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   March 12, 2003     Saratoga, California Since 1955
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Pepper seems to be a welcome guest as he visits James Husser's bedside at Good Samaritan Hospital.
Rhodesian ridgeback lights up the lives of hospital patients
By Mary Ann Cook
Pepper, a Rhodesian ridgeback, is one of the most popular volunteers at Mission Oaks Hospital. Having undergone extensive training to perfect his 'bedside manner,' he is now permitted to keep patients company in their hospital rooms.  More
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School layoffs PAL Center College budget cuts
In order to close a $1.6 million deficit, the Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High School District is preparing to eliminate 11 teaching positions and two administrative positions.  More The Saratoga High School Foundation may be steps away from starting the construction of the Performing Arts and Lecture Center, but residents continue to wonder about the progress of the planning process.  More The West Valley-Mission Community College District Board of Trustees met on March 6 to vote on resolutions to discontinue various services and positions. But pleas from the audience caused the board to reconsider.  More
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Saratoga Cleaners remodel Laurel Mill Lodge Volunteer of the year
Saratoga Cleaners owner Gin Lee received the green light to proceed with his plans to add another unit to his existing building when planning commissioners approved a revised design proposal at their meeting on Feb. 26.  More It must be spring again—the Laurel Mill Lodge is starting up its trio of Eastertime brunches once again, serving traditional favorites deep in the redwood-shrouded Santa Cruz mountains.  More Being British and living in Saratoga, Merv Staton relished two things that reminded him of home: Doctor Who, an English '60s sci-fi show, and Red Dwarf, an English '80s sci-fi comedy show.  More
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Rhodesian ridgeback lights up the lives of hospital patients
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Layoff notices going out to high school employees

Merchants meet, and they mean business

Meetings convince board to call another meeting

Plans for PAL Center roll, but some are concerned

Planning approves remodel plan for Saratoga Cleaners

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Laurel Mill Lodge will host three brunches in redwoods

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