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What's up Saratoga! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Will Saratoga officially ban Airbnb-style rentals to protect neighborhoods?
- How will Montalvo’s holiday closure and a bond refi affect Saratoga?
- How will a $3.2 million gap impact Saratoga High students?
Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Saratogafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 61 and low of 50 degrees.
- Friday: A bit of afternoon rain, temps: high: 64, low: 54.
- Saturday: Chance of a little p.m. rain, with a high of 61 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• ‘Please don't do this to us': Saratogans ask city not to allow short-term rentals (mercurynews.com) — Saratoga’s Planning Commission has recommended that the city ban short-term rentals like Airbnb and instead impose steep fines on violators, as officials grapple with an expected budget deficit. Residents overwhelmingly opposed allowing rentals, citing noise, parking, trash, and neighborhood character, while one commissioner and staff highlighted potential tax revenue. City Council will now decide whether to follow the recommendation. 
Find out what's happening in Saratogafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
• Montalvo Arts Center to be closed for construction (mercurynews.com) — Montalvo Arts Center in Saratoga will be closed to the public from Dec. 20 to Jan. 5, affecting all casual visitors but not those with tickets to events. The piece also celebrates Saratoga High alumna Mikaela Burton’s recognition as a rising Hollywood executive and explains how refinancing a 2014 school bond could save Los Gatos-Saratoga district taxpayers about $1.2 million.
• Los Gatos-Saratoga high school district facing $3.2 million deficit (mercurynews.com) — The Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District, which includes Saratoga High, is now projecting a $3.2 million deficit this fiscal year after recent staff raises and higher personnel costs. District leaders say they can still meet obligations for three years but are reviewing contracts, special education spending, and energy efficiency to close the gap. Local families should watch for potential cost-cutting measures that could affect school services.
📸 Around Saratoga
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Saratoga
★ Featured events ★
- Sunday Sound Bath in Saratoga at 5pm
Frendship Hall, 19848 Prospect Rd, Saratoga
5:00 pm
Sunday December 21
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Other local events
- Family Storytime
Saratoga Community Library , 13650 Saratoga Avenue , Saratoga
11:00 am - Art to Love Exhibit
Saratoga Community Library , 13650 Saratoga Avenue , Saratoga - An Autumn Picnic: A Crochet Exhibit
Saratoga Community Library , 13650 Saratoga Avenue , Saratoga - Sun and Sea Art Exhibit
Saratoga Community Library , 13650 Saratoga Avenue , Saratoga - Kids Musical Polar Express Storytime
Saratoga Community Library , 13650 Saratoga Avenue , Saratoga
11:00 am - Family Storytime
Saratoga Community Library , 13650 Saratoga Avenue , Saratoga
11:00 am - Baby Storytime (12 months & younger)
Saratoga Community Library , 13650 Saratoga Avenue , Saratoga
11:00 am
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
Tuesday December 23
Wednesday December 24
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🗓 Events Nearby
- TALENT SHOW - TBD
Joseph Weller Elementary Milpitas, CA 95035
8:30 am - FINALS - 3RD & 4TH
Calaveras Hills Milpitas, CA 95035
8:30 am - Storytime for Babies at Cupertino Library
Cupertino Library , 10800 Torre Ave , Cupertino
10:30 am - Family Storytime
Cambrian Library 1780 Hillsdale Avenue, San Jose, CA 95124
11:00 am
Thursday December 18
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💬 Chatter
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I'm looking for someone in the Saratoga/ San jose area willing to foster 2 cats for about 3 months. They are both Russian blue females, one is… (Nextdoor Brookview)
- Saint Andrew's Episcopal School posted a job opening for Soccer Coach in Saratoga. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Cupertino
- Legion post leads effort to place 1,100+ wreaths on veterans' gravesites (legion.org)
- Apple announces changes to iOS in Japan (apple.com)
- Operation Family Ties: DA's Human Trafficking Task Force Busts Brothel Network Worth Millions (crimevoice.com)
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- This Self-Cleaning Humidifier Is ‘Worth Every Penny' And Perfect For Dry Air (huffpost.com)
Menlo Park
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