Veterans Day

The City of Saratoga thanks all Veterans for their service. City offices will be closed today, November 11, in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. We look forward to seeing everyone on Monday!

Cold Weather Safety & Warming Centers

Cold temperatures are in the forecast this weekend, with overnight lows reaching the low 30s and the potential of frost. Cold weather puts many people at risk for serious health conditions, including hypothermia, which is caused by dangerously low body temperature. Make sure to bundle up and stay warm. People 65 and older or very young children are at a higher risk of hypothermia. Left untreated, hypothermia limits your nervous system from working correctly.

Community members in need of warmth and shelter are encouraged to go to a Warming Center. VTA is offering free bus rides to Warming Centers. Community members only need to let bus drivers know which locations they are going to or coming back from. No proof is required.

The Saratoga Library (13650 Saratoga Avenue) is closed on Friday, November 11, for Veterans Day and will be open on Saturday, November 12, and Sunday, November 13, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Visit www.PrepareSCC.org/ColdWeather or call 408.385.2400 for a complete list of locations and more information.

City Council Meeting - November 16

The November 16 City Council meeting agenda is available online at www.saratoga.ca.us/agenda. This meeting will be held in a hybrid format, so members of the public and City Council may participate in person or via Zoom. Participation instructions are available on the meeting agenda. Written comments can be sent to the City Council before the meeting online at www.saratoga.ca.us/comment

Holiday Tree Lighting

Kick off the holidays with a one-of-a-kind Saratoga tradition! Enjoy the festivities the day after Thanksgiving on Friday, November 25 in downtown Saratoga. The Tree Lighting Ceremony is free to attend and begins at 5:30 p.m. in Blaney Plaza.

Come early and stay throughout the evening to enjoy a variety of holiday activities for all ages, including:

Extended Shopping Hours
Business Open House
History Museum Holiday Exhibit
Wine Stroll
Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
Candy Cane Lane Children’s Area
Holiday Music & Performances

Housing Element Update

The initial draft of the City’s 2023-2031 Housing Element was submitted to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) after receiving public comment. HCD conducted its preliminary review and provided comments on the initial draft. The City is currently reviewing the State's comment letter and will provide more information, including opportunities for the community to provide input, in the coming weeks.

Visit www.saratoga.ca.us/housing to view the HCD Comment Letter and subscribe to the Housing Element Newsletter to be notified when the City's draft responses to the State are available for public review, find out when the City Council will consider draft responses, and receive information on opportunities to provide your input.

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