Cover image for San Ramon swore in its first woman as police chief Monday night, marking an 18-year milestone for a department that formed in 2006. The brief session also surfaced a request for the City to recognize World Meditation Day and delivered a timely reminder: 36 earthquakes rattled the region in a single 24-hour stretch.

San Ramon, CA – City Council – Dec 9, 2025

City CouncilSan RamonDecember 9, 2025

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San Ramon swore in its first woman as police chief Monday night, marking an 18-year milestone for a department that formed in 2006. The brief session also surfaced a request for the City to recognize World Meditation Day and delivered a timely reminder: 36 earthquakes rattled the region in a single 24-hour stretch.

  • Becky Chestnut takes oath as San Ramon's first female police chief; former chiefs and Fire District leadership voice unanimous support.

  • Resident requests proclamation declaring December 21 World Meditation Day and City promotion for free community event.

  • City Manager reports 36 earthquakes in 24 hours; directs residents to preparedness resources.

  • Consent calendar passes 5-0 without discussion.

  • Toys for Tots and Stuff the Cruiser drives underway through mid-December.

Becky Chestnut became San Ramon's fourth police chief—and its first woman to hold the position—after Mayor Mark Armstrong administered the oath of office before a crowd that included family, department personnel, former chiefs, and partner agency leaders.

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