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January 10, 2008
| Mother Nature leaves her mark |
Winter ‘hurricane’ wreaks havoc
By Carol Rosen
Editor
It seems every other year, Mother Nature sends a New Year storm to greet the Bay Area and this year proved no different. On Friday, Jan. 4 a huge storm with heavy rain and hurricane force winds visited San Jose resulting in downed power lines, broken trees and damage throughout the area.
Many people were forced to go without power from as little as a couple of hours to nearly three days. Some were out cleaning drainage ditches or calling roofers because of leaks. Some tried to take their dogs out for walks but got drenched and nearly blown away in the process. Read more...
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Gay Brasher named among Valley’s exemplary female executives
Debate teacher wins Tribute to
Women Award
By Jeanne C. Carbone
Staff Writer
Leland High School speech and debate director and coach Gay Brasher has been selected to receive the 2008 Tribute to Women Award from the Silicon Valley YWCA.
The Tribute to Women Awards [TWIN] Program is in its 24th year and has long been considered one of the Silicon Valley’s most prestigious awards. Nominations are Read more...
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