California PUC Denies Citizens Utilities Water Rate Increase
The California Public Utilities Commission denies Citizens Utilities water rate hike for Niles-Decoto area to offset Alameda County Water District pump tax. Commission staff found proposed 2 percent return exceeds approved levels and would not offset rising costs. The case notes an ongoing 4 percent request and a history of 61 percent total increases since 1969.
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California
Commission
Citizens Utilities
Niles-Decato
Alameda County
PUC
Fio Com
Ulills Distriet
Pleasanton-Livermore police recover stolen electrical gear
Pleasanton and Livermore officers with Alameda County Deputies recovered nine air compressors, three electric ranges and a dishwasher from a barn at 1190 Central Ave Livermore. The property tied to a construction site theft over the weekend is linked to a suspect and reported by Lily Tanda Sue Strangfield 37 who said she had kept it for years. An arrest inquiry follows after a tip led to recovery and sale negotiations.
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Pleasanton
Sore
Gonstitetion
Liverhee
Tanda Sue Strangfield
Strangfield
Valin
Navy physicist Allan Smelley found dead by suicide
The Alameda County coroner closed the case on Lt. Cmdr. Allan Smelley a Navy physicist after a two day inquiry concluding death by own action. Initial signs suggested possible murder but authorities ruled it a self-inflicted death.
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Juvermore
Alameda County
Gmdr
Allan
Smelley
Lawrigie Livermore Laboratory
Chase leads to arrest after drunken driving incident
Carole Arin Cortez, 3681, charged with driving while intoxicated and resisting arrest after a southbound freeway incident near the Nimitz and Whipple exits. Deputies allege alcohol presence and a failed sobriety test. Cortez was transported to Santa Rita county jail.
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Carole Arin Cortez
Rodd
Fremont
Santa Rita ‘County
Aateil
Jane
Anoi
Pepulles
Horse fatally struck by car near Pleasanton
A horse was fatally injured when hit by a car driven by 38 year old Charles Donaldson on Foothill Boulevard near Muirwood Drive Pleasanton. The horse owned by Autren Aune was moved from boarding for an afternoon outing with the Aune children and struck the windshield as it crossed the road. Donaldson sustained injuries from shattered glass while the animal wandered to a pasture before dying.
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Pleasanton
Charles Donaldson
Foothill
Muirivond
Autren Aune
Kentwood Drive
J. Souza
Aune
Aia
Youth Surrenders After Newark Robbery Attempt
A 12 year old boy was involved in an armed robbery at Faidgel Cleaners in Lewis Center, taking 3 cents with a pocket knife shown to a girl. A 15-year-old suspect in nearby Fremont was also taken to juvenile hall after a separate incident. Police seek the getaway car driver and report a gas station attendant led a suspect to surrender.
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Newark Dry Cleaners
Steve A. Melaski
Cedar Blvd
Newark
AintsolEm
Faidgel Cleaners
Lewis Center
Polite
Fremont
Tha 4
Pti
Inehlent
Charleston
Way
Delaware Drive
Palice
Sali
Suit opposes water bed ban in Bay Area apartments
Oakland report states a water bed maker and supporters sue in Alameda County Superior Court to stop discrimination against waterbeds. The Patriotic American Citizen's Committee for Waterbeds Rights led by Michael Lanvin of Lindhurst Waterbeds in Berkeley claims bans by apartment managers cite unfounded fears of leaks and building damage. Defendants include several apartment owners in Fremont Richmond Berkeley San Pablo and San Francisco.
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Oakland
Michael Lanvin
Omer
Berkeley
Iiends
The
Patriotic American, Citizen's Committee For Waterbeds Rights
Alameda County Superior Court
Los Namedaz
Fremont
Richmond
San Pablo
San Francisco
Do-it-yourself divorce grows as affordable option
The piece notes a popular DIY divorce trend with spokesman estimates of around 400 dollars total costs including filing, postage, and a book by Sherman. It discusses how self-publishers and lawyers describe risks and alternatives, including low fee “group legal service” options and professional advice.
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Ilo
Werner
Shermab
Feds
Group Legal Service
Hayward
Paul Dresnick
Scattered clashes and shelling in South and North Vietnam
UPI reports widespread raids and artillery duels across South Vietnam near Saigon and Danang, plus heavy North Vietnamese bombardment of Quang Tri. Air strikes hit depots near Hanoi and Cam Pha, with losses on both sides. clashes leave dozens dead or wounded and a damaged water tower near Quang Tri.
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Vietnam
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Ba Nany
U.S
North Vietnam
Panhandle
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Due Command
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Cam Pia
China
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Bieo Hoe
da Nang
Quang-Ngai
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Bieh Hoa
UPI
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Quang Tri
Tcal Gove Erme
Msrinng
Quang ‘Tri
Quang. Ti
Rockin record set in Fresno by aging contestants
Five participants including a 32 year old mother completed a world rocking chair endurance record in Fresno surpassing Rande Dahl’s Seattle mark of 196 hours. Competitors Jack ie Ellis Belinda James Mark Valent Mike Smith and Jennifer Ghadwell faced fatigue as the field dwindled from twelve start ers to four remaining at 7 a.m. the final prize includes a tratercycle and writer rewards.
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Rande Dahl
Seattle
Wash
Jackie Ellis
Belinda James
Mark Valent
Mike Smith
Buberry
Jennifer Ghadwell
Deiiniter
Algerians cut off Black Panthers at Algiers HQ
Algerian authorities cut communications to the Black Panther headquarters and isolated the group from the outside world. Officials reportedly moved to prevent an open house for the Panthers amid tensions. Cleaver sought an exit visa after his wife Kathleen said he was a political prisoner. Peté O’Neal leads the local Panthers office as Cleaver moves toward another revolutionary group.
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Alb
Black Panther
Aml
Panthers
Fieen
Algiers
Athled
Tun Gov
Chronicle Reveals San Francisco Price Increase
The San Francisco Chronicle reports a rise in daily and Sunday home delivery to 4.75 a month starting next month. The company cites higher costs of production and distribution as the reason for the hike.
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San Francisco
The
San Francisco Chronicle
Tragic Car Crash Leaves Man Missing Then Found
Thomas described wandering in darkness and discovering his vehicle overturned in a gully. He was severely injured but alive, while his wife broke down upon seeing him, after a lengthy, frantic search by friends and police.
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Thomas
Magsapequia
Averylene Toreh
City debates warning signs after dangerous trees incident
Officials consider whether to post warnings about dangerous trees after a fatal incident. City managers say posting signs would require signs on all trees and expose the city to liability for unposted dangers. The incident is under review as formal repairs are planned and trees remain a hazard.
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Wwe
Eity
Fischer Challenging Spassky In Critical World Chess Match
Report from AP notes Bobby Fischer and Boris Spassky in a tense postponement as standings tilt. Fischer trails by 21 1/2 points with key games ahead and observers debate risk taking.
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Teeland
Bobby
Fischer
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Bo Spassky Urew
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Soviet Union
Umbros
Shen
Spassky
Crawas
eHteel
Gill
Stege
Wiles
Dey
Wag
Will Spessky
Shaighk
Reykiavik
Tcehanel
Hobby, Vischer
Baris Sl
Hijack attempts end in mixed outcomes and arrests
Shaffer reports 22 hijacking suspects involved in 20 cases, with three killed and 17 detained by TLS officials. Parachute escapes, ransom payments, and a return of funds are noted, including Algeria reversing a ransom to the U.S. airliner and ongoing trials or sentencing for arrested individuals.
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Davin
China
TLS
Algeria
Jane
Ater
Alegeria
U.S
Anl
Kimber Farms moves operation amid Shapell proposal talks
Kimber Farms plans a relocation as planners await a new Shapell offer. Mackay pitched 54.4 acres for homes with 52.6 acres as open space and lake. Berland expects single family homes around 40,000 dollars. Adjacent properties may join the project, while Serpa and Mendoncas could be involved butwere unavailable for comment. The Kimber site balances municipal activity zones with a shift to lower density residential development on hillsides.
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Shapell
Kimber
Mackay
Erland
Mm Om Avera
Pofirsan
Frank
Serpa
Frank Mendoneat- Avera
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