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County veterans office needs room to grow, supervisors' president says after Stand Down draws more than 100 groups

At Santa Clara County's fourth annual Stand Down, officials told San Jose Spotlight the veterans office is seeking a bigger home and that red tape keeps many veterans from services they are owed.

Sasha LoweryNovember 11, 20262 min read

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Community & Events23 days ago
More than 75 scarecrows line the Village, with contest winners due Thursday and the Witchy Walk-A-Bout on Oct. 31
Scareatoga winners are set to be named Oct. 22. Montalvo hosts Goblins in the Garden on Sunday, the Village's 21st Witchy Walk-A-Bout runs 2 to 4 p.m. Halloween, and a pumpkin-smashing maker fair follows Nov. 1 at Saratoga High.
Community & Events28 days ago
Valley Water director for Saratoga urges flood prep before El Niño, noting the district maintains under half the county's creeks
Nai Hsueh says Valley Water can maintain about 350 of more than 800 miles of urban creeks; she urges flood insurance, AlertSCC sign-ups and a sandbag plan, with rain possible Monday.
Community & Events28 days ago
Fantasy of Lights goes walk-through only this year and shrinks to four December nights
Santa Clara County says rising costs led it to end the drive-through format at Vasona Lake County Park; tickets will be sold per person and must be bought ahead of time.
Community & Events29 days ago
Spring weather slashes grape yields at Saratoga vineyards, but growers praise the quality
A warm January and an April cold snap during flowering left Santa Cruz Mountains growers, including several in Saratoga, with some of their smallest crops ever, the Los Gatan reported Wednesday.
Community & Events1 month ago
Saratoga Chamber schedules 100th anniversary celebration
The Saratoga Chamber of Commerce will mark its 100th anniversary with a free event on October 10.
Community & Events1 month ago
Saratoga Gas Prices Nudge Lower to $6.2794 as Monthly Costs Rise — October 11, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $6.2794 in the San Jose area, down from yesterday, down from last week and below the California average.
Community & Events1 month ago
Chamber of Commerce marks 100 years with a free party tonight at the Odd Fellows hall
The Saratoga Chamber of Commerce celebrates its centennial from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at 14414A Oak Street; City Hall closes Monday for Indigenous Peoples' Day, and the community band plays that night.
Community & Events1 month ago
Saratoga Gas Prices Ease to $6.2906 as Monthly Costs Rise — October 10, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $6.2906 in the San Jose area, down from yesterday, down from last week and below the California average.

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County veterans office needs room to grow, supervisors' president says after Stand Down draws more than 100 groups

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More than 75 scarecrows line the Village, with contest winners due Thursday and the Witchy Walk-A-Bout on Oct. 31

Valley Water director for Saratoga urges flood prep before El Niño, noting the district maintains under half the county's creeks

Fantasy of Lights goes walk-through only this year and shrinks to four December nights

Spring weather slashes grape yields at Saratoga vineyards, but growers praise the quality

Saratoga Chamber schedules 100th anniversary celebration

Saratoga Gas Prices Nudge Lower to $6.2794 as Monthly Costs Rise — October 11, 2026

Chamber of Commerce marks 100 years with a free party tonight at the Odd Fellows hall

Saratoga Gas Prices Ease to $6.2906 as Monthly Costs Rise — October 10, 2026

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