Colleen Watson, Author at Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley’s Leading Weekly

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Remembering Loma Prieta

Oct 16, 2019

In February 2017, the Anderson Reservoir spilled over. That month, torrential storms sent a deluge of water into many low-lying neighborhoods near Coyote Creek. The resulting floods forced 14,000 people from their homes and did $100 million in damage.

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Smoke Tiki

Dec 16, 2009

Metroactive.com - Metro Newspaper, Silicon Valley's Weekly Newspaper featuring the latest information on the Silicon Valley music and club scene, including upcoming events in the South Bay, reviews of local musicians, the hottest nightclubs and more.

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The Yin Crowd

Dec 9, 2009

Read the latest features and columns from the South Bay's Metro Newspaper, and find information on upcoming events, lifestyle, the arts and more.

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Saddle Up

Dec 2, 2009

Metroactive.com - Metro Newspaper, Silicon Valley's Weekly Newspaper featuring the latest information on the Silicon Valley music and club scene, including upcoming events in the South Bay, reviews of local musicians, the hottest nightclubs and more.