Saratoga’s Police Budget Crisis | San Jose News

Saratoga’s police budget just spiked 21% to $10.9 million — a painful blow for a city that’s relied on the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office for 70 years. With California cities scrambling to keep up with soaring law enforcement costs, Saratoga is now exploring bold new options — including partnering with neighboring departments — while holding town halls and online surveys to hear from residents. The city council wants to protect public safety without breaking the bank — and they’re counting on you to help shape the future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.mercurynews.com/2026/09/15/opinion-per-capita-cost-of-policing-is-more-than-many-cities-can-afford/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1ab9b433d6e487ab Report issues to [email protected].