Almaden Resident | 0451 | December 23, 2004

December 23, 2004 San Jose, California Since 2003

Photographs by Vicki Thompson

Now That's a Tree: Kristen and Boots Del Biaggio's children (from left), Boots Jr., 7, Alexandra, 3, and Chase, 5, sit in front of the family's 13-foot-tall Noble fir that was decorated by Almaden Valley's Bloomster's. For houses with cathedral ceilings, tall Christmas trees are needed to help fill out the room.

Towering Tradition

By Anne Ward Ernst

For some families, it isn't Christmas unless the tree reaches the ceiling. More



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Bridge connector	STAR rescue	Swearing In

The San Jose City Council voted unanimously Dec. 14 in favor of preventing the bridge's construction. More	The San Jose Fire Department's decision to strategically station five supplemental ambulances—called STAR Cars—in locations that could respond to calls in more remote areas of San Jose is credited with saving the life of an Almaden Valley man last week. More	Nancy Pyle won't officially take the reins from outgoing District 10 Councilwoman Pat Dando until Jan. 1. More



	Towering Tradition: Tall trees are the way to go for those with the room


	City council nixes bridge connector at Winfield Fire department's STAR Car credited in keeping Harry Road burn victim alive Eager to get going, Pyle maps out her first month as councilwoman Pioneer leaders learn firsthand what 'season of giving' means News Stand


	Letters The challenge of keeping a tree straight and upright Cartoon: DeCinzo



	Recipes allow writers to tap into memories of family and childhood


	Leland twins follow family footsteps by seeking law enforcement careers Dictionary giveaway helps give third-graders reference points


	Perkins on Real Estate


	Beitashour performs perfect hat trick Leigh wins West Valley Classic crown, Branham finishes third Powery leads the Leland girls to soccer win over Prospect



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