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  March 7, 2001    Los Gatos, California  Since 1881

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    Holy Names convent represents a waning tradition

    Although their numbers are declining, the nuns remain dedicated to their work


    There was a time, not so long ago, when nuns strolled in their long, black habits down the corridors of Catholic schools and the halls of Catholic hospitals. But nuns are disappearing. They are becoming a shadow of the past--almost mythical figures whose work is being taken over by lay people.   More

    News

    CDF's Alma Fire Station is still enmeshed in controversy

    Disputes over boundary lines and encroachment by the station on new developer's property have caused concern for residents and good Samaritan Brian Hinman.
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    News

    Changes in the General Plan could have ended remodeling project

    Planning commission decides to allow expansion first approved in 1997.
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    News

    Bud Lortz steps up as the town's new planning director

    Lortz, who has been assistant director for three years and interim director since former Director Paul Curtis left, was recently appointed to the permanent post.
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    Business

    New shop caters to orchid lovers

    My Orchid joins gourmet coffee shops and restaurants in downtown Los Gatos.
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    Gardening

    Some imported plants may make themselves too much at home

    Non-native plants have become naturalized into the ecosystem, causing serious problems.
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    Taste

    Icing on the Cake opens in a brand new location

    Bakery reopens with expanded services, to the delight of its many loyal customers.
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Cover Story
The nuns of Los Gatos' Holy Names convent represent a waning tradition

News
News Briefs

Alma Fire Station faces boundary difficulties

Planning commission permits home expansion on Santa Rosa Drive despite a General Plan changes

Bud Lortz takes the reins as permanent town planning director

Police Report

Letters & Opinions
Letters

Editorials

Gigi La Bouff: Don't be afraid to be a parent

Carl Heintze: Sex has become routine in Updike's new book

Education
Loma Prieta teachers get new contract, but raise still leaves them with lowest average salaries in the county

Valley Homes
The Real Deal: More people able to buy homes, but state lags

Housing costs too steep for teachers

Local home sales listings

Around Town
The Prowler

Ceramicist Mahoko Dahte takes her artistic cues from nature, even incorporating clay from her backyard

Los Gatos, Saratoga residents prepare for annual Great Race

Business
Business Briefs

My Orchids opens amidst downtown Los Gatos' gourmet coffee shops and eateries

Columns
Main Street

Picture From the Past

Gardening
Imported plants have naturalized to the county's climate, often to the chagrin of gardeners

Seniors
Senior Notes

Seniors can remain active through creative volunteering

Taste
Icing on the Cake reopens in new location after a brief hiatus

Sports

Sports Briefs

LG Cats chasing De Anza pennant

McAlister back to defend El Camino singles title

Los Gatos wrestler comes close at state mat tourney

Cats hit the road... to New York

Calendar
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