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    Binet Laurence and Thierry Gonon doing chores


    Cheap Sleep

    For a price that won't cover the room tax at some hotels, the Sanborn Park Hostel offers lodging in an idyllic setting


    It was a Tuesday night in August when I lugged my pillow, quilt and overnight bag up to Sanborn Park Hostel in Saratoga. For years I'd noticed the little sign that says "hostel" where Highway 9 passes the road to Sanborn Park. I'd imagined the hostel would be some broken down, dusty, old building that few people cared about, much less stayed in. I was wrong.   More

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    CoC Decorations

    Saratoga business people have rallied in support of a recent Saratoga Chamber of Commerce decision to fund decorations in the Village.
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    Congressman Honda

    Congressman Mike Honda (D-San Jose) recently visited a local retirement home to talk about Social Security and Medicare issues.
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    Housing Plans

    Saratoga's Planning Commission recently approved a plan to ease the city's housing crunch, but stopped short of adding certain components.
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    Business

    Gateway Improvements

    The Saratoga City Council recently gave a consultant the go-ahead to prepare design guidelines for the Gateway Business District.
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    Education

    Football Seating

    West Valley College's football team wants the college to improve seating for spectators, who at present, must sit on folding chairs.
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    Saratoga Style

    Barbara Frese

    Muralist and painter Barbara Frese does what comes naturally, which for her means painting scenes of the outdoors.
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Sanborn Park Hostel offers inexpensive lodging in an idyllic setting

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News Briefs

City planners approve comprehensive housing plan

Saratogans warned of the growing crime of identity theft

Chamber of Commerce agrees to help fund Village decorations

Congressman Mike Honda discusses Social Security, Medicare with local seniors

Photo: Unwanted Delivery

Letters & Opinions
Letters

Education
WVC's football team wants the college to improve seeting for spectators

Valley Homes
The Real Deal

Home buyers finding more for less

Saratoga Style
Village Briefs

Muralist and painter Barbara Frese

Family Daze

Wedding: James and Kimberly Albright

Business
Council considers Gateway Business District improvements

Columns
Point of View

Saratoga Sampler

Gardening
Preparing for winter harvests

Dining
Nonno's serves up tasty food for breakfast, lunch and dinner

Sports

Sports Briefs

Los Gatos Dammit Run

2001 Stead Open Tennis Tournament

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