Countywide protests flare over wage cuts and parity demands
County workers from hospitals to welfare offices protested austerity measures aimed at reducing county costs. The Professional Peace Officers Association warned of possible actions to secure pay parity with Los Angeles officers, while other unions condemned layoffs and called for continued patient care amid rising caseloads in crowded facilities.
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County Seeks Computerized Aid for Blind and Disabled
County supervisors demanded urgent passage of state legislation to shift blind, aged and disabled welfare recipients to a computerized check system. The move would cut 2,800 of 5,000 new DPSS positions, save about 4 million dollars, and quicken welfare control amid a rising caseload.
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Passed-Over Engineer Says He'll Quit Post
D L A Birean County Hidineey John A Lambie surveys show he will retire from his county post on March 40. Lambie has 15 years as county engineer and five years as an employee. Supervisors named Arthur Willer chief administrative officer and appointed Harvey Brandt as acting county engineer while personnel and civil service officers prepare an exit interview.
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County bed tax hike to six percent approved
Los Angeles County supervisors raised the bed tax from four to six percent to help cover an anticipated budget deficit. The levy applies to transient occupancy under 30 days with Will, the chief administrative officer, noting expected annual revenue of about $70 000 and a midyear gain around 25 000 to offset a 59 000 shortfall by June 30.
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Consumer advocates question Vietnam War herbicide use
The U S Forest Service and California Agriculture officials deny deformities or deaths from herbicides 2 4 D and 2 4 D Trichloro phenoxy acetic acid and 2 4 D ester used in Vietnam era Veterans groups claim deadly chemicals are spread over parks and crops. Officials cite no human injuries, noting reported effects are from lab injections in rats.
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Hospital lawsuits driving up costs in California
California hospital litigation and looming suits push up costs and defensive medicine. Blue Cross of Southern California president Charles Abbott testified to a Senate panel that malpractice insurance and high settlements fuel higher hospital and physician charges. He noted 400 California hospitals sued over the decade with less than 3 percent success, and urged federal risk assumption for funded care to curb fees.
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County supervisors warn fate LaBianca trials may hit million cost
County supervisors say the fate LaBianca murder trials will likely exceed one million dollars, warning taxpayers the bill could surpass the million mark. Tuesday discussions focused on hidden costs and overall funding impact.
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