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  May 8, 2002    Los Gatos, California  Since 1881

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    Megumi


    No Longer Silent

    Storyteller Megumi keeps Japanese internment stories alive to offer a lesson for new generations


    It's a mighty long way from Tokyo to Turlock. And not just in miles. That's the transition Grace Fleming had to make at age 10. "There I was, a Japanese girl with a blond, blue-eyed father--in the turkey capitol of the world," she says, explaining all the discrepancies in her situation. In school in California, she was taunted by classmates. It was hurtful, but she could still be appalled at the ignorance her tormentors were displaying.   More

    News

    Rebuilding Together

    Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley and volunteers from Yahoo! helped cleanup the homes of low-income elderly residents, as well as some facilities for nonprofit organizations.
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    Prison Sentence

    Los Gatos resident John T. Dawson was convicted and sentenced to over 2 years in a state prison for the crimes of securities fraud and money laundering.
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    Fatal Accident

    Police believe excessive speed and erratic driving played a role in an accident on Los Gatos-Saratoga Road that resulted in the death of 24-year old Erwin Solís Silva.
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    Education

    Character Education

    The Los Gatos Union School District holds "character trait of the month" exercises as a way to teach students self-discipline, responsibility and to help them develop more empathy.
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    Around Town

    'Transitions' Exhibit

    Los Gatos artist and printmaker Ellen Kieffer presents her new installation, titled Transitions, at the Aegis Gallery of Fine Art.
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    Taste

    La Maison du Croissant

    Visitors to the Los Gatos bakery can enjoy croissants, gelato and cappuccinos that taste like those in Europe.
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Cover Story
Professional storyteller Megumi honors her ancestry by keeping the past alive

News
News Briefs

Accident on Los Gatos-Saratoga Road results in fatality

Rebuilding Together volunteers help cleanup homes for those in need

Car dealerships frustrated over town planning process

Los Gatos resident convicted, sentenced for securities fraud and money laundering

Los Gatos Public Library gets self-checkout machine

Letters & Opinions
Letters

Editorials

Dick Sparrer: A fireman, a ranger, a nurse ... and an editor?

Education
Education Briefs

Los Gatos Union School District's character education program teaches children important traits

Photo: Lexington Elementary School's annual Community Read-in

Valley Homes
The Real Deal

The door is open for all to seek the American Dream

Local Home Sales and Property Listings

Around Town
The Prowler

Charity League volunteers complete six-year program

'Transitions' exhibit at Aegis Gallery

Friday Forum features works by local playwrights

Photo: Peninsula Youth Theatre presents 'Guys & Dolls'

Obituary: Deborah Gross

Business
Twin Lions Estate Bed and Breakfast is a dream come true for owner

Columns
Main Street

Picture From the Past

Gardening
Rare Japanese maples available at local sale

Taste
European flavors flourish at La Maison du Croissant

Sports

Sports Briefs

Cat's Hill Criterium cycling race

High school track & field

High school volleyball

High school tennis

Pony League baseball

LGHS to honor coach Joe Winstead

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