City of Saratoga, CA

09/04/2026

You’ve done the work to clear dry brush and build defensible space around your home – now register for the fall Community Chipping Program!

Registration for this free program opens September 8, and is brought to you by the Santa Clara County FireSafe Council with funding support from SCCFD.

What’s included:

* Free curbside chipping

* Drop-off depot locations in some areas

* Up to 100 cubic yards per household are allowed

Services are provided on a first-come, first-served basis, so mark your calendar!

Register at: sccfiresafe.org

To learn more about how you can prepare your home to be more resilient to wildfire during National Preparedness Month, visit sccfd.org/rsg.

09/04/2026

🎨 It’s a Banner Year!

Calling all Saratoga artists! The Library and Public Art Commission is inviting artists of all ages who live, work, or attend school in Saratoga to submit original artwork for a series of vertical banners to be displayed throughout the community.

Inspired by the theme “Where the acorn falls, community rises,” artists may submit 1–3 original designs in any medium. Selected artwork will be turned into large banners!

📅 Submissions are due Sunday, September 13, at 12:00 p.m.

Learn more and submit your artwork: https://www.saratoga.ca.us/756/11346/Banner-Program

09/04/2026

Please note that Saratoga City Hall will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, September 8.

Wishing you a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend!

09/04/2026

Meet Sergio “Alfonso” Serrano, our next Faces of Saratoga Friday spotlight! 🌳🚦

For 29 years, Alfonso has helped keep Saratoga’s streets safe and moving. His day starts bright and early at 5:00 a.m., checking traffic lights and pedestrian signals and making sure roadway markings are visible and ready for the day ahead.

When he’s not taking care of Saratoga’s streets, Alfonso is a proud grandfather to five granddaughters! 💚

Thank you, Alfonso, for nearly three decades of dedication and service to the Saratoga community!

09/03/2026

09/02/2026

All SCCLD libraries will be closed and services unavailable on Monday, September 7 for Labor Day.

Our Online Library is available at sccld.org/Online-Library/

09/02/2026

Help protect our local creeks and waterways this California Coastal Cleanup Day! Join volunteers across Santa Clara County on Saturday, September 19, from 9:00 a.m. to noon to help remove litter before it can make its way into our creeks and the Bay.

Every piece of litter picked up makes a difference. Register today at cleanacreek.org.

09/02/2026

September is National Preparedness Month! Staying safe during fires, earthquakes, or big storms doesn’t have to be hard. Taking small, easy steps today can make a huge difference tomorrow.

Here are 2 fast ways you can protect your loved ones right now:

* Get emergency alerts: Take 2 minutes to sign up for free safety alerts at AlertSCC.org. This is how we’ll send you urgent emergency updates.

* Find your evac zone: Go to Protect.Genasys.com or download the app to find your evacuation zone. Here’s where you can see a map of area evacuations or search by an address.

When you prepare early, you keep your loved ones safe and help firefighters focus on saving lives during a major emergency.

We’ll share quick safety tips all month long! Follow along and share these tips with your family, friends and neighbors so our whole community stays safe.

09/02/2026

🔥 September is National Preparedness Month!

Wildfires and other emergencies can happen quickly. Taking a few simple steps now can help you and your family be ready when it matters most.

🎒 Build or refresh your emergency Go Kit
📋 Make and practice your evacuation plan
📱 Sign up for local emergency alerts
🐾 Include pets and animals in your plans
🏡 Talk with your family and neighbors about preparedness

09/02/2026

See you tomorrow at Saratoga Nights!

Saratoga Nights is back September 3 from 5–8 PM!

Join us in Historic Saratoga Village for an evening of live music, great food, and community fun! Fully Charged will take the stage with a high-energy mix of pop-rock, punk, new wave, classic rock, funk, and dance favorites guaranteed to keep you moving.

Enjoy delicious eats from great restaurants (many are offering discounts); there will also be a food truck, you can sip your favorites in the B**r & W**e Garden, and you can shop local vendors. Bring your family and friends—Saratoga Nights is a family-friendly, free event.

See you in the Village! If you would like to be a vendor, sign up at: https://bit.ly/SNVolunteerSignUp