Community activism urged by Irvington shopkeeper
Jim H Howard, a Irvington retailer, plans to form a citizen effort amid rising crime, drugs, and public indecency to protect his seven children and neighbors. He meets Police Chief John Fabbri and engages ministers and residents to push for action. The piece notes local crime, a rat bite incident coverage, and newsroom reflections on sourcing.
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Jim Howard
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Blashey
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Howard
Ripe
John Fabbri
Dean Selig to open Newark Crisis Center today
Dean Selig, newly hired coordinator for Second Chance anti drug abuse program, will open the Newark Crisis Center with a $40 monthly salary and a $50 vehicle maintenance allowance. The move follows his ouster from the Newark CDC crisis center post amid protests and a city council action. He holds a BA in chemistry from Vanderbilt, has 16 years in sales and management, and recent training in psychodrama and counseling. He resides in Union City with his wife and six children.
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Newark
Dean Selig
Newark Crisis Center
Joly
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Community Drug Council
CDC
Vanderbilt University
Nashville
Tenn
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Matthew Mehr Named King of Whorwalk Event
Matthew Mehr of Whorwalk was crowned as king in a local pageant. The ceremony featured community participants and highlighted regional traditions.
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Whorwalk
Com
Matthew Mehr
Lagoon eyed for Coyote Hills marina project
Trustees weighed sites for a major marine pier amid siltation and dredging concerns. Blume report warned inland sites would require costly dredging and be impractical. Ecologist Dr. Harvey flagged Dumbarton Polo as most disruptive to wildlife, while Coyote Hills options threatened valuable marsh habitat. Estimated costs ranged up to 4.4 million.
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Harvey
Dumbarton Polo
Coyote Hills
ACWD Faces Three Lawsuits Over Water Expansion
ACWD directs to connect a new firm despite legal risks with Citizens. Rhodes cites unclear service area and a PUC value around 1 million while Citizens seeks broader reach. The district plans a legal challenge from Citizens and a $100 per home equalization charge faces challenges from at least one builder, with a review board to screen exemptions.
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Wodehouse Turns 90 Amid New Book Release
Remsenburg New York notices writer P G Wodehouse celebrating his 90th birthday with a new book Reeves and the Ties That Bind. The British born novelist has resided here since World War II and authored 70 novels 23 musicals and many other works across several genres.
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UPI
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Bind
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Police use borrowed bikes and motorcycles in Fremont purse snatch chase
Police in Fremont chased two 16 year old youths by borrowing bicycles from park riders and motorcycles from others in Central Park. Detective Gary Tyler borrowed a park cart to pursue then switched to his motorcycle while others joined the search. A youth was found in a marsh with the motorcycle. the second suspect was located through license plates. Investigators say the teens may be involved in a prior purse snatch at Fremont Plaza with $205 taken.
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Fremont
Central Park
Gary Tyler
Fashion Center
Tyke
Stephen
Hughes
Richard’ Phillips
Jaber
Dee
Freemont Plaza
Polce
Western diamondback snake bite case clarified
A topless dancer identified the rattlesnake as a Western diamondback after initial uncertainty about the species. Dr Bill Bentham treated the bite with a tourniquet and prompt care, noting few Highland Hospital cases end in death each year and that immunity from prior bites is unlikely.
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Feeteh
Cybulski
Bill Bentham
Bentham
Highland Hospital
Newark men plead innocence in apartment fire case
In Fremont a Newark man burned in an apartment fire denied in court any intoxication involving Jessie 2B. A second man reported to the scene with burns on his arm. Police described a chaotic room and nude, incoherent behavior. Fire under control by hall extinguisher. both men released from Washington Hospital. A search warrant was issued and arrests made. trial date set for next Monday.
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Fremont
Newark
Jessie
Tomer
Vegas
Palica
Crow
Washington Hospital
Union City plans drug crisis center in union effort
Union City drug unit officials discuss a permanent crisis center in Decoto. The building will be unavailable for several months, but organizers assert funding exists and aim to make the project visible and tangible for residents.
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Baker
Decoto
Stickland
Union City
Cops Won’t Arrest San Francisco Street Artists
SAN FRANCISCO UPI Superior Court Judge Ira Brown Thursday ordered San Francisco police to stop arresting street artists in violation of a previous court ruling. The directive aims to curb enforcement actions that contradict court orders and protect artists from unlawful detentions.
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San Francisco
UPI
Ira Brown
US eyes more arms to Israel as Soviet moves loom
Secretary of State William P Rogers said Washington would consider altering its stance after Moscow signaled arms supplies to Israel. He warned the Soviet suggestion could shift the military balance in the Middle East. Israeli Foreign Minister urged strong international criticism and faster action to bolster opposing forces.
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William P. Rogers
Felcos
Isran
Scot Dale
U.S
Israel
Vitebsk Rabin
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Rimadan
Moscow
Soviet Union
Middle East
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Rape charges dropped against Fremont man Wasson
Charges against Fremont man Robert Leon Wasson and related counts were dismissed after the alleged Merced girl was deemed mentally unfit to testify. A Merced psychiatrist advised the girl cannot testify, leading to the drop of charges tied to the Union City raid and prior arrest on August 27.
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Robert Leon Wasson
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James Kane
Weston
Niles Blvd
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