LeRoy Riordan to reduce duties as new city roles loom
In San Leandro, LeRoy Riordan will give up two jobs to return to one as assistant city manager. He has served as acting director of public safety since April, and by month end the city plans to appoint new heads for the fire and police departments. Starting salaries for the two posts range from 21732 to 95412 annually. Riordan has 21 years with the city and may return to admin work, viewing himself as a police officer or firefighter previously.
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San Leandro
LeRoy Riordan
Riordan
Uce
Elilef
Wes McClure
Syarupest
Rionlan
City to review Newark crossing guard rules at Thornton Cedar
Councilmen directed city staff to discuss school crossing guard needs with the school district after hearing a city employee request a guard at Thornton Avenue and Cedar Boulevard. They noted current criteria mirror nearby towns but stressed room for adjustment. The group also announced a $25 555 low bid for Cedar Boulevard extension and bought a Brerton Road site for a third fire station at $25 500.
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Newark
Oity
Thornton Avenue
Cedar Boulevard
Robert
Plowright
Fremont considers revisiting Kaiser dump decision near Pleasanton
Alameda County Water District directors request the Board of Supervisors reverse its August 22 approval of Kaiser Industrial's plan to reclaim 773 acres of sand and gravel pits with garbage backfill arguing it risks polluted water for Alameda Creek watershed. They urge steps to negate the decision and note public opposition.
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Fremont
County Board of Supervisors
Kaiser Industrius
Pleasanton
Alameda County Water District
Alameda Creek
Publc
Harry Brumbaugh
Alaneda County
Kaiser
ACWD
Animal neglect suspect sues over kennel raid damages
Mrs. Untiedt, convicted of animal neglect after a municipal court trial, sues Fremont County and SPCA in superior court seeking 187200 in damages. She claims a Dec 7 1972 raid on her Warm Springs kennel harmed her business and dogs, alleging fear from TV lights and mud filled conditions left the animals lame and nervous.
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Fremont
Jame
Society For Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Warm Springs
Superior Court
Hayward
Neiws
Sheriff's
SPCA
Utetiedt
Santa Rita
Anmal Steller
Une Tiedt
Three-Year Upper Alameda Creek Water Study Proposed
Washington House subcommittee urged a three year study of the Upper Alameda Creek basin. Rep Don Edwards said the U S Army Corps of Engineers would conduct it at 409000 dollars, possibly starting in fiscal 1976, with local coordination on water conservation flood control and open space.
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Washington
Alameda Creris
House
Don Edwaryis
O-Sendose
U.S. Amy Corps. of Engineers
House Committee On Public Works
Edwards
Fll
Corps of Engineers
Livermore Amador Valley
Alamerta County
Fremont events outline Old Sacramento tour and charity bake sale
On the agenda are a Carnival for Muscular Dystrophy at Straw Hat Pizza Parlor Fremont a Historical Tour of Old Sacramento departing Hayward at 3 am and a costume exhibit at Salvation Army Church Hayward with international costumes-plus details for participation and dates.
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Old
Sacramento
Iren Capwell
Hayward
John Sandoval
Brian Thompson
Hayward Area Historic Society
Box 555
Wayward
Falk
Salvation Army Church
Si Vtition Army
Alameda County weighs preserve fees under Williamson act
County supervisors debated an agricultural preserve policy and a proposed $100 initial filing fee to qualify land for Williamson Act tax relief covering about 160000 acres. Fraley urged changes including 100 acre minimum parcels and limits on single 20 acre homes. Debate touched on a 10 year contract period, possible rezoning to allow under 10 acre sales, and a disputed tax savings impact amid AB 8 reform concerns. An approved preserve status for 71.2 acres near Alines Road was noted.
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Alameda
T Hat Khnew
California
William Fratey
Dalxte
Fred Cooper
Williamson
Fraley
Rober Hannon
Hasinon
Cooper
Nicholas Patris
Ihe
Alines
del Valle Road
Alfred J- Rodrigues
Clifford D. Dias
Manuel M. Bulhers
Richard Flynn
Almeda San Joaquin County
W Acres
Eugene Flynn
Grantline Road
Altamont Pass Road
Giles
Livermire
Tracy
Latin group plans Washington office in DC
The Latin American Manufacturers Association LAMA formed in San Leandro plans a Washington DC office within two months and aims to expand to San Antonio Chicago New York and Miami. LAMA with the National Association of Black Manufacturers will share space and has about 14 members across five states. A $20 000 federal grant funds small business counseling loan packaging and post loan tech assistance.
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San Leandro
Latin American Manufacturers Association
LAMA
Joseph Aceves
San Leandro Industralist
San Antonio
Tex
Mexican Trade Association
John Villarreal
Aceves
Washington D.C
National Association 1 Black
Lana
Washington
Chicago
New York
Miami
Jack Brown
Luis Campos
Mast Lh St
Hearing Set in $3 Trillion Highlands Assessment District Case
An assessment hearing is scheduled for Sept 23 in Alameda County Superior Court before Judge Robert Bostick. Attorneys for property owners and the city filed conflicting findings to guide the judge in reconsidering district conclusions and potential salvaging of street improvements.
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Hayward
Highlands Assessment District
Alameda County
Robert Bostick
Bostick
Rave
Auto thief gets jail term in Hayward case
Ruben Vetez 26 of Oakland was sentenced in Superior Court to six months in the county jail and five years probation for stealing a car from Delfino Sandoval after Velez, a hitchhiker on Harder Road in Hayward, brandished a gun at the shopping counter at Jackson and Santa Clara streets. He was arrested a week later in Daly City. Originally charged with armed robbery and grand theft, he pled guilty to grand theft and the armed robbery charge was dismissed.
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Hayward
Ruben Vetez
Velez
Oakland
Haywond
Delfino Sandoval
Jackson
Santa Clare
Sandoval
Daly City
South County Scene
Local column notes events in the South County area as of Friday September 14, 1973. Mentions community happenings and noted figures in a concise, period tone for readers seeking quick civic and cultural updates.
Rezoning Approved for Castro Valley IS-Unit Complex
Alameda County supervisors approved a rezoning for a Lorena Avenue IS-unit apartment project west of Redwood Road Castro Valley. Jean M Canine proposes a slightly higher density on the 3777 Lorena site once a Gladioli nursery run by his late mother Olivia Canine. The Castro Valley Homeowners Association urged smaller density. they testified earlier and were silent during the decision. The board also deferred Charles Marcotte's Sycamore and Tracy Streets San Lorenzo rezoning to add five units to two existing homes, with renewed consideration set for November 1.
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Lorena Avenue
Redwood Road
Castro Valley
Alameda County Supervisors
Jean M. Canine
Loraita Ave
Olivia Canine
Castro Valley Homeowners Association
Charles Marcotte
Sycamore and
Tracy Streets
San Loranto
Mexican Independence Day Festivities Planned This Weekend
UNION GLTY Mexican Americans celebrate Independence Day with a dance Saturday night at Newark Pavilion 6400 Thorn ton Ave 8 30 p m crown Yvonne Hernandez queen of Fiesta Patrias Mayor Don Miller will crown her Sunday parade and street festival begin 6 a m with flag raising at Comic ton building then parade to war memorial on Fourth Street wreath laying and junior ceremony return to Comic ton for street program food was not yet priced but under 3 50. A rodeo Sunday at 700 Valenitos Road features about 40 riders with food and drinks available El dia de la independencia marks Mexico's 1810 uprising and 1821 independence from Spain.
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Union Glty
The
Comicion Honorifina Merdeana
Newark
Thornton Ave
Yvonne Hernandez
Miss Hernandez
Rita Vega
Don Miller
Jesus Dilalobos
San Francisco
Miguel Hidalgo
Rudy Baca
Seventh
G Streets
War Memorial
Fourth Street
Ween
Monviechi
KAZA
Agra
South County
Sundl
Mexico
Vallenitos Road
Spain
Hidalgo
Auto center zoning change denied by Hayward panel
Hayward planning commissioners denied a zone change that would allow an automotive service center on Jefferson Avenue near Mission Boulevard. A public hearing heard 34 residents oppose the proposal citing increased traffic, schoolchild safety concerns, and potential drops in property values. The applicant George A Kavorkian proposed using adjacent commercial land or the parcel as storage. commissioners urged alternatives aligning with the residential neighborhood and planning staff guidance.
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Jefferson
Eggers
George A. Kaverkian
Kavorkian
Kavorkan
Commission
James Harper
Campaign Kickoff Dinner for Hayward Concert Group
Hayward Arex Concert Association opens its annual fundraising drive with a Campaign Kickoff Dinner at the San Felipe Center. Chairwoman Mrs. Verman Kasher will direct workers to sell memberships as the group marks 22 years of sponsoring the Series WH concerts and bringing artists like Utah Symphony and East Bay Youth Chamber Orchestra. Membership costs are $10 for adults and $5 for students, with the drive running September 24 to 29.
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Hayward
Haywae Arex Concert Association
Suortay
San Felipe Center
Association
Utah Symphony
Naonal Shakespeare Company
BYU International Dancerg
East Bay Youth
Alt East Indian Jazz Group
Assbel Alion
Hia
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