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  December 13, 2000    Saratoga, California  Since 1955

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    Mission Possible

    Denis and Jean McCloskey return home after a long and exciting sojourn with the Hubble Space Telescope


    While most Americans were watching the machinations of the presidential election on television last week, Los Gatans Denis and Jean McCloskey had their television tuned to Channel 34A, so they could watch the goings on in outer space. Astronauts Carlos Noriega (a graduate of Wilcox High in Santa Clara) and Joe Tanner, a friend of the McCloskeys, were floating in space, attaching powerful solar panels to the International Space Station orbiting high above the earth.   More

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    WVC athletic stadium

    The council will appeal the Superior Court ruling that allows West Valley College to build an athletic stadium.
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    Capt. Steve Sporleder

    After 32-years of service, Saratoga Fire District Captain Steve Sporleder, plans to retire.
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    'Date-rape' drugs

    Police issue warnings after two women report having their drinks spiked.
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    Avoid the 13

    County law enforcement agencies begin their campaigns to deter people from driving drunk during the holiday season.
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    Gardening

    Internet garden

    The Net provides local gardeners with information on everything from oaks to arborists.
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    Dining

    Sweet Retreat

    Ice cream cones and custom cakes are specialties at the family-run shop.
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Cover Story
Denis and Jean McCloskey help NASA get the Hubble Space Telescope back on track

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News Briefs

City and neighbors are mobilizing to stop a proposed athletic stadium at West Valley College

Capt. Steve Sporleder retires after 32 years with the Saratoga Fire District

The Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department issues a warning about drugs dropped into drinks

Law enforcement agencies begin the annual Avoid the 13 campaign to deter drunk driving

City council postpones decision on Carnelian Glen Court subdivision

Donald Johnson becomes the city's newest library commissioner

Photo: Kevin Moran Park receives new playground equipment

Letters & Opinions
Letters

Neighbors
The Real Deal

Homeowners are finding that one of their best sources for a tax shelter is their home

Photo: Lighted Rudolph is a scene stealer

Home sale listings

Saratoga Style
Village Briefs

Artist William Kellman fills his home and art gallery with paintings

Schola Cantorum performs a holiday concert at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church

Family Daze

Columns
Saratoga Stereopticon

Saratoga Sampler

Gardening
The Internet is a good source for information on arborists

Dining
Sweet Retreat serves up extra large ice cream scoops and custom cakes

Sports

Sports Briefs

High school basketball

Saratoga High School girls basketball

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