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  July 7, 1999    Los Gatos, California  Since 1881

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    Open Space

    Environmentalists win the battle for the former Alma College property


    Looking up at the rolling green hillsides and ridge lines rippling up into the mountains south of Los Gatos, it's easy to forget the story behind the property, which is as notable for the storm of legal battles and closed-door meetings that have surrounded it in recent years as it is for its awesome natural beauty. Preservationists have done everything but chain themselves to trees in their attempts to thwart developers trying to build a golf course and big homes on the land. And the property is already being logged, which environmentalists and mountain residents oppose, but can't legally block. Much to their delight, however, the preservationists won their more than 20-year fight last week, after a last-minute deal was announced that will dedicate the huge section of the Santa Cruz Mountains as open space instead of a golf course and homes.   More

    News

    Preschool Shortage

    Officials consider two new school sites in wake of Casa Maria closure.
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    News

    Street Signs

    New downtown signs will be designed for old-fashioned charm, improved readability.
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    News

    Urban Pockets Annexation

    Residents show up to meeting to oppose annexation of unincorporated neighborhoods.
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    Seniors

    Nursing Homes

    Seniors should research, select facilities in advance.
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    Around Town

    The Sunset Series

    St. Luke's hosts chamber music concerts this summer.
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    Taste

    America Fresh

    Organic farming company provides locally grown produce to area restaurants.
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Cover Story
Former Alma College property to be preserved as open space

News
News Briefs

Officials plan two new preschool sites

New street signs to be installed downtown

Residents of county pockets oppose annexation

Community college students may recieve fee refund

Letters & Opinions
Letters

Editorials

Columnist Mary Ann Cook plays the name game

Around Town
The Prowler

St. Luke's hosts classical music concert series

Columns
Main Street

Picture From the Past

Taste
America Fresh provides locally-grown produce to area restaurants

Sports

Sports Briefs

Local athlete inducted into SCU Athletic Hall of Fame

Los Gatos Little League defeats Almaden

LG Rowing Club wins at nationals

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