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When Doug Sporleder retired as chief of the Santa Clara County Fire Department on Dec. 31, he ended a century-old family tradition that spanned three generations and three fire departments. Sporleder's younger brothers, Steve and Bert, are both retired from the fire service--Steve as a Saratoga Fire District Captain, Bert as a volunteer firefighter with the county. Their father, Louis Jr., was the assistant chief of the Los Gatos Fire Department. So was his father, Louis Sr., who, according to family records, joined the department in 1901. And then there are the uncles and brothers and cousins who were involved in fire service in one way or another.
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News
Justice Program
The Restorative Justice Program, a program for Saratoga teen offenders that would involve community members handing out individualized correctional plans, is taking shape.
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News
Arts Commission
A newly formed city arts commission will focus on local artists by promoting them and seeking out more space and events for them to showcase their work.
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Saratoga Style
Gallery Saratoga
The artists' cooperative is packing up and preparing to move to a new building just down the street from it's present location on Big Basin Way.
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Dining
Palm Cafe
New owners Al and Pam Malek have made few changes to the restaurant, formerly Mary's Patio Cafe, so as not to disappoint any regular customers.
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Gardening
Winter Pruning
Winter is the best season to prune trees because they are dormant and winter pruning can also stimulate trees to produce more fruit.
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Valley Homes
First-Time Homebuyers
With interest rates so low, the beginning of the year is the perfect time to evaluate whether 2002 is the year to buy a new home.
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