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October 27, 2005
Residents concerned that development will ruin New Almaden’s charm |
City, county officials meet with residents to discuss issues
By Jeanne Carbone Lewis
Staff Writer
One hundred residents packed the New Almaden Community Club last week to discuss with city and county officials hotly debated issues regarding land and property use.
Rumor and speculation about development have persisted for years among the enclave’s residents—many who have lived in the area for decades. Several longtime residents want the area to maintain its historic charm while some newcomers wish to develop the area with new, “monster” homes that would require updating the area’s infrastructure.
The mood surrounding Read more...
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Pedestrian killed
by
teen driver on Blossom
Hill Road
By Sheila Sanchez
Staff Writer
A woman attempting to cross busy Blossom Hill Road at Vassar Drive was killed during a traffic collision on the afternoon of Wednesday, Oct. 19.
San Jose police reported that an unidentified teen driver allegedly didn’t notice the victim attempting to cross the intersection as the cars in the next lane stopped to allow the pedestrian to pass.
Killed was Esther Ouel-lette, 51. She was transported to a local hospital where she died from her injuries several hours later, Read more...
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