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  February 16, 2000    Los Gatos, California  Since 1881

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    Firewalking


    Firewalking

    Ancient ritual is alive and well in the hills above Los Gatos


    I'll admit, I was skeptical. As I drove the twisting mountain roads above Los Gatos looking for the Laurel Mill Lodge, I kept imagining the hissing sound a hamburger makes when placed on a grill. The smell of burning flesh. The sight of barbecued feet. I had dutifully packed a bag with sensible firewalking necessities: a bottle of drinking water, a flashlight, a warm sweater and a towel as the firewalking instructor had suggested. But, honestly, I had no intention of taking off my shoes.   More

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    Dennis Omanoff

    Disgruntled planning applicant airs grievances with petition.
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    Preschool Shortage

    Lack of teachers, facilities lead to long waiting lists.
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    Assembly District Candidates

    The Saratoga News profiles candidates for the 24th Assembly District seat. This week: Steve Blanton.
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    Education

    'Education is a Community Affair'

    LGUSD forum invites community to discuss education issues with teachers, administrators.
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    Around Town

    'Writing Home'

    Editor, contributor to speak about anthology of award-winning writings.
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    Taste

    The Chart House

    New menu, new management among changes at local favorite.
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The ancient ritual of firewalking is alive and well in the hills above Los Gatos

News
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Planning applicant airs grievances in petition

Families face trouble finding preschool

Planning Commission approves Safeway expansion

Town to purchase sidewalk cleaner

Assembly District candidate Steve Blanton

Council approves ramp meter for S. Santa Cruz Ave.

Council abandons Via Palomino extension

Police Report

Letters & Opinions
Letters

Editorial: Dennis Omanoff

Planning Commissioner Sandy Decker responds to Dennis Omanoff

Education
LGUSD forum seeks to include community in education decisions

Around Town
The Prowler

Villa Montalvo hosts literary event

Los Gatos Art Association seeks juried show entrants

St. Luke's concert to feature classical, contemporary music

Music in the Plaza seeks demo tapes

Births

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Prince Charles Pipe Band performs at Celtic concert

Columns
Main Street

Picture From the Past

Taste
New menu, new management among changes at the Chart House

Sports

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Wildcats in running for basketball

LG girls win back-to-back soccer matches

Wildcats top pack at wrestling finals

Youth soccer tryouts set

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