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ByJulieZeeb jzeeb@redbluffdailynews.com @DN_Zeeb on Twitter RED BLUFF Thecloudy,overcast sky that threatened rain early Saturday gave way to sunshine in time for the PETS Team Up To Clean Up event at the Tehama County Animal Care Center. The event, hosted by Provid- ing Essentials For Tehama Shel- ter, or PETS, a non-profit that supports the care center, had about 80 volunteers from vari- ous community organizations in- cluding Rotary, Tehama County 4-H, Red Bluff High School, PATH and church members, said PETS Vice President and event chairwoman Ronnie Casey. "I am astounded and over- whelmed that the community participated as much as it has," Casey said. "We have volunteers TEHAMA COUNTY Volunteers clean up animal care center Staff report @redbluffnews on Twitter RED BLUFF A Red Bluff man was convicted at a trial by jury hear- ing Friday of continuous sexual abuse and sexual penetration of a child under the age of 10. A sentencing hearing for John Robert Otero, 32, is scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday, May 15 in Department 1 of the Tehama County Superior Court. Otero was arrested May 24, 2016 at the Red Bluff Police De- partment and booked into Te- hama County Jail on felony charges of lewd and lascivious acts with a child younger than 14 years of age and sexual pene- tration with foreign object with a victim younger than 14. Bail at the time was set at $150,000. Judge Dennis Murray presided over the trial by jury Friday. The defendant was accused by two minor victims of commit- ting sexual penetration on them while they were 13 and 8 years old, respectively, according to a press released issued Monday by the Tehama County District At- torney's Office. Otero faces a sentence 31 years to life in state prison, according to the release. Austin Neiman, deputy dis- trict attorney, prosecuted the case on behalf of the district at- torney's office. COURTS Ma n convicted of sexual abuse of minors Staff report @redbluffnews on Twitter CORNING An unidentified sus- pect robbed a taco truck Sunday at gun point. The man pointed a pistol at employees of the truck, parked at 3524 99W, around 9:25 p.m. Sunday, demanded money and stole the cash register tray from inside the truck, according to a press release issued Monday by the Corning Police Department. No one was reported injured as a result of the armed robbery. Officers conducted an area check for the suspect but were unable to locate him, the release said. Officers were dispatched to the La Mexicana taco truck con- cerning the robbery, in which two female employees were con- fronted by a man wearing black clothing and a bandana covering his face, the release said. After demanding money, the suspect entered the taco truck, removed the cash register tray and fled southbound on 99W. This is an ongoing investiga- tion and anyone with informa- tion is urged to call the Corning Police Department at 824-7000. ARMED ROBBERY Tacotruckrobbedatgunpoint By Julie Zeeb jzeeb@redbluffdailynews.com @DN_Zeeb on Twitter RED BLUFF The Tehama County Farm Bureau cele- brated the start of its 100th year with a centennial cele- bration held at the Tehama Dis- trict Fairground. "It was 100 years ago when several progressive, forward- thinking Tehama County farm- ers joined with a national and statewide effort, led by the Uni- versity of California's Division of Agriculture, to form Tehama County Farm Bureau," said manager Kari Dodd. "The Te- hama County Farm Bureau was formally organized in 1918. One year later, the California Farm Bureau was established." California Farm Bureau First Vice President Jamie Jo- hannson, who served as master of ceremonies, continued the background of the farm bureau in his opening speech. When the farm bureau formed, it took an act of congress to make it of- ficial and a group had to have 50 members. The goal of the organization was and contin- ues to be learning how to farm better and do research to help discover what is the best way to farm. "We have about 360 chairs plus a few more people such as the 4-H, FFA and Tri Coun- ties Young Ranchers and Farm- ers helping out in attendance," Dodd said. "It's absolutely amazing to see the community and member support. It's fan- tastic to be able to celebrate such a huge milestone and our heritage." The formation of the farm bureau was partly for the re- search and learning how to farm better, but has also been about love of community, some- thing the farm bureau is pas- sionate about, Johannson said. "We have a moral obligation to feed the world and our real passion is to make the world a better place," Johannson said. "It's what makes Butte, Tehama and Glenn counties a great place to live. Past President Burt Bundy, a Tehama County supervisor, lead the pledge of allegiance while Miss Tehama County Jennifer Silvera sang the na- tional anthem and Past Presi- dent Jackie Baker gave the in- vocation. Rep. Doug LaMalfa pre- sented Tehama County Farm CENTENNIAL TEHAMA COUNTY FARM BUREAU CELEBRATES 100 YEARS PHOTOSBYJULIEZEEB—DAILYNEWS Tehama County Farm Bureau Past Presidents are honored Saturday at the organization's centennial celebration held at the Tehama District Fairground. Members of the Johnson family are recognized as the oldest family of the legacy ranchers and farmers present Saturday at the Tehama County Farm Bureau Centennial celebration held at the Tehama District Fairground. Pictured are Ellen Read, Anne Read, John Read and Lane Johnson. Have a great day, Sharon Smith GOOD MORNING CELEBRATION PAGE 7 CLEANUP PAGE 7 Community.....A3 Business .........A4 Opinion............A6 Sports.............. 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