Khaki Restaurant Opens at Bishop Ranch as South Asian Dining Expands; Ganesha Temple Consecrated in San Ramon
A new upscale Indian restaurant from the teams behind Curry Up Now and Michelin Guide-recognized Tiya is opening at San Ramon's City Center Bishop Ranch, bringing elevated South Asian cuisine to the East Bay. The debut arrives as San Ramon's South Asian community also marks the formal consecration of the Sri Karpaga Ganapathi Temple and looks ahead to the 15th annual Holi festival at Bishop Ranch this spring.
🍛 Khaki Brings Elevated Indian Cuisine to City Center Bishop Ranch
An East Bay mall is about to become a destination for elevated South Asian cuisine with the arrival of Khaki at City Center Bishop Ranch in San Ramon. The restaurant is a collaboration between two highly regarded South Asian dining establishments: the widely popular fast-casual chain Curry Up Now and Tiya, a restaurant that has earned recognition in the Michelin Guide. Khaki is set to debut for dinner on Thursday, July 31, at 6000 Bollinger Canyon Road in San Ramon — a space that formerly housed a Curry Up Now location at the Bishop Ranch complex. Eater San Francisco described the new concept as significantly more upscale than the typical Indian burrito format associated with Curry Up Now, signaling that the joint venture is pursuing a more refined dining experience for East Bay guests. City Center Bishop Ranch has become one of the region's notable open-air dining destinations, and Khaki's arrival adds a polished South Asian option to its culinary lineup. The combination of Curry Up Now's strong Bay Area brand recognition and Tiya's Michelin-caliber reputation positions Khaki as a high-interest opening for diners seeking elevated Indian food outside San Francisco. The opening was first reported by Eater San Francisco on July 29, 2025. [7]
🪔 Sri Karpaga Ganapathi Temple Completes Maha Kumbhabhishekam Dedication
The Sri Karpaga Ganapathi Temple in San Ramon reached a landmark milestone with the completion of its Maha Kumbhabhishekam, the formal consecration ceremony for the temple space, on November 10, 2025. The dedication was preceded by four days of preliminary pujas and prayers, making the full event a week-long sacred observance for the local Tamil Hindu community. The ceremony drew distinguished guests: Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami and Sannyasin Yoginathaswami of Kauai Aadhenam — one of the leading Shaivite Hindu institutions in the United States, based in Hawaii — traveled to San Ramon specifically to attend. The temple was founded by Sivasri Suresh Viswanathan Sivacharyar, and the chief priest for the Maha Kumbhabhishekam was Sivasri Swaminaha Sivacharyar, who came from Mayiladuthurai in Tamil Nadu, India. He was assisted by Sivashri Karthikeya Sivacharyar and Sivasri Balu Gurukkal. Hindu Press International covered the event on November 19, 2025, and the article drew 2,195 views, reflecting substantial community interest. The temple is dedicated to Karpaga Ganapathi, a form of Lord Ganesha, and its consecration marks a significant spiritual milestone for Tamil Hindus in the San Ramon Valley. [1]
🎉 15th Annual Holi Festival Returns to Bishop Ranch on April 12
City Center Bishop Ranch in San Ramon will host its 15th annual Holi celebration on Sunday, April 12, from 2 to 4 p.m. at 2700 Camino Ramon, near the corner of Camino Ramon and Bishop Drive. The event celebrates Holi — the Hindu Festival of Colors — a holiday marking the start of spring and the triumph of good over evil. Holi is traditionally observed through eating, dancing, and the joyful throwing of colorful dyes, and the Bishop Ranch celebration delivers all of those elements. Beyond the signature dye throwing, the Bishop Ranch event features live music, dhol drummers, dance performances, henna application, selfie stations, food trucks, and additional performances throughout the two-hour festival window. Admission is $10 per person, with children aged 10 and under admitted free of charge. The 15th consecutive year of the celebration represents a firmly established community tradition, bringing South Asian cultural festivities to the broader San Ramon area. Patch covered the upcoming event on March 11, 2026, noting the festival is open to the general public and welcomes attendees from all backgrounds looking to take part in one of the Bay Area's most vibrant South Asian celebrations. [3]
Fatal San Ramon Crash Kills Castro Valley Woman; Indian-Origin Driver Arrested
A fatal collision in San Ramon drew significant coverage in South Asian media following the alleged actions of Badal Devendra Dholaria, a driver of Indian origin, on the afternoon of November 29. According to American Kahani — a publication focused on the Indian-American community — Dholaria was driving at over 120 miles per hour while drunk when the violent crash occurred. The collision claimed the life of Alix Mari Sparks, a resident of Castro Valley. American Kahani highlighted the incident because of Dholaria's Indian origin, placing it within the paper's ongoing coverage of events affecting the South Asian diaspora. Sparks was identified by name as the sole fatality in the collision, and the extreme speed involved drew attention from multiple South Asian news outlets in the weeks following the crash. The incident occurred in the afternoon hours of November 29 in the San Ramon area. Reports confirmed that Dholaria was taken into custody following the crash. The case raised questions about road safety in Contra Costa County, where high-speed roads can carry serious risk when drivers are impaired. American Kahani's coverage contributed to broader diaspora media attention that the incident received in early December 2025. [2]
Dholaria Held on $1.2 Million Bail at Martinez Detention Facility
NDTV, one of India's major television news networks, provided updated details on the legal status of Badal Dholaria following the fatal San Ramon crash, with reporting published on December 8, 2025, and edited by journalist Amit Chaturvedi. According to NDTV, Dholaria was in custody and being held at the Martinez Detention Facility, which is operated by the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office and serves the county where San Ramon is located. His bail was set at $1.2 million, a figure reflecting the gravity of the charges he faces. NDTV described the crash in its headline as the driver ramming a SUV with a Tesla at 240 kilometers per hour while drunk, resulting in the death of a woman. The speed of 240 kilometers per hour is equivalent to approximately 149 miles per hour, consistent with the over-120-miles-per-hour figure reported by American Kahani. The case received international attention among Indian diaspora readers because of Dholaria's Indian origin. The $1.2 million bail underscores the seriousness of the proceedings he faces in Contra Costa County. NDTV's coverage brought the San Ramon incident to a broader audience across India and among the Indian diaspora worldwide. [5]
Sources: [7] Eater San Francisco · [1] Hinduism Today · [3] Patch · [2] American Kahani · [5] NDTV