Pasadena property assessments rise sharply
Pasadena records the largest annual jump in reassessed property values, risking a lower city tax rate though total revenues may stay steady due to higher values. About half the homes were reassessed with many doubling or tripling last year’s values, city officials said.
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Court OKs seniority bias rulings
The Supreme Court ruled 7 to 2 that retroactive seniority may be awarded to minority workers discriminated against before the 1964 Civil Rights Act, in trucking industry cases. It allows some drivers to claim long-haul seniority even if they did not apply for road jobs, while limiting relief to post act dates. Justice Potter Stewart wrote the majority. Justices Marshall and Brennan dissented.
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Carter says U S Cuba talks near. diplomats may exchange
President Carter announced progress toward restoring U S Cuba relations after talks with Fidel Castro and confirmed a tentative plan to exchange diplomats in each capital. Negotiations centered in New York with details yet to be announced. Carter stressed remaining differences but urged eventual friendship.
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College grads face brighter job market this year
A survey shows this month's crop of graduates will have easier job prospects than last year, with women engineers enjoying especially strong outlook. Also notes rising teen drinking and a Dodgers loss as part of a mixed news day.
Weather Outlook With Warm Days And Increasing Clouds
Weather report notes hazy conditions through Thursday with cooler daytime highs. Night and morning cloudiness increase. high today around 82 and low near 58 with moderate smog in the area.
Liability questions loom as Pasadena Glendale group eyes airport
Residents and officials debate the proposed sale of Hollywood Burbank Airport from Lockheed to a joint powers authority. Unknowns include noise liability and taxpayer costs, with no court judgments to date. Insurance, public hearings, and potential July or August formation timelines are under study.
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Hostage held in L A hotel siege
Police prepared for a long night as 27 year old Miami man McDowell holds a woman hostage in a Birgest Marina Hotel bathroom. SWAT teams waited outside while a police psychologist and priest attempted negotiations. The man, sought on drug charges and wanted in Norfolk Virginia, had checked in Monday after a dispute with the woman who called deputies alleging beating and rape.
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James Diamond
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Dan Cooke
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Superior Court clerks plan sick call Thursday protest
Los Angeles County Superior Courts including Pasadena clerks schedule a mass sick call Thursday to protest a Board of Supervisors salary offer. The package would grant a 2 percent raise and freeze step increases for a year, threaten the dental program, and facial staff cuts.
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Ron Coleman
Coleman
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Dutch train hijack crisis seeks outside mediator
South Moluccan gunmen holding at least 55 hostages on a hijacked train for nine days asked Tuesday for outside mediators. Prime Minister Joop den Uyl and key ministers in The Hague considered the request in a potential step toward resolution.
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Viking life-hunters shut down Mars biology instruments
Viking biology instruments at Pasadena’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory were shut down after exhausting all testing material. Meteorology and soil sample analyses continue as scientists assess conflicting data on life evidence and plan future Mars missions.
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Ice cream bells spark hush request in Kentucky town
ERLANGER Ky AP Bill Young asks City Council to quiet an ice cream vendor whose bells ring late at night. Young says he is not against Mr Softee but opposes him at 9 40 p m as two children wake screaming for ice cream. Mayor Sorell doubtful any action can silence the bell ringers.
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