Editorial calls rethinking Alameda redistricting split of Tri-Cities
An editorial urges revisiting county supervisor boundary plans before ink dries on Aug 5. It argues the First District’s growth forces redrawing, criticizes Newark’s removal, and urges preserving Tri-Cities unity while considering Livermore Valley boundaries and a northern minority district idea.
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Alameda County
Tri-Cities
Livermore Valley
Thomas Bates
Newark
Fremont
Union City
Nimitz
Bates
Hayward
Tri- Cities
Tax cap prompts local officials to press state lawmakers
A county education memo reveals a proposed cap on adult education and junior college funding at five percent, with unlimited growth funded by higher local taxes. The note urges district legislators to back the compromise, illustrating bureaucratic pressure for more taxes and larger budgets.
Will Rogers on Congress funds and park entrances
Will Rogers notes the House rejected a 15 million dollar fund bill and approved 15 million for improving national park entrances. He quips that you can extract money from the government but not a sandwich, predicting that in two years every Poor Farm will have a concrete road.
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House of Representatives
Brown silent as California scandals widen in Capitol
Sacramento report shows Senate leaders and officials tied to multiple accusations of cronyism and misused funds. Gov Brown keeps aloof, arguing accused figures were elected independently and not under his direct control, even as Dymally seeks attorney general probe.
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Sacramento
Capitol
Senate
James R. Mills
Los Angeles ‘Times
Mervyn M. Dymnally
Los Angeles
Bill Greene
Assembly
Ken Cory
Alfred Long
Monterey Park
Dymally
Sen. Mills
Edmund G. Brown Jr
Brown
Cory
Mills
Long
Greene
Cary
Mervyn Dymally
Attorney General
Dyrnaily
Mormon discipline fuels BYU and world athletic stars
The article argues that Mormons, though under 3.5 million worldwide, populate major sports records. It highlights BYU’s athletic dominance, lists notable Mormon athletes across football, golf, boxing, swimming, and track, and links success to LDS health habits and chastity. It notes athletes from outside BYU and nations across continents.
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Brigham Youn University
LDS Church
BYU
Arizona State
Virgil Carter
Doriny Miller
Brigham Young
Casper
Martin Phil Olson
Marvin Bateman
Danny
Wilford White
Tuler Fullmer
Joe
Harmon Killebrew
Vernon Law
Ron Brand
Keith Russell
Lance
Tn Gymnastics
L. Day Sikvester
Paul Cummings
Wade Bell
Oceans
Asia
Canagosabi Malon
Kenneth Landmark
Lisla Son
Marilyn Kruge
Dolores Lier
Taking a hard look at Washington High
Editor letters decry funding cuts at Washington High School. The author cites burdens on The Hatchet, drama, music, sports, labs, libraries, and the main building, arguing the board neglects WHS and harms student spirit, while praising school pride and effort.
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Washington High
Washington High School
Wanda ‘Wilson
WHS
Youth plea on board funding for outdoor athletics
Fremont resident urges school board to fund outdoor athletic programs, arguing health and discipline for youth. He calls $90,000 a small amount within a $45 million budget and suggests seeking help from wealthy athletes to support youth recreation and curb negative activities.
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Fremont
Bour
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Morton
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Merle Sousa
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Tke
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Ipse
Mission San Dose
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