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June 16, 2005
Sending a message: California cares
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Graystone Elementary receives Senate commendation
By Kymberli W. Brady
Staff Writer
On Monday, Graystone students, parents, and faculty received statewide recognition for collective fundraising efforts that produced 2,000 art-supply filled bags for children affected by the recent tsunami in Indonesia.
California Secretary for Education Richard Riordon led the effort and was selected by Governor Schwarzenegger to deliver the donated art supplies to children through International Medical Corps, a California-based humanitarian agency, with over 400 people currently working in Aceh, Indonesia to help restore the country. On June 24, he will also Read more...
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S.J. mayor, council to provide seven-day library service at all branches
Seven firefighter jobs, two fire apparatus saved as more than $60 million cut to balance budget
By Sheila Sanchez
Staff Writer
The jobs of seven firefighters and two pieces of key firefighting apparatus were saved Tuesday afternoon as well as many other critical programs residents begged San Jose city officials to save.
San Jose Mayor Ron Gonzales and members of the San Jose City Council listened Monday evening Read more...
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