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January 9, 2006
| 2005: a mixed bag |
By Sheila Sanchez and
Julie Davis Berry
The year 2005 was indisputably a tough one for many around the Bay Area.
Natural disasters in remote parts of the world and in our own country had many wondering how to help those suffering.
Not all news in 2005 was bad. Campbell Times readers felt hopeful as Mayor Jane Kennedy saw her long time dream of extending light rail to Campbell come to fruition. They were pleased to learn that many Campbell schools continue to excel academically.
Then as the year wrapped to an end, the community united to reach out to victims of Hurricane Katrina, raising thousands of dollars Read more...
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| Campbell Mayor Jeannette Watson starts fifth term as city leader
By Carol Rosen
Staff Writer
Jeannette Watson brings wisdom, experience and a sense of humor to a job that many would find tedious at best and overwhelming at the worst. She says she’s ready to get started and quite excited to serve her fifth term as mayor of Campbell.
“It’s always a thrill to be mayor. This is my fifth time and it’s still exciting to be mayor of this city,” says Watson, who has served as a city council member since 1985.
While she sees some difficulties, she also sees room for Read more...
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