Weighing in as the 20th most affluent California city, Saratoga is also one of the most attractive. Heritage trees, a historic downtown, redwood-covered foothills, and landmarks like Hakone Gardens, Villa Montalvo and the Mountain Winery add to its visual appeal.

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City Council

The five-member council meets on the first and third Wednesdays of every month at 7 p.m. Videos of meetings are available live and archived on the city’s website.

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Planning Commission

The Saratoga Planning Commission meets at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of every month at the Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Ave. Live and archived videos of meetings are available on the city’s website.

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California Local Pin Marker From The Mercury News...

12/10/2023
Yan Zhao, elected to the Saratoga City Council in 2018, served as mayor in 2021. Belal Aftab, who was elected in 2022, was named vice mayor at Saratoga’s annual council reorganization on Dec. 6.

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07/25/2023
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Many of the 30 or so people who filed into the community center had no idea what was about to be announced, but one could tell it would be massive.

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06/18/2023
In affluent Saratoga, crime rates sit well below the regional average, yet residential burglaries have been a top concern. A group of residents in the Saratoga Woods neighborhood invested in license plate reader cameras to deter criminals from entering their neighborhood.

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06/09/2023
According to 2020 census data, Saratoga residents’ median age was 50.5, nearly a dozen years older than the nationwide mean of 38.8. As residents age, they face many challenges—and so do the organizations holding their safety net together.

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04/12/2023
After Saratoga incurred approximately $250,000 in storm damage due in part to blue gem eucalyptus trees, the city has halted all tree removal fees for the next few months. The free tree removals are part of an effort to clear damage and replant trees as soon as possible to preserve the city's tree canopy.
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