The Willow Glen Resident

  August 8, 2001    Willow Glen, California  Since 1992

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    Firefighter Ceasar Tarango


    Job Changes

    Improvements in training, equipment and prevention have drastically altered the firefighting profession


    The shrill scream of a fire engine barreling through town with brawny men hanging off the back used to mean there was a fire somewhere. Some citizens used to chase those big rigs hoping to get a glimpse of a roaring blaze, but that's rarely the case anymore. "When I got on in 1972, no one really joined to be a first-aid provider," says Scott Wilson, firefighter-paramedic for the Willow Glen Fire Station. "We all wanted to go out and fight fire."   More

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    Light-Rail Bridge

    VTA officials are having a tough time convincing residents that a proposed light-rail station on a bridge near their homes is a good idea.
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    'Jazz Guy'

    Saxophonist Bob Craddock offers 'Jazz Jams' at the Willows Senior Center, encouraging everyone to extend themselves and try something new.
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    Homicide Arrest

    San Jose Police have arrested Santa Clara resident Chad Cleveland in connection with a June 11 shooting.
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The firefighting profession continues to evolve

News
City Beat

The VTA proposes a light-rail bridge over Hamilton Ave.

Saxophonist Bob Craddock holds 'Jazz Jams' at senior center

Police arrest suspect in June 11 shooting

State Rep. Cohn visits WG senior center

Letters & Opinions
Mark W. Mayfield: Internet trend tests user's patience

Carl Heintze: Sometimes a cacophony can be a good thing

Neighbors
Local Notebook

Students volunteer to help build homes in Kentucky

Photos: Pizza Camp and SharkByte Art

Obituary: Joseph LoCurto

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Sports

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Lincoln Glen Little League

West Valley PAL Softball

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