San Francisco unions counter city plan to end strike
Union leaders rejected the city contract offer and presented a counterproposal expected to be reviewed today. If accepted, buses trolleys and cable cars could resume within hours. The walkout by city workers spans about 30 days amid broader labor actions across the industry.
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Lebanon turmoil as election showdown looms amid clashes
In Beirut both left and right wing leaders call for delaying the weekend presidential election. At least 15 people were killed and 30 wounded in Wednesday clashes between rival militias. Leaders stopped short of promising a boycott of the Saturday election meeting.
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Deunification talks between Ukiah Unified and Potter Valley stall
Ukiah Unified and Potter Valley backers seek compromise on property and cash division as deunification proceeds. Key disputes include tax refunds and who pays for 6-7-8 grade junior high construction, with court clarity likely. A 6.8 percent cash and bus asset transfer is floated, PV property stays PV if reused locally. Northwest California weather mixed with coastal fog, warmer by Friday.
Humphrey Declines Entering Primaries for Democratic Nomination
Hubert Humphrey told a Capitol Hill news conference that he would not enter the New Jersey primary or allow a campaign committee, effectively sticking to his stance of not seeking the nomination unless offered. Carter’s Pennsylvania win has narrowed the field as Ford campaigned in Texas urging Carter’s nomination.
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Coast development limits gain key support in California Senate
Conservationists back SB1579 to permanently curb coastal growth while amendments shrink the Coastal Commission. The measure, rooted in the 1972 coastline initiative, aims to protect farms, public beach access, and habitats with state agency roles clarified and energy facilities limited to designated zones.
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Kissinger offers U S role in Rhodesia talks amid African tour
Secretary of State Kissinger told reporters in Kinshasa that the United States stands ready to help negotiate an end to white rule in Rhodesia if the parties request a more active role. He noted broad regional support for U S participation and cited ongoing fighting. He also announced a $5 million aid package to Zaire for cotton and considered $20 million in credits to buy copper mining equipment.
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Intelligence report cites 183 recommendations on intelligence abuses
A 396 page Senate probe concludes constitutional rights were violated by FBI CIA and other agencies across administrations. It notes 500000 domestic files 380000 letters opened and photographed 26000 rounded up for emergency plans and indexes of 1.5 million by CIA NSA and Army files on thousands others with IRS and telegraph data. The report questions checks and balances and warns of overreach.
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Property Taxes Forum in Ukiah Seeks Public Input
The May Community Forum titled Lets Look at Property Taxes will be held Thursday May 13 at 7 p.m. at the Mendocino County Library Ukiah. Sponsors include Business and Professional Women Ukiah Community Center AAUW and League of Women Voters. Attendees will hear a short history, current uses, assessment standards, and pending legislation while offering ideas on alternative revenue sources.
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Potter Valley land use hearing May 18 on restrictions
A public hearing will be held May 18 at 3 p.m. before the Board of Supervisors to consider extending land use restrictions in Potter Valley while the new area General Plan is completed. The urgency ordinance adopted Jan. 20 prohibits subdivisions or parcel reductions, mobile homes except for agricultural workers or temporary dwellings, and issuance of certain permits unless reviewed for conformance with the plan under study by the Potter Valley Citizens' Advisory Committee. The ordinance, effective four months with a possible eight-month extension, covers the area from the Lake County line to the ridge, and from Cold Creek to Thomas Creek. Additional actions included board appointments, ordinance introduction on cable franchises, and committee reassignments.
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