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   January 8, 2003     Saratoga, California Since 1955
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Catherine Hebert (left) and Anjali Goswamy win a set of pickle ball, a game they learned through the Newcomers Club.
Newcomers Club offers friendship and support
By Sandy Sims
Moving to a completely new area can be daunting and lonely. But a newcomers club can make it an easier process to bear, providing resources, understanding, and an instant social network.  More
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School funding Prospect Road Schools get funding
The Saratoga Union School District and the Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High School District are preparing for major cuts in their state funding.  More The pothole-torn section of Prospect Road between Maria Lane and Parker Ranch Road is set to be repaved, possibly as early as March.  More Although state budget cuts affecting Los Gatos and Saratoga high schools seem imminent, nearly $10 million from Proposition 47 is coming to the district.  More
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SVACA's future Couple competes Marble Slab Creamery
Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority board members have directed the authority's general manager to enter discussions with the Humane Society over a contract for services.  More Judy and Frank Homen are hoping that soon they'll be packing their bags for a vacation in Belize as the winners of a Coffee-Mate essay contest.  More The weather may not be warm yet, but that hasn't stopped customers from visiting the Marble Slab Creamery ice cream shop that recently opened in the West Valley Shopping Center.  More
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Newcomers Club offers friendship
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State could cut basic aid funds to local schools

Project proposes repair of Prospect potholes

Animal control authority remains on shaky ground

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Bryant: Looking ahead after first anniversary

Kaplan: Safety belts—Remember or be remembered

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Biointensive gardening works well in this valley

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Existing home sales up, and so are prices

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Want a second home? Prices are on the rise

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Homen may win date with her 'perfect mate'

Pair of Bay Area authors set to speak at AAUW luncheon

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Marble Slab Creamery serves up gourmet ice cream 'on the rocks'

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Falcons third in Dons' Club tourney

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