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January 1, 2009
| A look back at 2008 highlights |
The past year was one of ups and downs from an election that made history to the highest gas prices in our history; from falling housing prices to falling stock prices to an incredible rise in home foreclosures. Here are some of the events that affected Almaden.
JANUARY
Just before the new year, a blaze destroyed a multi-million dollar home on Graystone Lane as the family watched on television while on vacation at Lake Tahoe. The owner, Harmoz Barandar, built the multi-million dollar custom home on Graystone Lane himself, with everything top of the line.
As usual, Jan. 1 ushered in new state and local laws including a law banning smoking in cars carrying children under age 18. Other laws included the July 1 ban on cell phone use without an earpiece while driving Read more...
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Judge rules Campbell mentally retarded
By Carol Rosen
Editor
Judge Diane Northway ruled that accused murderer DeShawn Campbell is mentally retarded and will not face the death penalty if convicted of murdering San Jose Police Officer Jeffrey Fontana.
The ruling bans the District Attorney’s Office from seeking the death penalty for Campbell be-cause the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 2002 that it is unconstitutional to execute mentally retarded criminals.
It’s been seven years since the rookie police officer was slain during a routine traffic stop. Legal battles Read more...
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