California legislature approves sweeping health measures
Health bills approved in the closing hours could reshape Medi Cal funding emergency services and hospital construction. Beilenson SB3787 and AB4001 move oversight to the Health Department and cap new beds, while AB4242 raises physician payments for the poor. SB410 tightens blood donor rules to avoid hepatitis risk.
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UPI
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San Francisco
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California
Scientists Push for Spray Can Gas Restrictions
San Francisco scientist Dr. Mario Molina in a meeting urges consideration of regulating spray can gases that threaten the ozone layer citing two years of study. Academy plans a major assessment next week and experts debate labeling versus bans while calls for further study continue.
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UPI
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National Academy of Sciences
Washington
Mario Molina
F. Rowland
University of California, Irvine
Fred Kaufman
University of Pittsburgh
Academy
Peter Jesson
Dupont Co
Molina
Jesson
Harrises scorn judge and receive 11 years to life
William and Emily Harris, defying the judge and clemency, were sentenced to 11 years to life for kidnapping and related crimes. They attacked the court, called Judge Brandler a vengeful maniac, and delivered lengthy denials before the sentence. Investigators tied their case to the Symbionese Liberation Army network and Hearst involvement.
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Los Angeles
UPI
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Brown hails Legislature for no tax rise gains
Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr praised the Democrat led 1975-76 Legislature for major achievements without new taxes. He named reforms on reading and writing lets, minimum standards, creation of the California Conservation Corps and nuclear legislation as key results. He signaled a tax keep down focus for the next session.
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UPS
Edmund G. Brown Jr
Senate
CCC
California Conservation Corps
Assembly backs tougher controls on massage parlors
Sacramento UPI report says the California Assembly approved legislation granting local governments broader authority to regulate massage parlors, aiming to curb abuses and improve oversight.
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Sacramento
UPI
California legislators enact coastal protections and nuclear safeguards
California lawmakers advanced coastal restrictions with a new Coastal Commission and a $280 million bond drive, and approved three nuclear safeguards bills to address waste storage and reactor siting. They also backed a natural death act for the terminally ill and passed a record budget plus school aid while shelving doctor malpractice relief.
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UPI
California
Edmund G. Brown Jr
Brown
Senate
Assembly Health Committee
Barry Keene
Deureka
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