Brown pushes for tougher crime program
Gov. Exmound G Brown Jr urged approval of an eight point crime control package including an overhaul of the probation subsidy program started by his father. He described the plan as moving toward a safer society and cited earlier state funding for counties to keep felons on probation rather than in prisons. The remarks came at a California District Attorneys Association conference as Brown signals possible re election moves.
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Home values up eight thousand dollars in a year
Alameda County homeowners saw values rise by about eight thousand dollars on average over the past year with increases up to thirty four percent in some cases. Assessments will not show an overall countywide percentage yet. two weeks remain for estimates.
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Hayward Castro Valley Edition Highlights
A brief note from the Hayward and Castro Valley edition summarizes local items of interest, calendar hints, and community updates reflecting everyday civic life in the two districts.
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Gas price crackdown target on global oil firms
The government accused two multinational oil firms of inflating oil costs via intercompany transfers, with the Federal Energy Administration seeking price rollbacks and refund of money to consumers. Firms were given 20 days to respond. FEA chief John O’Leary said the action aims to ensure prices reflect fair crude value rather than inflated internal charges. Analysts expect substantial refunds to consumers as disallowed costs are offset by allowable oil costs, potentially lowering pump prices in months ahead.
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Skaters oppose countywide sidewalk ban in unincorporated areas
Riders react to an emergency ordinance outlawing street skating in unincorporated areas like Castro Valley and San Lorenzo. Some skaters prefer sidewalks for safety, while others seek legal practice spaces as a skate park track opens elsewhere and districts explore new tracks. Local shop owner Connie Medeiros complains the law hurts youth.
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Cal State develops test for hboneheads
Cal State educators and Educational Testing Service develop an English Placement Test to gauge reading and writing skills of entering freshmen. The statewide effort aims to raise college literacy, with the first administration scheduled for August across 19 campuses. Judith Hirsch notes the test identifies students needing remedial help to reach college freshman level.
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AC Transit faces million-dollar deficit in 1977-78
The AC Transit District is projected to run a million-dollar unfunded deficit for the 1977-78 Teal year, marking a second straight year of red ink for the typically solvent district.
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