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FRIDAY JUNE 17, 2011 Breaking news at: www.redbluffdailynews.com Noah Wyle “Falling Skies” TV Select See Inside RED BLUFF Rory’s back SPORTS 1B Weather forecast 10A Sunny 91/60 By JULIE ZEEB DN Staff Writer Reports of shots fired Thurs- day afternoon in Tehama Coun- ty outside of Red Bluff led law enforcement to look for the occupants of two vehicles abandoned at South Jackson Street. Scanner reports indicated a man had been reported shot in what may have involved a road rage incident leading to a pur- suit that originated at Live Oak and Wilder roads. The participants continued down Paskenta Road, turning onto Luther Road before turn- ing onto South Jackson Street about 1:30 p.m. where they abandoned two vehicles. A silver Mercedes with Washington plates was found in the southbound lane of South Jackson Street, next to a maroon Chevy Blazer with Cal- ifornia plates. According to the scanner, someone from Washington DAILYNEWS TEHAMACOUNTY DAILY 50¢ T H E V O I C E O F T E H A M A C O U N T Y S I N C E 1 8 8 5 Reports of shots fired, vehicles left with ties to the local area was involved. Authorities were searching for a 31-year-old man with dyed red hair, a white t-shirt and dark shorts who was last seen heading west toward Hasvold from South Jackson at Givens. Scanner reports indicate someone reported they may have seen the man jump a fence near Bethel Church, however, there were no signs of him heading in that direction. A short time later scanner reports were heard of a person matching the description detained at Fry Field, however, it is unknown if that person was the suspect law enforcement was seeking. Red Bluff Police and Cali- fornia Highway Patrol assisted the Tehama County Sheriff’s Deputies in the incident. No further information had been released by the Tehama County Sheriff’s Department as of late Thursday evening. Daily News photo by Julie Zeeb Tehama County law enforcement was investigating reports of shots fired Thursday. Two cars were left abandoned on South Jackson Street in connection with the reports. Open lot Los Molinos man arrested; tried to run over roommate By ANDREA WAGNER DN Staff Writer A Los Molinos man was arrested twice after reportedly trying to run over his roommate with a vehicle and returning to threaten her again the next day. Daniel Leroy Hamer, 48, was arrested at 1:10 p.m. Wednesday in the 25200 block of Tehama Vina Road. Hamer was charged with assault with a deadly weapon and felony vandalism after the victim, a 54-year-old Los Molinos woman, reported Hamer had tried to run her over and rammed his vehicle into hers, a sheriff’s press release said. The woman had minor injuries from the assault and mod- erate damage to her vehicle’s front fender, the release said. The victim told deputies that Hamer originally assaulted her because he wants her to move out, the release said. Bail was set at $45,000. However, Hamer posted bail and was out of jail Thursday morning, according to inmate book- ing information. The victim called 911 again reporting that Hamer returned Thursday and drove near their home, skidding out and spraying rocks toward the residence. Hamer was then arrested on charges of dissuading a wit- ness or victim, threatening to commit a crime with intent to terrorize and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. No bail was set. ——— Andrea Wagner can be reached at 527-2153, extension 114 or awagner@redbluffdailynews.com. Uncertainty mounts after Brown vetos budget deal SACRAMENTO (AP) Daily News photo by Tang Lor Red Bluff Mayor Bob Carrel and Planning Director Scot Timboe were among the city officials at the open house for the former Red Bluff Ford building Thursday. Prospective buyers get glimpse of former Red Bluff Ford By TANG LOR DN Staff Writer More people walked through the doors of the former Red Bluff Ford building Thursday than at any other time since its closure two years ago. An open house hosted by John Troughton of Cushman & Wakefield offered an opportunity for potential buyers and real estate representatives to see the facility and talk with city officials. Troughton has given several individual tours to potential buyers but hav- ing an open house gener- ated a greater opportunity to really market the prop- erty, he said. Several potential buy- ers, but mostly real estate agents who represented clients, were among those who attended the event. While no one gave a defi- nite offer or clear plans, he was pleased to see some big-name North State real estate profes- sionals come out, Troughton said. “If it was like this all the time, I’d be happy to drive the 5 hours every day,” said Troughton, who works out of the Bay Area. Another reason for the open house was to get the city involved. The city has played a role in marketing this particular property more so than any other. Getting that property sold would be of econom- ic benefit, City Manager Martin Nichols said. The Red Bluff Ford closure contributed to a loss in revenue, and the city’s sales tax revenue is down by $1 million. 7 5 8 5 5 1 6 9 0 0 1 9 He appreciates the effort that is being made to market the place, with the open house being a chance to talk about the potential uses for the property, Nichols said. “I was hoping there would be a caravan of cars pulling off of the high- way,” he said. The city has changed the zoning in the area to allow for a more general commercial use and earli- er this year, implemented a one-year development impact fee suspension and deferral. City Planning Director Scot Timboe was on hand at the open house to answer any questions about zoning require- ments. He talked to a few interesting people, but declined to say what they had planned. “We have our fingers crossed someone will fol- low through and buy it and create something that will be an asset for the community,” said. Timboe The roughly 11-acre property has excess land for development aside from the existing 32,502 square feet building. The asking price has been dropped to $3.5 mil- lion, down from the origi- nal $8.9 million and the previous $5 million price tag. About a mile south on Adobe Road the former Helser Chevrolet lot sold for about $1.6 million in April, just eight months after the car dealership closed in August 2010. Benny Brown of Corn- ing Ford Mercury made the purchase but has not revealed any plans for his investment. ——— Tang Lor can be reached at 527-2153, Ext. 110 or by e-mail at tlor@redbluffdailynews.c om. — Gov. Jerry Brown angered members of both parties Thursday by vetoing a budget plan approved by Democrats in the Legisla- ture then blaming Republi- cans for a fiscal impasse that threatens to strip more money from education and vital public services. The developments made a balanced state budget appear more elusive than ever, even though Brown said he would once again try to reach a compromise with GOP lawmakers over whether to extend a series of tax increases set to expire June 30. Brown warned, however, of dire consequences in the form of more cuts if Repub- licans don’t yield on the tax extensions and authorize a special election to put the question to voters. ‘‘If they continue to obstruct a vote, we will be forced to pursue deeper and more destructive cuts to schools and public safety — a tragedy for which Republi- cans will bear full responsi- bility,’’ the governor said in his veto message. Brown’s swift dismissal of the budget proposal and his ensuing finger-pointing raised serious questions about where things go from here as the clock winds down to June 30, a date that has become the new unoffi- cial deadline for approving a plan to close California’s remaining $9.6 billion deficit. Democrats criticized the governor for squashing their proposal without offering a clear path toward any reso- lution. ‘‘By his veto, he prolongs the public confusion and fear that has been the shame of every budget in this state for the last 30 years,’’ said Assembly Majority Leader Charles Calderon, D-Whitti- er. 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