California Assembly toughens penalties for dangerous drug sales
The California Assembly voted 49 to 17 to raise penalties for selling LSD, speed and other dangerous drugs to be as severe as marijuana. The Wakefield bill would, for adults, set first or second offenses at five years to life in prison and a third conviction at ten years to life. Democrats largely opposed the measure.
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Wakefield
Robert W. Crown
D-Alameda
Crown
Burton
John Vasconcellos
D-San Jose
Ways and Means
California
Alan Sieroty
Beverly Hills
Badham
Newport Beach
California divorce reform clears Senate panel
SACRAMENTO AP The Senate Finance Committee approved a major revision of the California divorce law aimed at moving battles from court to marriage counseling. The measure by Sen Donald Grunsky would require counties to create a family court system to help couples resolve issues out of the courtroom. The Watsonville Republican quoted a proponent saying new wives must destroy their husbands before alimony is granted, a claim prompting debate over the bill’s guidance on property and support.
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Sacramento
Senate Finance Committee
California
Donald Grunsky
Watsonville
Grunsky
State Wont End Border Inspections
California will keep 18 border inspection stations operating under a revised plan after county agricultural commissioners opposed closing the sites. The modification aims to curb pests and diseases while addressing tourism shifts, with cooperation from a county committee.
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Sacramento
State Agriculture Department
Jerry W. Fielder
Bill Would Let Taxpayers Direct $1 to Party
Sacramento A Democratic senator introduced a bill Thursday to let a taxpayer instruct the state to send one dollar of his income tax payment to the political party of his choice. Sen. Alfred H. Long of Monterey Park said rising campaign costs force candidates to seek funds from special interest groups.
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Sacramento
Alfred H. Long
Monterey Park
Long Beach Seeks $375 Million Aid For City Schools
School chief W Odie Wright denounces California for not sharing 50 percent of urban school costs. He cites inflation and a 10 percent cut in state aid this year, urging $375 million in new aid as Reagan proposes $80 million in new money.
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Long Beach
W. Odie Wright
Subcommittee
James W. Dent
Concord
Wright
Big City
Long Beach Unified
California
Gov. Reagan
Long Beach Education Faces Cuts Without More State Aid
State aid increases are urged to avert major reductions in Long Beach public education. Associate Superintendent Vernon A. Hinze says cuts could include a six period school day for juniors and seniors, with fewer electives, plus possible trims in maintenance, capital outlay, curriculum, and staff.
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