Weekend drives deadly on Mendocino County roads
In Mendocino County two women died in separate crashes on Saturday. Fifteen year old Lynne Michelle Ramson of Ukiah was killed when a pickup she rode in hit an oak and split, a 17 year old driver was treated for injuries. A 69 year old Laytonville woman, Doris S. Elliott, died after being struck by a southbound car on Highway 101 in Laytonville. Other accidents injured several people, including Susan Nadler from Mendocino. Funeral services are set for Elliott and Ramson with local church and mortuary arrangements announced.
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Brown proposes state run medical malpractice pool in California
Legislators face malpractice reform and a 3.8 million emergency appropriation for the Agricultural Labor Relations Board. Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr. unveils a doctor financed insurance pool intended to cap premiums at about 4,000 the first year with 15 percent annual increases thereafter. Early physician reaction is critical amid the ongoing work slowdown by United Physicians of California.
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Supervisors to hear building code changes and board shifts
A public hearing by county supervisors tomorrow at 10 30 a m at the courthouse will consider adopting uniform building codes and reflect recommendations of the building and land use review committee. Proposals include allowing wood heat devices in dwellings without a fixed temperature and letting home builders opt out of electricity hookups. The board also plans to expand the building appeals board from five to nine members and strip decision making powers from the minor division committee. In miscellaneous matters they will review letters on rural mail service cutbacks, a yield tax proposal, and a coastal property acquisition resolution.
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Marine Corps chief defends amphibious role before House panel
Marine Corps Commandant Louis H. Wilson told the House Armed Services Committee that the Marines remain essential as an amphibious assault force. He rejected claims the corps role is outmoded, citing a need for capable, ready forces for forcible entry and crisis management. A Brookings report questioned the amphibious focus, suggesting smaller, selective use amid changing global threats. Wilson pledged a March 1 review of force structure and noted limited funding for research tied to landing force requirements.
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Northwestern California Weather Forecast Fair Skies Saturday
Northwestern California remains fair with variable high clouds through Saturday and little temperature change. Lows tonight around 33 to 44 degrees and highs Saturday reaching about 56 to 66 degrees. Rainfall last year totaled 9.54 inches, compared with 14.91 inches prior year.
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Deregulation Debate Splits Congress Over Gas Pricing
Washington lawmakers clash on freeing natural gas from price controls with Rep. Dingell calling the push reckless special interest legislation while Rep. Krueger argues deregulation could lower prices. They discuss short term fixes, long term plans, and potential costs from lifting controls.
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Destruction of Hill home no accident, says Azevedo
A five room frame house six miles north of Fort Bragg on Highway 1 burned Saturday evening. Jack Azevedo, a candidate for Fourth district supervisor, hinted the fire may have been set, linking it to Hull's lawsuit against Assessor Webb Brown and two supervisors. Firefighters confiscated weapons at the scene, and the state fire marshal was summoned to investigate the blaze’s cause.
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Potter Valley cagers and others injured in Willits crash
Six Potter Valley varsity and JV players two cheerleaders and two parents were injured when their van left Highway 20 near James Creek struck a redwood tree. Driver Wilda Bilstein 50 and several passengers were treated. one in intensive care. Friday game canceled as officials assess scheduling.
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Miranda Card Ruling Echoes In Barroom Killing
Phoenix report recalls the Miranda decision ten years after the landmark ruling that police must inform arrestees of rights. Fernando Zamora Rodriguez is jailed for allegedly stabbing Ernesto Miranda in a $2 card game dispute, amid a battered history of parole violations and legal battles surrounding the famed case.
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Carrier Collects Payments After First Call
A brief item notes a carrier seeking payment assistance as he begins collections. The report mentions daily routine collecting from customers and asks readers to cooperate during the initial call. No further names or locations are provided.
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