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ByJulieZeeb jzeeb@redbluffdailynews.com @DN_Zeeb on Twitter RED BLUFF Desserts aplenty beckoned attendees at the Job Training Center Thursday where the organization co-hosted the annual Holiday Dessert Social with the Tehama County Em- ployer Advisory Council. "It's a fun opportunity to re- connect everyone," said Job Train- ing Center CEO Kathy Sarmiento. "It's also a chance to thank our businesses and partner agencies as well as to feature the food of local businesses, restaurants and cafes. All the food is donated by the community." Some years there is a contest amongstthefoodthatispresented, but not this year, Sarmiento said. The event, which has been hap- pening for about 15 years, draws about150people.Aneweraddition was a photo booth with props for attendees to choose from. CHRISTMAS HolidayDessert Social held at training center The Associated Press SANFRANCISCO A 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Northern California on Thursday, jolting residents of the coastal town of Ferndale but bringing no immediate reports of damage or injuries. The quake hit at 6:50 a.m. in the Pacific Ocean about 100 miles west of Ferndale, the U.S. Geolog- ical Survey said. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said in a statement there was no threat of a tsunami. Bonnie Brower, owner of the Ferndale Pie Company, says she was grabbing something from the refrigerator in the restaurant's kitchen when the quake hap- pened. She did not see any dam- age, but felt a "big jolt." "Ijustfeltthisveryhugejerkand Ididn'tknowwhatitwas,"shesaid. Afterward, she said it felt like the ground was rolling, "like you were on a boat." Dennis Gorton, who owns the Francis Creek Inn in Ferndale, said there was no damage and none of the guests panicked. TEMBLOR USGS records earthquake 100 miles off Humboldt coast By Heather Hoelscher hhoelscher@redbluffdailynews.com @DN_Heather on Twitter RED BLUFF The City Council ap- proved a resolution Tuesday de- claring candidates elected in No- vember's general election will serve as council members and the city treasurer for four-year terms. Deputy City Clerk Cheryl Smith, who is retiring this year, performed her last swearing in ceremony. Amanda Jenkins is the newest member to join the council and was elected with 28.04 percent of the vote. Jenkins will fill the seat left open by former Councilman Suren Patel. Patel was arrested in Florida on July 23 and has been charged with several crimes, including public officer crime, perjury by declaration, grand theft, work- ers' compensation fraud and con- spiracy to commit a crime. He has been absent from council meet- ings since his arrest and did not seek re-election. Councilman Gary Jones was selected as mayor during the meeting, taking over for Clay Parker for a one-year term. Parker retained his spot on the council in the general election with the majority vote of 36.01 percent. "It is a great honor and respon- sibility to be chosen as mayor," Jones said. "I look forward to the upcoming year and we are doing great things at the city. My only hope is that I can do as good a job as our outgoing mayor, Clay Parker, who did an exemplary RED BLUFF Councilselectsmayor,swearsinmembers DeputyCityClerk Cheryl Smith swears in City Treasurer Donna Gordy, incumbent Councilman Clay Parker and the city's newest council member Amanda Jenkins at the Red Bluff City Council meeting on Tuesday. HEATHER HOELSCHER — DAILY NEWS By Julie Zeeb jzeeb@redbluffdailynews.com @DN_Zeeb on Twitter RED BLUFF Toys were col- lected and at least 70 members of the Red Bluff-Tehama County Chamber of Commerce gathered Thursday at Red Bluff Dodge for the second annual Christmas Breakfast. "We've had a tremendous year and it's a great time to celebrate family and friends," said cham- ber CEO Dave Gown in welcom- ing the audience. "We're happy to be able to have a second an- nual Christmas Breakfast and thankful to have you as mem- bers." The chamber used to hold an evening mixer for Christmas, but because it is a busy time of year for members the event was moved to the morning to make it easier to attend, Gowan said. "Red Bluff Dodge graciously offered to host us again and we have 70 plus people here bring- ing in toys for the Chips For Kids program," Gowan said. "They've already taken two to three loads out of here. The community has done a great job helping us help the less fortunate." The event is a chance for members to gather to celebrate and get ready for Christmas with friends and family, Gowan said. Red Bluff Area California Highway Patrol Commander Lt. Lou Aviles was on-hand to talk about the CHiPs For Kids program, which will distrib- ute toys to local families with collections continuing through Dec. 13. "This year has been phenome- nal and we have great partners," Aviles said. "We've doubled the number of kids we'll be serv- ing this year. All toys collected will stay right here in Tehama County." Orle Jackson has served as coordinator this year and there have been several partners as- sisting, including North Val- ley Services and Jessie Woods, Aviles said. Organizers are look- ing for people to assist in wrap- ping the presents and can de- liver presents and wrapping pa- per to local businesses that want to help. "We have a goal of about 1,200 this year and we're half way there," Aviles said. "It's hum- bling to see the support we get every year and it just gets better and better." CHP Public Information Of- ficer Troy Somavia said every year the community amazes him with its generosity. Toys can be brought to the CHP Red Bluff office, 2550 Main St. during business hours through Tuesday. For more information, call the CHP office at 527-2034. DONATIONS TOYS COLLECTED AT CHAMBER CHRISTMAS BREAKFAST PHOTOS BY JULIE ZEEB — DAILY NEWS California Highway Patrol Red Bluff Area Commander Lt. Lou Aviles talks about the CHiPS for Kids program that collects toys to give to needy children in Tehama County, Thursday at the second annual Red Bluff-Tehama County Chamber of Commerce Christmas Breakfast. Red Bluff resident Ben Hughes donates a toy to the CHiPS for Kids Toy Drive on Thursday at the Red Bluff-Tehama County Chamber of Commerce Christmas Breakfast. Community.....A3 Education........A4 Opinion............A6 Weather ..........A8 Sports.............. B1 Lifestyles........B3 Index............... ## INDEX Have a great day, Ron Bruce GOOD MORNING U DowJonesIndustrial 19,614.81 (+65.19) U Standard & Poor's 2246.19 (+4.84) U Nasdaq 5417.36 (+23.60) BUSINESS Bird counters set to take an- nual census of area winged creatures, with compilation dinner to follow. PAGE A3 AUDUBON ChristmasBirdCount slated for Dec. 31 California gets $558million in funding to increase water delivery, help protect supplies in years to come. PAGE A5 CONGRESS House approves bill providing drought relief CH iP s F or K id s T oy Dr iv e p ro gr am continues collections through Tuesday COUNCIL PAGE 7 EARTHQUAKE PAGE 7 SOCIAL PAGE 7 » redbluffdailynews.com Friday, December 9, 2016 50CENTS AN EDITION OF THE CHICO ENTERPRISE-RECORD PAL Martial Arts Anti-bullying message gets out to schools Education A4 State Theatre 'Aurora Borealis' winter dance showcase set Lifestyles B3 LiketheDailyNews on Facebook and stay in the loop on local news, sports and more. 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