News Briefs

New library gets environmental OK

An initial study performed by an independent consulting firm for Saratoga has led the city to conclude the Saratoga Community Library expansion project will not have a significant impact on the surrounding environment.

By state law, the city avoids a full environmental review of the project.

For the initial study, Bay Area firm Maureen Owens Hill Consulting looked at impacts on traffic and cultural and visual resources around the library.

The city received no public comments on environmental impacts during a three-week review period ending April 26.

Letter carriers to pick up donations

On May 12, letter carriers will pick up donated food for low-income families in Santa Clara County. The national food drive is sponsored by the National Association of Letter Carriers, AFL-CIO Community Service, the postal service, United Way, Campbell's Soup and Saturn.

Residents should leave nonperishable food by their mailbox on the morning of May 12. Most needed foods include peanut butter, fruit juices, cereal, powdered milk and canned goods.

Council appoints new commissioner

Saratoga City Council appointed Mike Garakani to the planning commission on May 2, bringing to six the number of active commissioners on the board.

City code stipulates that the commission must operate with seven commissioners, though four qualify as a legal quorum.

Former Planning Commission Chairman Chuck Page recently withdrew his application for another term on the commission, leaving the city without another candidate for the seventh seat.

Garakani's term will expire in April 2005.

Sheriff's Report

Mark W. Mayfield: My rantings are harmless, really!

Local home and property sales listings

Photo: Actress Janis Paige to make guest appearance at the opening night reception of 'Mame'

Saratoga Sampler

Sports Briefs

High school baseball

High school volleyball

Blossom Valley Athletic League golf finals