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Saratoga renews contract with county sheriff’s office despite higher cost

Steady3 outlets reported this in 3 reports over 3 days
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  1. mercurynews.comseen 1 Sept, 23:40description edited
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    Los Altos Hills, Cupertino are syill negotiating with sheriff’s office for law enforcement services.

    Los Altos Hills, Cupertino are still negotiating with sheriff’s office for law enforcement services.

Tue, 25 August 2026Tue, 8 September 2026

What it is about

Kitty MooreLeslie ArroyoJames WilliamsCatherine EngbergCouncilmember Belal AftabRajiv BhatejaLos Gatos-Monte Sereno Police DepartmentSaratoga, California, United StatesLos Altos Hills, California, United StatesPortola Valley, California, United StatesCalifornia, United StatesSanta Clara County, California, United StatesSanta Clara County Sheriff OfficeLos Gatos Monte Sereno Police DepartmentSheriff OfficeSaratoga City CouncilCity CouncilLos Altos Hills City CouncilTroy SkeensJeff Hodge

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mercurynews.com1 original report - edited after publishing
mv-voice.com1 original report
25 Aug, 14:32over 8 days2 Sept, 21:14

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How it spread - 3 original reports

  1. Tue, 25 August 2026

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  2. Wed, 2 September 2026

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  3. Tue, 8 September 2026

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    • bigfoot99.com14:30

      TUESDAY, September 8, 2026| Photo - SPD patch - Bigfoot99 file photo Saratoga officials voted to hire a former Crook County deputy sheriff as the town’s newest police officer. During the June 17th Saratoga Town Council meeting, Police Chief John Moore reported that after K‑9 handler Sergeant Casey Lehr’s departure, he was down an officer.

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