PG&E seeks 4.7 percent rate hike in San Francisco
PG&E asks California regulators for another 4.7 percent rise, citing a 75.7 million annual cost increase. The utility notes the higher charges won’t raise consumer bills immediately due to supplier price adjustments. Canadian gas to US prices jump as Ottawa links gas to alternative fuels, affecting PG&E’s raw natural gas costs.
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UPI
California
Aluarah Gillaiple
Eros
PGAC
Auto thefts spike in San Francisco in 1977
San Francisco police report nearly 5,000 vehicles stolen in 1977, with auto thefts up over last year by a significant margin. Officials note 7 percent figure and estimate losses exceed 23 trillion dollars annually, while 3 to 8 percent of stolen cars are left unlocked and 47 percent with keys inside.
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Francisco
San Fratcisca
Pallee
Ces
F.thay
Pepart
Oil field fire near Ventura burns 20 acres of brush
A fire one mile north of town charred 20 acres of dense brush in Hall Canyon before firefighters contained it. About 12 units including two air tankers and a helicopter battled the blaze for ~10 hours. No structures were damaged and the cause was under investigation. North of Syrimmore Canyon blaze, Santa Barbara damage cited. In San Carlos a Pacific Gas and Electric lineman died after contact with a high line while repairs were underway. Open heart surgery at San Francisco General failed to revive him.
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I Hall Canyon
Getty Oil Co
Syrimmore Canyon
Santa Barbara
San Francisco
UPI
Pacific Gas & Electrice Ca
Jiseem. Sala
San Carlos
Insured fire loss in Lima Barbara fire tops $20 million
Estimates from the Insurance Information Institute put insured losses at 20 million as area policies remain individualized delaying final dollar figures. Victims urged to report losses to insurers promptly. Greek actress Melina Mercouri hospitalized after fatigue during Delphi filming That Other Medea.
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San Francisco
UPI
Lima Barbara
Insurance Information Institute
W. W. Slevin
Siow
American Insurance Association
Athens
Greece
Melina Mercouri
Jason
Prince Charles on Commonwealth survival without Britain
Prince Charles told about 200 delegates at a Commonwealth conference that the bloc could survive if Britain pulled out. He said Britain’s withdrawal would not be a disaster and noted the queen’s position anchors the Commonwealth, while Britain may be its center only because it hosts the head.
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Selondon
UPI
Charles
Commonwealth
Britain
Dee
Power outage hits Terra Linda after branches fall
About 2,800 Pacific Gas & Electric OB. customers in Terra Linda were left without electricity after strong winds snapped branches. The branches struck transformers at the Las Callinas Substation, knocking components at Northgate shopping center offline. Local crews worked to restore service.
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San Rafael
UPT
Pacific Gas & Electric OB
Terra Linda
Las Callinas
Northgate
Soviets critique Elvis Presley as out of fashion
A Soviet press roundup accuses Elvis Presley of being mercilessly exploited by capitalists and then discarded as fashion changes. Literaturnaya Gazeta calls his end morally devastated while another paper says Western journalism pays profits from his fame.
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Moscow
UPI
Soviet Union
Fisis Preskey
Literaturnaya Gazeta
Preskey
Presley
Higher wage proposal sparks test in wage and job debate
Labor Secretary Marshall testified before a subcommittee on raising the hourly wage for nonfarm workers from 2.45 to an amount near 2.80 per hour, arguing a compromise could offset job losses while supporters warn the plan would lift costs and affect employment in the wage and welfare programs.
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Washington
UPI
Umea
Labor
Hay Marshall
Aceranistrat
Lake Ation
Aeil
Marshall
Sen
Yerrace Willams
Ex-con Tate surrenders after hostage release
Police said Theodore Tate, an ex-con living in Oakland, released his granddaughter Jeanne and two others after negotiators spoke with him at a house. Tate, wearing an orange bathrobe, surrendered to officers and was booked on charges including kidnapping, attempted robbery, false imprisonment, and possession of a firearm.
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Aft A.m. Yate
Michael Casey
New Hamnpshire
Casey
Bays’ Town
Neb
Tate
Ali
Theodore Tate
Jeanne
Yuager Tate
Plums
Plummer
Oakland
Erpim Prison
Park Department
Lance Nixes Abortion Subsidies In California
Budget Director Bert Lance met with Governor Brown and reaffirmed the White House stance against federal subsidies for abortions. Brown had supported subsidies, prompting Archbishop Quinn to condemn the view as economic discrimination. Discussions touched on energy aid, stock market cues, and Indochinese refugee aid while noting California’s high refugee burden.
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San Francisco
UPI
Bert Lance
California
Extmund G. Brown Jr
Brown
Beste Brown
3 ‘News
Lance
Carter
John A. Quinn
Lance Dissus
Newark acid spill mapped at Ashland Chemical plant
Newark firemen and Ashland Chemical Co. workers cleaned 10 to 12 gallons of hydrofluoric acid spilled yesterday at the BIKO Enterprise plant. Fire crews secured pallets of two boxes containing containers after several plastic bottles broke. Ashland staff handled the cleanup with rubber suits and forklifts. The acid was neutralized with soda ash after removal from the truck. No injuries reported.
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Newark
Ashland Chemical Co
We Company
Biko Enterprise Live
Gene Rammell
Ashland
Rameeil
Ramsel
Bail set in Fremont shooting case for Herbert James
Herbert James of 977 Kealtile Road faced assault with a deadly weapon charges after a party shooting that injured 22 year old Robert Kandler of AOSKEE. He was ordered to reappear in court to assign an attorney with possible enhanced penalties if convicted.
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Toi
James
Robert Kandler
Fire victims and sheriff search with infrared aid
A fire incident prompted the use of infrared scanning as authorities continued searching for victims. Waldapfel noted routine procedures and described efforts to locate remains and assess the blaze. The firefighting cost reached about 900000 with wildland losses near 250000.
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Waldapfel
Sone Tsa Es Mento
Waldapée
Service Tan
Cairo fears Libya attack on Vance tour and wars
Disjointed copy outlines fears of a Libyan attack and references past Middle East conflicts. Mentions Israel 1973 war, Sadat cease-fire, and security concerns around a Vance tour with unclear actions and dates.
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Cairo
Libya
Vance
Tank
Aris Una Air
Egypt
Lil
Sadat
Subsidized cab service to continue in Newark area
Newark city council voted to extend a contract with M Taxi Fremont for the elderly and infirm water subsidy rides. Only seven riders were recruited after a three month outreach, despite a campaign of 1800 flyers and door to door efforts. officials cite help with forms as bottleneck. The program pays $2.20 per ticket for up to 16 tickets monthly, with eligible riders requiring assistance to complete applications.
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Newark
Safes
M Taxi Fremont
Wils
David Smith
Elena Morartu
City Social Concerns Commission
Mita
Morartu
Fremont
Aler Smith
Alan
Discipline policy seeks parent involvement and due process
The board plans a discipline framework with mandatory parent conferences and clear routines across six levels. The policy emphasizes parent participation, formal due process, and adherence to state laws governing penalties. Draft documents are available for inspection at the district office.
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Iimrodde
Board of Education
Fathy
Brush fire rages near QUHUNA LUFT destroying terrain
A brush fire near QUHUNA LUFT burns uncontrolled across hills, charred about 1000 acres and threatening avocado orchards. Officials lack ETA for containment as winds shift and access remains limited, delaying firefighting effort.
Firefighters Battle Blaze Amid Erratic Winds In Area
A strong blaze challenged crews as erratic winds of 15 to 25 miles per hour complicated containment. Dozens fought the fire using multiple lines and equipment, with one injury reported and authorities launching an investigation into the incident.
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