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Photograph by George Sakkestad
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Audrey Paulson readies her syringe for action during her shift at the intensive care unit at Good Samaritan Hospital.
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Dwindling number of nurses raises concern
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Monika Downey
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As the need for nurses increases and the number of people entering the field declines, the country is facing a nursing shortage like never before. Nurses at local hospitals say that the grueling shifts and mandatory overtime common in the profession can lead to burnout, which leads to mistakes that threaten patients' safety. And many are wondering aloud what it will take to remedy the situation before it reaches the crisis point.
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| On March 8, members of the community will gather in the Los Gatos High School gymnasium to discuss issues affecting Los Gatos youth, including alcohol use and stress.
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The Town of Los Gatos Redevelopment Agency is quickening its steps to commit some of its remaining $1.9 million to specific affordable-housing projects before Gov. Gray Davis can get his hands on the funds.
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A large group of teachers, parents and Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High School District officials came together recently to discuss staff layoffs, the loss of millions in state funding and a potential parcel tax election.
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| To balance the town's budget, which was revised recently based on lower revenues than originally anticipated, staff have had to make across-the-board departmental cuts.
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Now eating out is not only fun but it benefits local schools as well—a host of local restaurants have teamed up to donate their profits over the next few Tuesdays to the Los Gatos Education Foundation.
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Mama's Bakery of Los Gatos has just been certified kosher, and just in time for the important Jewish holiday of Purim.
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Community members gather to discuss key youth issues
Board discusses layoffs, budget loss, parcel tax
Local Cub Scouts rush to aid their father after accident
Town facing cuts because of dismal budget numbers
Town hoping to beat Davis to affordable-housing funds
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Police Report
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Letters
Editorial: Teen issues the subject of community workshop
Sparrer: Daffodils a gift of hope; testing a gift of life
Heintze: Mystery of purses continually intrigues
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Homeowner insurance a barrier to ownership?
Home sales and property listings
Threat of war impacts local housing market
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Major Events
Los Gatos residents showcase their films at Cinequest
Photo: Mardi Gras theme for annual ballet gala
Obituaries
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School Briefs
Restaurants, diners will help support schools on Foundation Tuesdays!
Photo: Los Gatos High School protest rally
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Main Street
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Mama's Bakery goes kosher
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Seniors opt for herbal drugs due to cost of prescriptions
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Sports Briefs
High-scoring Wildcats fall to Aragon
Pease, Ceglio head to state mat tourney
Hoffman will become a Lumberjack
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