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July 30, 2013

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TUESDAY Kids' Choking On The Rise JULY 30, 2013 Swimming Results Vitality Breaking news at: www.redbluffdailynews.com See Page 6A SPORTS 1B DAILY NEWS RED BLUFF Sunny 94/61 Weather forecast 6B TEHAMA COUNTY DAILY 50¢ T H E V O I C E O F T E H A M A C O U NTY S I N C E 1 8 8 5 Arrests made in June 29 hate crime at high school The Tehama County District Attorney's Office announced Monday it had arrested three juveniles in connection with an early morning June 29 hate crime. The announcement was made via the office's Twitter account. "TCDA Investigators conduct gang sweep in connection with on-going investigation of hate crime that occurred 6-29 at Red Bluff High School," @Tehama County DA tweeted. A second tweet said three juveniles were booked into Tehama County Juvenile Hall for assault with a deadly weapon, hate crime and participation in a gang crime. An 18-year-old black woman said a group of eight to 10 white juveniles had approached her as she was walking across the Red Bluff Union High School football field around 2:30 a.m. June 29. One of the juveniles made derogatory racial comments towards her then struck her several times in the face and head with a hammer. A second juvenile hit the woman with his fist, before the Pilot killed in plane crash group fled in different directions. The woman sustained several contusions and abrasions to her head and face. A call to the District Attorney's Office Monday afternoon was not returned as of Monday evening. New RB resident joins City Council hopefuls By RICH GREENE DN Staff Writer Kenn Rieders was at City Hall signing up for water and sewer services for his recently purchased home in Red Bluff when he noticed an opening on the City Council. The 53-year-old accountant said he thought "what better way to join the community?" Rieders said his daughter-in-law has lived in Red Bluff for 11 years. He relocated to the area with his wife within the past month. Deputy City Clerk Cheryl Smith said Rieders has been verified to serve on the City Council by the See CITY, page 5A Man gets 42 years for Ponzi scheme Daily News photo by Rich Greene Law enforcement officials line the runway Monday morning at Red Bluff Municipal Airport after a light-sport plane crashed and caught fire, killing the pilot. By RICH GREENE DN Staff Writer A light-sport aircraft crashed and caught fire at Red Bluff Municipal Airport shortly after takeoff Monday morning, killing the pilot and sole occupant. National Transportation Safety Board Public Affairs Officer Peter Knudson said the crash occurred at 9:51 a.m. Knudson said the aircraft was taking off and reached an altitude of around 50 to 75 feet before plunging to the ground. The aircraft was an Airborne Windsports Edge XXT-912-B, a twoseat weight-shift-control aircraft. FAA records show the aircraft was registered to a new owner July 12 from Durham. The owner was scheduled to fly the plane to Chico Monday morning, where he had acquired hanger space, said David Underhill, general manager of Cardan Aircraft Services, Red Bluff airport's fixed base operator. Underhill said there were normal conditions at the airport at the time of the crash. The Red Bluff Police and Fire Departments and Tehama County Sheriff's Department responded to the crash. A Tehama County coroner declared the man deceased on scene. Red Bluff Sgt. Michael Graham said the police department processed the crash scene for their own investigation, before leaving it for the NTSB. The airport was reopened later Monday. Red Bluff Public Works Director and Airport Manager Bruce Henz said the city had worked with the FAA to comply all post-crash regulations. The last fatal crash at Red Bluff Municipal Airport was Oct. 25, 1987. Rich Greene can be reached at 527-2151, ext. 109 or rgreene@redbluffdailynews.com. Attorney General Kamala Harris Monday announced a 42-year prison sentence for a Northern California man who ran a Ponzi scheme that defrauded more than 400 investors, most of them elderly, out of more than $90 million. James Koenig, 60, of Redding, owned Assent Real Estate Corporation (AREI) from 1999 to 2008. The company specialized in the acquisition, management and resale of commercial property and elder care facilities. Most victims of his Ponzi scheme were elderly individuals from the Bay Area. Koenig was found guilty in May of 35 felony counts, including conspir- acy, use of a scheme to defraud in connection with sales of securities, sales of securities by means of false statements and residential burglary relating to the sales of fraudulent investments. The jury also found special enhancements for "great takings" because of the large amount of loss involved. "This individual ran a ruthless Ponzi scheme that robbed investors, including vulnerable elderly people, of their life savings," said Attorney General Harris. "The 42-year prison sentence represents justice given the severity of this crime and the deep impact on victims. I commend the See PONZI, page 5A Calif. groups worry Bank names Chief Credit Officer over environmental law reform SACRAMENTO (AP) — A coalition of business, housing and local government leaders is warning California legislative leaders that a plan to rewrite the state's landmark environmental law could lead to more lawsuits and make it harder to approve responsible projects — the opposite of what lawmakers hope to achieve with the overhaul. The group outlined its concerns to Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg, D-Sacramento, in a letter obtained by The Associated Press. The group includes powerful organizations such as the California Chamber of Commerce, the Southern California Association of Governments, and the California Association of Realtors. The coalition is among 7 5 8 5 5 1 6 9 0 0 1 9 many environmental, business and labor groups that have been privately working with the Democratic Senate leader to reform the four-decadeold California Environmental Quality Act. Critics say the law, which was intended to protect the state's air and water, has been abused to block projects and gain costly concessions from developers. Steinberg's legislation, SB731, aims to cut the number of lawsuits and the resulting delays in construction that can drag on for years when opponents object to a project. It would create statewide standards for noise and traffic issues involving urban development projects, allowing projects that meet those standards to be protected from lawsuits based on those issues. A project's aesthetics also could not be used as grounds for See REFORM, page 5A Cornerstone Community Bank announced recently that Ted Cumming will join its executive management team as Chief Credit Officer effective Aug. 1. Cumming will be responsible for the day-to-day oversight of the bank's lending and credit administration. "We are excited that Ted has chosen to join the Cornerstone team and assist us with managing and growing our banking and lending efforts," says Jeff Finck, [resident and chief executive officer. "Ted's leadership, regional knowledge, and 36+ years of banking experience will be fully utilized as Cornerstone continues to grow and serve the North State communities in Shasta and Tehama Counties." Cumming has been a Shasta County resident for more than 20 years and brings with him a wealth of contacts in the North State mar- Cumming ket. Prior to joining Cornerstone, Cumming served in senior management roles for both Redding Bank of Commerce and Bank of America. A graduate of California State University, Long Beach, Cumming has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management. Cumming is a past member of the Redding Trade Club and the Shasta Alliance for Resources and Environment. He is an active member of St. James Lutheran Church. Cornerstone state-chartered bank, locally owned and managed, with offices in Red Bluff and Redding. Cornerstone provides commercial banking services, including a wide variety of deposit products, real estate, construction, commercial and consumer loans to small businesses, professionals and individuals. For more information, visit bankcornerstone.com. Man attacked by cyclist in Red Bluff A 56-year-old Red Bluff man was knocked unconscious early Sunday morning by a bicyclist after a confrontation involving the man's dog. Officers were dispatched about 6:50 a.m. Sunday to the 600 block of Givens Road and found Michael Carrel lying in a pool of blood near the roadway, according to a press release from Red Bluff Police Department. Carrel was walking his dog when a man on a bicycle passed him and Carrrel's dog barked at the man, which prompted the cyclist to use profani- ties toward Carrel. Carrel questioned the man about his use of profanities and the man struck Carrel with an unknown object and fled the scene, the release said. Carrel lost consciousness for a short time. A witness called 911 to report the assault and Carrel was taken to the hospital for treatment of head trauma. The suspect is described as a white man with gray hair riding a large mountain bike. Anyone with information is asked to call the police department at (530) 527-3131.

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