Eyewitness narrows cause of fatal Hopland crash to unknown
CHP reports a Eureka witness described a 15 to 20 mile pursuit by a Mustang before it veered into the northbound lane and collided with a Chevrolet, killing nine people. The witness ruled out passing, animal avoidance, and blowout, while blood tests showed the driver was sober and mechanical failure remains possible but unconfirmed.
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Tri county pooling plan ties water use to assessed values
Three counties Mendocino Sonoma and Marin reach a pooling agreement for Russian River water. Agencies include Mendocino Russian River Flood Protection Water Conservation Improvement District Sonoma County Water Agency and North Marin Water Agency. Funds cover payments to Corps of Engineers for Coyote and Warm Springs dams and disputes over allotments are reduced. Redwood Valley district participants note Redwood Valley will have adequate water. Pacific Gas and Electric submits safety supplement for Point Arena nuclear plant with site geology seismology and facility locations outlined.
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Lake Pillsbury Parents Seek Own District in Upper Lake Area
Parents from Lake Pillsbury will address the Upper Lake school trustees tonight to request permission to form a local elementary and high school district. They cite winter and spring access issues and long commutes as hardships for their children.
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Luncheon Opens Lenten Season in Ukiah
The Ukiah Ministerial Association hosts a luncheon tomorrow in the First Baptist Church social hall to mark the start of Lent. Sister Louis Marie of Santa Rosa will be the featured speaker. attendees pay 50 cents.
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Fire calls and service notes from Ava Drive to Driftwood
Reported false alarm at 3 31 p m. at 8700 Ava drive later a transport for Emma Nichols 92 to Driftwood Convalescent Hospital. Today at 9 45 a m service call to Earl Myatt residence 415 Walnut to turn off a water line caused by a broken line.
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Northwestern California Weather Outlook
Fair through Wednesday with morning coastal overcast patches. Slightly warmer days expected. High near 76 and low around 48 in Ukiah.
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Meeting set with Governor Reagan on Mendocino State Hospital closure
Four members of the Mendocino County advisory group will quiz Governor Reagan in Sacramento about the planned closing of Mendocino State Hospital. The session at 11 30 a m comes as DMH officials discuss a near term closure date and alternative uses for the facility.
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Where Should Ukiah High Be Located Under Bond Proposal
Editor notes the Ukiah Unified board seeks a two-thirds vote for a $5.9 million bond to fund a new high school for about 2,000 students. Site decisions will be by the board with citizen help if approved, with possible use of 120 acres from Mendocino State Hospital land.
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Moscone proposes sweeping California health care plan
Senate Democratic leader George Moscone urged a compulsory state health program for 20 million Californians costing 7.5 billion. The plan would subsidize 95 percent of health expenses, create a nine member Health Commission, and be funded by payroll withholdings shared by workers and employers. It would cover all residents including Medi Calif recipients and migrant workers.
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