Freeway foe named California transportation director
Adriana Giantures, 36, branded by opponents as a freeway fighter, was named California transportation director by Gov Brown, replacing Sid McCausland. The department faces inflation drains, halted construction, and about 2,400 job cuts as Giantures, a former Massachusetts state planner, takes the helm amid opposition from Sen Randolph Cobb, while former head McCausland shifts to consultant.
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California weighs closing two state mental hospitals
California health officials study phasing out Atascadero and Metropolitan State Hospitals to cut the state mental patient population from about 16 000 to 10 000. The plan would shift 6 000 patients to local community programs and reduce developmentally disabled cases, continuing Reagan era downsizing.
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Brown weighs options on June primary and convention
Brown has not decided yet on entering the June 8 California primary or the July Democratic National Convention as an uncommitted candidate. Davis notes he will study all options, with deadlines in California by April 5 and March 26 if aiming for the convention. If on the ballot in California, his name would also appear on Oregon's May 25 ballot.
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Harmer enters race for Senate in California primary
Former Lt Gov John Harmer announced his bid for the U S Senate challenging incumbent Democrat John Tunney. Harmer said other GOP candidates cannot beat Tunney and plans an immediate intensive campaign for the June Republican primary. He criticized Tunney over U S military aid to anti Western forces in Angola and questioned Bob Finch's decisiveness.
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Chavez accuses McCarthy of blackmail in ALRB clash
Cesar Chavez leader of the United Farm Workers accuses Assembly Speaker Leo McCarthy of blackmailing the Agricultural Labor Relations Board to weaken union access rights. McCarthy calls Chavez distortions and arrogance. Bishop Mahony and Bill Lockyer are cited in ARLB access rule debates amid funding fights.
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McCarthy Denounces Facial Workers Contempt Claim
Iway statement from UF headquarters in Keane shows McCarthy accusing demonstrators of contempt for the law while UFW spikes suggest dissent. The exchange centers on farm worker rights and perceived defiance of intent in labor actions.
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