Nader report blasts California land destruction by developers
Nader Raiders release the second installment of a sweeping California study charging industry and public officials with environmental destruction. The report targets second home developers, logging firms, and state agencies, accusing officials of collusion and weak enforcement while detailing cases from Madera to Mineral King and the Pacific Gas & Electric plant dispute. It warns California faces harder times as growth outpaces conservation efforts and criticizes the Lands Commission and lawmakers for prioritizing revenue over heritage.
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Nader report portrays Lake Berryessa as private exploiters’ domain
The Nader task force analyzes Lake Berryessa in Napa County, saying the public has lost access to a once public resource due to private exploitation and environmental degradation. It alleges Napa County officials allowed resort expansion without federal approval, leaving the lake overwhelmed by 1,600 trailers and minimal public space.
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California City land sales cited in 1965 probe
A Herairea report in 1965, prepared for consumer action groups led by Ralph Nader, accused developers of fleecing the public via false representations about California City. N. K. Mendelsohn reportedly sold 32,000 parcels totaling $102 million by 1969 to buyers in the U S, Germany, and the Philippines. California City spans 100000 acres in the Mojave Desert.
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Governor Signs Bills And Legislative Action In Assembly Session
A summary of California bills signed and legislative actions as the Legislature recesses. Measures extend civil rights and police powers to certain 18 to 21 year olds holding civil offices and seek to regulate prize offers in marketing. Bills address off road recreation vehicle prizes, stolen property recovery, snowmobile sales bans starting 1973, and state budget transparency requiring agencies to send yearly requests to the Legislative Analyst and the Department of Finance. Key figures include Senator Mstea and Assemblymembers Chapple Coombs Marks Cullen.
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