of John Muir, a famous Sierra Club founder.

Demographics

As of the 2020 United States Census, San Ramon has a population of over 84,000 people, with a diverse range of ages, ethnicities, and incomes. The city has a high percentage of residents with a Bachelor's degree or higher, with many attending nearby universities such as University of California, Berkeley, Stanford University, and Santa Clara University. San Ramon is also home to a large number of Indian Americans, Chinese Americans, and Filipino Americans, who have settled in the city due to its proximity to major Silicon Valley employers such as Google, Apple Inc., and Facebook, Inc..

Economy

San Ramon has a strong and diverse economy, with major industries including technology, healthcare, and finance. The city is home to the headquarters of Chevron, AT&T's Western Electric division, and Pacific Gas and Electric Company, as well as other major companies such as Safeway Inc., Gale, and Robert Half International. San Ramon is also close to the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and the Sandia National Laboratories, which are major research and development centers for the United States Department of Energy. The city's economy is also driven by its proximity to major Silicon Valley employers such as Intel Corporation, Cisco Systems, and Oracle Corporation.

Government

San Ramon is a Charter city with a Council-manager government form of government. The city is governed by a five-member City council, which is elected by the residents of San Ramon. The city is also represented in the California State Legislature by California's 16th State Assembly district and California's 7th State Senate district, and in the United States House of Representatives by California's 11th congressional district. San Ramon is a member of the Contra Costa Council and the League of California Cities, and works closely with neighboring cities such as Danville, Dublin, and Pleasanton to address regional issues.

Education

San Ramon is served by the San Ramon Valley Unified School District, which operates several highly-rated schools in the city, including California High School, Dougherty Valley High School, and San Ramon Valley High School. The city is also home to the Diablo Valley College San Ramon Campus, which offers a range of academic and vocational programs. San Ramon is near several top-ranked universities, including University of California, Berkeley, Stanford University, and Santa Clara University, and is a popular location for students and families due to its excellent schools and high quality of life. The city is also close to the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and the Sandia National Laboratories, which offer educational and research opportunities for students and professionals.

Category: Cities in Contra Costa County, California