Sacramento seeks higher traffic fine to cover state costs
The auditor general called for raising traffic fines to 3.79 dollars per citation to cover costs of processing violations. He said the state spends 17.4 million annually on traffic citations, with DMV actions costing 7.74 million and patrols 8 million for court appearances. Local governments rely on revenues from citations.
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Legislature votes down public financing plan for state elections
The Senate defeated the last major bill for public financing of statewide campaigns by a 16 to 20 vote, short of a majority to return to the Assembly. AB217 by Assemblyman Jim Keyser could stay alive for an August vote, with Democrats Holmdahl and Petris in favor. Brown’s desk deadline looms for November, leaving no path to signature this year. Legislative conferees also approved a $12.85 billion state budget package to revive the Agricultural Labor Relations Board, trimmed from earlier versions and just $322 million above Brown’s request.
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Voters to get another chance on ballot proposition
The California Legislature moved to place a constitutional amendment before voters in November allowing certain lending institutions to raise interest rates above the current 10 percent cap. The Senate approved 28 to 5 after Assembly passage, with Gov. Brown not needing a signature. CMA officials warned doctors face higher malpractice premiums, yet CMA members previously opposed the bill.
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Woman’s disguise helps him escape Mexican prison
SAM DIEGO (UPI) A U S Navy officer escaped from a Tijuana prison with his sister’s help by disguising as a woman using smuggled clothes and makeup. They walked out and crossed the border to California, leaving behind a wary mother who paid lawyers for no result.
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Hearst overshadowing Harris trial begins in Los Angeles
Jury selection starts as William and Emily Harris face separate trial on the same charges. Judge Brandler cautions jurors to set aside Hearst coverage and notes she is jointly charged though unavailable. Hearst’s actions and statements are expected to be cited repeatedly.
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Symbionese Liberation Army
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Diabetics may shift to multiple insulin injections
San Francisco UPI reports that some diabetics may abandon once a day shots in favor of multiple daily doses. Dr Norbert Freinkel, president elect of the American Diabetes Association, cites new studies linking blood sugar control to slower developing complications and suggests a return to three or four injections for severe cases. He warns daily injections create short high sugar spikes, while multiple doses with diet and exercise improve outcomes.
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New judge takes Hearst case as Bailey seeks new trial
US District Judge William Orrick was assigned to hear Patricia Hearst's case replacing Oliver Carter who presided at her March 20 conviction for armed bank robbery. Bailey plans a motion alleging government withheld evidence. Carter’s death noted. Hearst kidnapped in 1974 and found guilty of participating in a San Francisco bank robbery with SLA members. Carter had tentatively sentenced her to 35 years and ordered psychiatric evaluation.
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UPI
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Patricia Hearst
Orrick
Oliver Carter
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F. Lee Bailey
Miss Hearst
Symbionese Liberation Army
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San Diego
Optometrists to Place Eye Dilating Drugs Endorsed by Assembly
Sacramento notes the Assembly approved a measure allowing optometrists to dilate pupils with drugs, a practice currently used by ophthalmologists. The 41 to 22 vote sends the bill back to the Senate for concurrence in Assembly amendments. Sponsor Lou Papan says opposition from ophthalmologists centers on protecting their practice and maintaining the ban on nonphysician use of dilating drugs.
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UPI
George Zenovich
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Senate
Lou Papan
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Senate Plugs Paris Park Plan In California Ballot
United Press report notes measures for a 210 million parks and recreation program and a related tax ballot. The session discusses allowing certain lenders to raise loan rates above 10 percent for three years, public financing for gubernatorial campaigns, and an optometry practice bill. Readings trace committee and senate actions across California, Fresno, and Los Angeles.
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