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December 16, 2005
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A nation’s devastation hits home for local doctor
Dr. Sabir A. Khan journeys to homeland to recover after a major earthquake
By Michelle Hecht
Staff Writer
When Evergreen resident Dr. Sabir A. Khan first heard news of an earthquake striking his homeland of Pakistan on Oct. 8, he didn’t realize its enormity for more than a week.
Pakistan authorities weren’t even sure about the extent of the damage, because they couldn’t reach certain mountainous regions and areas with blocked roads.
As Khan watched nonstop satellite news coverage, stories of the Read
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San Jose City Council censures mayor for backroom garbage deal
Gonzales apologizes; council doesn’t continue investigation
By Sheila Sanchez
Staff Writer
The San Jose City Council unanimously censured Mayor Ron Gonzales for not sharing “material facts” related to a secret promise of $11.25 million in payments to Norcal Waste Systems and its subcontractor California Waste Solutions which resulted in a $1.40-a-month garbage rate increase in 2003 for 155,000 households.
It also reprimanded the mayor for not sharing with the council in Read
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