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Authorities in Saratoga are investigating a series of property crimes including residential burglaries, park vandalism, and a significant check fraud case.
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.
The Who frontman Roger Daltrey is scheduled to appear at the Mountain Winery in Saratoga on September 2, 2026.
The Bay Area kebab chain is opening two new locations in Concord and Saratoga, bringing its total number of branches to six.
The City of Saratoga has announced openings on the Saratoga Commission and is inviting residents to apply.
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.
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.
A pilot program allows Redwood Middle School students to use adjusted VTA bus schedules to commute to school, aiming to reduce traffic congestion.
California regulators cleared Waymo on Friday to run its driverless ride-hailing service across 18 counties, Santa Clara among them. What that does and does not mean for Saratoga.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Recent Saratoga police activity includes a residential burglary involving stolen food and wine, an arrest for drug possession, and a vandalism incident at a local restaurant.
Field work at three campuses and refreshed classroom wings at Argonaut led the district's summer projects, part of a five-year facilities plan.
Regular unleaded averages $5.5152 in the San Jose area, down from yesterday, down from last week and below the California average.
Realtor.com counted 94 Saratoga, CA homes for sale as of June 2026, while Redfin reported 82 homes sold in May 2026 and a median sale price of $4,097,548.
Residents in Saratoga have reported a series of crimes including identity theft, a purse theft at Saratoga High School, and a rental scam over the past week.
Realtor.com counted 94 Saratoga, CA homes for sale as of June 2026, while Redfin reported 82 homes sold in May 2026 and a median sale price of $4,097,548.
