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  April 18, 2001    Los Gatos, California  Since 1881

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    Basements


    New homes go underground

    With more restrictions on building within city limits, builders and clients are applying an old solution to a new problem


    Today's building restrictions are literally driving Bay Area homeowners into the ground. With planning commissions cracking down on monster homes, residents are building basements--not the little dark, dank storage cellars where scary things go bump in the night, but big sprawling basements where the things that go bump are likely to be billiard balls or the soundtrack from a horror movie.   More

    News

    Town parks to get state funding

    Proposition 12 generates thousands of dollars for local parks.
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    News

    Local family practices Filipino martial art

    Inay family teaches eskrima to local students.
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    Opinion

    Editorial: KCAT should expand

    Public access station should have a larger, more diverse board of directors.
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    Education

    LGHS construction hits obstacles

    District officials seek funding to cover unexpected costs.
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    Around Town

    Artists open their doors to the public

    Annual Silicon Valley Open Studios allows visitors to meet artists and see their work.
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    Taste

    Willow Street Pizza offers breakfast

    Los Gatos location of popular chain now offers morning menu.
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Cover Story
Local homeowners cramped by building restrictions are expanding their living spaces by going underground

News
News Briefs

Town parks to receive Prop. 12 funding

Local family teaches Filipino martial art to area students

Property owner's development proposal is accepted at first planning commission hearing

Police Report

Letters & Opinions
Letters

Editorial: KCAT's board of directors should expand

Mark Mayfield: Present-day conquering hero sizes up 'Gladiator'

Carl Heintze: California vs. the rest of the U.S.

Education
Los Gatos High School construction hits obstacles

Valley Homes
The Real Deal

Federal fair housing act outlaws discrimination

Local home sales and property listings

Around Town
The Prowler

Artists open their doors during annual Silicon Valley Open Studios

Montalvo exhibit examines femininity in Korean culture

Monthly Friday Forum to feature presentation on historical steamboats

Children's Fantasy Faire offers fun activities for kids

Guitarist Rick Foster performs at Seventh-Day Adventist Church

Israeli Reform Movement advocate to speak as part of lecture series

Business
Nana's Doggy Daycare gives pets a 'home away from home'

Columns
Main Street

Picture From the Past

Gardening
Local farmers' markets offer quality produce, exotic plants

Taste
Willow Street Pizza now offers breakfast menu

Sports

Sports Briefs

Wildcats third at Serra Knights of Columbus tournament

Los Gatos third in Alisal Volleyball Tournament

Wildcat Wrestling Club hosts annual Camp for Kids

West Valley Swim Club seeks former glory

Photo: Liberty basketball team wins Hot Shots Tournament

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