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ByMatthewPerrone TheAssociatedPress WASHINGTON Thefederal government on Thursday announced sweeping new rules for electronic ciga- rettes that will for the first time require the devices and their ingredients to be reviewed, a mandate that could offer some protec- tion for consumers and up- end a multibillion dollar in- dustrythathasgonelargely unregulated. Before brands are al- lowed to stay in the mar- ket, regulators would have to check the design, con- tents and flavor of the fast- growing devices, which have found a foothold with teenagers. "Millions of kids are be- ing introduced to nicotine every year, a new gener- ation hooked on a highly addictive chemical" Health and Human Services Sec- retary Sylvia Burwell said. "We cannot let the enor- mous progress we've made toward a tobacco-free gen- eration be undermined by products that impact our health and economy in this way." The rules issued by the Food and Drug Adminis- tration would also extend long-standing restrictions on traditional cigarettes to a host of other products, including e-cigarettes, hoo- kah, pipe tobacco and nico- tine gels. Minors would be banned from buying the products. E-cigarettes are battery- powered devices that turn liquid nicotine into an in- halablevapor.Theylackthe chemicals and tars of burn- ing tobacco, but the ciga- rettes have not been exten- sively studied, and there's no scientific consensus on the risks or advantages of "vaping." More than 15 percent of high school students report using e-cigarettes, up more than 900 percent over the last five years, according to federal figures. Beginning in August, re- tailers will be prohibited from selling the tobacco products to anyone under 18, placing them in vend- ing machines or distrib- uting free samples. While nearlyallstatesalreadyban sales of e-cigarettes to mi- nors, federal officials said they will be able to impose stiffer penalties and deploy more resources to enforce- ment. For now, the nation's es- timated 20 million e-ciga- rette users may not see big changes. NEW RULES FDA will require e-cigarettes, contents to be reviewed By Gary D. Robertson and Emery P. Dalesio The Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. North Caro- lina's Republican leaders are showing no signs of backing down from their new bath- room rules despite the U.S. Justice Department's decla- ration that they violate fed- eral civil rights laws and could cost the state dearly in lost education funding. Gov. Pat McCrory called the Justice Department's threat — which gives the state and its university sys- tem until the close of busi- ness Monday to change the laworfacetheconsequences incourt—abroadoverreach of federal authority. "This is no longer just a North Carolina issue, be- cause this conclusion by the Department of Justice im- pacts every state," McCrory said. The North Carolina law, which requires transgender people to use public bath- rooms conforming to the sex on their birth certifi- cate, and limits protections for LGBT people, has been broadly condemned by gay- rights groups, businesses, sports leagues and enter- tainers, some of whom have relocated offices or canceled events in the state. Several other states have proposed similar laws limiting les- bian,gay,bisexualandtrans- gender protections in recent months. "I thought it was a very common-sense rule, but the federal government is now saying those are dis- criminatory practices," Mc- Crory said during a Wednes- day evening forum with the state'schamberofcommerce in Raleigh. McCrory and House Speaker Tim Moore, who helped pass the law the governor signed in March, said separately they would be examining the state's op- tions. Moore told reporters the letter to McCrory was an attempt by President Barack Obama's administration to push a "radical left agenda" in his final months in office. "Basic concepts — com- mon sense about privacy and expectations of privacy —aregettingthrownoutthe window by what the Obama administration is trying to do in this," Moore said. The Justice Department said the North Carolina law violates federal Civil Rights Act protections barring workplace and student dis- crimination based on sex. Various federal agencies have further defined these protections as extending to transgender people, declar- ing that it violates the law to prevent people from us- ing bathrooms that align with their gender identity. NEW BATHROOOM RULES North Carolina leaders show no sign of surrender on LGBT law GE RR Y B RO OM E — T HE A SS OC IA TE D P RE SS Nor th C ar ol in a G ov . P at M cC ro ry p au se s w hi le m ak in g c om ment s c on cer ni ng H ou se B ill 2 du ri ng a g ov er nm en t a ffa ir s c on fe rence i n R al ei gh , N or th C ar ol in a, o n W ed ne sd ay . The following defendants were sentenced in Tehama County Superior Court, ac- cording to the Tehama County District Attorney's Office: RecentState/Local PrisonCommitments: People vs. James Gene Palmer, Transportation of a Controlled Substance, Pos- session for Sale of a Con- trolled Substance Driving Under the Influence, Carry- ing a Dirk or Dagger, Posses- sion of an Injection Device, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Resisting Ar- rest.Theseoffensesincluded special allegations of prior drug sales, prior felony con- victions and committing of- fenses while released on bail in other matters. Brief history: The defen- dant pled guilty to being in possession of methamphet- amine with intent to sell. After a traffic stop for sus- pected DUI the defendant wasfoundtohaveaquantity of methamphetamine, pack- aging materials and scales. Thedefendantwasapassen- ger in a vehicle stopped by officers, he was found to be in possession of a concealed fixed blade knife. The defen- dant, during an encounter with officers began making furtive movements towards his waist, when told to stop, he ran. The defendant was placed in drug court but ul- timately violated probation. Sentenced to 22 years 8 months Local Prison People vs. Frank Spike Roehrich, Corporal Injury to Co-Habitant. The defen- dant also admitted having a prior strike offense and in- flictinggreatbodilyinjuryto the victim. Brief history: During an argument, the defendant savagelybeatthevictim,put- ting her in the hospital. The defendant has a strike for a prior conviction of Lewd Act on a Child. Sentenced to 12 years State Prison. People vs. Jeremy Lee Yates, Sale of a Controlled Substance 3 Counts, Main- taining a Place for Selling Methamphetamine, Con- cealed Firearm. Brief history: On 3 sep- arate occasions, the defen- dant sold methamphet- amine to a confidential in- formantworkingwithTIDE. The defendant was selling drugs out of a home. In Sac- ramento, the defendant was found to have a pistol in his pocket. Sentenced to 12 years 8 months State Prison. People vs. Jeffrey Louis Castro Possession of a Con- trolled Substance 2 Counts, Failure to Appear with Spe- cial Allegations of Commit- ting Offenses While Out on Bail. Brief history: The defen- dant was placed on proba- tion for drug charges, he re- peatedly violated probation and failed to appear for a scheduled court hearing. Sentenced to 4 years Lo- cal Prison. People vs. Ashley Crystal RamirezTransportationofa Controlled Substance Brief history: The defen- dant was on probation for a drug offense, the defendant and a co-defendant, while armed with pistols entered ahomeandrobbedtheoccu- pants. The co-defendant re- mains at large. Sentenced to 4 years State Prison. People vs. Zachary Ken- neth Thornton Robbery 2 Counts with a special alle- gation of personal use of a firearm. Brief history: The defen- dant and four co-defendants robbed victims during a pre- arranged meeting to sell marijuana. Sentenced to 12 years State Prison. People vs. Kimberly Deann Evans Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle. Brief history: The defen- dant tried to sell an ATV re- cently stolen from Tehama County Mosquito Control. Sentenced to 3 years State Prison. People vs. Marshall Wil- liam Traylor, Conspiracy to BringIllegalSubstancesInto Prison. Brief history: The defen- dant arranged with others to bring contraband to the vicinity of Salt Creek Camp. The defendant left camp to collect the material. Sentenced to 36 months State Prison. People vs. Kyle Ever- ett Perry Moss, First De- gree Residential Burglary, 2 Counts. Brief history: While on probation for an earlier bur- glary, the defendant was caught by victim in the pro- cess of leaving his home af- ter having entered and sto- len various items. Sentenced to 8 years State Prison. UpcomingCourtDates -Trials,Preliminary Hearings(PX)&Pre TrialConferences (PTC): People vs. Quentin Ray Bealer, Murder. Brief history: The De- fendant was arrested and charged with the murder of a 14 year old victim who had been reported missing when she never returned home from school. Officers locatedthevictim'sbodytwo days later. TBJ: Ongoing in Sacra- mento Superior Court People vs. Travis John Kilburger, Defendant plead guilty to Domestic Violence with a Special Allegation Pursuant to Great Bodily Injury During Domestic Vi- olence and Terrorist Threats with a Special Allegation pursuant to Use of a Fire- arm and a violation of False Imprisonment. SENTENCING: Contin- ued to May 24, at 1:30 pm in Department 2 People vs. Poly Duenas Sanchez, Lucio Nenecia Madera, Gabino Madera, Murder with Special Alle- gation Personal and Inten- tional Discharge of a Fire- arm, GBI, Conspiracy to Commit a Crime with Spe- cial Allegation Personal and Intentional Discharge of a Firearm, GBI. Brief history: The Vic- tim had met up with the three Defendants regarding money that was allegedly owed to the victim. During this confrontation the vic- tim was chased down and shot twice with a shotgun. The victim died as a result of his injuries. TBJ: June 8, at 1:30 pm (Department to be deter- mined) People vs. Alan Duane Doulphus Jr., Chase Alan Doulphus: Murder, special allegation felony murder, personalandintentional,use of a firearm, assault with a firearm, false imprisonment by violence, transportation of marijuana. Brief history: The defendants went to a residence that contained a marijuanagrow.Thedefend- ants confronted the victim andtwoothermenwhowere at the residence and ordered them to the ground at gun- point. The defendants pro- ceeded to tie up the victim and the two men with zip ties and duct tape. The vic- tim was able to free himself and attempt to flee the res- idence but was shot several times by the armed defend- ants. The victim eventually succumbed to his injuries. Defendant's vehicle was lo- cated a short time later and a vehicle pursuit followed. Defendant's were eventu- ally apprehended and taken into custody. Inside the ve- hicle officers located a large amount of marijuana. Sentencing: (both defen- dants) May 9, at 8 am in De- partment 3 People vs. John Noonkester,Willful,Deliber- ate and Premeditated Mur- der with Special Allegation, Personal and Intentional Discharge of a Firearm, GBI (2 counts); Attempt: Will- ful, Deliberate and Premed- itated Murder with Special Allegation, Personal and In- tentionalDischargeofaFire- arm, GBI. Brief history: The Defen- dant is charged with shoot- ing and killing his ex-wife and her father, and shoot- ing a bystander. PTC: May 16, at 1:15 pm in Department 3 People vs. Roberta Draper (12 counts) Cruelty to an an- imal Brief history: The De- fendant is on probation in a prior multi-count cruelty to animal case. One of the terms of her probation was that she is not to possess animals. A probation search was conducted at her resi- dence and law enforcement located dogs, geese, guinea hens and turkeys. One of the dogs was deceased, while some of the other animals appeared to be malnour- ished, dehydrated, and in poor health. The Defendant admitted that all the ani- mals found belonged to her. PTC/MIL:May6,at10am in Department 3 TBJ: June 2, at 9 am De- partment to be Determined People vs. Thomas Sea- graves, Michael Flowerdew, Bryan MorrisonandAlexan- der Isaacson, Meeting with Minor for Lewd Purposes, Contacting Minor for Lewd Purposes, Sodomy With Per- son Under 18 Years Old, Oral Copulation of Person Under 18YearsOld,DigitalPenetra- tionofPersonUnder18Years Old, Child Procurement Brief history: All four de- fendants were engaged in a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old victim know- ing that he was a minor at the time. One of the defend- ants would drive the victim to Gridley so that he could have sex with another de- fendant on weekends. PX/PTC — Isaacson & Seagraves: May 9, at 10 am in Department 1 and May 10, at 1:30 pm in Department 2 PX/PTC — Flowerdew: June 6, at 10 am in Depart- ment1andJune7,at1:30pm in Department 2 COURT ROUNDUP 1/8 Pg..........................$199.00 1/4 Pg..........................$325.00 Half Pg........................$485.00 Full Pg.........................$765.00 Inside Front....................$1150.00 Inside Back.....................$1015.00 Back Cover.....................$1275.00 Center Double Truck......$2175.00 Business operators: To be included in this special magazine supplement, likely to become a collector's item, contact your Daily News advertising representative now! Ask about 10% discount for commitment to advertise in the magazine's next edition, published October, 2016 "Making Tehama County an even better place to live!" 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