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    Chris Ramey


    Chris Ramey rediscovers his music

    Local musician's career has had many twists and turns


    For every successful band, musician, or singer, there are probably a thousand Chris Rameys: talented journeymen performers who had a taste of fame, yet were unable to make the jump into the higher echelons of the music industry. Now, at 52, after years of playing too much--he wore out his throat at one point--and playing too little--he once quit music for 10 years--Ramey is attempting to jump start his career with a new collaborator and a new CD.   More

    News

    Courtside Club still in the midst of controversy

    Club tries to renew its conditional-use permit as neighbors complain about noise and alcohol use.
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    News

    Town encourages trend towards more affordable housing

    Developers find that including affordable units helps them win project approvals.
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    Schools

    District supports $91 million bond to renovate schools

    Los Gatos Union School District hopes to convince voters to pass a general obligation bond.
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    Around Town

    For the Birds is just that

    Drs. Fern Van Sant and Hilary Stern started their veterinary practice to cater to feathered patients.
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    Gardening

    "Dirt" is a dirty word

    Plants grow best with the proper soil and amendments.
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    Taste

    California Cafe counters the power crunch

    Chain restaurant launches special menu of items that require less energy to prepare.
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Cover Story
Chris Ramey returns to his music career with Something Borrowed, Something Blue

News
News Briefs

Courtside Club clashes with neighbors over conditional-use permit renewal

Developers include more affordable housing units to help gain town approval for proposals

Police Report

Photo: Carmen Rutlen takes her dog for a run and her cockatoo for a fly at Vasona Park

Letters & Opinions
Letters

Editorial: Town should make sure that promises are kept

Carl Heintze: Failed musician recalls his marching orders

Moryt Milo: Power outages bring out frustrations

Education
LGUSD backs $91 million general obligation bond for school renovation and repair

Valley Homes
The Real Deal

Affordable solar power looms on horizon

Around Town
The Prowler

For the Birds vets cater to their feathered friends

Obituaries

Columns
Main Street

Picture from the Past

Gardening
Check soil conditions before adding amendments

Taste
California Cafe takes the energy crisis seriously

Sports

Sports Briefs

Los Gatos to host CCS track finals

Gatos baseball, softball teams lose at CCS

Ellis, Blair help A's hold Little League top spot

Courtside women win berth in tennis nationals

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