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vol . I , no. 3 : september 22-28, 2021 : losgatan.com p10
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: n y tim es c r osswor d p u z z le Erik Chalhoub/Los Gatan
LOS GATOS AND ITS NEIGHBORS GET $7 MILLION FOR WILDFIRE DEFENSE As extreme weather increases, cities plot course with state funds
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POLICE CHIEF DIDN’T QUIT, HE WAS FIRED —OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION Town hopes to calm dissent in police ranks
Drew Penner, Reporter
The way to thrive in a new climate-change reality beset by power-downs, out-of-control flames and continuous rebuilding is by working together. That was the message that resounded loud and clear from local, state and federal leaders as they descended on Los Gatos’ Civic Center Lawn Sept. 18 to reveal $7 million in funding toward wildfire-mitigation efforts. “The West Valley cities partner in a real significant way,” said 28th District Assemblymember Evan Low. “As we continue to combat wildfires in our region and throughout the state, we need to prioritize this regional approach and make sure that we look after one another as neighbors.” The funding from Sacramento will go toward creating a wildland fire specialist program, as the Santa Clara County Fire Department fortifies “defensible space” around the region. It’s earmarked for an emergency operation center and to help first responders modernize equipment. There’s money for joint-training exercises, for
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Drew Penner, Reporter
Tuesday’s Town Council meeting started a few minutes late, after police escorted a woman out who claimed a medical exemption and refused to wear a mask. But it was relatively peaceful otherwise, especially compared to the last meeting. That regularly scheduled affair on Sept. 7 was halted temporarily after outcry over police staffing challenges became unruly. Personal attacks against elected officials and their family members continued during the ➝ Police, 6
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SUPERVISOR’S GREETING Mike Wasserman shows a wooden inscription inside his home at 68 Broadway which translates from French as “Welcome.” Wasserman and his wife Kim are selling their historic home after owning it since 1984. For the full story, turn to page 8.
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