Brown education aide resigns over reform clashes
John Pincus, a Rand Corp. executive named by Gov. Brown to the State Board of Education, quits Sept 1 after accusing the governor of doing little for school reform. He criticized the $272 million school finance bill as a reform failure and said Brown lacks policy teams for public schools.
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Court bars suit against postal officials over undelivered mail
U S District Court Judge George B Harris dismissed Mel Solomon's $140000 suit against nine postal officials over allegedly late or missing June 1975 sale notices. He ruled federal immunity shields individuals acting within duties from negligence claims regarding mail delivery, noting no official accepted, processed or delivered the contested mail.
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Mandatory shoplifting punishment advances
Sacramento legislation tightens shoplifting penalties by making first time adult offenders face fines up to 500 dollars and up to six months in county jail, with parents liable for minor thefts. The measure allows shopkeepers to detain suspects briefly and use limited force for investigation and property protection. The bill, authored by Sen. Newton Russell, passed a key Assembly committee 50 to 0 and moves to the Assembly.
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Two Women Report $200000 Stolen from Car in San Francisco
AP reports police investigate a robbery in which two Russian descent women say $200,000 in cash was taken from their car during a real estate deal on Mission Street. Two blond men, about six feet tall and 200 pounds, are sought. The money reportedly in $100 bills.
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Bill to guarantee fetus rights voted in California
A bill backed by pro life groups to guarantee medical care for a fetus surviving abortion passed the California Assembly 48 to 2 and moves to Gov. Brown. Assemblyman Mike Antonovich says the one sentence measure enshrines life as a priority and would require doctors to take steps to keep a potentially viable fetus alive. Opponents say it raises abortion costs and deters procedures, though proponents cite rare prior cases and existing doctor readiness.
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Shock therapy limits approved by state Senate
SACRAMENTO Senatorial action approved limits on electric shock therapy for adults and bans for children under 12. The bill by Assemblyman John Vasconcellos moves back to the Assembly with Senate amendments. An independent exam must confirm mental capacity and informed consent. one Republican opposed, arguing against mandatory competence checks.
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Hearing aid bill dies in California Assembly
Legislation requiring a hearing examination before most hearing aid purchases failed by five votes in the Assembly. The 36-10-13 tally defeated the bill backed by Barry Keene. Critics warned higher costs, while Behr supported reform as part of the bill’s pursuit.
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