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ByRichGreene rgreene@redbluffdailynews.com @richgreenenews on Twitter REDBLUFF GordonClemenswill face a full slate Thursday during his first day as a member of the Tehama County Planning Com- mission. The Board of Supervisors ap- pointed Clemens to the Commis- sion June 24 to replace Tom Gano. Supervisor Bob Williams, who nominated Clemens, said Gano had to step down because of health concerns but helped re- cruit Clemens to take over his position representing District 4. Clemens will be formally intro- duced to start Thursday's 9 a.m. meeting the Board Chambers, 727 Oak St. in Red Bluff. The Commission will then vote to name a new vice-chairman, Ga- no's previous position. TEHAMA PLANNING Newcounty commissioner, cell phone tower top agenda Staff Reports MODESTO The California Al- mond objective forecast for the 2014-2015 crop year was an- nounced Monday at the office of the Almond Board of California. Based on 860,000 bearing acres, the California Almond ob- jective forecast for the 2014-2015 crop is 2.10 billion meat pounds. The forecast, funded by ABC, is administered by the United States Department of Agriculture Na- tional Agricultural Statistics Ser- vice — California Field Office. "This year's objective fore- cast during a third-consecutive drought year is a testament to the state-of-the-art farming practices and techniques our growers use to minimize water use," said Bill Harp, almond grower and chair- man of the Almond Board of Cal- ifornia. "We are looking forward to celebrating a crop that is ex- pected to be the largest on re- cord, and even with this volume, it will be a challenge to meet the ALMOND BOARD Cr op c ou ld be largest on r ec or d By Andre Byik abyik@redbluffdailynews.com @andrebyik on Twitter RED BLUFF The Tehama County 2013-2014 grand jury commended safety measures taken at Red Bluff Union High School that include a full-time school resource police officer, active shooter drills and increased gang awareness, and supplied additional recommen- dations to make the 1,600-stu- dent campus safer. The grand jury decided to re- view safety measures at the high school because of violence that has struck schools across the U.S. and the 2013 death of Marysa Nichols, a 14-year-old charter school student found slain in a dry creek area behind Red Bluff High School's baseball field, ac- cording to its report released Fri- day. The grand jury found that the access to that creek area, which recently was heavily cleared of vegetation by a crew of volunteers headed by the Cleaner, Greener Red Bluff group, has been more tightly secured and had its fence reinforced. The grand jury also noted that new locks allow classroom doors to be locked from the inside in- stead of outside, and that there is a "stronger adult presence, includ- ing maintenance personnel, mon- itoring the activities on campus." During interviews, according to the grand jury's report, it was learned that the school's previ- ous on-campus police officer, RED BLUFF UNION HIGH SCHOOL Grandjuryreportsonsafety Surveillancecameraupgrades,photoidentificationandGPS systems among recommendations to make campus safer By Andre Byik abyik@redbluffdailynews.com @andrebyik on Twitter RED BLUFF Delirium, Pyro- palooza and Purple Rain are just a few of the various fire- works available at stands that have popped up in Tehama County ahead of the Fourth of July. Firework stands opened Sat- urday, and at the Belle Mill Landing Shopping Center Au- tomne Perreira and Amanda Jenkins, Red Bluff-Tehama County Chamber of Commerce ambassadors, waited on cus- tomers looking to brighten up Independence Day. Popular on the day were Pic- colo Pete Fountain fireworks, Perreira said, which are a "safe and sane" brand of fireworks le- gal in the county that don't fly but shower a small area with brilliant colors. Jenkins said over the week- end people have stepped up to the fireworks booth and have asked her, "What do they do?" "They emit flashes of light," she said she answers, with a laugh. "Then they give me this puzzled look." Leslie and Jim Faggard, who purchased some sparklers and fountain fireworks, said they try to watch Fourth of July fire- works shows in Red Bluff and have started setting off their own with their 2-year-old son, Micah. Leslie said it's fun hanging out with friends and waiting for a fireworks display to start. The Tehama County Fire- works Committee is set to host a Fourth of July fireworks show about 9:30 p.m. Friday. Specta- tors can get a good view of fire- works launching from the Red Bluff Elks Lodge from River Park off Main Street. For those also setting off their own fireworks, the Cali- fornia Department of Forestry and Fire Protection has some safety tips. People should read direc- tions, only use fireworks out- doors and away from dry grass, trees and homes. Don't wear loose-fitting clothing, put used fireworks in a bucket of wa- ter and have a hose handy, and don't carry fireworks in pock- ets. FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS BOOTHS POP UP ANDREBYIK—DAILYNEWS Automne Perreira, le , and Amanda Jenkins, ambassadors for the Red Bluff-Tehama County Chamber of Commerce, sell fireworks at the Belle Mill Landing Shopping Center in Red Bluff. Community.....A3 Health..............A4 Opinion............A6 Sports.............. B1 Start Your DayA2 Weather ..........B8 Index............... ## INDEX The dangers to children a er being le unattended inside a hot car rise as fast as the temperature. PAGEA5 PUBLIC SAFETY Heatwavecanbe deadly for children Conservation Service is accepting donations for the Feds Feed Families Food Drive through Aug. 27. PAGE A3 FOOD DRIVE Federal employees to restock food pantries Other new laws also go into effect, including restrictions on disclosure of job appli- cants' criminal history. PAGE A8 SACRAMENTO State minimum wage goes up to $9 per hour In face of opposition, presi- dent threatens executive actions, including enhanced border enforcement. 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