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Onetime teen heartthrob David Cassidy, perhaps best-known for his role on the 1970s Partridge Family sitcom, was set to take a plea deal Wednesday in a driving-while-intoxicated case in upstate New York.Because Cassidy lives in Florida, the Schodack Town Court had agreed to let his lawyer enter a plea without the singer and actor being present. However, a tweet by the New York Racing Association derailed that plan, according to the Associated Press and the Daily Gazette (sub. req.).It turns out, Cassidy was spending the day at the Saratoga race track, some 40 miles away. Officials were “disturbed” to learn he was so close at hand, a prosecutor told the Schenectady newspaper, when his lawyer had said he wasn’t able to be present for the hearing. Related coverage:Associated Press: “David Cassidy arrested, again, on suspicion of DUI”CNN: “‘Partridge Family’ dispute led to David Cassidy drinking relapse, manager says” … [Read more...] about Day at Saratoga race track derails planned David Cassidy plea deal in DWI case

By Letters To The Editor | August 31, 2018 at 7:51 am Rishi Kumar is a special individual. Several years ago, we started a neighborhood watch group in Saratoga Woods, a great, tight-knit community in the city of Saratoga. Rishi came out to our Saratoga Woods Community Association clubhouse and spoke to the entire neighborhood about the benefits of establishing a neighborhood watch group. His enthusiasm, energy and help supported our efforts and we were successful. I appreciate Rishi‘s enthusiasm, his always positive attitude, his hard work and his commitment to “do what he says he will do.” Rishi also values inclusiveness and diversity. He seeks out and welcomes feedback, communicates well with all of our community and always asks if people need help. I feel these are very important leadership qualities in this day and age. Chris VasquezSaratoga … [Read more...] about Letter: Support Kumar for another term to Saratoga council

By Letters To The Editor | Bay Area News Group PUBLISHED: October 18, 2018 at 8:06 am | UPDATED: October 18, 2018 at 8:10 am Rishi Kumar works hardto make Saratoga safe I am currently a Board member of the Saratoga Oaks HOA. I have worked closely with Rishi Kumar for the last two years on the Neighborhood Watch program. Years ago I served in the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Department and was a volunteer Neighborhood Watch Safety captain. The Saratoga City Council, with Rishi Kumar taking the lead, has set up about 70 such programs in Saratoga. Saratoga’s residential burglaries have dropped significantly due to the program’s safety recommendations and best practices, which were recommended by the County Sheriff’s Department. Rishi works full time in addition to serving on the City Council. I know he has spent many evenings and weekends working diligently to make our city safe. In addition, he has rallied customers of San Jose Water Company to oppose numerous … [Read more...] about Letter: Rishi Kumar works hard to make Saratoga safe

By Letters To The Editor | Bay Area News Group PUBLISHED: October 25, 2018 at 7:36 am | UPDATED: October 25, 2018 at 7:38 am Zhao will work to sustainSaratoga’s vibrancy I support Yan Zhao for Saratoga City Council. She has served on the Planning Commission Board for eight years, and she knows how the city government works by taking a stand on important issues that affect our city today. She believes in sustaining vibrancy in Saratoga’s downtown as well as other commercial pockets of our city. She is very supportive of education and the social agencies that run our city. She supports businesses because her family has owned and operated Hong’s Gourmet Restaurant for many years in the Village. Rina ShahSaratoga What do you think about this? What do your friends think? Submit your letter to the editor via this formRead more Letters to the Editor Click here for a complete list of our election recommendations. Report an error Policies and Standards Contact Us … [Read more...] about Letter: Yan Zhao believes in sustaining vibrancy in Saratoga’s downtown

By Tatiana Sanchez | [email protected] | Bay Area News Group PUBLISHED: November 6, 2018 at 9:08 pm | UPDATED: November 6, 2018 at 9:14 pm SARATOGA — Incumbent Mayor Mary-Lynne Bernald and Councilman Rishi Kumar are poised to retain their seats on the Saratoga City Council, early results showed Tuesday. With 31 percent of precincts reporting just over 8 p.m., Kumar had secured 29.05 percent of the vote while Bernald had 26.69 percent, returns showed. There were five City Council candidates vying for three seats. One seat is being vacated by Councilwoman Emily Lo. A former Saratoga Planning Commissioner, Bernald is the city’s current mayor. She’s lived in Saratoga for 40 years. During the drought, resident complaints about skyrocketing water bills made Rishi Kumar a household name in Saratoga. He worked with WRATES — Water Rate Advocates for Transparency, Equity and Sustanability — to help spread the word about the group’s efforts to … [Read more...] about Saratoga: Mayor Mary-Lynne Bernald, Rishi Kumar will likely keep council seats