California Senate approves withholding tax bill amid budget push
The California Senate passed a historic withholding tax measure to balance the budget, raise about $550 million, fund building projects, and cover a $310 million revenue gap. It shifts collection to a payroll withholding system and faces Assembly concurrence after weeks of negotiations on property tax relief and credits.
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Niles residents challenge water rate hike
Niles District residents allege the State Public Utilities Commission ignored new evidence and held no public hearing when approving Citizens Utilities water rate increases averaging 30 to 32 cents monthly. They cite misextended pump tax data from Alameda County Water District and seek a full review of the company’s finances and service.
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Fremont Considers 10 Dollar Parking Permit for Campers
Fremont council weighs a new ordinance to require a 10 dollar permit for parking campers boats and trailers in front driveways with stricter rules for garages and screened yards. Existing parking may be allowed if the home and vehicle were in place before May 18 1971 and approvals will pivot on location determinations before building permits are issued.
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Fremont Students Stage Mock Convention
About 330 students at Washington High School staged a fourth annual mock political convention with delegates from 60 states. The auditorium erupted in cheers, jeers, and confetti as they role played a bipartisan election, with serious engagement and a range of unconventional candidates discussed by organizers Mark Mattingly Howard Cavis and Bill Dawson.
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Newark seeks school building money for bond plan
Newark voters face a two thirds approval on a 3.5 million bond and 5.5 million state aid to fund an eight million building program. Officials say taxes would rise little if passed, with bonds sold to meet state lending conditions and repay existing state loans.
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Weather forecast fragment shows light rain then fair
A fragmented forecast indicates light rain today followed by fair conditions tomorrow. Temperatures range from highs in the mid 50s to low 60s with overnight lows in the 40s. Widespread winds from 10 to 20 miles per hour are noted.
Fremont Council Reorganization Sparks Power Play Claim
mR Jess, spokesman for Citizens Against Dividing Fremont, calls the proposed city council reorganization a back room power grab by a small group seeking to divide the city.
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California Assembly Passes Redistricting Plan Amid Opposition
Report notes Democrats push a reapportionment plan to redraw the state political map for the next decade to widen their Assembly margin and maintain Senate control. The piece references reactions from Alicans and Gov. Reagan and mentions political maneuvering across pages.
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United States Accuses EEC of Trade Discrimination
The United States accuses European Market countries of trade discrimination and calls for wide ranging negotiations to resolve the current money and trade crisis and to create a new world economic system.
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