Saratoga, CA
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About Saratoga
- • Steven Spielberg, famed director, graduated from Saratoga High School in 1965.
- • Novell, a pioneering networking software company, was founded in Saratoga.
- • Medicinal springs attracted tourists, establishing Saratoga as a resort town.
- • A local legend says a ghost haunts the historic Brookdale Lodge.
- • The 1910s saw a boom in orchards, leading to Saratoga's agricultural development.
- • Named after Saratoga Springs, NY, it was incorporated in 1956.
- • Around 31,000 people live here, smaller than its neighbor Cupertino.
- • Sitting at 335 feet, the elevation offers views of Silicon Valley.
- • Many residents work in technology, contributing to Silicon Valley's growth.
- • Being there feels peaceful, surrounded by nature and quiet affluence.
- • The San Jose Sharks play nearby, reaching the Stanley Cup Finals in 2016.
- • Stanford's football team, the Cardinal, has a historic rivalry with Cal.