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  January 30, 2002    Saratoga, California  Since 1955

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    George Oberle


    Tripping Out

    New challenges keep travel agents hopping to keep ahead of the game


    Dora Moutafian of D & B Travel in Saratoga says that when a person gets involved early on in the travel industry--as she did--"it stays in your blood." Ed Stahl of Travel Advisors of Los Gatos has been similarly affected for four decades, while George Oberle of Saratoga's WesTrav International could hardly avoid it, as he was practically born into it. Although they share a common passion, each has followed a different path to become--and stay--a successful travel agency owner. Each also has his or her own ideas about where that path is taking them and how to dodge its various obstacles.   More

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    Mixed-Use Projects

    The Saratoga City Council considers mixed-use housing and commercial development sites to help fulfill state housing requirements.
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    Chancellor Salter Retires

    West Valley-Mission Community College District Chancellor Linda Graef Salter has decided to retire at the end of the semester.
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    One-Story Ordinance

    Saratoga considers a new zoning law that would allow only one-story houses and additions to be built in certain neighborhoods.
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    Dining

    Gervais Restaurant Français

    Louis Darosa's restaurant, originally located in the Rose Garden neighborhood, has moved to the former Le Mouton Noir location.
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    Gardening

    Pest and Disease Control

    There are many environmentally safe options for gardeners who wish to keep their gardens free of pests and diseases.
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    Saratoga Style

    'Oropallo on Paper'

    The newly renovated Gallery at Montalvo exhibits Berkeley artist Deborah Oropallo's witty and inventive works on paper.
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Cover Story
Local travel agents adapt to changes to keep up with industry trends

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News Briefs

Council considers mixed-use projects to fulfill housing requirements

Chancellor Linda Graef Salter announces her retirement

Teen coordinator leaves Saratoga for position in Mountain View

City considers one-story-only ordinance

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Valley Homes
The Real Deal

Housing trends focus on big homes with lots of amenities

Local Home Sales Listings

Saratoga Style
Village Briefs

'Oropallo on Paper 1990-2001' exhibit at the Gallery at Montalvo

Family Daze

Photo: Debra Reuter-Pivetta and Federico Pivetta perform for concert series

Wedding: Laura and Brian Bose

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Saratoga Stereopticon

Saratoga Sampler

Gardening
Pest and disease control in the garden can be environmentally safe

Dining
Gervais Restaurant Français moves to Saratoga

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West Valley Swim Club wins Zone 1 South Championship

Local Sports

18th Annual Hot Stove Banquet

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