Summer Movie Nights

The next free Movie Night will be held on Friday, August 18 in El Quito Park. Activities start at 7:00 p.m., and the movie will begin at 7:55 p.m. Visit www.saratoga.ca.us/events to learn more about summer fun in Saratoga!

State Review of Housing Element Third Draft

The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) conducted its review of the third draft of Saratoga's 2023-2031 Housing Element and provided comments in its third comment letter. 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 third draft and comment letter.

Draft General Plan Elements

Saratoga is also updating the Land Use, Circulation, and Open Space & Conservation Elements of its General Plan. Visit www.saratoga.ca.us/gp to review drafts of these 3 elements, and sign up to receive email notifications about next steps in the process, including when and how to share your feedback. 

Pickleball Courts

Attention pickleball enthusiasts! Two new pickleball courts are now open at El Quito Park, 19855 Paseo Presada. Visit www.saratoga.ca.us/pickleball to learn more and reserve your time on a court. 

Wildfire Preparedness Workshops

Santa Clara County Fire Department invites you 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 August 21 in Saratoga, and September 26 in Los Altos. Visit sccfd.eventbrite.com to learn more and register. 

City Council Summer Recess

Due to the City Council’s annual summer recess, no Council meetings will be held in August. Council meetings will resume in September on the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue. Visit www.saratoga.ca.us/susbscribe to sign up for notifications when meeting agendas are posted.

Saratoga Retirement Community Project Updates

The Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Saratoga Retirement Community project application is available for review 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, submit comments, or look at key project plans and drawings. 

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