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News Briefs
Celebrate Saratoga! brings food, dance to Big Basin Way
The Saratoga Chamber of Commerce's Celebrate Saratoga! Street Dance 2000 is set for Sept. 23, from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. This is the event's 12th consecutive year.
Local wineries and restaurants will offer food and beverages from booths along Big Basin Way in the Village. This year, there will also be microbrews and margaritas. Five bands are scheduled to perform and there will also be a DJ.
A new attraction this year will be a laser light show, which will run continuously throughout the night, according to Abby Krimotat, executive director of the Chamber. The show is sponsored by the Laser Eye Center of Silicon Valley.
Admission is free and there will be a free shuttle service from Saratoga High School where patrons can park. People must buy tickets for food and must purchase a $5 collector's wineglass for wine. Menu prices vary from each restaurant. For more information, visit www.saratogachamber.org.
Housing, smart growth summit set for Sept. 15
State Treasurer Phil Angelides will be the special guest at Senator Byron Sher's Housing and Smart Growth Summit on Sept. 15, at the Santa Clara Valley Water District headquarters.
The discussion will include legislative updates on housing and smart growth issues, and smart investments for the community.
The water district headquarters is located at 5750 Almaden Expressway in south San Jose. For more information, or to RSVP, call 408.226.2992.
Trails meetings time change
The trails subcommittee of the Saratoga Parks and Recreation Commission has held monthly public meetings since mid-August to discuss any city trails issues. The day of the meetings has changed from the third Friday of every month at 7:30 a.m. to the third Thursday of every month at the same time. The meetings are held at City Hall in the administrative office on Fruitvale Avenue.
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Breast cancer patients gain more from St. Andrew's therapy group than the support of newly found friends
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News Briefs
Saratoga's firefighters, after a third study draft, still want a merger with the county fire department
Dave Anderson settles into his position as Saratoga's new city manager
A 16-year-old resident is arrested for graffiti vandalism
Pony League looks for a new home as construction begins on Congress Springs Park
Photo: Cable splicer Bruce Bennett finds a cool solution for a hot job
Sheriff's Report
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Letters
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The Real Deal
New wealth brings second homes
Late summer, early fall are ideal times for house painting
Home sale prices
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Village Briefs
'Bob Fest' will rally community support for teacher Bob Williams, who has been battling esophageal cancer
Family Daze: Labor Day has special meaning to mothers of school children
Wedding: Valerie Bowlin and Eric Shaw marry at the Chapel at Yosemite
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Allure Beauty Boutique is a treasure trove of upscale products
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Saratoga Stereopticon
Saratoga Sampler
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Flower fragrances evolved to attract very specific pollinators
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Bill Moyers explores end-of-life issues in his new PBS series, beginning on Sept. 10
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Sur La Table's menu includes gourmet cooking classes
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Sports Briefs
Saratoga & Lynbrook football preview
Westmont & Prospect football preview
West Valley Community College football preview
High School Football Schedule
Saratoga's Hazen a close 2nd in Catfish Swim
SCVAL coaches win national crown at Corporate Relays
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