News Briefs

May event features local officials

The West Valley Republican Women, Federated, will be hosting a brunch May 1 featuring Congressman Tom Campbell, Assemblyman Jim Cunneen and Santa Clara County Sheriff Laurie Smith.

The event runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and will take place at the home of John and Kay Eshleman of Monte Sereno. The brunch is designed to promote membership in the organization, but all are encouraged to attend.

Call Kay Young at 446-4144 or Carol Greenleaf at 867-5680.

Chamber mixer for new business

The Saratoga Chamber of Commerce is holding a mixer April 22 to welcome First City Mortgage to Saratoga. The event will take place at First City, 14440 Big Basin Way.

Mixers are a way to network and advertise businesses located in Saratoga. For more information, call Betty Wolf at 374-6051 or Helen Grays at 378-5181.

Student exchange with Sister City

High school students are reminded that the deadline is May 1 to apply for the 14th annual Student Exchange Program with Saratoga's Sister City, Muko-Shi, Japan.

Four students will be selected for the exchange, and will leave in late July to stay in the homes of Muko-Shi exchange students coming to Saratoga for a reciprocal stay. Muko-Shi is near Kyoto.

Anyone living in Saratoga can apply, she said, and the group may also consider students living in west San Jose attending local high schools.

For more information and applications, call Marlene Duffin at 867-1410.

Library Commission seeks new member

An unscheduled vacancy has left a spot open on the city's Library Commission, and it's seeking someone to fill it.

The seat is open to all Saratoga residents 18 years or older. Applications are available from City Hall, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue. The Library Commission meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm, and advises the City Council on matters concerning the library and the Santa Clara County Library system.

For more information, call the city clerk at 868-1269.

Sheriff's Report

Asian American Parent Association encourages involvement in education

Saratoga Federated Church gets new senior pastor

Portola Systems builds business software that is exciting to use and see

Saratoga Sampler: Good Sam doctor Harry Cornbleet is top Open Space District docent

Sports Briefs

Westmont baseball team defeats Pioneer

Saratoga, Prospect athletes compete in annual CCS Top 8 Track Classic

Youth sports camps signups