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The Heritage Preservation Commission meets Tuesday morning on a plaque near the lost Champagne Cellars site, Bellicitti Barn signs and a staff reading of the code's maintenance exemption, after members raised unapproved paint jobs.
Ping Li, Glenn Hendricks, Jeri Bromley and Bill Dalton are vying for three Saratoga City Council seats; the League of Women Voters hosts an online forum with them from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday.
After hours of debate late Wednesday, Saratoga's City Council chose to stay with the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office, setting aside a Los Gatos-Monte Sereno proposal pitched as saving about $2.7 million.
Saratoga's contract with San Jose Animal Care and Services renews for three years in June 2027 unless the city gives notice by Dec. 31; on Oct. 7 the council will compare it with the county and the West Valley JPA.
The council holds a public hearing Oct. 7 on 26 City Code changes, including ADU rules, pool equipment and battery setbacks, a minimum age for commissioners and a way to return overcharged rent on affordable units.
The Oct. 7 proposal would restrict parking on both sides of a roughly 175-foot stretch south of Arcadia Palms Drive.
The 100-year-old pond loses more than 30,000 gallons a week; a $5 million redesign would deepen it to protect the koi, with work set to start in November 2027.
After a year of talks set off by a proposed $3 million sheriff increase, the council is scheduled Wednesday to pick Saratoga's long-term law enforcement provider.
The Saratoga Chamber of Commerce will host a complimentary centennial celebration on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the Odd Fellows Lodge.
The League of Women Voters schedules a 7–8:30 p.m. online forum ahead of the November 3 election for three City Council seats.
Community members in Los Gatos and Saratoga raised concerns about the financial implications and technology usage of a proposed law enforcement agreement between the two cities.
The Saratoga Chamber of Commerce has released its schedule for upcoming community events, including a free 100th-anniversary celebration on October 10, 2026.
Mayor Chuck Page highlights a 21% budget increase for sheriff services and invites residents to town halls to discuss future law enforcement options.
A San Francisco supervisor is preparing a measure to enforce existing rules for e-bikes, e-scooters and other powered devices.
The City Council will consider an appeal regarding the Planning Commission conditional approval of a design review and setback variance for a single-family residence and accessory dwelling unit at 14650 6th Street during its September 16, 2026 meeting.
The Saratoga City Council will consider a resolution granting final map approval for parcel map application No. ULS25-0001. The proposal covers two lots at 19351 Saratoga Los Gatos Road, identified by APN 397-10-003.
The city council will consider a resolution to grant final map approval for parcel map application No. ULS25-0016. The proposal covers two lots at 20517 Carniel Avenue, identified by APN 366-13-056. Staff reports and the final map are attached to the agenda.
The City of Saratoga council will consider a resolution to amend the municipal conflict of interest code during its September 16 meeting. Staff report attachment A contains the full text of the proposed amendment for review.
The city council will review and accept accounts payable vendor payment check registers for August 27 and September 3, 2026. Staff reports detailing the transactions are attached to the agenda.
The city council will review and approve the minutes for its September 2, 2026 session during the September 16 meeting. Staff report attachment A contains the full record of the prior gathering for official consideration.
Unreliable transit schedules and cancellations have cut Redwood Middle School bus pilot enrollment in half, while the city council backs a new group to run the Blossom Festival.
