Historic buildings destroyed by blaze in Sonora downtown
UP I reports a spectacular fire Tuesday in Sonora downtown tore through century old frame buildings including a drug store and livery stable. Damage estimated at two million, with the Sonora Inn spared by a wall of water as firefighters battled the blaze from miles away. Related history recalls Sonora's worst fire in 12 when two people died.
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Beirut’s oldest citizen dies at 112
Beirut reports the death of Abdallah Saade, Lebanon’s oldest citizen at 112, announced by his family. The country emphasizes apples in its export earnings as part of the economy.
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Abdallah Saade
Lebanon
Lebannon
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Sherman pushes bus lure and toll hike to curb Bay Bridge cars
State Senator Lewis Sherman proposes experimental legislation to lure commuters onto Bay Area Rapid Transit with free bus service in exclusive lanes or deter them with tolls doubling to $1. He says increasing tolls could delay Southern Crossing and that AC Transit and Greyhound would benefit from higher revenue. Assemblyman Carlos Bee questions effectiveness for outlying riders, while Livermore delays on Southern Crossing face political shifts and potential cost increases.
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Ghidy Commission
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Bridge hearing postponed for Southern Crossing in San Francisco
The Watch Coast Guard District in San Francisco recommended a public hearing on the Southern Crossing navigation permit. A spokesman said a decision is expected soon from the Coast Guard Commandant in Washington. Some opponents seek delays, and several requests necessitated an extension of the usual deadline.
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