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Tehama County Cattlemen and CattleWomen are seeking items for the 21st Ag- Scholarship Fundraiser silent and live auctions on January 4, 2025, at Tehama District Fairgrounds.  If you have an item to donate, please contact Mike McCluskey by email at gatormac.mccluskey@gmail.com or by phone at 530-736-3428. Cash donations are also gratefully accepted for the Ag – Scholarships. JP Ranch Rodeo has donated 10 tickets to all performances of the 29th annual JP Ranch Rodeo, January 17-18, 2025, for the live auction. Bill Borror has handcrafted a dining table, “River Runs Through It,” with an acrylic river running through a black walnut base.  Last year he made a similar coffee table, but this year it is a dining table. If you can bake a cake, pie, or cookies, they are welcome silent auction items. Thanks to Tehama Angus Ranch, we are delighted to have 40 pounds of Angus Beef for the live auction again this year. Pre-event tickets are $45, $50 at the door, and are available at Hawes Ranch & Farm Supply, Red Bluff Round-Up Mercantile, and Cornerstone Bank in Red Bluff, Shasta Farm &

While doing some research about something completely different, I came across a plethora of local newspaper articles from 1910 sounding the alarm and warning parents to take immediate and strong action against an insidious evil facing their sons in high school (daughters were not mentioned). More research revealed that at the turn of the 20th century, there was a nationwide war to stop childhood cigarette smoking, and a Red Bluff High School principal was part of that charge. Childhood smoking was a problem. During the later 1800s, many children in urban and inner-city environments who were unsupervised, worked long hours to help support their families, or lived and hustled on the streets smoked cigarettes because they were easy to get. A nationwide effort began to make smoking cigarettes by youngsters illegal. Some felt that cigarettes were more dangerous than other tobacco products such as pipes or cigars: being milder, cigarettes would lead to more smoking; the papers used in cigarette manufacture were dangerous; or cigarettes could be used as a gateway to illicit drug use. Newspapers published these perils in detail. Parents and school authorities

CORNING – Neighbors are ensuring 86 Corning families can celebrate Christmas with toys for children and holiday dinners for families. Each year, the Corning Volunteer Fire Department, along with more than 100 volunteers, makes Christmas a reality for those who might not be able to have a holiday. According to Corning Fire Chief Tom Tomlinson, the tradition has taken place in the city for about 60 years. Brenda Nelson was in the Corning Volunteer Fire Department’s kitchen on Thursday, Dec. 19, as part of the crew that made a homemade meal for the numerous people wrapping gifts. “It’s a thank-you to those who came to wrap presents. It’s wonderful to see people from all over the community come to help those who are in a tight spot. It’s a happy, joyful and heartwarming event,” Nelson said. The delivery of toys and food baskets takes place on Saturday, Dec. 21. The many factors that make the event come to fruition take months to achieve. The culmination of selling raffle tickets, donations from local businesses, and countless volunteer hours brings joy to the entire community. Firefighter Daymon

The Wall Street Journal has just published a “blockbuster” story that President Biden has been in significant mental and physical decline for the last four years. The WSJ’s headline is such old news, and so out of date, that it reads like it was written in 2022 — when it should have been if the corporate media had been doing its job. “How the White House Functioned With a Diminished Biden in Charge.” “Aides kept meetings short and controlled access, top advisers acted as go-betweens and public interactions became more scripted. The administration denied Biden has declined.” Biden’s slow and steady decline from the day he became president has been obvious for years to any honest person who’d simply believe their own eyes and ears. But the lying White House spokespeople, the lying U.S. Senators, the lying vice president and the lying Joe Biden protection racket in the liberal media repeatedly told us he was perfectly fine. Right up until the minute Old Joe dropped out after his disastrous debate with Donald Trump, his boosters insisted that the doddering and mumbling old man we saw

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Steven Yeun, 41; Ray Romano, 67; Samuel L. Jackson, 76; Jane Fonda, 87. Happy Birthday: Take nothing for granted. Strategize, reorganize and define the lifestyle that suits your needs. Putting your desires, time and energy into what makes you happy will allow you to embrace what you feel passionate about and make a difference. This year, your choices will be challenging. However, they will also lead to opportunities that ease stress and soothe your soul. Romance is in the stars. Your numbers are 9, 14, 23, 26, 32, 35, 48. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Pay attention to the sidelines. Expand your periphery to include obscure viewpoints, and you’ll get a clearer picture of what’s possible. A social event or fundraiser will bring you in contact with someone who piques your interest. Follow the dots and consider the potential outcomes before you make a move. 3 stars TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Force your way forward and finish what you start. Time is of the essence, and wasting it on petty disagreements won’t calm your nerves. Joint holdings will face an impasse

Saturday, December 21, 2024 7:12AM A pile of dirt outside a Chipotle restaurant has turned into a mountain community phenomenon, sparking joy this holiday season. A pile of dirt outside a Chipotle restaurant has turned into a mountain community phenomenon, sparking joy this holiday season. Nicknamed Mount Chipotle, the holiday-time hill is drawing tourists to Oakhurst at time when some businesses are struggling. “Once you get up there it’s just a beautiful view, I mean almost better than Yosemite,” said Matthew Simpson, a senior at Yosemite High School. “In all honesty, this was the best thing I’ve ever done in my life,” added Angel Herrera. Mount Chipotle is no easy feat for these first-time visitors. “I did not think it would be this treacherous,” explained Yosemite High student Tristan Reden. After reaching the top, the group’s reward was spectacular. “You can see Vons, you look over here, you have Chipotle; you have Dollar Tree and Verizon,” described Reden. The mountain took on a life of its own after Oakhurst photographer Larry Townsend posted video to the Facebook group, Oakhurst Area. Now, the mountain peak turned

The collision that killed three members of the Lourenco family has claimed the life of one more member.

The price of eggs is rising once again as the ongoing bird flu epidemic coincides with the holiday baking season.

One of the great things about the holidays is hearing about the traditions that friends and other families enjoy.

For the fifth straight year, the roar of motorcycle engines filled Lander Avenue and its surrounding neighborhoods, as hundreds of local bikers drove into the Salvation Army Turlock Corp. parking lot on Saturday to deliver their annual shipment of toys for children in need.

He was twice wounded during his military service during World War II but for 18 years Howard Hiram “Hi” Hughson would lay in an unmarked grave at Lakewood Memorial Park.

Saturday, December 21, 2024 6:02AM California state agencies say most dairies in the state are under quarantine because of the bird flu. TULARE COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — California state agencies say most dairies in the state are under quarantine because of the bird flu. Now, they are working alongside each other with local dairy farmers to help reduce exposure to H5N1 between infected cows and people. Over 650 of the 984 dairies in the state are under quarantine because of a growing bird flu outbreak. Although the California Department of Public Health says the risk remains low for the general public the virus kills 90% to 100% of infected poultry and about 1% to 2% of cows. “So, while it does impact dairy herds, and it’s definitely devastating to the herd managers compared to how it acts in poultry it’s much less severe,” says Dr. Annette M. Jones, the state veterinarian and director of the animal health and food safety services with California Department of Food and Agriculture. In Southern California more dairies have recently tested positive for the bird flu. The health department and

Saturday, December 21, 2024 5:30AM As many people flock online to buy last-minute holiday gifts, criminals are looking to take advantage of this with fake online shops. Are you shopping for those last-minute gifts? As time runs out many of us will go online to search for items that hopefully will arrive before Christmas, and criminals are looking to take advantage of this. “We have noticed that a huge increase in the activity for cybercriminals were taking advantage of in general holiday shoppers,” said Iskander Sanchez-Rola, Director of Innovation at online security company Gen. He added that in the last few weeks, they have identified at least 80,000 fake online shops, and the number is growing by a thousand a day. Sometimes you might get an email that looks like it’s from a legitimate store, but don’t just click on a link. Type it in yourself and make sure the website address is spelled correctly. “And these web counterfeit websites normally are made up to look and feel like legitimate stores, and sometimes they tend to include like similar Urls to confuse the shoppers… which

Saturday, December 21, 2024 7:15AM A three-year-old boy has been reunited with his mother after a carjacking in downtown Fresno on Friday. FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — A three-year-old boy has been reunited with his mother after a carjacking in downtown Fresno on Friday. The vehicle was stolen around 5:30 pm near Mariposa and Fulton streets. Fresno police say a father was standing just feet from his Honda CRV with his three-year-old inside when a man jumped into the vehicle and drove off, taking the small child with him. Desperate to save his child, the father tried to intervene but was left hurt as the suspect sped off. For 30 minutes, it was unknown where the car or the little boy were until an officer spotted the SUV near Veterans and 99. For nearly 10 miles, police and California Highway officers chased the stolen car, looking for ways to stop the suspect. It was the car he was driving that would ultimately cut the chase short. The front driver’s side tire blew out, and the car came to a stop. The crowded scene evidence of the

CHOWCHILLA, Calif. (KFSN) — A convicted criminal who served time at the women’s prison in Chowchilla is charged with raping fellow inmates. A Madera County judge ruled this week 52-year-old state prisoner Tremaine Carroll must be referred to with she/her pronouns because Carroll identifies as a woman. But the district attorney believes the defendant is abusing the system. “This is a person who is not a woman in any sense of the word,” says Madera County District Attorney Sally Moreno. In March DA Sally Moreno, charged Carroll for rape allegedly committed while incarcerated at the Central California Women’s Facility in Chowchilla. “After his first cellmate became pregnant and was moved to Los Angeles, two other cellmates of his had complained that he had raped them, so we have filed rape charges against this inmate,” said Moreno. Moreno says the ruling regarding pronouns impacts her ability to prosecute the case. “This is a particular issue in this case because it’s confusing to the jury. In California, rape is a crime that has to be accomplished by a man,” said Moreno. Supervising Deputy District Attorney Eric Dutemple

Thirteen Mega Million jackpots have been won during December since the game began in 2002.

By HALELUYA HADERO Amazon delivery drivers and Starbucks baristas are on strike in a handful of U.S. cities as they seek to exert pressure on the two major companies to recognize them as unionized employees or to meet demands for an inaugural labor contract. Related Articles JPMorgan, Wells Fargo, BofA facing federal lawsuit over Zelle payment network fraud How to avoid financial stress during the holiday season It’s beginning to look like another record for holiday travel Amazon workers are striking at multiple delivery hubs. Here’s what you should know Tesla recalling almost 700,000 vehicles due to tire pressure monitoring system issue The strikes that started Thursday and Friday followed other recent standoffs between corporate America and organized labor. Large and established labor unions secured meaningful employer concessions this year following strikes by Boeing factory workers, dockworkers at East and Gulf coast ports, video game performers, and hotel and casino workers on the Las Vegas Strip. But workers at Starbucks, Amazon and some other prominent consumer brands still are fighting for their first contracts. Amazon refuses to acknowledge the organizing efforts of drivers and warehouse

2024 marked a sensational year in the world of sports. Some highlights included another Super Bowl win for the Kansas City Chiefs and the rise of women’s sports on the college and professional level. Cbssports.com writer Austin Nivision breaks it all down.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A judge ruled Friday that Missouri’s near-total abortion ban is unenforceable under a new constitutional amendment, ensuring abortion will be legal in the state. Jackson County Circuit Court Judge Jerri Zhang issued an order blocking the state’s strict abortion law after a new abortion-rights constitutional amendment recently took effect. Missouri is one of five states where voters approved ballot measures in the 2024 general election to add the right to an abortion to their state constitutions. The Missouri amendment does not specifically override any laws. Instead, advocates must ask courts to knock down bans they believe are now unconstitutional. Zhang’s order is temporary, but it signals that she’s likely to find the ban unconstitutional after the lawsuit that abortion-rights supporters filed plays out. Spokespeople for Planned Parenthood, the American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri and Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey did not immediately respond to messages seeking comment Friday. Bailey, an abortion opponent, issued an opinion agreeing that most abortions would be legal when the amendment took effect. But Bailey’s office is still fighting for a ban on most abortions

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — A man pleaded not guilty on Friday to leaving a loaded gun unsecured after his girlfriend was shot to death by her toddler at a Fresno apartment complex. 18-year-old Andrew Sanchez is accused of leaving the gun in the bedroom of a Northeast Fresno apartment he shared with his girlfriend, Jessinya Mina, on December 6th. Police say Mina’s two-year-old child got ahold of the gun and accidentally shot and killed the 22-year-old mother. Sanchez was arraigned in court Friday. The prosecutor told the judge hat Sanchez is a threat to public safety, revealing that the 9mm handgun used in the shooting was not registered to Sanchez. “This was an individual who was known to have firearms that were not registered to him and were not stored properly,” said Amber Collins with the Fresno County District Attorney’s Office. Collins went on to say that the bail should be raised. “I would ask that he at least be able to post the statutory bail amount,” said Collins. Surrounded by family, Sanchez appeared in court out of custody after posting a $30,000 bond. The

Saturday, December 21, 2024 12:55AM Following a foggy Friday morning, the Fresno-Yosemite International Airport confirmed it has had some weather-related cancellations. FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — Following a foggy Friday morning, the Fresno-Yosemite International Airport confirmed it has had some weather-related cancellations. “Just flying in, you couldn’t see anything, just clouds,” said one traveler, Jessica Adams. “”They’ve been postponing it all morning cause it was supposed to leave at 11. And they canceled 15 minutes ago,” said traveler Marianne Cox. She traveled from Calaveras County to fly out of Fresno so she can visit her daughter in San Diego for the holiday but now that plan is delayed. “My husband passed away in September so it’s my first Christmas without him and I’m going to be with my kids,” said Cox. AAA predicts a record number of people will take to the skies for the “year-end holiday period,” with more than 7.5 million people expected to catch a flight. Highways will also be busy, with an estimated 107 million people driving to destinations. The start of the road rush in Central California got off to