Garage conversions unsafe in San Leandro says panel
Residents briefed at Joti Muir School say as many as 1000 legally converted garages may be living spaces, with unsafe wiring and fire hazards. David Karp, Steven Mikinka, and Martin Vitz urge zoning changes to curb illegal conversions and require permits, while noting off street parking rules block many legal efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rita Resare
San Leandro
Joti Muir School
David Karp
Board of Zoning Adjustments
Steven Mikinka
Mikinka
Board of
Karp
Alameda County
Newark
Fremont
Maynard Earp
Hayward
Crowded opposition fades at Castro Valley meeting on Blackwell Homes
In Castro Valley the turnout for a 3 unit Blackwell Homes project meeting dwindled to about 35 residents from a prior 200 showing. Developers outlined traffic mitigations tied to county conditions while critics of Cull Canyon mobilized a 600-signature campaign, citing environmental impacts and long-term traffic. Supervisor Baerl attended with his wife as plans proceed after recent approvals and resignations from local boards were noted. A consulting firm was hired to aid Dublin Library construction with a 131,200 contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Babich
Castro Valley
Earl Warren School
Blackwell Homes
Columbia Associates
County Planning Commission
Cull Canyon
Friends of
John Thorpe
Spacre
Thorpe
Tive
Joseph Baerl
Jackie
Don Issell
Bart
Bissell
Cull Canyon Road
Castro Valley Boulevard
Heyer Avenue
Contra Costa County
Heyer
Udsay
Blackwell
Carter Street
Crow Canyon Road
Mike Legge
She Cowny
Treboard
Larry J. Goodman
Social Services Commission
Theda B. Hitchrock
Revenue Sharing Proposal Board
Goodman
Castro Valley School Board
Hitchcock
Bartle-Wells Associates
Dublin
Three School Bands Prepare Benefit Big Band Concert
Piccolo player Annamace Taylor from Strobidge Junior High, flutist Rachel LePell from Hayward High, and tuba player Scott Towne from Chabot College practice for Sundays benefit concert. Bands from all three schools perform to raise funds for Hayward Area Recreation District's music and art camp scholarship. A $1 donation is requested at the door. The show starts at 3 p.m. in the Chabot College auditorium on the Hayward campus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piccols
Annamace Taylor
Strobidge Junior High
Rachel LePell
Hayward High
Scott Towne
Chabot College
Theayward Area Recreation District
Hayward
Five Year Plan Lists Winton Jail Deferred and County Projects
Waring supervisors review a five year capital plan noting the Hayward jail project is deferred. The plan forecasts two South County projects including a $6.6 million Fremont Municipal Court building due next March and an $1 million sheriff crime lab in San Leandro due this August with the 18 court South County Hall of Justice slated for completion in Hayward in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heper
Hayward
Enoch
South County
Fremont Municipal Court
Sheriff's Crime Laboratory
San Leandro
South County Hall of Justice
Boy seeks ride to therapy for brain tumor patient
An 11 year old Frantont boy undergoing daily radiation therapy at Burlingeme Hospital needs transportation to and from appointments. A volunteer driver is sought from the American Cancer Society area. Call 357-1961 if able to help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremony
Frantontoy
American Canter Society
Young
Hareti Ininuide
Flood control projects receive county approval in South County Valley
Alameda County supervisors approve four flood control projects totaling over 700000 for South County, with construction bids from Mountainview Construction and Manuel Marques Jr. in Hayward. Lane C from Line D to Blacow Road in Fremont will be rebuilt by Calghaie Engineering for 372372, while other improvements cover San Leandro, Hayward, Ashland, Castro Valley, and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South County Valley
Marques
Blacow Road
Fremont
Calghaie Engieering
Son- Aractors of
Campbell
South County
Alameda County Board of Supervisors
148Th Avenue
San Leandro
Mountainview Construction
San Ramon
Hayward
Manuel Marques Jr
Hines
Ashland
San Lorenay
Castro
South County Scene Observations in The Daily Region
A brief locals’ report from South County highlighting everyday events in Hayward and Catil. June 9, 1977, notes community activity, small happenings, and the town’s social rhythm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayward
Catil
Sauriday
District approves $26.3 million budget for 1977-78
Wakland East district directors formally approve a $26.3 million budget for the fiscal year April 1, 1977, to March 31, 1978. The plan includes $8.6 million for land acquisition and sets a 320 cent tax rate based on an assessed valuation rise. A home valued at $44,000 would pay about $19 in taxes, with final rate to be set after assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakland — East
Nepional
Alameda and Contra Costa districts approve large capital program
In late August the districts release budget details highlighting the largest capital development plan in history. Five million dollars fund new park facilities including Garin Regional Park and Maynard development, San Leandro Shoreline, Briones Regional Park, and Briones to All Diablo Trail. Land acquisitions total around 1 million for Hayward Shoreline, Garin Regional Park, and Diablo Foothills Morgan Territory.
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Alameda
Contra Costa
Garin Regional Park
Maynard
San Leanira
Briones Megional Park
Briones To
All Diablo
Hayward
Diablo Foothills
Morgan Territory
Chabot plans new phone system soon
Hayward Chabot College trustees authorize modernization of the phone system to Dimension 400. The direct-dial, no central switchboard setup aims to cut message gaps, with trustees noting potential thrills and challenges of direct calling. Eleanor Meyer elected faculty senate president for 1977 78, to assume July 1.
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Chabot
Hayward
Chabt College
Sowah Camry Comnunity College Diatret
Meed Buffington
Tell Telephone
Faculty Senate
Eleanor Meyer
Ms. Meyer
Ben
Senate
Ray Edwards
New Haven official sues over alleged defamation in teachers report
Gregory A. Henmn, a New Haven district official, files a $340,000 damage suit in Alameda County Superior Court. He contends false statements of unprofessional conduct and harassment by the California Federation of Teachers and others damaged his character. The suit cites a January report and federation publications. Henmn, former James Logan High principal, seeks general, special, and exemplary damages plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregory A. Henmn
New Haven
Teachers' Federation
Alameda County
California Federation of Teachers, New Haven Federation
Steve’ Court
Heam
James Logan High School
U S Denies Bid From 200 Jobless Workers
Union City workers at Pacific States Steel Co in Union City sought federal aid after claiming imports worsened unemployment. The Labor Department in San Francisco investigated 200 United Steel Workers of America members, concluding imports did not significantly cause job losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union City
U.S. Department of Later
Pacific States Steel Co. Plan
Vekne City
Department of Labor
San Francisco
United Steel Workers of America
Labor Department
Antifluoride group schedules meeting in Berkeley
East Bay Committee Against Fluoridation will hold its annual membership meeting at 1 30 p m Saturday in the Unitarian Fellowship Church 1924 Cedar to plan a petition initiative drive Information on fluoridation effects based on US and foreign studies will be distributed The committee hopes to qualify for the June 1978 ballot needing about 8000 signatures within six months
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkeley
East Bay
Committee Against
Unitarian Fellowship Church
United States
Ten-year-old held for arson and burglary in trailer fire
A 10-year-old boy was arrested on burglary and arson charges after a fire damaged a house trailer at the Corfempa Tomes RV area on Gemini Drive near Azimuth Circle. Police say a gardener spotted him playing with matches in another trailer and he admitted setting fire to Haller's trailer while denying taking items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union City
Corfempa Tomes
Gemini Drive
Azimuth Circle
Clarence Maller
Joe Reis
Reis
Haller
Hlatler
Neis
City planning, graduation, music and dances on city agenda
Fremart Planning Commission meets at 7 30 p m at city hall 39700 Civile Center Drive to review final redevelopment plans for Niles and Invingtos and other planning items. San Lorenzo Adult School graduation at Barrett Junior High School 7 39 p m open to the public. Tomorrow Dixieland music noon kiosk at Centennial Hall Hayward Musicians Union Local 510 provides music. Marical by Calvary Baptist Church youth chair 28924 Rirus Road Hayward 7 p m. Musical Let Him Shine on You performed Saturday Sunday at same time Schafer Park School students present 8 p m in school cafeteria 26268 Flamingo Ave Hayward. Two classes will perform in Is Music. Free and open to the public. Catholic Singles Club 8 p m Northern California Savings and Loan Building 76 Amador Valley Blvd Dublin meeting followed by party at The Melting Pot 7374 Village Parkway Dublin. Langston University Alumni Club of Northern California annual dance 9 p m Blue Dolphin restaurant San Leandro. Nickels $5 50 at the door. For further information call 854 6074 or 692 2530.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixieland Music
Centennial Hall
Hayward
Musicians Union
Calvary Baptist Church
Rirus Road
Schafer Park School
Flamingo Ave
Northern California Savings and Loan
Amador Valley Blvd
Dubin
Village Parkway
Dublin
Langston University Alumni Club of
Northern California
Blue Dolphin Restaurant
San Leandro
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Aslara
Vitz
San Leanktro
Public Works Department
O'Mara
Vita
UN City
Prato
Jim Chapt
Winton
South County Scene
Awdrence Janis
U.S
Fremart Planning Commission
Civile Center Drive
Niles and Invingtos
San Lorenzo Adult School
Barrett Junior High
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