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October 20, 2005
The crown jewel of San Jose |
Grand-opening ceremony reveals city hall’s impressive rotunda
By Kymberli W. Brady
Staff Writer
On Saturday, Mayor Ron Gonzales unveiled the crown jewel of the $388 million city hall complex—the rotunda—that he hopes will serve equally as city hall centerpiece and community-gathering place.
As if the 10th largest city needed something showy to let the world know it was ready to live up to its new title, it did so through a slow reveal of safety fencing and construction debris removal. Fortunately for a same-size spare, not even a shattered glass panel near the oculus (center) of the dome or early Friday morning showers could dampen the spirit Read more...
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| Petie’s Pumpkin Fest
A celebration of the season offers up pumpkins and ponies
By Jeanne Carbone Lewis
Staff Writer
Trees leaves are turning golden colors, chill winds nip at children’s bare arms and it’s getting dark earlier. Yep, fall is here—and with it traditions that come with the season.
The third annual Petie’s Pumpkin Fest, sponsored by the Santa Clara County Horsemen’s Association [SCCHA] and held last weekend in Almaden, drew a crowd of regulars as well as a few newcomers.
In addition to choosing your favorite pumpkin, there were Read more...
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