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  May 30, 2001    Los Gatos, California  Since 1881

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    Contractor


    Economic slowdown hits building contractors

    Building industry ups and downs serve as important economic indicators


    General contractor Vern Easthouse has had three-plus years of good, steady income. But the market is changing. Residential building permits in Santa Clara County are dropping in number. According to the Construction Industry Research Board, last year's first quarter permits totaled 632. This year's totaled 453--and the houses Easthouse is currently building are not selling.   More

    News

    Memorial held for murdered LGHS alumna

    Body of former Los Gatos resident Heather Nicole Pereira-Merchant were recently found in Watsonville.
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    News

    Loophole in rent-control law allows increase at local complex

    Ownership change leads to rent increases at the Riviera Terrace of Los Gatos apartments.
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    News

    Town updates hillside development guidelines

    Architectural Standards Committee seeks to streamline process.
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    Business

    Black Sea Gallery brings Mediterranean-style decor to Los Gatos

    Home furnishing store features exotic imported items.
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    Around Town

    Local author writes about gardening and spirituality

    Los Gatan Diane Dreher releases her sixth book, 'Inner Gardening: Four Seasons of Cultivating the Soil and the Spirit.'
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    Taste

    La Hacienda Restaurant features food, dancing and classic cars

    Historic restaurant offers Italian cuisine.
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Economic slowdown hits local building contractors

News
News Briefs

Memorial held for murdered LGHS alumna Heather Nicole Pereira-Merchant

Loophole in rent-control law allows increase at local complex

Town updates hillside development guidelines

Letters & Opinions
Letters

Editorials: School renovation funding

Carl Heintze: Dreams of progress have become nightmares

Valley Homes
The Real Deal

Tips for a successful summer move

Local Home Sale Prices

Around Town
The Prowler

Local author Diane Dreher writes of gardening and spirituality

Mountain Art Guild presents annual show

Obituary: Elza Viks

Business
Business Briefs

Black Sea Gallery brings Mediterranean-style decor to Los Gatos

Columns
Main Street

Picture From the Past

Gardening
Soil amendments: a user's guide

Taste
Roasted Coffee Beans settles in to new digs

Sports

Sports Briefs

Wedemeyer Classic returns for 27th year

Los Gatos Little League standings

LGHS to hold football reunion

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