Reagan vetoes $5 million methadone bill in California
SACRAMENTO UPI Gov Reagan vetoed a 5 million dollar measure to expand California methadone treatment for addicts. Assemblyman Vasconcellos accused the veto of dishonesty and incompetence and may seek an override. Reagan said funds would create a new program before results of current projects are known. Methadone is used as a heroin substitute with debate over its effectiveness.
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Reagan vetoes three education bills in California
SACRAMENTO UPD Gov Ronald Reagan vetoed three education measures, including a 1.8 million bilingual program bill deemed premature as studies seek best solutions. He also killed a 15 million agriculture education grant and a proposal to extend college enrollment deadlines, citing overall state education needs and budget deficits.
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CRLA Sues Over Alleged Bias in Emergency Job Act
California Rural Legal Assistance filed a federal suit in Sacramento alleging state and federal officials denied jobs to Mexican Americans under the Emergency Employment Act. Seven farm workers claim job tests and education and experience requirements were misapplied, excluding them despite priority categories. Plaintiffs include Sal vator Ramirez of Brawley and José Melchor Alcala and Santiago Barrangahn Que fueron applied for positions at Sonoma State College. The suit seeks a temporary restraining order to halt further hiring until a permanent injunction is decided.
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Two arraigned in Blue Chip fraud case
Paul D. Warren and Tonald Leroy Cook were arraigned in Los Angeles Municipal Court on a charge of receiving over 100000 dollars from Blue Chip Stamp Co for merchandise not ordered or received. Warren, a yacht owner, and Cook, an accounts supervisor, allegedly submitted false invoices. The pair were arrested aboard Warren's yacht Shannandoa at Newport Beach. Preliminary hearing set for December 1.
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Gianelli Renamed to Water Resources Post
The Senate unanimously confirmed the reappointment of State Water Resources Director William Gianelli. Senate Leader James J. Mills, who had clashed with Gianelli over criticism of a wild rivers bill, recommended confirmation and praised Gianelli’s apology as improving relations with lawmakers.
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Probe ends as jury drops inquiry into Folsom officials
Sacramento County Grand Jury announced it dropped its probe into alleged misconduct by Folsom city officials due to insufficient evidence. Foreman Delbert O Connor sent letter to Ronald Bruno, one of four residents who requested the investigation, naming Mayor John Kipp among those scrutinized.
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