Santa Clara County Moves to State's Yellow Tier

Drive Through Safety Fair

Registration is now open for the Saratoga Drive Through Safety Fair on Saturday, June 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the Joan Pisani Community Center parking lot. Attendees will have a chance to briefly talk with various organizations about safety-related topics. Each registered vehicle will receive a free bag from the City with 2 reflective vests to improve visibility during nighttime activities. To register and find additional information, visit www.saratoga.ca.us/fair

COVID-19 Testing

The County will hold a COVID-19 testing day on Thursday, May 27 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

New Housing Element Resources

If you missed the Housing Element community meetings in April, you can view a recording of the presentation on the City website. Additionally, the City has shared a list of common Housing Element questions we have received so far, and we will continue to add to this page throughout the process. Please visit www.saratoga.ca.us/housing to find these resources, and subscribe to the Housing Element newsletter to receive future updates!

Apply for the Youth in Government Program

The City of Saratoga is now accepting applications for the Youth in Government Program! The Youth in Government program invites high school students who live in Saratoga to spend 2 weeks during the summer learning about local government, meeting their elected representatives, and gaining hands-on experience in City government. All class sessions this summer will be virtual. The program costs $50, and participants also earn internship/service credits. Space is very limited! Visit www.saratoga.ca.us/yig to learn more and apply soon if interested.

#SaratogaTogether Business Grants

The COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging for local businesses, so the City Council made $15,000 of grant funding available to help the community move forward stronger, better, #SaratogaTogether. Businesses can now apply for the #SaratogaTogether Business Renewal and Beautification Grant Program to receive support for aesthetic enhancements. Learn more and apply on the City website.

Summer Recreation Programs

Registration is open for Los Gatos-Saratoga Recreation's summer programs. View all the offerings at wwww.lgsrecreation.org

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