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Deadly: This innocent-looking mushroom poking up from the vegetation on the ground at Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve in Almaden is really an Amanita virosa, also known as 'destroying angel,' as is it extremely toxic. Mushrooms of an amazing variety can be seen in several parks, roadsides and even private yards in Almaden Valley.
Fungus Among Us
By Anne Ward Ernst
Almaden Valley is home to an incredible variety of mushrooms.  More
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EIR policy School District Amateur sleuths
Faced with a letter from an environmental advocate group, the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors asked county staff on Feb. 8 to look into changing the way the county releases drafts of environmental impact reports.  More With the closure of Randol Elementary School inevitable, the San Jose Unified School District continues to examine relocating Randol and Allen elementary schools into the Steinbeck Middle School campus.  More A man's murder was discovered and solved in a matter of hours by a crafty group of Almaden Valley senior citizens, all while they were enjoying a meal of lamb and potatoes, and a slice of cheesecake for dessert.  More
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Fungus Among Us: Almaden Valley is home to an incredible variety
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Supervisors to consider changes in EIR policy

Amateur sleuths crack puzzling murder case at Almaden Winery before dessert

Combining Randol, Allen schools on Steinbeck campus moving forward

Trial in Pollett stabbing death is expected to begin in March

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Cartoon: DeCinzo

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Love of opera, needlecraft leads Almaden woman to engaging new acts in her life

Young Almaden actors in feature roles in CMT's 'The Boyfriend'

Neighbors

'Seat Belt Challenge' urging Pioneer students to buckle-up before driving

Perkins on Real Estate

Sports

Late goal gives Mustangs clutch win

Bruins send strong contingent to mat finals

A tough seed and a tough draw, but Leland ready for playoffs

Chargers, Mustangs open basketball playoffs

Leland nearly pulls off the upset of the CCS playoffs

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