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    Margaret and Norbert Fronczak with daughter Paige


    Blending Families

    When divorced parents bring their families together it can create complex relationships


    Norbert Fronczak thought stepfamily problems would simply work themselves out when he and Margaret Dancey married seven years ago. His two sons were 3 and 7. Margaret had been married before but had no children. As an African American, she wasn't concerned about mixed-race issues, but she'd read books about stepfamilies and knew trouble was ahead. "I cried," she said, "but I was very much in love with this man and wanted to marry him." What the Saratoga couple faced was a long, painful learning curve and a major test of their relationship.   More

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    Trail Advocate

    As the leader of the Saratoga Trail Enthusiasts, Teri Baron has negotiated for better trail access, but is now ready to hand the reigns over to someone else.
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    SEC Civil Suit

    Two executives from Saratoga have been named as defendants in a civil suit filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission against defense contractor Signal Technology Corp.
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    Mobile Skatepark

    Saratoga company Ball Hitch Ramps recently allowed skateboarders to test out their movable skate ramps, which the city hopes to purchase by summertime.
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    Just a Kid Again

    Chris Redford's vintage toy store sells dolls, books and games ranging in age from pickup sticks made in the 1890s to Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.
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    Open Studios

    Local artists and craftspeople invite the public to visit their studios and view demonstrations during the 16th annual Silicon Valley Open Studios.
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    Dining

    Casa Valencia

    Everardo Valencia's formula for a successful restaurant is simple: provide good food, a clean place and nice servers and customers will come back.
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Stepfamilies often face complex relationship issues

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SEC files civil suit against Signal Technology Corp. execs

Trail advocate Teri Baron to step down

Skaters evaluate movable skate park equipment

11 Heritage Orchard oaks to be relocated or destroyed

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Commentary: Science projects can be extraordinary, if not too tasty

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Marjan Fariba lobbies for childcare issues

Photo: Daffodils at Saratoga Elementary School

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American Home Week celebrates home ownership and private property rights

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16th annual Silicon Valley Open Studios

Pianist Jon Nakamatsu to perform at Sacred Heart Church

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Obituary: Ruth Henry

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Just a Kid Again toy store sells vintage books, dolls and games

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Spring planting yields summer harvest

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Casa Valencia cantina and restaurant serves up traditional Mexican food

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