Bay Area fog smog traps pollutants across region
Inversion and light winds keep smog near the ground across the Bay Area. Visibility drops to half a mile at Hayward and two miles at San Francisco and Oakland airports. San Jose briefly closed but reopened by 8:30 am as pollution remains significant and heavy in Livermore and Santa Clara valleys. Public Weather Service warns of persistent inversion and light winds tomorrow.
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Arson Suspected in Two Pre-Dawn Fires in Bay Area
Two pre dawn fires in Castro Valley and Hayward are being investigated as arson. A carport fire at Cathay Garden Apartments 74 SL Castro Valley caused about 1500 in damage and eight cars were affected while another blaze at 27453 Verona Ave Hayward caused roughly 9000 in heat and smoke damage. The Castro Valley call came in at 251 am and involved rapid containment as three gas tanks ruptured. In Hayward the Verona Avenue fire appeared deliberately set with no one inside the home.
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Elderly man struck and killed on Mission Boulevard
Fremont police report an elderly man named Louis Colvard died after being hit by a car along Mission Boulevard near Palm Avenue at about 7 20 p m Witnesses said Colvard walked unsteadily in the roadway before the crash The driver John Critelli was not killed There were no sidewalks along Mission Boulevard where the accident occurred
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Ex-area man killed in crash near Redding
Elbert O Neal Jr 3 formerly of Newark died in a solo crash 25 miles east of Redding while driving a pickup that left the road and hit a boulder. James Lee 35 of Anderson died as a passenger. Coroner says O Neal was a cement finisher.
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BART test car triggers fire near Orinda during track tests
A BART test car on the Concord line near Orinda reportedly struck the electrical third rail with an antenna undercarriage, causing explosions and a small fire on the westbound tracks. No injuries were reported as the undamaged car continued to Orinda for inspection during a nighttime testing run.
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Burglars Strike Hayward Aircraft Firm Over Weekend
Burglars pried open the rear door of Aero Discount at 2055 Hesperian Blvd in Hayward and stole merchandise valued at 10,815 dollars including an airplane engine. Police accuse thieves of removing five aircraft radios and three wristwatches along with the engine.
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Man held in shooting incident near Fremont bridge
A Redwood City man, 19 or 20, allegedly fired a BB rifle through a windshield on a westbound car near the Dumbarton Bridge. The driver Camby pursued, authorities halted the car at the toll plaza, and a BR repeater rifle was found. A passenger Miguel Montero was charged with shooting at a moving vehicle. bail set at $10,000.
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Janitor finds $20,001 check outside restaurant
Oakland police said janitor John Tso, earning $3.50 a week, turned over a negotiable check for $20,001 found on a street outside a Chinese restaurant. The brokerage firm check was made out to William and Elizabeth Law for a stock transaction. their address was not known.
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Israel Aggressive Moves West of Suez in Middle East War
Israeli Prime Minister Meir said troops operate west of the Suez Canal behind Egypt’s massive force across the waterway. Sadat warned of missiles if Israel hits the Egyptian heartland. Both leaders called for cease-fire terms amid front-line battles on Syria and Egypt fronts.
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Big Daddy the two foot hippo at Lion Country Safari
Dr. Joe Cannon, a veterinarian in Grand Prairie Texas, works on Big Daddy the two foot hippo. After dentists work, the creature is released from human grips and returns to its pool with a contented smile.
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Bay smog plan targets autos and downtown parking
The plan would curb solo driving in the Bay Area by next year with free parking shifts to car pools, paid bus tokens for non drivers, and a 10 percent surcharge on most downtown parking. It calls for a state computer system to match commuters, 45 miles of exclusive lanes, EPA permit rules, and stricter emission controls.
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Union City Council Rescinds Sewer Plan Funding Ban
The Union City council rescinded a funding ban on sewer plant expansion timing amid disputes over fair shares of the Alvarado plant. Council members debated Fremont’s stance and approved changes to Alvarado Niles Road and a 324 Mission Boulevard apartment project near Sever Hills.
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Fulbright Critiques Israel in Six Year Review
Fulbright speaks on Israel policy blaming it for nine mistakes over six years. He calls for negotiated settlement returning land from the 1967 war and seeks assurances, recognition, and a lasting peace with neighbors. He suggests potential price for stability in the region.
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Fire Leaves Chelsea Residents Homeless After Major Blaze
A Sunday fire in Chelsea, Massachusetts, destroyed 18 city blocks and damaged 12 more, leaving over 1,000 people homeless. No deaths or serious injuries were reported, but 62 businesses were wiped out, eliminating about 600 jobs and $100 million in damage. City officials said 12 dwelling structures, including tenement buildings, were destroyed.
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Sirica vows prison term for Hunt in Watergate case
U S District Judge John J. Sirica said Howard Hunt Jr knew what he was doing in the Watergate bugging and would be sentenced to prison not probation. He condemned reports that Hunt and four others had already gotten lengthy terms and insisted Hunt is jailed for his own actions.
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Drummer Krupa Dies at 61 in Yonkers
Gare Krupa a member of the Benny Goodman group and a leading swing era drummer died in Yonkers New York after a leukemia battle and head problems. He was 61 and had recently entered a Yonkers hospital for treatment. Funeral arrangements were to be announced.
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Annexation debate divides San Leandro and San Lorenzo voters
Trustees weigh annexation of six San Leandro schools affecting tax rates and district boundaries. San Lorenzo would see no tax change. San Leandro faces a $1.4 per $100 valuation rise. Community members press for information while trustees fear political messaging outside school duties. No vote yet as board considers impacts on enrollment, programs, and SB9 effects. Warren Robinson nominated for another term on the district personnel commission.
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Agnew calls for judicial reform amid scandal
Former vice president Spiro Agnew urged reforms amid reviews of the Watergate era and political morality. He defended his tax case plea, blamed pressure from high levels of the Nixon administration, and urged public campaign funding, contract-law closing loopholes, and reduced immunity abuse to restore trust. He praised Nixon’s selection of Gerald Ford as successor and stressed integrity.
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