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  June 6, 2001    Los Gatos, California  Since 1881

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    Sonya Barna


    Campaign Against Marijuana Planting operations commander Sonya Barna

    Local woman heads a state task force to root out marijuana growers


    Sonya Barna, sometimes nicknamed The Patton of Pot, is operations commander of the Campaign Against Marijuana Planting, or CAMP. She works for the California Department of Justice's Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement. The campaign targets large-scale commercial operations. Counties throughout the state survey their own domain and when they spot a suspicious outcropping, they alert CAMP. Barna, 38, is the only female operative at the moment and she's the only commander, overseeing the entire CAMP operation statewide, from training those under her command to whacking the field herself with a machete.   More

    News

    Elks' Lodge proposal angers neighbors

    Fraternal organization hopes to build offices in residential zone.
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    News

    Council reviews 2001-2002 town budget

    This year's budgeting process relatively conflict-free.
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    News

    Local hospital not in compliance with seismic safety code

    New report shows that Community Hospital buildings may collapse in an earthquake.
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    Education

    St. Mary's students win at science competition

    Success attributed to school's strong science program, parental involvement.
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    Around Town

    Popular police officer retires

    Sgt. John Jennings was frequently named 'Best Police Officer' in annual Best of Los Gatos survey.
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    Taste

    Sur La Table offers summer culinary program

    Local chefs present hands-on classes on grilling, produce selection, dessert preparation and more.
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Cover Story
Saratoga resident Sonya Barna heads a state task force to root out marijuana growers

News
News Briefs

Elks' Lodge building proposal angers neighbors

Town budget review for 2001-2002 relatively conflict-free

Seismic safety code compliance report says area hospital risks collapse in quake

Town to launch ambitious road repair project

Photo: Tree falls on car in DMV parking lot

Letters & Opinions
Letters

Editorial: A Place for Teens budget

Carl Heintze: Ghosts of Vietnam continue to haunt America

Education
St. Mary's students win numerous awards at science competition

Valley Homes
The Real Deal

Cost of move can depend on estimate

Local Home Sale Listings

Around Town
The Prowler

Popular police officer John Jennings retires

EMQ hosts annual Strawberry Festival

Obituaries

Business
Business Briefs

Jahan Dokht Inc. specializes in upscale men's clothing

Columns
Main Street

Picture From the Past

Gardening
A guide to adding new soil to potted plants

Seniors
Senior Notes

Accident prevention tips for older drivers

Taste
Sur La Table offers summer culinary program

Sports

Sports Briefs

Wildcats dominate track events at CCS finals

Los Gatos Little League standings

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