San Quentin inmates locked in cells after deadly racial clash
At San Quentin 2300 inmates are confined to cells after a Tuesday fight between Black Muslims and self-styled Nazis left three dead and several wounded. Prison officials say the situation will be evaluated daily with visitors prohibited. Police report two black inmates stabbed and one white inmate killed, including Charles Jack Captain, 31, of San Francisco.
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Helen Reddy named to parks board
SACRAMENTO AP Singer Rolen Reddy who helped Gov Brown campaign for president last year was appointed by Brown to the State Parks and Recreation Commission Wednesday. The Australian born singer backs Brown's late bid for the Democratic nomination with contributions and appearances. She and husband-manager Jeff Ward are friends of Brown, who has visited their home. Her appointment ends 1981 and requires Senate confirmation. She is described as a conservationist who uses the park system and has a daughter active in conservation. The commission handles park development plans and land acquisitions with advisory input.
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West Virginia prison transfer for Moore and Fromme
Two women serving life for attempted presidential assassination, Lychette Fromme and Sara Jane Moore, were moved to a federal institution in West Virginia. The transfers followed the completion of a West Virginia wing designed for long-term female inmates. Moore and Fromme were previously jailed in California. officials say the West Virginia facility offers better conditions for lengthy sentences.
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Group sues Rockwell over California asset exchange
A public interest group filed suit in federal court to nullify a multi million dollar exchange of Southern California property and Rockwell International Corp. The Military Audit Project alleges the government failed to comply with disposal laws and environmental requirements.
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Water-use fines top 1.2 million in East Bay
Oakland and nearby communities have been billed over 1.2 million for water-rationing violations. More than 200 residential customers faced 500 to 1000 dollar charges. 10,328 customers exceeded June allotments including 8,192 residents and 2,139 businesses.
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Inmate Deaths Reported at San Quentin Bloodiest Since 1971
Jimmy Glenn, 23, serving a murder sentence, was thrown from the third floor tier. On June 30 San Quentin housed 2,818 inmates with 1,004 white, 848 black, 392 Hispanic, and four others. It marked the bloodiest incident since George Jackson and five others died during a 1971 escape attempt that killed three guards.
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