Lompoc School Staff Seeks $9 Million Above 74 Levels
Salary and fringe benefit requests from teachers and classified staff would cost over nine million more than current levels, as presented to the school board. Critics question the totals, calling them estimates and noting salaries as requests rather than demands. The classified staff seek about a 25 percent raise, teachers’ figures are similar in scope, with leadership transitioning to Supt. Glen Wegner and new board member Clarence Bloom, who will be inaugurated at La Honda School. Reuters
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Valley of Flowers praises Bloom in superintendent choice
School administrative dean Bob Weiner says appointing Bloom as superintendent is fitting for the Valley of Flowers, citing alignment with district goals and community expectations.
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Democrats Agree on Common Approach to Economy Plan
Congressional Democrats plan joint policy work to craft alternatives to Ford proposals on the economy and energy shortage. Senate Policy Committee and House Steering Committee will meet to mesh findings and seek mutual agreement. Ford open to compromise but White House says no deal in wind yet.
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Mediator pushes new J M union talks in hope of meeting
Federal mediator Frank Allen discusses reviving talks between Johns Manville Corp and Local 146, International Chemical Workers Union. Dispute stems from expired contract and hospital and benefits cancellations. Unemployment checks halted, welfare options offered to workers meeting criteria. Negotiations stalled since late October with past lockout and worker actions.
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December leading economic indicators fall for fifth straight month
Washington reports the index of leading economic indicators drops 2.4 percent in December for an 11 percent five month decline. The Commerce Department revamps November from a 1.5 percent drop to a 3.5 percent decline. Six of nine indicators fell while three rose signaling more layoffs and factory shutdowns ahead. The slump is the worst since 1948.
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Wahlers defends city consultant use in grants and studies
City administrator Gene Wahlers defends reliance on outside consultants for federal grant work and specialized studies. He cites cost, staff limits, and deadlines, noting contracts with Brown and Caldwell and Hayworth Anderson Lafer for projects from water system analysis to a 1.8 to 3 million grant applications. Public criticism focuses on local involvement and staff capacity.
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Orange County
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