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    Bill Balch


    Home Land

    Some local families have lived in the area since the turn of the last century


    Bill Balch remembers when Los Gatos was mostly orchards. The 91-year-old Los Gatos native remembers taking train rides through the Santa Cruz Mountains, before there were houses on them, and admiring the view. Balch and other residents have family roots in Los Gatos and Saratoga that go all the way back to the turn of the 20th century and beyond. The recollections of these longtime residents breathe life into the local history and can provide a sense of perspective for newcomers to the area.   More

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    Civic Center

    The City Council and citizens agreed to scale down their vision for a revamped Saratoga Civic Center.
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    PONY League

    The city has agreed to let the basball league use Congress Springs Park, with the stipulation that it is only for this season.
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    Business

    Ray Contreras

    After styling hair in Saratoga for 40 years, Hair Studio owner Ray Contreras has sold his business and moved to Nevada.
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    Education

    Exit Exam

    Despite thinking of it as an inconvenience, most students performed well on the California High School Exit Examination.
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    Saratoga Style

    Holy City Art Glass

    Glass studio will hold an open house and conduct tours and demonstrations to celebrate its 25th anniversary.
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    Dining

    The French Tailor

    Though the name may be misleading, the Saratoga business tastefully combines two disparate businesses: a tailor shop and deli.
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Family roots run deep into local history

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Council and citizens agree to scale down Civic Center redesign

City agrees to allow PONY League to use park but for only this season

Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority establishes animal care fund

Sheriff's Report

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Education
Campus Notes

Local students perform well on state's exit examinations

Valley Homes
The Real Deal

Silicon Valley Association of Realtors holds 4th annual Home for the Holidays auction

Local Home Sales Listings

Saratoga Style
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Holy City Art Glass holds open house to celebrate 25th anniversary

Family Daze

Obituary: Julie Filip

Business
Ray Contreras sells Hair Studio salon

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Saratoga Sampler

Gardening
Patriotic-colored flowers do well in autumn and winter

Dining
The French Tailor Cleaners and Deli

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Saratoga High School cross country

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