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  January 17, 2001    Cupertino, California  Since 1947

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    'The Doctor Is Out'


    California faces doctor shortage of epidemic proportions

    Local and state medical associations say doctors are abandoning the state in record numbers


    Silicon Valley patients are suffering the repercussions of overwhelmed medical practice and a growing shortage of doctors in the region. California doctors are heading for small towns in such states as Texas, Alabama and North Carolina where doctors say they have considerably more control over their medical decisions, get paid a fair fee for their services and can afford to live comfortably. Of those doctors not clearing out of the area, a good number are retiring early or changing professions. Those who've been paying attention to the movement of doctors away from the state and the profession are alarmed.   More

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    Attorney files complaint against Measure B proponents

    Attorney Gary Wesley argues that Measure B supporters violated campaign disclosure deadlines.
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    Childcare providers reap benefits of Proposition 10

    Children and Families First Coalition allocates grant money to four Cupertino facilities.
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    Gardening

    Campbell offers gardening classes

    Campbell Recreation Department will teach gardeners how to prune and care for trees and plants.
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Silicon Valley is faced with an escalating shortage of practicing doctors

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San Jose attorney Gary Wesley files complaint against Measure B supporters

Proposition 10 funds provide grants to four Cupertino childcare providers

Sheriff's Department takes part in awareness week program to ensure safety around schools

Sheriff's deputies see increase in DUI arrests this holiday season

Police arrest 21-year-old suspect in beating case

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Cupertino celebrates World Religion Day at the Quinlan Community Center

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Campbell offers classes to teach gardeners how to care for, prune trees and plants

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Ben and Jerry mix it up at Root

Hot Stove Banquet returns for 17th year

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