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    Lisa, Danica Vermont, Rhoda Goldstein


    Russian Adoptees

    Abandoned and relinquished Eastern European children attract local adoptive parents


    Late in 1997 in a remote part of Siberia, a newborn baby was found abandoned in a railway station. The nurses at a nearby hospital recognized her as Svetlana. She'd been born at the hospital. The authorities searched for Svetlana's mother and couldn't find her. Like thousands of mothers in Russia today, she had abandoned her child. On the other side of the globe a Los Gatos couple, Lisa and Patrick Vermont, who already had two little boys, were considering adopting a baby girl. Eventually, Sventlana and the Vermonts would meet. But it would be a long and arduous journey.   More

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    Los Gatos Mobile Home Park

    Town Council must determine fair-market compensation for residents displaced by conversion.
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    Second-Story Addition

    Council overturns Planning Commission rejection of proposed Chester Street home expansion.
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    Assembly District Candidates

    The Los Gatos Weekly-Times profiles candidates for the 24th Assembly District seat. This week: Ray Strong.
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    Critters Corner

    Full-service shop carries pets and accessories.
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    Geriatric Care Management

    Professional consultants assist older people, families with care arrangements.
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    Saratoga Symphony

    Local orchestra to perform free concert at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church.
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Abandoned children from Russia attract local adoptive parents

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Los Gatos Mobile Home Park conversion

Council to allow second-story addition on Chester Street home

Assembly District candidate Ray Strong

Development at 330 University wins approval

Council rejects estimate for downtown parking garage

Bar Association demands reimbursement for negotiation services

Community lecture to address early Judaism, Christianity

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Editorial: Second-story additions

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Fisher Middle School landscaping

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Saratoga Symphony performs at St. Andrew's

Los Gatos Scout achieves Eagle rank

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Photo: 'How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying'

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Critters Corner carries pets, accessories

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Picture From the Past

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Geriatric care managers facilitate care arrangements

Photo: Lexington School's intergenerational program

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