Blossom Festival Tomorrow

The annual Blossom Festival is tomorrow, April 29, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Heritage Orchard and Saratoga Civic Center, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue. There will be free fun for all ages with antique cars, live music, crafts, gourmet food trucks, children's activities, petting zoo, and more!

City Council Meeting Agenda

The May 3 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

Cast Your Vote to Paint the City Design

Voting for Paint the City is open until May 7! Saratoga residents are invited to select their favorite artwork for 3 different utility box locations throughout the City. The artwork that receives the most votes at each location will be presented to the Public Art Commission and then City Council for final approval.

Submit a Concern to the City

Saratoga neighbors, have you used the City of Saratoga's Fix It Form yet? This form is available on the City's website and allows residents to report non-emergency issues, such as potholes or broken street lights, to the City for repair. It's an easy and efficient way to help maintain and improve our community. So, if you see something that needs fixing, visit www.saratoga.ca.us/fixit and submit a Fix It Form to report it today!

Community Emergency Response Team Academy  

In the event of an area wide disaster, critical infrastructure and emergency services will be impacted. The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Academy trains residents to prepare for and respond to life-threatening events in their community. CERT members can mobilize neighborhood resources, deliver immediate assistance to victims, organize emergency communications, and provide support to first responders. Santa Clara County Fire Department will be hosting a spring CERT Academy that runs from May 2 through May 20. 

Sign up today to learn disaster preparedness skills that may help you, your family, and your neighbors get through a disaster. 

Free Removal Tree Removal Permits

Permits to remove blue gum eucalyptus trees are free for all property owners in Saratoga through June 30, 2023 and may be submitted to the City Arborist by email. This temporary waiver of fees was adopted by the City Council after community concerns were expressed during the late winter and early spring storms. Property owners in the Wildland Urban Interface can submit a free permit to remove Monterey pine or blue gym eucalyptus trees any time.

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 

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