Saratoga Gas Prices Climb to $5.9659 as Monthly Costs Rise — September 12, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $5.9659 in the San Jose area, up from yesterday, up from last week and below the California average.
Sasha LowerySeptember 12, 20261 min read
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Saratoga Gas Prices Tick Up to $5.9032 as Monthly Costs Rise — September 11, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $5.9032 in the San Jose area, up from yesterday, up from last week and below the California average.
Sasha LowerySeptember 12, 20261 min read
9/5-9/12 Saratoga Real Estate Report: 96 Listings, Sale Price Up 4.3%
Realtor.com counted 96 Saratoga, CA homes for sale as of August 2026, while Redfin reported 82 homes sold in May 2026 and a median sale price of $4,097,548.
Sasha LowerySeptember 12, 20262 min read
Pedestrian hospitalized with critical injuries after crash near Saratoga, Cimarron
Corpus Christi police report a pedestrian was critically injured in a vehicle collision near Saratoga and Cimarron boulevards on Wednesday night.
Sasha LowerySeptember 10, 20261 min read
Football wins two straight, drops two
The Saratoga Falcons boys football team secured consecutive victories over Prospect and Yerba Buena in September before falling to Homestead and MacDonald earlier in the season.
Sasha LowerySeptember 10, 20261 min read
Saratoga bus pilot sees ridership drop amid service issues
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.
Sasha LowerySeptember 6, 20262 min read
City Council to Review July Treasurer Report
The Saratoga City Council will review and accept the Treasurer's Report for the month ended July 31, 2026 during its September 2 meeting.
Sasha LowerySeptember 5, 20261 min read
Sam T. Liccardo: How Your Representative Voted This Week
Representative Sam Liccardo cast six recorded votes in the House this week, including opposing H R 4795 and H R 1501.
Knox AbbottSeptember 5, 20263 min read
8/29-9/5 Saratoga Real Estate Report: 96 Listings, Sale Price Up 4.3%
Realtor.com counted 96 Saratoga, CA homes for sale as of August 2026, while Redfin reported 82 homes sold in May 2026 and a median sale price of $4,097,548.
Sasha LowerySeptember 5, 20262 min read
Saratoga Police Report Theft, Assault, and Identity Fraud
Local law enforcement has released details regarding a catalytic converter theft, an assault at a McDonald's, and a case of identity theft in Saratoga.
Sasha LowerySeptember 4, 20261 min read
Saratoga seeks resident input on future policing models
The City of Saratoga is soliciting public feedback on long-term law enforcement options while maintaining a contract with the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office.
Sasha LowerySeptember 2, 20261 min read
Saratoga Superintendent Rocha Focuses on Student Trust
Heath Rocha reflects on his first year as permanent superintendent of the Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District, highlighting improved trust and a perfect state dashboard rating.
Sasha LowerySeptember 2, 20262 min read
Saratoga man pleads guilty, gets 8 years in drug case
Kenny Seales accepted an eight-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to felony drug possession charges in Saratoga County.
Sasha LowerySeptember 1, 20261 min read
$188.5 Million Available for Park Development Grants in California
A new grant program aims to enhance park facilities in underserved communities.
Sasha LoweryAugust 31, 20261 min read
At Least 579 Dead and 2,500 Missing as Nepal Flooding Affects Bay Area Families
Families in Saratoga are anxiously awaiting news of loved ones amid Nepal's flooding crisis.
Paloma JanssenAugust 31, 20261 min read
City Council to Appoint Ad Hoc Committee for Alternative Policing Review
The Saratoga City Council will consider appointing two representatives to an ad hoc committee tasked with reviewing alternative policing services in the city. The recommendation comes from a staff report presented at the September 2, 2026 meeting.
Sasha LoweryAugust 29, 20261 min read
City Council Approves Support for AB 1761 and Fehr and Peers Contract
The Saratoga City Council will consider legislation supporting AB 1761 for utility data transparency and a $85,000 contract with Fehr and Peers for a transportation impact fee study.
Sasha LoweryAugust 29, 20261 min read
Council Reviews Draft Response to Civil Grand Jury VTA BART Report
The city council will consider approving a draft response to the 2025-2026 Civil Grand Jury of Santa Clara County report regarding VTA management and oversight of BART Silicon Valley Phase II. The agenda includes the city draft reply and the original grand jury findings as...
Sasha LoweryAugust 29, 20261 min read
City Council Reviews Draft Response to Grand Jury Pothole Report
The Saratoga City Council will consider approving a draft response to the 2025-2026 Civil Grand Jury of Santa Clara County report on pothole damage and claims processes.
Sasha LoweryAugust 29, 20261 min read
City Council Reviews August Accounts Payable Registers
The city council agenda lists a recommended action to review and accept accounts payable vendor payment check registers dated August 13 and August 20, 2026. Staff reports provide three attachment documents for the review process.
Sasha LoweryAugust 29, 20261 min read
Council Reviews August Meeting Minutes on Sept 2
The city council will review and approve the official records for its August 11 special session and August 19 regular meeting during the Sept. 2 gathering. Staff reports containing the minutes are attached to the agenda.
Sasha LoweryAugust 29, 20261 min read