Assembly rejects 12 billion dollar California budget
In Sacramento the Assembly rejected a 12.86 billion state budget amid ALRB funding controversy and school finance debates. The 46-28 vote fell eight short of the two thirds, with Republicans opposing and several Democrats abstaining. Budget writing leader Boatwright pledged to try again, while the Senate was expected to act Thursday. The chamber, seven days past the June 15 deadline, faced political heat over local funding and related items.
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Radar cars urged. budget blocks proposal on speed control
Patrol Commissioner Glen Craig says radar equipped CHP units would reduce average speeds by two miles per hour, potentially saving 80 fatalities and 1X million gallons of gasoline annually. He calls radar a powerful psychological and enforcement tool, noting California's 418 auto deaths last year.
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Unruh fined for drunken driving pleaded no contest
State Treasurer Jesse Unruh pleaded no contest to drunken driving to avoid publicity. He paid a $5 fine after an arrest in January when a California Highway Patrol officer said he weaved on Interstate 80 in West Sacramento. Grover McKean said the aide noted adverse publicity would continue regardless of guilt. Unruh, former Assembly speaker, made the plea in Washington Justice Court on a Friday.
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Solar heating bill advances to Assembly floor
Senate passed legislation to provide 25 million in loans for do it yourself solar heating and cooling installations. Reventue and Taxation Committee approved the measure 47 to 1. Companion bill awaits Ways and Means approval. If approved, the loan program would be run by the Energy Commission with Housing Finance Agency contract, offering homeowners loans from 2000 to 8000 dollars.
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Banks ordered to pay interest on dormant accounts
A Superior Court judge ruled that Bank of America and Security Pacific National Bank must pay California more than 18 million dollars in interest on unclaimed accounts. Judge Irving Perluss called the banks' stance inconceivable after they used depositor funds to earn money for themselves. The ruling accompanies a suit to stop the state from collecting interest on dormant savings and checking accounts and uncashed money orders. The interest totals arise after long dormancy periods, with 15 years for savings and seven years for checking. The Assembly passed a compromise 280 million park bond bill, including 120 million for coastal projects, sent to Gov. Brown for possible signature and ballot placement on November 2.
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Macy's Summer Sportswear Sale Highlights Tank Tops and Dresses
Macy's showcases a one day sale on Misses and Juniors sportswear features tank tops in solid or striped ribbed or flat cotton or polyester in sizes S M L. Items include fly front or pull-on pants, coordinating shirts in polyester and nylon, sun dresses, jumpsuits, bikinis, and knit tops with discounts from original prices 18.00 23.00 down to 7.00 15.00.
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