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   October 16, 2002     Los Gatos, California Since 1881
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Ray Debs (inside the cockpit) and Curtis Weinman formed the Aerophile Racing Team when they decided to race for the first time in this year's National Championship Air Races at Reno, Nev.
Local plane racing team builds speed—by hand
By Sandy Sims
Ray Debs and Curtis Weinman not only race planes in their spare time, they're set on building their vehicle of choice for the National Championship Air Races in Reno next year. With a taste for speed and a daredevil spirit, the two are committed to flying their way to victory.  More
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Campaign spending Candidate forum Union School District
Mike Wasserman and Barry Bakken are leading the pack as far as campaign expenditures go. Records show that the two have each spent about twice the amount that the third-highest spender has.  More The Sobrato project, downtown parking and hillside development were among the topics discussed at a forum for the five Los Gatos Town Council candidates on Oct. 10.  More Five candidates, including three incumbents, are in the running for three seats on the Union School District Board of Trustees.  More
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Old Adobe Road WVC forum Conflict resolution
The Old Adobe Road neighborhood may be small and it may be isolated, but residents take pride in the history and beauty of their area—and they don't let the rest of Los Gatos forget they're there.  More Stadium expansion, financial accountability and board harmony pressed to the forefront of topics discussed during a somewhat strained but civil forum for the West Valley­Mission College Board of Trustee candidates.  More A new conflict resolution program is soothing tempers and mending friendships on the playground of Daves Avenue School.  More
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Local plane racing team builds speed—by hand
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