Attend State of the City Tomorrow!

Join Mayor Tina Walia at the 2022 State of the City event tomorrow, October 1 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Celebrate Saratoga’s recent accomplishments, learn about the current state of the City, hear about upcoming projects, and honor those that make Saratoga wonderful. Visit www.saratoga.ca.us/SOTC to register to attend. 

City Council Meeting Agenda - October 5

 The October 5 City Council meeting agenda is available online at www.saratoga.ca.us/agenda. You can speak on items you're interested in by joining the meeting using Zoom or calling in. Detailed participation instructions are available on the agenda. You can also watch without participating on KSAR Channel 15 or the City’s website at www.saratoga.ca.us/watch. Written comments can be sent to the City Council before the meeting online at www.saratoga.ca.us/comment

Seeking Commission Members

We're looking for civic-minded citizens to apply to serve on the City's various Commissions. Applications are due by November 18 for openings on the Library and Community Engagement, Parks and Recreation, Heritage Preservation, and Traffic Safety Commissions. Visit www.saratoga.ca.us/comvac to learn more and apply online!

Art Judges Needed

Always wanted to be an art critic? The City is looking for volunteer art judges that can review submissions and select prize winners in the categories of fine arts, photography, video, or poetry. Applicants must be at least 18 years or older and may not be considered for contest prizes or judge submissions of family members. Submit your application by October 9 at www.saratoga.ca.us/ArtJudge

Pizza and Politics

Structure Hardening Incentives

During wildfires, structures are most often ignited by direct exposure to flames, radiant heat, and flying embers. CAL FIRE has identified roofs as being the most vulnerable part of a structure, particularly those made of wood or shingles. Another vulnerability is single-pane windows that can break as a result of heat, allowing embers to enter a structure. Installing a Class A roof and multi-paned tempered glass windows are two of the low-cost structure hardening retrofits recommended by CAL FIRE. To encourage property owners in the City of Saratoga Wildland Urban Interface, the City is offering rebates for replacing non-Class A roofs with a Class A roof and for replacing non-tempered glass windows with multi-pane, tempered glass. Learn more at www.saratoga.ca.us/WUIrebate

988 Phone Line for Crisis Mental Health Services

This month, Santa Clara County launched 998 - a new lifeline phone number for the public to call in times of mental health or substance use crisis. The phone line is staffed 24/7 to provide support by phone or an in-person response, depending on the nature of the situation. The new lifeline is designed to provide support for those experiencing emotional or mental health distress, including thoughts of suicide, fearfulness, or other mental health or substance use crises. 

Good Neighbor Day - September 28

Good Neighbor Day was September 28, but that doesn’t mean it is too late to connect with your neighbors. By building relationships, celebrating together, and supporting each other, neighbors create community that makes a neighborhood vibrant and special. Take time throughout the year to build community. Visit www.saratoga.ca.us/goodneighbor for ideas. If your neighborhood did something in recognition of Good Neighbor Day, share your experience in the comments!

Watermain Replacement

San Jose Water Company will be replacing the watermain on the 15000 block of Quito
Road at Avon Lane and Stratford Court. Work will begin on September 19 and is
expected to be completed in mid-December. Traffic impacts will be moderate on
Quito Road during construction.

PG&E Powerline Surveying

PG&E will be using low flying helicopters through the end of October to survey electrical equipment and nearby vegetation to spot and prevent potential wildfire risks in its service areas. Helicopters conducting inspections will be equipped with Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) sensors, along with high-resolution imagery to effectively evaluate powerlines, poles, and nearby vegetation in areas at risk for wildfire. As a result, residents can expect to see the LiDAR equipped helicopters in and around Saratoga. Helicopters will operate between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on weekdays at an approximate altitude of 500 feet. Visit www.pge.com/cwsp for additional information about PG&E’s wildfire safety measures.

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