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
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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
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
Saratoga Council approves Masson Estates hillside housing project
The Saratoga City Council voted unanimously to approve a 25-home builder’s remedy development on Pierce Road, overriding a previous rejection by the planning commission.
Knox AbbottAugust 27, 20262 min read
Saratoga Commission Openings: Get Involved!
The City of Saratoga has announced openings on the Saratoga Commission and is inviting residents to apply.
Owen EsparzaAugust 24, 20261 min read
City Council to Review July Meeting Minutes
The city council will review and approve the official minutes from its July 1, 2026 meeting during the August 19 session. Staff report attachment A contains the full record for consideration.
Sasha LoweryAugust 19, 20261 min read
Saratoga launches pilot for middle schoolers to ride VTA buses
A pilot program allows Redwood Middle School students to use adjusted VTA bus schedules to commute to school, aiming to reduce traffic congestion.
Sasha LoweryAugust 18, 20262 min read
Council Reviews Irrigation Maintenance Contracts for Citywide Districts
The city council will review two contracts during its August 19 meeting regarding irrigation maintenance and repair services for citywide landscape and lighting districts. Staff materials include separate agreements for city owned landscaped areas and the designated districts.
Sasha LoweryAugust 15, 20261 min read
City Council to Amend Teleconference Meeting Policy
The City Council will consider an amendment to Policy 010 regarding teleconference meetings during its August 19, 2026 session. Staff reports include a redline version and the current policy text for review.
Sasha LoweryAugust 15, 20261 min read
Council to Award Janitorial Services Contract to YN Maintenance LLC
The Saratoga City Council will consider approving a proposed contract with YN Maintenance LLC to provide janitorial services. The acting City Manager would be authorized to execute the agreement if council members vote in favor.
Sasha LoweryAugust 15, 20261 min read
City Council to Review Accounts Payable Check Registers
The city council will review and accept accounts payable vendor payment check registers during the August 19, 2026 meeting. Staff recommends formal acceptance of the records spanning late June through early August.
Sasha LoweryAugust 15, 20261 min read
City Council to Recognize 2026 Annual Community Award Recipients
The city council will recognize recipients of the 2026 Annual Community Awards during its August 19 meeting. The agenda item honors individuals and groups for their service to Saratoga, listing categories such as Firefighter of the Year and Citizen of the Year.
Sasha LoweryAugust 15, 20261 min read
Santa Clara County Fire Dept Offers CERT Academy in Saratoga
The Santa Clara County Fire Department is hosting a Community Emergency Response Team training course in Saratoga this August for residents of participating jurisdictions.
Sasha LoweryJuly 20, 20261 min read
Saratoga Announces 'Let's Hike Saratoga' Heritage Loop Trail Event
The City of Saratoga has published a calendar announcement for the 'Let's Hike Saratoga' event featuring the Heritage Loop Trail.
Sasha LoweryJuly 11, 20261 min read
Bay Area Archives Closure Could Move Historic Records From San Bruno
The National Archives at San Francisco, located in San Bruno, is slated to close within three years, potentially moving more than 75,000 cubic feet of Northern California records.
Briar KellerJuly 2, 20261 min read
Saratoga Offers Weekly E-Newsletter for Residents
The City of Saratoga provides a weekly digital newsletter called the Saratoga Source, which residents can subscribe to for regular updates.
Sasha LoweryJuly 2, 20261 min read