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Judge rules public employee strike illegal in Alameda County
Alameda County Superior Court Judge Robert K. Barber ruled that the county worker strike is illegal and those on strike are not entitled to vacation pay or holidays. He urged tough follow up to enforce penalties and prevent amnesty from immunizing strike leaders and union treasuries from public-cost recovery.
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Robert K. Barber
Judge Barber
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Appointment of George Nicholson Leaves County Richer in Spirit
The article lauds senior trial deputy George Nicholson of Alameda County District Attorney Lowell Jensen for becoming executive director of the California District Attorneys Association. It notes his zealous prosecutions, including the recent crackdown on a “wolf pack” terrorizing elderly Oakland residents, and his influence in Sacramento on lawmaking. It contrasts his departure with the broader benefit to California and praises his future impact on police and prosecutors amid legislative challenges.
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Lowell Jensen
California District Attorneys Association
California
Nicholson
Oakland
San Leandro-Hayward
Dudge
William Spruance
Spruance
Sacramento
Assembly Criminal Justice Committee
California planners push lifestyle shift to curb auto use
Policy leaders in Gov Brown's administration push a basic planning effort to change Californians' transport habits. Caltrans researchers urge careful, deliberate weaning from car dependence, amid criticism of expert-driven planning and calls for broader public involvement and open decision forums.
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Edmund G. Brown Jr
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UN criticism of South Africa masks UN failures says Evans
M Stanton Evans argues in Washington that UN Security Council censor against apartheid reflects Western complicity and selective outrage. He claims the council condemns Pretoria while ignoring mass killings in Communist states and African regimes, and labels apartheid a minor scandal compared to global genocides.
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Letters to the editor Plenty of room for both kids swallows
A Castro Valley reader appeals to Governor Brown to stop what they call the cruel destruction of swallows at Canyon High School. The letter claims the principal, Robert Forbes, ordered hosing and painting to deter nesting despite health concerns, while officials say back nests were not disturbed. The writer warns of wildlife harm and praises wildlife value, urging humane solutions.
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Lotti Crespin
Postponed again on Social Security supplements
Editor laments the delayed 6 percent Social Security increase, noting retirees face rent, utilities, and food costs. Many live on about $259 per month, struggle toward month end, and fear gas bills in winter. Calls for Congress to act now to raise benefits.
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