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News Briefs
Saratoga one of 'richest towns'
Worth magazine has deemed Saratoga number 32 in the publication's lineup of the richest towns in the country, according to an article titled "America's 250 Richest Towns," which was published in the June 2000 issue.
Other South Bay Area towns that made the list are Los Gatos at 80, Cupertino at 109 and Sunnyvale at 217.
According to the article, writer Lan N. Nguyen contacted 80 real-estate specialists while researching the article.
Sasos schedule events for June
They may soon be moving, but Louis and Virginia Saso, longtime proprietors of the Saso Herb Gardens on Fruitvale Avenue in Saratoga, still plan on running some educational events in June.
On June 3, the Sasos will offer a scented garland workshop from 10 a.m. to noon for a fee of $60. The event requires advance registration and will be held in the garden.
On June 17, there is a free lecture and tour of the herb gardens scheduled from 10:30 a.m. until noon. Reservations are not required for this event, and the Sasos will serve herbal tea. Call 408.867.0307.
Saratogan wins aquarium award
Saratogan Gayle Lavelle won a Lucile S. Packard Memorial Award for outstanding volunteer service at the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
Lavelle, who is a full-time mother, has worked 2,455 hours since starting in December 1990. She is a presenter of the "Exploring Monterey Canyon" video program and of feeding shows at the Kelp Forest and sea otter exhibits at the aquarium. She also guides tours for school groups, mentors younger guides and helps with maintenance of the black-footed penguin exhibit.
The mission of the nonprofit aquarium, which has nearly 900 volunteers, is to inspire conservation of the oceans.
Turn off the AC
Abnormally hot temperatures on May 22, caused California's Independent Systems Operator to announce a Stage 2 energy emergency throughout the state.
Electric customers were asked to turn off all nonessential appliances and raise air conditioning settings to over 80 degrees.
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Drama Group Stages Rousing Version of 'The Music Man'
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News Briefs
Meeting on Fire Services Study Closed
Car vs. bicycle accidents increase
Commission Orders Added Hearings for Traffic Study
Athletic Boosters Bid to Buy High-Schoolers Gear
Sheriffs Advise Saratogans to Lock Car Doors
Controversy Continues in Wake of Felled Eucalyptus
School Worker Succumbs Following Battle with Mental Illness
Saratogans Fail to Show Up for Creek Cleanup
Three Teens Join Youth Commission
Sobrato's Notre Dame Development to Come Before Commission in June
Basketball Courts Become Parking Lot at SHS
Streit Suggests Giving Money to Chamber, Recreation Department
Photo: Nicholas Kawaguchi, 5, Introduces Dad to a Silkworm
Sheriff's Report
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Letters
Commentary: Those who insist on being right are sometimes wrong
DeCinzo: Eucalyptus Tree Nightmares
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Village Briefs
Saratoga Woman Has 'Hospice Heart'
The Rhythm Makers Will Play at Montalvo
Montalvo Adds Shows to Summer Lineup
County Offers Free Day in the Parks
Family Daze
Photo Page: It's a dog's life
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Marlene Duffin named Citizen of the Year by Chamber
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Saratoga Sampler
Saratoga Stereopticon
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Now is the Time to Plant
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Casa Valencia Serves Up Authentic Mexican Food
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Sports Briefs
Alejandro Runs to Fourth at CCS
'Obie' Retires After 30 Years at DeAnza
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