Hot Weather Safety Tips

Warmer temperatures are returning to Santa Clara County this weekend. Protect yourselves and your loved ones from the impacts of heat risk, which can include heatstroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, sunburn, rash, and other serious conditions. 

Stay cool by staying hydrated. Drink water, even when you don't feel thirsty, and avoid alcoholic and sugary drinks. Limit physical activity, especially during peak hours. Stay indoors in air conditioned spaces. Check on older adults. Don't leave children or pets in hot cars. If you see someone in distress due to the heat impacts, call 9-1-1. If you need a place to stay cool, Cooling Centers are available throughout Santa Clara County. 

Please visit preparescc.org/heatsafety for more safety tips and to find a Cooling Center near you.

City Council Meeting

The July 19 City Council meeting agenda is available online at www.saratoga.ca.us/agenda. Members of the public can 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

Summer Movie Nights

The City's free, family-friendly Movie Nights in El Quito Park will continue on the third Fridays of July and August. Movies begin at sundown, but come early to enjoy pre-movie activities and set up your spot! On July 21, Wall-E will be shown, and on August 18, we'll watch Inside Out. Visit www.saratoga.ca.us/events for more information.

Compost Basics Workshop

Join the Master Composters to learn how to compost your kitchen and yard waste into a rich soil amendment that your plants will love. The Compost Basics Workshop will be held on Saturday, July 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Joan Pisani Community Center, 19655 Allendale Avenue. Visit www.ucanr.edu/compost to register. 

Classic & Cool Car Show

Save the date for Saratoga's Classic & Cool Car Show on Sunday, July 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Big Basin Way. This free event is sponsored by the Saratoga Chamber of Commerce and the Cool Car Club of Saratoga, Los Gatos, and Campbell. Come check out hundreds of cars and enjoy food, music, and drinks in the Saratoga Village. Additional events will also be held throughout Car Show Week leading up to Sunday's main event. For more information, visit saratogachamber.org

Wildfire Preparedness Workshops

Attend a workshop hosted by Santa Clara County Fire Department to learn about red flag warnings, creating defensible space, fire safe landscaping, making your home more fire resistant, developing a Wildfire Action Plan, emergency alerts and notifications, and resources to build fire resilient communities. Upcoming Workshops will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on July 28 in Los Gatos, August 21 in Saratoga, and September 26 in Los Altos. Visit sccfd.eventbrite.com to learn more and register. 

Saratoga Retirement Community Project Updates

The Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Saratoga Retirement Community project application is now available for review. The 45-day review period is open through August 21 at 5:00 p.m. Comments can be submitted in writing by email or mail, or in person at a public meeting on August 2 at 6:30 p.m. in the Joan Pisani Community Center. Visit www.saratoga.ca.us/SRC to review the Draft Environmental Impact Report, find details on how to submit comments, and look at key project plans and drawings. 

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