New State Coastal Commission Proposed to Oversee California
A nine member Assembly Select Committee on Environmental Quality proposes a new state coastal commission with temporary development powers to supersede city and county control. The plan urges a moratorium on further state land sales and pushes for expanded public beach access amid fears over environmental degradation and private harbor district development.
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San Diego Gas and Electric Converts Cars to LNG
San Diego Gas and Electric plans converting 68 vehicles from gasoline to liquified natural gas by summer. The move aims to cut smog emissions by 85 percent, with 23 of the company's own vehicles, 25 for the State Division of Highways, 18 buses for the San Diego Zoo, and two County of San Diego cars included. The firm will add three LNG service stations to support the program.
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San Diego Gas and Electric Co
Joseph F. Sinnatt
Malibu Sewage Crisis Studied by Regional Water Board
The Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board considered mild steps to tackle Malibu sewage issues amid a coastal fish kill tied to toxic agents. Proposals include a treatment plant for Las Flores Canyon to Malibu Road, a bond issue, and denial of permits where private septic systems exist, with State Board reinforcement possible.
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Malibu
Raymond M. Hertel
State Department of Fish and Game
Malibu Creek
Long Beach
Ventura River
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Hertel
Cattlemen Battle Dust and Odor Pollution Fight
California cattle feeders association wraps its 17th annual meeting amid concerns over dust and odor from feedlots. President F. M. Simpson says tests are planned with a $24,000 research program to curb pollution while noting higher beef prices, grain imports, and cost pressures from Texas and Oklahoma competition.
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California Cattle Feeders Association
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Oklahoma
F. M. Simpson
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Mayors Tour Detroit Ghetto to Urge Federal Funds
Eight big city mayors led by Detroit Mayor Romen Gribbs walked through Detroit's ghetto to draw attention to urban issues and press for more federal money. They inspected welfare reform crime control mass transit and urban renewal amid concerns over drugs and welfare.
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Wilmington
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City official calls Congress to boost urban aid funds
Mayor Joseph L Alioto of San Francisco urged Congress to exceed Nixon administration recommendations for urban program funding. He told a House appropriations subcommittee that cities nationwide face a funding crisis, including San Francisco, due to a shortfall this year.
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