16 Nov 1977
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Newspaper
Ukiah Daily Journal
Location
Ukiah, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1977
Page
1
Patricia Raven a Fresno businesswoman and real estate broker announced a $1 million campaign to win the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor. The move signals a high profile bid from California political circles.
Bay area reports say the Golden Gate Bridge District approved a $1 million subsidy for San Francisco Muni. district officials insist funds would aid Doyle Drive Lombard Street improvements with bus lanes and signals not Muni payments. Marin and Sonoma supervisors continue lawsuits over tolls and expenditures.
Mostly fair conditions continue across Northwestern California through Thursday. Patchy fog develops at night and in the morning, with increasing clouds in the northern area late Thursday. Fort Bragg ranges from 42 to 58 degrees, Ukiah from 40 to 66 degrees.
Fragmentary weather data shows dates in November 1976 with high and low temperatures including 71 and 39 on the 18th and 72 at noon on the 5th. Rainfall figure appears as 0.13 inches.
A second Westlake Fire roared through 2000 acres of brush near Malibu threatening 300 homes. Six firefighters were injured as crews, aided by 90 engines and air support, battled shifting winds and dense smoke. Evacuations covered Saddle Rock Detention Camps and Malibu Park areas. The blaze, fueled by winds to 40 mph, was driven by illegal trash burning and was described as running wild before fog and calmer winds offered some relief.
Inflation drives higher prices as the sole bid for the new Ukiah firehouse exceeds the $431,484 EDA grant by $61,116. The district explores cuts totaling about $20,916, including landscaping, paving reductions, and skylights, while inviting residents to serve on county special districts boards.
In Topanga Canyon, a 12 year old, Brian Creel, mourns Bark the Labrador found dead by a burned home after a rapid blaze that destroyed three houses. Neighbors recall protective animals, partial evacuations, and reliance on community aid as residents reflect on danger from fire and floods.
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