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News Briefs
Cunneen wins tech award
For the fifth year running, District 24 assemblyman Jim Cunneen has received the American Electronic Association's (AEA) Legislator of the Year award. He will also be the first legislator to be honored with AEA's new Lifetime Achievement award.
The AEA gave Cunneen the award based on his leadership on a number of different technological fronts. Cunneen authored laws such as the 1998 Internet tax moratorium, bans on sending spam, tax exemptions for employers providing tuition assistance and tax credits for research and development.
One open seat on county commission
Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian is inviting interested citizens to apply for an open seat on the county planning commission. Simitian will select and nominate an applicant to the county board of supervisors.
The commission influences county land use policy and works to solve regional and neighborhood development problems. The commission advises the supervisors on ordinance amendments dealing with land development and subdivision matters, including zoning changes. The commission has the power to grant or deny use permits and administers the county's planning laws for land use and development in unincorporated areas.
The position requires attendance at the commission's monthly meetings, residency in the county and an interest in land use and development.
Interested citizens should contact Simitian's office at 408.299.3540. The deadline for applying is Oct. 1.
Saratogan goes to D.C. for MADD
Saratoga High School student Benjamin Bennett Morse, 16, was selected to go to Washington D.C. as a youth delegate to the Mothers Against Drunk Driving National Youth Summit to Prevent Underage Drinking 2000 from Sept. 29 to Oct. 4. During the summit, youth delegates will explore the issues surrounding alcohol and underage drinking, and come up with possible solutions.
Morse was selected based on his commitment to addressing the problem of underage drinking.
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Saratogan Dr. Art Anderson volunteers for "Friends Outside" helping families and inmates cope with imprisonment
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News Briefs
The board of supervisors grants the Mountain Winery its use permit while controversy over trails continues
The Saratoga News garners General Excellence award from the California Newspaper Publishers Association
City council race has three contenders for the November ballot
The EagleWing Theatre Co. still is in search of a temporary home
City staff finds temporary playfields for soccer, Little League and Pony League groups while Congress Springs Park undergoes renovation
Photo: Saratoga resident accidentally hits the accelerator at the Argonaut Shopping Center and crashes into the Argonaut Dry Cleaners
Sheriffs Report
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Letters
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The two candidates who filed for the two open trustees seats will be appointed in December in lieu of an election
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The Real Deal
Rental market skyrockets and diminishes
Coldwell Banker survey says million-dollar homes increase
Local home sale listings
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Village Briefs
The Los Gatos-Saratoga Community Concert season begins on Sept. 10, with the Side Street Strutters
Family Daze: It pays to keep old clothes in the closet
Obituary: Saratogan Lydia Teague dies of heart failure
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Business Briefs
Local investment office harnesses satellite to educate its clients
Frank Jewett is appointed as a provisional trustee of the West Valley-Mission Community College District Board of Trustees
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Saratoga Stereopticon
Saratoga Sampler
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Plants can have different requirements when it comes to sun and shade
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LeBoulanger's key to success is all in the starter
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Sports Briefs
Courtside plays for state crown
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Lectures, readings, auditions, sports & recreation,announcements, theater & arts, kids' stuff, clubs, public meetings...
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