Planners quash Newark home utility fee dispute
Newark planners halted a plan making five homeowners pay 560 to 2000 for underground connections to a Morrison Homes project. The city requires underground utilities for new developments, and the five nearby homes must convert from overhead lines. Commissioners argued it unfairly shifts costs. Morrison Homes and engineers urged shared burden, while civic figures debated council action and feasibility.
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Fremont plan for Singer housing faces critical review
Planning officials scrutinize Singer housing proposal in Fremont, detailing 80k single family homes, 487 plaza homes, 282 town houses, and 315 apartments with price range 19 500 to 35 000. Report faults mix of unit types, affordability gaps, and insufficient park and traffic studies. Commissioners set public hearing for Patterson proposal and consider two additional plans in the northern plain.
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Closed meeting policy debated by college board over privacy
Board discusses pre meeting topics and how to describe agenda items without embarrassing individuals. Dr Epler notes job application confidentiality to protect rights. President Snow cites public feedback against tax increases. A special session set for Feb 17 at 7 20 pm to consider campus funding and voter approval for a tax hike. Epler proposes a 25 to 50 cent increase to finish the new campus move in 1974.
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City attorney says Herrera dealings involve no conflict
City officials discuss Herrera’s ties to Singer at Patterson Ranch project. Sprague says there is no financial or legal conflict and Herrera can remain objective, while urging future caution on appearances. Van Doorn supports the clearance, Herrera unavailable for comment.
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PUC Denies Water Rate Appeal Sparks Resident Outcry
Residents accused the Public Utilities Commission of secrecy in approving a rate increase and denying their reconsideration petition. They vow to escalate the matter to the State Senate Committee on Public Utilities and press Alameda County Water District to take over the company.
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Fremont Teenager Charged In Beating Incident
A 17 year old Fremont high school senior was charged with a detailed assault after a man was dragged from his car and beaten unconscious on Monday night at Lemonwood and Cherrywood. Neil 3. Knappert admitted involvement. The victim Matt Kiblinger suffered a fractured skull and possible brain injury. Police said the youths claimed only hands and feet were used. The altercation began when Knappert blocked the road and later waved for the victim to pull over. The victim’s wife Patricia was also pulled from the car. Knappert turned 18 recently and is expected to be charged as an adult. the younger suspect was booked and released to his father with a juvenile court summons.
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Naval center to lay off 140 workers
Oakland Naval Supply Center will discharge 140 civilian employees on April 4 as part of the Navy wide manpower reduction. Rear Adm. Wallace R. Dowd Jr. center commanding officer announced the cutbacks and stressed continuation of essential operations.
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Council to mull city plans and snuffed housing projects
Newark council agenda focuses on two housing proposals rejected by the planning commission, Rousseau Industries 133 condo project off Birch Street and Central Avenue, and Herokd Murphy’s 5 unit complex behind Purity Plaza Shopping Center. Staff opposed both. capital improvements for 1972-73 will be reviewed but not acted on. Thornton Avenue District renewal renewals and funding for street work and underground utilities are set for bid dates and potential ballot discussion on a public transit subsidy for Fremont Newark Union City.
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Topless ruling appealed in Newark case
Deputy John A. Burke filed notice of appeal against a Municipal Court ruling that Newark’s ordinance banning topless dancing is unconstitutional. The ban remains unenforced during appeal as police planned arrests but were halted by a police city officials conference. The mayor urged citizens to express views to the state Supreme Court.
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Civil rights action eyed over Fremont districting plan
Fremont districting proponent Joseph McCord said he may sue the city over a civil rights claim tied to ballot content. Arguments for the council districting proposal will not appear on the February 29 sample ballots after his group failed to meet a filing deadline. He offered to pay to have material printed but says the city blocked it, and he may seek a court order to force both sides to voters. He expects a definite action within a week.
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Open campus proposal wins backing at Fremont high
Fremont high school supporters and administrators backed an open campus policy allowing students to leave lunch, seeking board approval on a trial basis this year. Washington High principal Callahan urged trust in students while citing costs and time for supervision and noting 4,500 student and 1,000 parent signatures in favor versus limited opposition.
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Requiem Mass for Anthony Silva in Fremont
Obituary notes the 80 year old Anthony N Silva died Tuesday in Fremont. Mass at Church of the Holy Spirit Fremont Blvd at 9:30 a.m. tomorrow. Survived by wife Mary. two daughters Janize Korthlin and Audrey Reedy. one son Frabert. two brothers Manuel and Joseph Nunes. three grandchildren and one great grandchild. Rosary tonight at Fremont Memorial Chapel Mortuary. Burial at Oak Patch Cemetery Hayward.
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