🌱 Patch AM: How Saratoga’s new sheriff contract could change patrols and city finances

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In today's newsletter:

• How Saratoga's new sheriff contract could change patrols and city finances

Also on today's calendar: Vine to Wine in Santana Row with Master Somm OFFER and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 94 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Very warm, temps: high: 93, low: 62.
• Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 86 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Saratoga renews contract with county sheriff's office despite higher cost (mercurynews.com) — Saratoga has locked in a new five-year contract with the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office, accepting higher costs in exchange for continued policing while slightly reducing patrol and traffic enforcement levels. City leaders say the deal strains finances but preserves flexibility, including an exit clause if Saratoga later pursues alternatives like partnering with Los Gatos‑Monte Sereno Police.
   

📸 Around Saratoga

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Saratoga

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 19
• Vine to Wine in Santana Row with Master Somm OFFER →
  377 Santana Row, San Jose
  4:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday August 27
• Session 3 - M/T/Th, M/W/Th, M-Th, & T-Th classes end
  Santa Clara University 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95053
• Session 1 - M/W/Th classes end
  Santa Clara University 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95053
• CEPI Level II & III November Exam Registration Begins
  Santa Clara University Online
• Spark60: Why the Best Sellers Don't Act Like Salespeople with Col
  Santa Clara University 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95053
  11:00 am
• EY Next Steps - All about EY
  Santa Clara University Virtual
  11:30 am
• Getting Started in Camino (Virtual)
  Santa Clara University Remote via Zoom
  1:00 pm
• Santa Clara University Women's Soccer vs UC Davis
  Santa Clara University Santa Clara, Calif., Stevens Stadium - Buck Shaw Field
  5:00 pm
• Santa Clara University Men's Soccer vs California - Bay Area Socc
  Santa Clara University Stevens Stadium
  7:30 pm
Thursday September 3
• Unite. Lead. Fight. Featuring Ron Dermer, former Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs. →
  Saratoga, CA
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday August 26
• MU: Advanced Band; LC: Advanced Strings
  Pearl Zanker Elementary Milpitas, CA 95035
  8:15 am
• Spirit Assembly
  Payne Elementary School Primary Quad
  8:15 am
• Monthly Workshop
  Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce 10 Station Way Los Gatos, CA Email nicole@losgatoschamber.com for a virtual meeting link.
  12:00 pm
• West Valley Community Services Park-It Market Food Pantry Truck
  Moreland Latimer School, 4250 Latimer Ave, San Jose, CA 95130, USA
  1:45 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Saratoga Union School District posted a job opening for Athletic Director (Middle School) in Saratoga. Apply here.
• Campbell Union School District posted a job opening for Summer Custodial / Maintenance Support (Hourly / On Call) in Campbell. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Saratoga here.

🗞 Nearby News

Cupertino

• Apple introduces Mac Studio with M5 Max and M5 Ultra (apple.com)
• 3 Must-Watch CBS Specials in 2026, Including Historic First for Longtime Fan Favorite (entertainmentnow.com)
• Wanted: Assassin. Pay: Mediocre. (rall.com)

Los Gatos

• Cellular Provider InfiniG Secures $5M Seed Funding (commercialobserver.com)
• Netflix Shares Drop Post-'Blood Sacrifice' as $6 Billion Rally Figure Questioned (ts2.tech)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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