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ByScottSmith TheAssociatedPress FRESNO Days after Donald Trump won the White House vowing to deport millions of peo- ple in the country illegally and fortify the Mexican border, Cal- ifornia farmer Kevin Herman or- dered nearly $600,000 in new equipment, cutting the number of workers he'll need starting with the next harvest. Herman, who grows figs, per- simmons and almonds in the na- tion's most productive farming state, said Trump's comments pushed him to make the pur- chase, larger than he would have otherwise. "No doubt about it," Herman said. "I probably wouldn't have spent as much or bought as much machinery as I did." Others in California's farm- ing industry say Trump's tough CALIFORNIA Trump's deportation vow spurs farmers into action Staff report SACRAMENTO A federal grand jury returned a 69-count indict- ment Thursday against John Crosby, 53, of Redding; Ines Crosby, 73, of Orland and Les- lie Lohse, 62, of Glenn County, charging them with conspiracy to embezzle tribal funds, embezzle- ment of tribal funds, false state- ments to federal agents and tax charges. The indictment was announced in a press release issued Thursday afternoon by US Attorney Phillip Talbert, with the Justice Depart- ment's East District of California. According to court documents, John Crosby, Ines Crosby and Lohse were officers and employ- ees of the Paskenta Band of Nom- laki Indians in Tehama and Glenn counties. The Tribe obtained sub- stantial revenues from the opera- tion of the Rolling Hills Casino lo- cated on tribal land near Corning. Between January 2009 and May 2014, the defendants, who had access to tribal funds, used $6 MILLION Former tribal leaders charged with embezzling By Chip Thompson editor@redbluffdailynews.com @editorchip on Twitter RED BLUFF A flood watch for Tehama County and most of the Northern Sacramento Valley has been has been issued starting Saturday and running through Wednesday morning. The National Weather Service warns of widespread flooding of small rivers and streams over the over the course of the watch due to prolonged periods of moderate to heavy rainfall, especially Sun- day through early Monday. While snow levels are expected to remain above 8,000 feet, pre- cipitation amounts this high have not been seen since 2005, accord- ing to the National Weather Ser- vice. Rainfall between Saturday and Monday is expected to be 2-6 inches in the valley and 3-8 inches in the mountains with lo- cal amounts up to 10 inches. Western Plumas and Sierra Ne- vada could receive 7-14 inches of rain. Recent rains have saturated soil meaning excessive runoff is expected, according to the Na- tional Weather Service. This will result in flooding of creeks, farm- land and even urban areas. Main rivers will be at elevate levels. Flooding may cause roadways to be covered and motorists are urged to avoid driving across flooded roadways, which are of- ten deeper than they appear. A second wave of the storm is expected Tuesday and Wednesday bringing an additional 1-4 inches of rain in the valley and 2-7 inches in the mountains. The National Weather Service urges residents to monitor fore- casts and be alert for flood warn- ings. Those in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action if flooding occurs. Coldsafety With temperatures expected to drop to the 20s throughout parts of Northern and Central California this week, Pacific Gas and Electric Company is urging WINTER STORM FloodwatchissuedforTehama Heaviestrainsince2005expectedstartingSaturday By Julie Zeeb jzeeb@redbluffdailynews.com @DN_Zeeb on Twitter RED BLUFF Red Bluff Staples General Manager Ching Sae- teurn confirmed Thursday that the store will be closing its doors at 580 S. Main St. with Feb. 4 as the date of closure. Saeteurn said he was notified of the pending event a few weeks ago and will be putting up signs next week to inform customers that the store is closing. The store employs 14 people. Property manager Robert Minch, speaking on behalf of building owner Lou Arrighi of Novato, said the store and Ar- righi came to an impasse over the lease. Staples proposed a five-year lease of the property and build- ing at a reduced rental price and Arrighi rejected the proposal, Minch said. As a result, Staples has opted to close the location. Arrighi and Minch ap- proached other office supply re- tailers in the area and were un- able to find a new tenant, Minch said. Saeteurn said customers can still get the office supplies they need at the company's Chico store or online. A Staples corporate spokes- woman Kaleigh Sands con- firmed via e-mail that the store will be closing Feb. 4. "We continually evaluate our store performance to en- sure we're operating the busi- ness in the best way," Sands said. "As customers shift on- line, we are taking aggressive action to right-size our retail footprint. We are committed to providing great service and every product businesses need whether it's in-store, online or through mobile." The company would not re- lease further information on the closure at this time, Sands said. The property is now listed for lease through CB Richard Ellis in Sacramento, which is actively seeking a tenant, Minch said. BUSINESS RE D BL UF F ST AP LE S STORE SLATED TO CLOSE JULIEZEEB—DAILYNEWS The Red Bluff Staples store is set to close its doors Feb. 4. Community.....A3 Opinion............A4 Weather ..........A6 Sports.............. B1 Education........B2 Lifestyles........B3 Index............... ## INDEX D DowJonesIndustrial 19,899.29 (-42.87) D Standard & Poor's 2269.00 (-1.75) U Nasdaq 5487.94 (+10.93) BUSINESS Students from Red Bluff and Mercy high schools earn spots on their respective honor rolls, earn recognition. PAGE B2 EDUCATION Local high schools name top performers Former Indiana Sen. Dan Coats is president-elect's pick for Office of the Director of National Intelligence. PAGE A5 TRANSITION Trump chooses former senator for top post P/sunny High: Low: 49 33 PAGE A6 "As customers shift online, we are taking aggressive action to right-size our retail footprint. 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