State Review of Housing Element Second Draft

The Housing Element Second Draft (PDF) has been updated to address public comments and has been submitted to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for review. HCD conducted its review of the second draft and provided comments in the State's Second Comment Letter (PDF). 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.

Lane Closures on Highway 17

Caltrans will perform daytime lanes closures on Highway 17 between Blossom Hill Road and Summit Road in Los Gatos, Santa Clara County. These closures are needed to remove fallen and leaning trees impacted by recent inclement weather. Closures will begin on Monday, March 27 and are scheduled to be complete on Friday, April 7. All work is weather dependent. Motorists are advised to expect delays and allow extra time for their commute. Please drive with caution through the construction zone.

Severe Storm Damage - Disaster Relief

The severe winter storms in California from December 27 through January 31 caused widespread damage throughout the State, resulting in Federal Disaster Declaration 4683. Santa Clara County residents are not eligible to receive individual assistance through the Federal Emergency Management Agency under this declaration. However, property owners may be eligible for property tax relief or property tax bill deferral if their property was damaged as a result of the recent storms. Additional information is available on the Santa Clara County Tax Assessor's website.

Community Event Grant Applications

The City is now accepting Community Event Grant Program applications for events that will be held from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. To qualify, events must be located in Saratoga, free and open to the public, volunteer-led, concentrate on Saratoga’s character, diversity, or history, celebrate the community as a whole, and event organizers must agree to obtain a minimum of $1 million liability coverage for the event. Applications are due April 3, 2023. Qualified applications will be reviewed by the Library and Community Engagement Commission on April 10, 2023 to prepare a funding recommendation to be considered by the City Council on April 19, 2023.

Blossom Festival

The annual Blossom Festival will be held on Saturday, April 29 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Heritage Orchard and Saratoga Civic Center, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue. Come enjoy the antique cars, live music, art, crafts, gourmet food trucks, children's activities, a petting zoo, historical characters, local organizations, and more! The event is free to attend and is produced by the Saratoga Historical Foundation.

Seeking City Commissioners

City Commissioners are volunteers that serve in an advisory capacity to the City Council on a variety of subjects, helping to address community needs and interests. Learn more about how you can make a difference in your community online at www.saratoga.ca.us/comvac

Saratoga Creek Bridge Rehabilitation Project

Beginning in March, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), in partnership with the City of Saratoga and the County of Santa Clara, will begin construction of the Saratoga Creek Bridge Rehabilitation Project on Highway 9. The project is currently scheduled to be completed in December 2023. One way lane closures will occur during construction activities between 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Motorists are advised to expect delays and allow extra time for travel. Please drive with caution through the construction zone. Learn more on the Caltrans project website.

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