Graduation defies odds as San Leandro hospital scene honors student
Scott Jones, 20, a Arroyo School San Lorenzo graduate with epilepsy, received his diploma in Fairmont Hospital's small room after four years of hospitalization. Tutor Eldred Adams and Violet Giblin joined his mother Norma Jones and sister-in-law Pam Jones for the ceremony. Scott, who attends classes via TV and visual aids, credits football and Johnny Cash with keeping his spirits high as he continues treatment.
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Hearing could determine Dain's teaching status
Alameda County Superior Court ordered a disciplinary hearing for Steve Dain of Union City to decide his fate regarding a tenured teaching position. Judge Harald Howe previously upheld Dain's suspension while dismissing two of five charges. Dain's attorney hailed the decision as favorable if the hearing addresses the remaining three charges.
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Exbery School District
Surplus Hayward Schools May Not House Social Programs
City faces doubt over using Argonaut School on Fry Lane and Kimball School on Kimball Ave for Eden Youth Center and Latino social services. Argonaut may be too costly for Latino programs. Kimball may be sold if other surplus properties fetch buyers. Councilwoman Gail Steele heatedly weighs rezoning and sale tied to Mission Boulevard development. Residents fear traffic and zoning hearings could affect approval.
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Southgate
Senate deal blows Carter South Korea Cuba policies
The Senate backed continued plans to withdraw about 33,000 U.S. troops from South Korea within five years and signaled a partial lift of the Cuba embargo, while rejecting a Republican bid to demand concessions from Havana for full diplomatic recognition. It approved a State Department budget and blocked reparations funding, with Byrd and Dole amendments reflecting the chamber’s stance on Cuba policy.
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Hills density hearing prompts second public look
The review notes backers push for lower density zoning to preserve hills as residents plan a second of three hearings. Also referenced are a farewell at Grant School, a school finance bill advance, and other scattered items across pages including weather, sports, and features.
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San Lorenco
California bans smoking in most public places
The California Senate narrowly passed a bill to ban smoking in virtually all open public spaces and many workplaces including offices, hotels, stores, and some health facilities with designated areas for smokers in restaurants and private venues. If approved by the Assembly the ban would take effect July 1978, sparking debate over personal liberties and health risks.
California leaders back fragile water plan amid delta canal debate
Governor Brown and legislators endorsed a provisional pact to expand water projects and build a four mile canal with off stream reservoirs to meet state needs through 2300. The deal, labeled fragile by Brown, hinges on federal law enactment and ongoing agreement among involved parties.
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UPS
Kaanig Brown Jr
Senate Finance
Ruben Igaia
TsChina
Rites Water Hespures
Ronald Roble
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