Lands commission halts offshore drilling and pipeline plan
The California Lands Commission suspended 53 offshore wells in the Santa Barbara Channel and a $7 million Exxon pipeline at its first meeting. The three member panel, now Democratic, postponed final decisions pending further studies and environmental reviews by January 30. Ken Cory was elected chairman amid promises to oppose immediate offshore drilling.
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Brown orders tightened austerity for hospitals
Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr. directs tighter Medi-Cal hospital cost controls as he unveils a reform to cap inpatient payments with 10 percent inflation growth next year. He notes Medi-Cal costs may rise about 25 percent this year, from 534 million to 667 million, within a proposed budget proposing 781 million in inpatient hospital spending, up 17 percent.
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California faces gas shortages as supplies dwindle
The California Public Utilities Commission warns gas availability will shrink over the next decade, with Southern California facing peak day curtailment starting winter 1976-77 and Northern California able to meet average needs but still at risk of spikes. Recommendations include realistic gas prices, offshore development with safeguards, and conservation.
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Governor Plan for Higher Education Buildings Defended
Governor defends a plan to build 47 million dollars in new higher education facilities financed by loans repaid by 1976 bond issues, calling the proposal fiscally responsible. The mansion project faces renewed doubt as a 1.3 million governor’s mansion construction continues.
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Brown defense of plan to loan funds for campus building
Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr disputed criticism of his plan to loan 47 million for campus construction to be repaid by 1976 bond issues. He warned voters face inherent risk of rejection but argued bonds offer taxpayers cheaper dollars and more building choice.
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