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ByTerenceChea TheAssociatedPress MARE ISLAND In drought- stricken California, young Chi- nook salmon are hitting the road, not the river, to get to the Pacific Ocean. Millions of six-month-old smolts are hitching rides in tanker trucks because California's historic drought has depleted riv- ers and streams, making the an- nual migration to the ocean too dangerous for juvenile salmon. "The drought conditions have caused lower flows in the rivers, warmer water temperatures, and the fish that would normally be swimming down the rivers would be very susceptible to predation and thermal stress," said Kari Burr, fishery biologist with the Fishery Foundation of California. California has been trucking CALIFORNIA FISH Salmon migrate by truck during the drought By Rich Grenee rgreeene@redbluffdailynews.com @richgreenenews on Twitter REDBLUFF The level of decline in spring groundwater levels varies across Tehama County, according to a University of California Coop- erative Extension report. The 2014 update was released as a collaborative effort between Irrigation and Water Resources Advisor Allan Fulton and Tehama County Flood Control and Water Conservation District Director Gary Antone. From 2012 to 2014 spring groundwater levels have had de- clines ranging from between as little as one foot to as much as 10 to 12 feet in some areas of the county. Of the 12 groundwater sub-ba- sins that are tracked in Tehama County the Antelope, Corning WATER Ground levels vary throughout the county Levelsreachhistoriclows in three sub-basins Armed and uniformed 'Tribal Police' force vacates property over weekend By Chip Thompson editor@redbluffdailynews.com @editorchip on Twitter CORNING The armed, uni- formed "Tribal Police" force that attempted to enter Rolling Hills Casino here early in the morning June 9 and occupied positions on casino property for the last week was gone Monday morning. About 40 hired officers exchanged words and some shoving with casino secu- rity, who were also armed at the time, June 9 when they tried to enter the casino, but eventually fell back to various positions around the parking lot. A week-long standoff en- sued under the watchful eye of Tehama County Sheriff's deputies, who were on scene to keep the peace, they said. At least two sheriff's vehi- cles and deputies remained in the casino parking lot around noon Monday. Sher- iff Dave Hencrat confirmed his personnel were still at the scene around 6 p.m. Monday. The dispute centers around ousted Tribal Coun- cil members, who maintain they are the duly elected members of the council, David Swearinger, Leslie Lohse, Geraldine Freeman and Allen Swearinger. Members of the tribe's Pata, Lohse and Crosby families were suspended at the tribe's annual General Council meeting April 12 because they purportedly do not have familial ties to be members of the tribe, ac- cording to members of the tribe aligned with Tribal Council Chairman Andrew Freeman. Appointments were sub- sequently made to replace the four council members, who have claimed that the TRIBAL DISPUTE Casinostandoffends,fornow By Andre Byik abyik@redbluffdailynews.com @andrebyik on Twitter RED BLUFF For the season's inaugural Wednesday night farmers market here this week, the Red Bluff-Tehama County Cham- ber of Commerce will gauge market-goers' tastes for a beer and wine garden — a first for the market on Washington and Pine streets. Dubbed the Overtime Canteen, the down- town market's beer and wine garden will showcase craft breweries and local winer- ies such as Fall River Brewery, Tehama Oaks Vineyard and Winery and the young Tuscan Ridge Estate Winery, which recently cele- brated its grand about 15 minutes south- west of downtown Red Bluff. "We want to try to and help highlight stuff that makes sense for the market," mar- ket manager Jason Bauer said. "We want it to be more of a classy thing instead of just somewhere to go have a drink." For now, the open-air garden, which will be set up at a parking lot on a corner of Washington and Pine streets, is a one-time event. Should the garden prove successful, and any associated problems with serv- ing alcohol are avoided, the chamber may put in a request to hold more gardens at the Wednesday night market this season, Chamber CEO Dave Gowan previously said. "I am very much hoping and pushing for responsibility and class and quality," Bauer said. "At the same time, it's definitely for people to have fun and have a good time." The chamber's Wednesday night market is scheduled to run 5-8 p.m. June 18 to Sept. 11. Live entertainment is scheduled each week, and the market will kick off with the 613 Main Street Band taking the stage. For Bauer, managing both the cham- ber's Saturday morning market at River Park, which has been hosted the past two weeks, and the Wednesday night market means creating the link from producer to customer. He said some of the producers who sell at both markets may not be large enough to sell produce at grocery stores, but they can do well at the markets. "Shopping outside and moving around in the air just is a lot of fun," Bauer said. He added: "I owned a convertible once. And driving with the top down for the first time, that's kind of how these markets are. The wind's blowing through your hair, just a lot of fun, and that's what we like to have — that natural feel." RED BLUFF BEER, WINE NOW AT WEDNESDAY MARKET ANDREBYIK—DAILYNEWS Cori Schatz of Julia's Fruit Stand, back le , tends to customers at the Red Bluff-Tehama County Chamber of Commerce Certified Farmers Market Saturday morning at River Park. Community.....A3 Death Notices A8 Health..............A4 Lifestyles........A5 Opinion............A6 Sports.............. B1 INDEX The Mobile Dental Clinic will be at Corning Head Start June 23-July 3providing work for young children. PAGEA3 COMMUNITY MobileDentalClinic coming to Corning Due to dry conditions the Mendocino National Forest started its fire restrictions Monday. PAGE A5 PUBLIC NOTICE Mendocino starts fire restrictions California budget agreement dedicates steady flow of money into beleaguered $68 billion project. PAGE A7 SACRAMENTO High-speed rail boosted by long-term funding High court rules feds can en- force laws that ban a "straw" purchaser from buying a gun for third party. PAGE B3 SCOTUS Gun control groups pick up court victory "We want it to be more of a classy thing instead of just somewhere to go have a drink." — Market manager Jason Bauer Beer and wine garden a first for Wednesday night market STANDOFF PAGE 8 WATER PAGE 8 DROUGHT PAGE 8 » redbluffdailynews.com Tuesday, June 17, 2014 50CENTS AN EDITION OF THE CHICO ENTERPRISE-RECORD 7 58551 69001 9 Volume129,issue148 Today's web bonus World Cup photos. richgreenenews.com MANTON Bluegrass on the mountain Lifestyles A5 WORLD CUP US emerges victorious vs. Ghana Sports B1 FORECAST High: 85 Low: 58 B8 LiketheDailyNews on Facebook and stay in the loop on local news, sports and more. VISITFACEBOOK.COM/ RBDAILYNEWS LIKEUSON FACEBOOK