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    Saratoga Fire District

    The SFD commission and union firefighters exchange barbs about the reasons behind a possible merger


    As the Saratoga Fire District nears the end of what has become a nine-month study of the district's fire and medical services, one thing is still unclear: whether the district should merge with the Santa Clara County Fire Department. While SFD commissioners say no, the union firefighters in the SFD say a wholehearted "yes." For the past few weeks, the two sides have been engaged in a public, and sometimes heated, "he said, she said" match about which option is the better choice for the Saratoga Fire District, the firefighters and the residents who live in the district that encompasses half the city.   More

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    Project Match

    Nonprofit organization tries to find new housing for five seniors after owner decides not to renew lease.
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    Azule Park

    Neighbors tell commissioners that the park is in need of improvements and repairs.
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    Ridgeline project

    City planners approved construction of a 7,317-square-foot house on Comer Drive.
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    Patrick James

    Upscale men's clothing store, has opened its doors in Saratoga Village.
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    La Maisson du Croissant

    Owner Michelle Tran offers up French croissants and Vietnamese cuisine.
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    Garden tools

    Spades and shovels, spading forks and pitchforks, each has its own use.
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The battle between Saratoga Fire District commissioners and union members over a county merger heats up

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Project Match seeks affordable housing for five seniors

Neighbors want the parks and recreation commission to make improvements to Azule Park

Planning commission approves Comer Drive house project

Officers search for man and woman suspected of passing bad checks in Los Gatos and Saratoga

Photo: Christmas wreaths along Big Basin Way

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Saint Andrew's students participate in community service as a part of their academic learning

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Senior Specialists help meet needs of older clients

Remember to practice safety when using fireplaces

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New exhibit at Villa Montalvo explores interpretations of 'The Little Prince'

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Photo: Aegis Gallery features the work of local artist Tom Azevedo

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Upscale men's clothier Patrick James opens in the Village

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Using the wrong garden tools is akin to a scene in a horror film

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La Maisson du Croissant offers French and Vietnamese fare

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