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Tuesday, August 24, 2010 – Daily News – 7A Obituary CUTS Continued from page 1A in the District Attorney’s Office who handle cases involving statutory rape, elder abuse and welfare fraud. Other losses were prevented by reorganizing departments and not fill- ing vacant positions. The state more than MARILYN BEVERLY WERLHOF Marilyn Beverly Werlhof passed away quietly in her Lake Forest home on Au- gust 18, 2010. Marilyn was born Marilyn Beverly Parsons in Red Bluff, CA on May 21, 1935. After graduating from Red Bluff High School, she mar- ried local attorney, Bruce Werlhof, and they made their home in Tehama County for several years. Marilyn loved to travel, and entertain friends and family at her Lake Forest Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce, daughter Mary, son, Eric, and grandson Jason. She is survived by daugh- ter Karen Holsclaw of Colo- rado, Michael Werlhof of Huntington Harbor. A memorial service will be held on August 29, 2010 at 11:00 AM in the Forest Gardens Clubhouse, 240001 Muirlands Blvd, Lake Forest, CA. Death Notice Elizabeth Harbath Elizabeth Harbath died Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2010, in Red Bluff. She was 50. Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers is handling the arrangements. Published Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2010, in the Daily News, Red Bluff, Calif. State to delay payments SACRAMENTO (AP) — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, the state’s controller and treasurer are delaying $2.9 billion in pay- ments to school districts and counties a month earlier than expected. The leaders on Monday issued a joint letter notify- ing state lawmakers of their need to make debt and pen- sion payments as the impasse over California’s $19 billion budget shortfall drags on. That means school dis- tricts and counties won’t be paid in September as expected. Bob Wells, executive director of the Association of California School Administrators, says the state is only shifting its problems onto school dis- tricts. The Legislature in Feb- ruary gave authority to the three officers to delay pay- ments over a three-month period to help manage the state’s cash flow. Calif. bill would limit rate hikes to once a year SACRAMENTO (AP) — California health insur- ance providers would be prohibited from raising their rates more than once a year under a bill moving through the state Legislature. The state Senate on Monday voted 21-13 in favor of AB2042. The bill now moves to the Assem- bly. It would apply to indi- vidual health care policies, not group plans. Supporters say the mea- sure would provide Califor- nians with greater pre- dictability when it comes to their health insurance. Opponents include some of the state’s largest health insurers. They say breaking up fee increases throughout the year reduces the finan- cial burden on consumers. DUI Continued from page 1A One person, Alejandro Fausto, was flown to Mercy where he is listed in stable condition with an unknown head injury, a Red Bluff Police press release said. The remaining people, Christi- BLDG Continued from page 1A as the Fairview Apart- GERBER Continued from page 1A said. The board discussed the possi- STEPS Continued from page 1A mation on highway signs, kiosks and at rest stops could attract more people to the area. The chamber’s final area of focus is on com- munication. When cer- tain members speak out, it is sometimes miscon- strued as coming from the chamber when the chamber has not taken a likely will not have a bud- get in place prior to the adoption of the county’s budget, Goodwin said. Also in the budget are recommended allocations in the amount of about $544,000 from the general fund for fixed asset pur- chases. Some of the fund- ing will be spent on vehi- cle replacements in a num- ber of departments, including $30,000 each for one undercover and six patrol cars in the sheriff’s department. The rest of the allocation will be spent on furniture replacement and software updates. In all, a fund balance carryover of $9.7 million is needed. Available carry- over funds fall almost $1 million short. The county will have to draw from its reserves and employee concessions will be neces- na Cruz, Yvette Rodriguez, Adri- ana Avila and Adriana Williams, all 18, of Corning, were taken to St. Elizabeth Community Hospi- tal to be treated. At the scene officers located a green Chevrolet pickup truck with major front end damage, stopped in the middle of both lanes of westbound Antelope Boulevard, where officers located ments at 650, 662, 674 and 686 Fairview Ave., for delinquent water and sewer fees. The unpaid amount is $13,235.01. The initial lien amount sary, Goodwin said. “The final budget, as presented, is balanced and represents a stable finan- cial plan for the 2010-11 fiscal year,” Goodwin said in a prepared statement. “I believe that the county has acted prudently in the development of this bud- get document and that the board’s conservative fiscal polices will allow our departments to continue to Dickie Wayne Puckett, 57, of Red Bluff, in the driver’s seat. Puckett appeared uninjured and declined medical attention at the scene, the release said. During investigation, it was learned Puckett had been driving west on Antelope when he hit the rear end of the Saturn parked on the right shoulder of the road. The force caused the Saturn to on the property, now in foreclosure as initiated by former owner Marnie A. Gasik, was placed Sept. 11, 2009, for $4,843.63. The City Council meets bility of the district starting a website to keep the community informed on issues with water, sewer and levee. “That’s the best idea I’ve heard in a long time,” said resident Eric Peterson. “It would be worth it.” stance, said Greg Stevens, chamber presi- dent-elect and publisher of the Daily News. By Sept. 1, the chamber hopes to develop and internal communication protocol, so people will not be confused about who is speaking for whom and who repre- sents the chamber. “We want to be known for our cohesive message that has conti- nuity and clarity for its audience,” Stevens said. The legislation would take effect in January, three years before the new federal health care law is set to kick in. Lawmakers: Repeal fed marriage law SACRAMENTO (AP) — California lawmakers are asking President Barack Obama and Congress to repeal the federal Defense of Marriage Act, saying it discriminates against same- sex married couples. The state Senate voted 22-12 Monday for a resolu- tion urging that the 1996 law be overturned. It defines marriage as being between a man and a woman and allows states to refuse to recognize same-sex mar- riages performed in other states. The Assembly approved AJR19 last August. Critics of the Defense of Marriage Act say it deprives gay couples of important federal rights and benefits. California voted in 2008 to ban gay marriage. On Aug. 4, a federal judge overturned the ban, sending the case to the 9th U.S. Cir- cuit Court of Appeals. Senate OKs ending effort to ’cure’ gays SACRAMENTO (AP) — California would officially end a requirement that a state agency research the causes and cures for homosexuality under a bill approved by the state Senate. The bill updating a 60-year-old law was sent back to the Assem- bly Monday for final action. The law passed in 1950 classifies gays as sexual deviants. It requires the Department of Mental Health to research the causes and potential cures for homosexuality. The bill, AB2199, was carried by Sen. Roy Ashburn, a Republican from Bakersfield. Ash- burn revealed he was gay earlier this year after he was cited for driving drunk while leaving a gay bar. The measure passed the Senate on 36-0 vote without debate. Senate OKs homeless civil rights protection SACRAMENTO (AP) — Attacks on the homeless could violate California’s civil rights law under a bill provide essential services to our community resi- dents.” The supervisors gave a consensus of approval and are expected to adopt the final budget Sept. 14. ——— Tang Lor can be reached at 527-2153, Ext. 110 or by e-mail at tlor@redbluffdai- lynews.com. spin around and into the front yard of a nearby residence. Puckett showed signs of intox- ication and was determined to have been driving under the influ- ence of alcohol. He was arrested and booked into Tehama County Jail on the felony charge of DUI: causing injury. Bail was set at $10,000. — Julie Zeeb the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at City Hall, 794 Third St. Meeting minutes and agendas are available at www.corning.org. The matter will be looked into further and more information brought back to the board at a future meeting. The Gerber-Las Flores Com- munity Service District meets the third Thursday of the month at its In other areas of com- munication, the chamber plans to continue updat- ing the council on its activity and providing updates to others through its weekly col- umn in the Daily News, an online newsletter and its revamped website. Executive Vice Presi- dent Dave Gowan said the website is just an example of one of the many improvements the chamber is making. The new site, approved by the state Senate. ——— Julie Zeeb can be reached at 527-2153, extension 115 or jzeeb@redbluffdailynews. com. office next to the former fire hall on San Benito Avenue. ——— Julie Zeeb can be reached at 527-2153, extension 115 or jzeeb@redbluffdailynews.com. www.redbluffchamber.c om, is easier to navigate and offers more for chamber members who want to promote their businesses. Other improvements the chamber has made include exterior and internal changes. The chamber building was recently repainted and there are plans to add a mural on the side facing Main Street. Internal improvements include reviving and reinventing STATE BRIEFING The bill passed Mon- day would let the state’s estimated 157,000 homeless sue for higher damages if they are tar- geted for assault because they are tran- sient. Democratic state Sen. Leland Yee of San Fran- cisco called the bill a civil rights issue. The bill, AB2706, designates the homeless as a protected class, but stops short of declaring attacks on the homeless as hate crimes. It passed on a 21-12 vote, without debate. It now returns to the Assembly for final action. Senate: Promo ads must be filmed in state SACRAMENTO (AP) — Television commercials promoting California tourism and agricultural products must be filmed inside the state under a bill now going before Gov. Arnold Schwarzeneg- ger. The Senate approved a bill Monday by Sen. Alan Lowenthal requir- Specialized Group Training for only $25 a month! Get in the best shape of your life with CrossFit Tehama CrossFit offers intense, dynamic workouts designed to enhance all components of fitness. 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