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3A Best New Year���s resolution: Designate a sober driver Saturday, December 29, 2012 ��� Daily News Local Calendar Submit calendar items to P Box 220, Red Bluff, 96080 .O. or clerk@redbluffdailynews.com. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29 Red Bluff BMX racing, 5:30 p.m., Red Rock BMX Track, Tehama District Fairground, $10 Weight Watchers meeting, 8 a.m., 485 Antelope Blvd. #N, 1-800-651-6000 Los Molinos Senior Dance, 7 p.m., Senior Center, Josephine Street, 384-2100 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30 Red Bluff The safest resolution a person can make this year is to always plan ahead and designate a nondrinking driver before the celebration begins. To help ensure the state's motorists keep this lifesaving commitments, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is preparing to ring in the New Year with an increased enforcement presence throughout the state. During the 2012 New Year's holiday, 25 people were killed in collisions throughout California; the majority of which died within CHP jurisdiction were not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash. Additionally, CHP officers made more than 1,200 arrests for driving under the influence (DUl). "Safety is the California Highway Patrol's priority year round,��� CHP Commissioner Joe Farrow said. "Hopefully with the presence of additional officers on the roadway during (he holiday season, everyone will arrive safely at their destination." The New Year's Maximum Enforcement Period (MEP) begins at 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 28 at 6 p.m. Fifth Sunday Sing, 6 p.m., First Southern Baptist Church, 585 Kimball Road Kelly-Griggs House Museum, 1-3 p.m., 311 Washington St., group tours by appointment, 527-1129 or 527-5895. WATSONVILLE, Calif. (AP) WHEE Picnic and Prayer Circle, 4:20 p.m., 22116 ��� The National Weather Service Riverside Ave. has confirmed that a tornado touched down along the Central California coast over the weekEvangelist services, 7 p.m., Family Bible Church, end. According to the Santa Cruz 609 Marin St., 824-9989 Sentinel (http://bit.ly/VI896b), a weather service meteorologist MONDAY, DECEMBER 31 determined that a weak tornado had struck Watsonville in Santa and continues through 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 1. The increased enforcement effort follows a similar one that occurred during the recent Christmas holiday. Throughout that 102-hour reporting period in California, 39 people were killed in collisions and CHP officers arrested 1,170 drivers for DUI. "This New Year, resolve to make a difference and save lives," Farrow said. "By removing impaired drivers from our roadways, this tragic loss of life can be greatly reduced." Serving as an addi- tional set of eyes for law enforcement, the public is also encouraged to report drivers who they suspect; may be under the influence. When calling 911, be prepared to provide a description of the vehicle, including a license plate number, the location, and its direction of travel. "Our ultimate goal is to help prevent avoidable tragedy by encouraging the public to make responsible choices such as designating a sober driver, buckling up and traveling at a speed safe for conditions," Farrow said. Tornado damages nursery in Watsonville Cruz County after evaluating radar data and visiting a damaged nursery on Wednesday. The meteorologist, Logan Johnson, says the tornado that hit Saturday morning had winds of about 75 mph and headed inland about a mile from the coast on a path 20 yards wide. It crushed one greenhouse at the Kitayama Bros. nursery and Corning Corning Alcoholics Anonymous, noon Monday through Friday, 5 p.m. Thursday, 7 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday, 783 Solano St. TUESDAY, JANUARY 1 Happy New Year WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2 Red Bluff Adult Carving Class, 1o a.m.-noon, Red Bluff Veteran���s Memorail Hall, Corner of Jackson and Oak streets, 527-0768 Al-Anon, noon, Presbyterian Church, Jefferson and Hickory Alcohol, Anger and Abuse Group, Call for group time and location, 528-0226 BMX practice races, 5:30 p.m., Red Rock BMX Track, Tehama District Fairground, $3 Community Good News Club, 6-8 p.m., North Valley Baptist Church, 345 David Ave., $10, 527-0543 Elks duplicate bridge, noon, Elks Lodge, 355 Gilmore Road, 275-4311 Nurturing Parenting Dads Program, 10 a.m. to noon, 1860 Walnut St. #D, Shasta Room, call Keith at 527-8491, ext. 3012 Nurturing Skills for Teen Parents, 9 to 10 a.m., 1900 Walnut Street, 527-8491, ext. 3012 Red Bluff Kiwanis, noon, Elks Lodge Red Bluff Derby Girls open tryouts and practice, 6:30 p.m., Tyler Jelly building at Tehama District Fairgrounds Senior Dance, 7 p.m., Westside Grange, Walnut Street Team Kid, 5:30 p.m., First Southern Baptist Church, 585 Kimball Road, 527-5083 TeenScreen Mental Health Appointments, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free by appointment, Youth Empowerment Services, 1900 Walnut St., 527-8491, Ext. 3012 Tehama AIDS Consortium, 5 p.m. committee meeting, 5:30 p.m. public meeting, St. Elizabeth Home Health Care, 1425 Vista Way, 527-6824 Tehama County Drug and Alcohol Advisory Board Meeting, noon, 1850 Walnut St., Ste. G, 5277893 Tehama County Library story time, 9:30 a.m., 645 Madison St. 527-0604 Tehama County Technical Advisory Committee, 9 a.m., courthouse annex, 444 Oak St., Room E Tehama Shooters Association, 6:30 p.m., Community Center, 1500 S. Jackson St. 527-8727 Widowed persons breakfast, 8 a.m., Tremont Cafe & Creamery, 731 Main St., men and women welcome, 384-2471 Police reports The following information is compiled from Red Bluff Police Department, Tehama County Sheriff���s Department, Corning Police Department and California Highway Patrol. Arrests ��� Daniel Allen Deshields, 44, Redding was arrested for felony harm to an elder and misdemeanor battery. Bail was $10,000. ��� Roger Lee Massie, 42, Red Bluff was arrested for possession of concentrate cannabis. Bail was $15,000. ��� Ricky Lee Reynolds aka Blake Joseph Hupp or Taz, 31, Corning was arrested for a felony parole violation. Yokesters A series of egg throwing incidents were reported around 9 p.m. Thursday in Red Bluff. First someone reported an egg had been tossed at them at Circle K. A few minutes later there was another report of eggs being thrown near Walnut and Baker. About 20 minutes later someone at Jackson Heights School reported they had been hit with three eggs. The vehicle was described as a small, lowered, blue Toyota pickup. One reporting party said damage had been done to their vehicle. Prowler A 21-year-old woman on Kaer Avenue reported someone tried to enter her home shortly after midnight Thursday. She said she did not see anyone, but saw the door shake and the knob moving. Thefts ��� Someone at the Red Bluff McDonald���s reported a man was possibly trying to break into his pickup truck around 6 a.m. Thursday. ��� Chevron reported a theft from a car wash machine. ��� A Beverly Avenue resident reported her unlocked vehicle was rummaged through Wednesday night. ��� Comfort Inn reported a television was stolen from a room. ��� A Treasure Drive resident reported someone rummaged through their unlocked vehicle. ��� Grocery Outlet reported a juvenile shoplifter around 6 p.m. Thursday. ��� Red Bluff Laundries reported the theft of clothes. ��� A 31-year-old man reported someone had used his personal information to obtain a credit account. ��� A resident on the 24000 block of Gardiner Ferry Road reported the theft of items. ��� All Service Propane reported someone cut the lock of a propane meter and was using propane without paying for it. ��� Around 20-30 seedling olive trees were KWIK KUTS Family Hair Salon 20 % off taken sometime in the past month from an orchard on the 3000 block of Hall Road. Vandalism ��� A vehicle on Walnut Street was vandalized. ��� A Lay Avenue resident reported someone drove a vehicle through her front yard. Battery Two 16-year-old boys got into an argument while in a classroom at Centennial High School and began fighting on Dec. 18. The school resource officer was called and interviewed the students, who were released to their parents. One student had slight swelling under his left eye and the other student complained of pain and had a small bump under his left eye. Both students refused medical treatment and were suspended for fighting on school grounds. A report was forwarded to the probation department. Fire The cause of a structure fire reported at 10:42 p.m. Thursday in the 21700 block of Wilcox Road is under investigation. The fire, which was an attic fire in a single family residence, was contained at 12:04 a.m. Nothing further was available. Maked man An officer was flagged down at 12:58 a.m. Thursday regarding a suspicious circumstance involving a man with a mask over his face behind the 7-11 Store on Solano Street in Corning. The officer contacted the man who was wearing a black bandana across his face and advised him to rethink wearing a bandana over his face near a convenience store. Shots Corning Police received a call at 10:07 p.m. Thursday from a man stating he was uninjured, but had been shot at by unknown persons near an open field in the area of Toomes and Grant avenues. The man said he was approached by three people in a black Acura asking if he was the one shooting out windows. Nothing further was available. Vandalism Someone reported a window at a South Street building had been broken sometime between Monday and noon Thursday. Extra patrol was requested. Breakfast Special Served 6:30am-2pm 7 days a week ANY RETAIL PRODUCT with any chemical service of $50 or more 200 Regular $ Haircut left four others damaged. Nursery President Robert Kitayama estimated the repair costs at more than $100,000. Johnson said the last recorded tornado in Watsonville was 10 years ago. ��������� Information from: Santa Cruz Sentinel, http://www.santacruzsentinel.com off Reg. $13.95 Not good with other offers Expires 12/31/12 With coupon 1064 South Main St., Red Bluff ��� 529-3540 Chicken Fried Steak & 2 Eggs Hash Browns or Home Fries & Toast 599 $ No substitutions 7875 HWY 99E S ORDER LOS MOLINOS, CA TO GO 384-1265 Happy Anniversary The Red Bluff Elks Lodge wishes to thank the citizens of Tehama County for their generosity during The Christmas season. The Elks/Salvation Army ���Project Santa��� was a success and only because caring people stepped up. Many children in Tehama County had Christmas gifts because Tehama County Cares. The Red Bluff Elks would also like to thank the following businesses for allowing us to place gift barrels in their lobbies ��� Big Boy Toys ��� Carmonas Appliance ��� Cozy Diner ��� Dolling Insurance ��� Lariat Bowl ��� Tractor Supply ��� True Value Hardware George and Myrtis Jenkins celebrating 67 years of marriage. A true inspiration. I love you guys. Hugs and Kisses, Patty