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Getting Ready: Jack Maxfield, logistics officer for the Santa Clara Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross, is responsible for checking supplies in the Ark at Castillero Middle School in Almaden. The Ark holds cots, blankets and medical supplies needed to establish a shelter at the school in the event of an emergency.
Waiting for Disaster
By Sarah Holcomb
Local leaders launch programs to put emergency plans in place.   More
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Park fees Think 'local' Airport expansion
San Jose's advisory committee on land use said it fully backs the need to revise how much money the city receives from developers who want to build in the city, much to the delight of the parks and recreation commission.  More From tsunamis and earthquakes to hurricanes, local donors have responded with their pocketbooks, eager to send aid to those who are left with nothing.  More Recognizing that the local economy remains flat, the San Jose City Council voted unanimously to approve a less expensive version of the its expansion plans for Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport.  More
Dr. Steven Cohen, Dentist

El Camino Hospital

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Waiting for Disaster: Local leaders launch programs to put emergency plans in place
News

SJ leaders together on seeking rise in park fees

Think 'local' when contributing in holiday season, charities say

Airport expansion plans trimmed, less elaborate

New Almaden residents get answers to road and ridge construction work

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Letters & Opinions

Letters

New monthly column looks at education

Cartoon: DeCinzo

Neighbors

Josie Vannucci's handmade raviolis crucial to holidays at Almaden home

Neighbors

City, state leaders pledge to help save alternative education in SJ

Columnist: Joe DiSalvo

Sports

Mustangs win round one of CCS playoffs

Basketball teams set to tip off in annual Westmont Invitational

Pioneer basketball opens with five new starters

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