Bradley turns down possible cabinet post offer
Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley said President-elect Jimmy Carter asked him to visit Plains, Georgia, about a cabinet position but he declined to remain in Los Angeles. Bradley cited his commitment to the city and a plan for re-election as reasons, and said he would serve in an advisory capacity if needed.
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25 California checks forged in destruction scheme
California officials said at least 25 state checks worth about 8500 were cashed after the Employment Development Department handed 2.4 million checks to a Richmond destruction firm. Banks bore the loss. the state halted further payments and a Brown administration review was ordered. The episode mirrors another incident involving DMV licenses found in a dump.
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Caltrans Chief and Commissioners Clash Over Highway Plan
Sacramento AP report details a day-long clash between Transportation Director Adriana Gianturco and highway Commissioner Joseph Sinnott amid a broad dispute on California's six-year highway program. The fight included charges of “banking” funds, management failures, and urgency of funding, with related bids on the Route 178 ramps in Bakersfield and local government influence on project priorities.
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