Holmdahl seeks faster toll curb after Senate rejection
In Sacramento UPI Senator John Holmdahl D Castro Valley saw his bill to block Bay Area bridge toll hikes fail 22 to 14 missing the 27 required for urgency status. He amended the measure to require only a simple majority and planned a reconsideration while noting it could not take effect before January 1. The move targets tolls on the Bay Bridge Dumbarton and Hayward San Mateo to fund mass transit.
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Fremonts Abyssinian cat Fanne Foxe lands Disney film role
Fremont owner Lynn Sargent says her Abyssinian cat Fanne Foxe has won a role in Walt Disney Productions The Cat From Outer Space The Hollywood darling captivated Roger Shoot set director by playful charm and quick adaptation making it to the screen ahead of other star cats two from San Francisco The piece notes the long fascination with Abyssinian cats in art and history.
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Hayward Rodeo Set for Weekend at Rowell Ranch
Pat Craig reports the annual Hayward rodeo returns this weekend at Rowell Ranch on Interstate 380 between Castro Valley and Dublin. Events begin at 1 45 pm Saturday and Sunday with calf roping saddle bronc riding bull riding steer wrestling team roping and barrel racing. Prize money reaches about 10000 with top riders entering.
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Folgers Hopes Rise as Coffee Prices Ease Across Market
Folger Coffee Co reduces wholesale ground coffee price by 25 cents a pound to 4.80, halting a recent rise after a March increase. The move, tied to cheaper green beans and aimed at easing shelf prices, follows similar cautious steps by other roasters including General Foods and Hills Bros.
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Island homes plan eyed by Newark council on island subdivison
Newark council members take their first detailed look at plans for a subdivision of expensive homes on the island in Lakeshore Park Lake. The review notes plans to create a high end residential area with waterfront access and local impact considerations.
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Quake Strikes Northeast China After Tangshan Followup
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck near Winho close to Tangshan, echoing last year’s disaster. DPA reports tremors felt in Beijing, with thousands displaced and Tangshan described as severely damaged.
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