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  December 27, 2000    Los Gatos, California  Since 1881

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    Christmas Tree


    Hoffman's Holiday House

    One day Martha Hoffman decided she should light up her whole house with Christmas spirit


    At first glance this Los Gatos house looks much like its neighbors, adorned in Christmas finery now that the season is nigh. But a closer look inside reveals this house is far different--a difference of degree. Get out a calculator, do the math. And find that the number of Christmas trees decked out in seasonal splendor and stationed throughout the four-bedroom house is 14--at last count. The fanatic sorcerer behind all those lighted, glorified limbs is one Martha Hoffman.   More

    News

    Lyndon cupola may soon have new home

    Planned Oak Meadow Park bandstand could house historic cupola.
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    News

    Lost dog Charlie Moore

    Labrador retriever finds way home after 2 1/2 weeks on the streets of Los Gatos.
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    News

    Rise in demolitions prompts planning commission to recommend zoning changes

    Town attempts to provide clearer guidelines, stiffen penalties to reduce number of illegal housing demolitions.
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    News

    Skateboard park proposal draws angry protests from neighbors

    Skateboard committee continues to explore possible sites.
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    Gardening

    Soil amendments help nurture annual flowers and vegetables

    Gardeners can add amendments for their particular soil conditions and plants that they grow.
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    Taste

    The French Cellar brings a touch of France to Los Gatos

    Owners Jay Druian and Sallie Robbins-Druian add chocolates and fine biscuits to their wine selection.
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Cover Story
Martha Hoffman lights up her whole house with Christmas spirit

News
News Briefs

Proposed bandstand could house historic Lyndon cupola

Lost labrador Charlie Moore found after 2 1/2 weeks

Rise in housing demolitions prompts planning commission to recommend zoning changes

Planning commissioners deny proposed creekside developments

Neighbors protest proposed skateboard park at Lark Avenue and Winchester Boulevard

Letters & Opinions
Letters

Editorials

Carl Heintze: Still dreaming of that White Christmas

Education
On Campus

Los Gatos High School's 'Reality Check' garners Glenn W. Hoffman Exemplary Program Award

Neighbors
The Real Deal

Burglars see holidays as season of opportunity

Local Home Sales Listings

Around Town
The Prowler

Longtime resident and Exxon operator Dom Dedini retires

Weddings

Business
Business Briefs

Royal Touch hits the road with new Massage Bus

Columns
Main Street

Picture From the Past

Gardening
Gardeners can improve annual vegetables and flowers with soil amendments

Taste
The French Cellar offers fine French wines, chocolates and biscuits

Sports

Sports Briefs

Los Gatos Cats win consolation title

Pease pins fourth at rugged Coast Classic

Johnson sets English Trot record

Photo: Cobras strike titles

Photo: Rebels claim second

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