COVID-19 Testing

The County will hold a COVID-19 testing day on Thursday, April 8 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Saratoga Prospect Center in Friendship Hall. Testing is free and open to the public. Appointments can now be scheduled online at https://direc.to/eyD1

This testing site is intended for people who do not have symptoms and have not been exposed to COVID-19. Testing is recommended for anyone who works with the public, takes public transit, or has attended a mass gathering. The County also offers free testing for those with COVID-19 symptoms or anyone who has been exposed to others with COVID-19 or COVID-19 symptoms. For more information, visit www.sccfreetest.org

Wildfire Workshops

Santa Clara County Fire Department is hosting a series of free virtual workshops in April and May 2021 on wildfire preparedness. Topics include homeowners insurance in high fire risk areas, home preparedness, and the wildfire recover process. View the schedule and register at sccfd.eventbrite.com or call 408.378.4010.

April 7, 2021 City Council Meeting

The April 7, 2021 City Council meeting agenda is now available online at www.saratoga.ca.us/agenda. Council meetings continue to be held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Members of the public can speak on items they are interested in by joining meetings using the Zoom website or app, or by calling in. Detailed participation instructions are available on each meeting agenda. The meeting can also be viewed without participation options on KSAR Channel 15 or the City’s website, and you can submit written comments to the Council before meetings.

Community Meetings: 1,700+ New Homes in Saratoga

Saratoga has started updating its General Plan Housing Element and may need to plan for over 1,700 new homes to be built in Saratoga between 2023 and 2031. The decisions made during this process could cause significant changes in Saratoga.

Mark your calendar to attend one of the following virtual community meetings about the Housing Element update process:

Thursday, April 22 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 24 at 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, April 28 at 12:00 p.m.

You can also help shape the content of these community meetings! Visit www.saratoga.ca.us/housing to watch the first four videos about the Housing Element update process. Then, share any questions you still have or topics you would like covered in further detail using our online form. This will help us tailor the meetings to cover what you need.

Apply to Serve on a City Commission

Apply to serve on a City Commission to help shape your community! Application deadlines are as follows:

Heritage Preservation Commission: April 14
Youth Commission: April 21
Traffic Safety Commission: May 19
Library and Community Engagement Commission: August 18
Parks and Recreation Commission: August 18

Learn more and apply!

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