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  July 4, 2001    Los Gatos, California  Since 1881

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    Firefighter


    Emergency Experts

    Firefighters are putting out fewer fires as the job continues to evolve


    The shrill scream of a fire engine barreling through town with brawny men hanging off the back used to mean there was a fire somewhere. Independence Day used to spawn many such fires, but that's rarely the case anymore. Fire prevention programs, safety laws, and the advent of 911 have transformed fire departments from an agency that only fought fires into what Pearson calls a kind of referral service. They take care of the crisis and then refer the problem to the appropriate agency.   More

    News

    Brawl suspects still at large

    Police seek three men believed to have taken part in fight at Oak Meadow Park.
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    News

    Proposed trail could serve as commuter alternative

    Union Pacific Railroad trail would run between Cupertino and Los Gatos.
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    News

    Cities take over animal control duties

    New joint agency will handle stray and dead animals.
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    Around Town

    New exhibit features mix of media

    Bay Area artists Joanne Stephens and Giacinto Prete display works at the Los Gatos Museum of Art and Natural Science.
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    Seniors

    Driver safety tips

    Columnist Rita Baum offers accident prevention advice from the California Driver Handbook and the 55 Alive Mature Driving Course.
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    Taste

    Historic restaurant celebrates anniversary

    La Hacienda features continental cuisine with an Italian touch.
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Cover Story
Modern firefighters don't just fight fires

News
News Briefs

Three suspects still at large after fight at Oak Meadow Park

Proposed Union Pacific Railroad trail could serve as commuter alternative

Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority takes over Humane Society services

Police Report

Letters & Opinions
Letters

Editorial: Does the Union Pacific Railroad trail need to be legitimized?

Carl Heintze: Depression and creativity

Valley Homes
The Real Deal

Realtors participate in Community Outreach Week

Home Sale Listings

Around Town
The Prowler

Bay Area artists Joanne Stephens and Giacinto Prete exhibit works at the Los Gatos Museum of Art and Natural Science

San Jose Brass Quintet Plus One performs as part of the Sunset Series

Los Gatans, Saratogans form an Assistance League chapter

Columns
Main Street

Picture From the Past

Gardening
Certified arborists provide the best tree care

Seniors
Safe driving tips for seniors

Taste
La Hacienda features continental cuisine with an Italian touch

Sports

Sports Briefs

Los Gatos Little League results

Wildcats win spots on all-league teams

West Valley players named to all-league baseball squad

Photo: The Sabercats win league championship

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