Merger of transit panels favored
The Senate Finance Committee advanced a bill to abolish four transit panels — the California Toll Bridge Authority, California Av erovite Board, California Highway Commission, and the state Transportation Board — and form a single California Transportation Commission. The measure, Senate Bill 113 by Sen. Alfred Alquist, passed in committee with votes from Petris Newell and Holmdahl, and moves to the Senate for final approval before Assembly hearings.
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Senate Finance Committee
Senate Bi
Alfred Alquit
D-San Jose
Nicholas Petris
D-Ockland
John New Fedty
Bwoteut Creek
John Holndahl
D-Castro Vatey
Couple held in payroll check case San Leandro arrest linked to Portland thefts
A San Leandro couple Dani Qui and Darlene Quinones are in custody after allegedly forging payroll checks stolen in Portland Ore Their arrests followed a statewide manhunt and a sheriff s warrant The pair face municipal court action with ties to a Portland burglary and related armed robberies in the Bay Area. one suspect reportedly confessed to the Portland burglary.
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San Leandro
Portland
Ore
Dani’ Qui
Ae Sd
Darlene
Hayward
Quinones
Santa Rita
Sheriff's Department
David Bunker
Butlers Regan
Sead
Bay Area
Ofivers
Quinwies
Teen Finds Live Ammo in Hedge in San Leandro
Police report a 11 year old boy found 10 rounds of live 22 caliber ammunition in a hedge in front of 1501 Spruce Street while his go cart was pushed into the bushes. Residents were contacted and one person living there owned a weapon. Police believe the ammunition had weathered for a long time before discovery.
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San Leandro
Council selects projects for job grants
Councilmen set priorities under the Employment Development Act. Second priority funds sewer line replacement in Broadmoor at about 245000 to curb rat infestation and poor service. Other items include 2500 for a downtown area project, 120000 to fix the city hall plaza to improve accessibility, and 45000 for a deteriorating Clark Street wood trestle bridge for pedestrians and cyclists.
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Broadmoor
Counci
City Hall
Civic Center
Hiordan
Clark Street
Ex-Legion Leader Faces Indictment in Bank Funds Case
Former National American Legion commander Gleason Jr. and Mercantile National Bank of Chicago chair were named in a three count federal indictment. Prosecutors allege Gleason diverted more than 500000 in bank funds to his own use while heading the Legion and VA. Gleason, of Winnetka, led the Legion in the 1960s and headed the Veterans Administration from 1961 to 1966.
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Washington
UPI
Gienon Jr
National American Legion
Veterans Administration
Justice Department
U.S
Ead
Rom
Birthday Bravery in Hospital Wings for Robin Cruz
In Union City a three week old girl Robin Cruz faced a rare hemangioma that blocked her throat. Doctors performed a risky infant tracheostomy at Kaiser Hospital in Hayward. Nurses formed a loving, watchful circle, visiting daily and calling Robin their own child as her family hopes for improvement within months.
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Pat Craig
Union City
Robin ‘Cruz
Robin
Filomena Cruz
Kaiser
Hobin
Fveliann Ma Tae
Mrs. Cruz
Wang
Cruz
Wil Hospital
Mins
Coon
Mire
Marina pact labeled as blackmail amid dredging fight
Riordan outlines how Jeras Corp pledged 100 acres of spoils land for marsh restoration to mitigate dredging damage near the Tony Lema Golf Course. Federal requirments push for additional on or off site dedicate would be needed, provoking council backlash and urgent bids to prevent sewer impacts.
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Pagel Teers
Jeras Gap
Tony Lema Golf Course
Spoils
H State Fish and Game Commission
Us, Wildlife Service
Jeras Corp
Doolittle Drive
Jeras
Riordan
Washington
Administration
Riortan
Corps
Hard
Cty
Hayward
Landis
Marina
San Leandro
Mast Bay
City Atty
Glenn Forbes
Forbes
Sharp rise in cancer deaths among non whites
Washington authorities report a sharp rise in cancer deaths among non whites, amassing a nearly threefold gap versus whites. Health official Rice cautions cause is unclear but environmental exposure to carcinogens, especially for black men, may contribute while cancer death rates for non white females show a slower rise and overall declines for whites.
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Washington
UPI
Rely
Rice
National
Merter For Health Statistics
House
Ri She
Police blotter report of weekend property crimes and thefts
A weekend police blotter lists robberies and burglaries with values noted. Items include a shard trade worth 400 dollars, clothing and tools recovered, and windows damaged on East Lane Street. Additional reports mention a parked vehicle and storage unit disturbance with minor losses.
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Fawer
Wethend
Ebby
Grady Fridisick Thargene
Mae
Lathes
Mhcellencius Eceren
Herren Davis
Reaksersa
Livy
Kase
Paler OA
Stock market drifts higher in early trading
New York stocks edge up as the Dow Jones Industrial Average rises about six points to 9537 in morning trading. Investors watch for early indicators and tentative gains in the market.
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New York
UPI
Fesiet
Blackouts possible as PG&E cuts power during peak hours
Pooler warns blackouts could occur anytime with most likely timing in afternoons and evenings during high demand. PG&E asks its 4,000 largest customers to plan contingencies to cut power on short notice, with PG&E first to reduce consumption. Brownouts unlikely in South County, officials say, as voltage is trimmed to manage supply.
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Pooler
Pg&e
South County
Enaary Sercenlbie
Poder
ACWD Board Recasts Power On Exemptions
Alameda County Water District directors move to limit chief executive Whitfield’s control over rationing exemptions. They will amend the ordinance to have the board decide major exemptions while Whitfield keeps authority over minor ones, with legal counsel Gene Rhodes to draft a defining resolution.
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Alameda County
Clark Redeker
Legal Coursel
Gene Rhodes
Rhodes
Whitfield
Competitive death bill drives campaign in state senate
Lawmakers debate a death penalty ballot initiative with mentions of Reagan potential involvement and opposition doubts. Governor influences timing while party leaders weigh public support and legislative strategy amid procedural hurdles.
Bicentennial Flag Ceremonies Set With Soprano Performance
A late Washington ceremony featured Synthe Polat in Representatives and 170 as the flag program proceeded. Cash scheduled to sing Ragged Ole Flag at the hours, a song tied to the weathered courthouse flag.
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Ashington
Cash
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