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mal signs while visiting friends in Red Bluff. The child stopped breathing and at about 8:15 p.m. and 911 was called. F i r s t r e s p o n d e r s attempted to revive the child, who was taken to St. Elizabeth Community Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. Authorities initially called the death "suspi- cious." Death FROMPAGE1 Stangl, who also was wearing a seat belt, was reportedly unhurt and was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs resulting in bodily injury, and gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated. Stangl was booked into Tehama County Jail with bail set at $225,000. Accidents FROM PAGE 1 D, off Highway 162, Glenn County Sheriff Larry Jones said. Chaplin was found outside the wreckage, but witnesses said he was conscious and alert. Chaplain was taken by he- licopter to Enloe Medical Center where he was in fair condition Tuesday af- ternoon. His injuries were described as moderate. Chaplin, who was de- scribed as a veteran pi- lot, was flying for PJ He- licopters out of Red Bluff, on a contract with PG&E, Jones said. He was about to pick up PG&E workers at the time of the crash. The two-man work crew would have been suspended underneath the helicopter while it was in flight hovering above towers and a sep- arate work crew under- neath, Jones said. "If he would have picked up those workers … and this catastrophic event had happened at that time to this helicop- ter we could have had a very, very, frightful event here that would have been disastrous," Jones said. The two men who were waiting to be picked up by Chaplin witnessed the he- licopter going down and called 9-1-1. Jones said Chaplin told someone he heard an ab- normal noise prior to the helicopter going down, but the sheriff did not know whether he had ra- dioed to report any is- sues. He had just taken off from the Willows Airport, which is two miles east of the crash site, Jones said. Mark Gunsauls, with PJ Helicopters, said Chaplin has been with the com- pany since 1981. Chaplin also flew he- licopters for the Butte County Sheriff's Office for many years before re- tiring. Gunsauls said there was no indication that there was an issue with the helicopter prior to the accident. The Glenn County Sher- iff's Office said the inves- tigation has been turned over to the Federal Avia- tion Administration and the National Transporta- tion Safety Board. PJ Helicopters took custody of the helicop- ter and was planning to transport it to its facility in Red Bluff, where inves- tigators with NTSB and FAA will inspect the he- licopter. ContactreporterAlmen- dra Carpizo at 896-7760. Chopper FROM PAGE 1 "If he would have picked up those workers … and this catastrophic event had happened at that time to this helicopter we could have had a very, very, frightful event here that would have been disastrous." — Larry Jones, Glenn County sheriff Staff reports RED BLUFF A 42-year-old Red Bluff man who had out- standing felony warrants for his arrest was nabbed Tuesday morning after re- portedly running from po- lice officers at River Park here. About 9 a.m. a Red Bluff police officer saw the man, identified as Ronald James Grissom, traveling through River Park, according to a Red Bluff Police Depart- ment Press release. The offi- cer was aware that Grissom had three warrants out for his arrest, which included burglary, possession of a controlled substance and misdemeanor trespassing. When the officer at- tempted to contact Gris- som, he reportedly fled the area and ran into Reeds Creek, which runs through the south end of the park, according to the release. Af- ter a chase and brief strug- gle, Grissom was arrested on suspicion of resisting arrest. Keys associated with a Ford vehicle were allegedly found on Grissom's person following a search, and po- lice said they received a re- port of the theft of a 2008 Ford F-250 pickup from the Durango Riverside Re- sort and RV Park shortly be- fore contacting Grissom, ac- cording to the release. "During the investiga- tion, it was learned that Grissom was in possession of stolen property from the vehicle," according to the release. "Subsequent to an interview with Grissom, the stolen vehicle was lo- cated on the 300 block of Ash Street." Grissom was booked into Tehama County jail on his outstanding warrants and suspicion of resisting ar- rest, according to the re- lease. Police noted that an in- vestigation into the stolen pickup is ongoing. RED BLUFF Ma n fl ee s on f oo t; a rr es te d on outstanding warrants Police say man was in possession of property from truck reported stolen By Ellen Knickmeyer The Associated Press SANFRANCISCO California regulatory judges issued a $1.4 billion penalty on Tues- day against the state's larg- est utility for a lethal 2010 gas pipeline explosion that engulfed a suburban San Francisco neighborhood in flames, killing eight people and prompting national alerts about the oversight of aging pipelines. The California Public Utilities Commission said the figure reached by two administrative law judges against Pacific Gas & Elec- tric Co. in the San Bruno pipeline explosion repre- sented the largest safety- related penalty it had ever imposed. The amount of the pen- alty is meant to "send a strong message to PG&E, and all other pipeline oper- ators, that they must comply with mandated federal and state pipeline safety require- ments, or face severe conse- quences," judge Timothy J. Sullivan wrote in his order. The largest share — $950 million — of the penalty is a fine to be paid directly to the state. The amount drew objections from city offi- cials in San Bruno and from the utility that the money should be spent on improv- ing the security of the pipe- line network. Asked whether PG&E would appeal, utility spokesman Greg Snapper said, "We're reviewing the decision and believe that any penalty should go to- ward pipeline safety." PG&E OVERSIGHT Judge penalizes PG&E $1.4B PAULSAKUMA—THEASSOCIATEDPRESS A massive fire roars through a mostly residential neighborhood in San Bruno in 2010. California regulatory judges issued a $1.4billion penalty on Tuesday against the state's largest utility for a lethal 2010gas pipeline explosion that engulfed a suburban San Francisco neighborhood in flames, killing eight people and prompting national alerts about the oversight of aging pipelines. separately said in a state- ment it fully accepts that a penalty is appropriate. The judges' recommended pen- alty becomes final in 30 days if no party involved lodges an appeal. The commission previ- ously ordered PG&E to pay $635 million for pipeline modernization in the wake of the Sept. 9, 2010, blast in the suburban San Francisco community of San Bruno. It destroyed more than three dozen homes and was Cali- fornia's deadliest utility di- saster in decades. The $1.4 billion penalty also includes $400 million for pipeline improvements, and about $50 million to enhance pipeline safety. PG&E cannot recover any of the money from customers, including the earlier $635 million penalty. The administrative law judges found that PG&E committed nearly 3,800 vi- olations of state and fed- eral laws, rules, standards or regulations in the opera- tion of its gas transmission system. The blast occurred when a 30-inch natural-gas transmission line installed in 1956 ruptured. At the time, survivors described the heat of the blast burn- ing the back of their necks like a blowtorch as they ran away. San Bruno city offi- cials were just beginning to study Tuesday's deci- sion but on first read be- lieved the penalty fell short of what was needed to en- sure PG&E upgraded pipe- line safety as much as nec- essary, city manager Connie Jackson said. By Juliet Williams The Associated Press SACRAMENTO Oppo- nents of California's $68 billion high-speed rail project submitted an ap- peal Tuesday to the state Supreme Court, asking it to overturn a lower court's ruling that al- lowed the project to pro- ceed despite questions about whether it com- plies with promises made to voters. Central Valley resi- dents argue in their peti- tion that the July 31 rul- ing by the appellate court undercuts 100 years of le- gal precedent requiring strict compliance with the intent of the voters in implementing a voter- approved bond measure. Proposition 1A, ap- proved by voters, prom- ised that the state would identify funding for the first useable segment of the rail line and that it would have necessary en- vironmental clearances done before starting con- struction. The plaintiffs, Kings County and landowners in the Central Valley, successfully argued in Sacramento County Superior Court that the state failed on both counts, identifying only $6 billion of the estimated $26 billion needed for the first 130-mile segment, and failing to secure sufficient environmental approvals. In rulings that pre- vented the sale of $8.6 billion in voter-approved bonds and created on- going uncertainty about the project, the judge or- dered the state to draft a new funding plan and seek more environmental clearances. In its ruling last month, the 3rd District Court of Appeal acknowledged le- gitimate legal concerns about whether the "high- speed rail project the Cal- ifornia High-Speed Rail Authority seeks to build is the project approved by the voters." PETITION Bullet-train foes seek state Supreme Court review ELIZABETH"BETTY"PEART February 11, 1918 ~ August 29, 2014 Elizabeth (Betty) Peart passed away late Friday after- noon Aug. 29, 2014. After suffering a major stroke that left her in a coma and the care of hospice for 1 week, Betty went home to be reunited with her beloved husband, Ray. She leaves behind three children and their spouses: Patti (Don) Routh of Redding, Jan (Steve) Lomba of Grass Valley, and Greg (Cyndee) Peart of Sacramento and 4 Grandchildren, 8 Great-grandchildren, and 2 Great, Great Grandchildren. Betty was born February 11, 1918 in Chowchilla, CA in- to a family of wheat farmers. She was the youngest and last surviving of five siblings. Betty grew up living in Long Beach, CA. and Myrtle Creek, OR. She graduated from Orland High School in 1936 and then completed Cosme- tology School in Chico. Ray and Betty met in Chico when Betty took room-and-board from Ray's mother. They were married in Chico in 1938. Betty was the perfect home- maker and loving mother. She loved to cook for everyone and holidays were always very special at the Peart resi- dence. She enjoyed growing large gardens of flowers, fruit and vegetables; canning and sewing. Betty was gen- erous with her time and talents and supported her family and close friends. She was a calm and gentle soul who loved life and people. Betty and Ray's married life was spent between Orland, Chico and Red Bluff. In 2013 they moved to The Vista's Assisted Living in Redding to be closer to family. Betty and Ray enjoyed 75 years of bliss- ful marriage together. The family wishes to thank the marvelous staff at the Vista's and Hospice that cared for Betty. A grave side fu- neral service will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery in Red Bluff at 11am on Friday, September 5th. Obituaries R ed Bluff Simple Cremations & Burial Service NowOffering Eco-Friendly urns at economy friendly prices. 722 Oak Street, Red Bluff, FD Lic. 1931 527-1732 The Passing Parade is brought to you by by Minch Property Management, 760 Main Street specializing in commercial leasing and sales. 530 527 5514 THE PASSING PARADE JohnW.Robinsonwenttohisrewardlastweek, age 86. It is difficult to reconcile this elderly fellow with the classmate I have known for many years. He was "Jack" when he came down the mountain from Manton. He was roughhewn and tough and I figured he would have a problem adjusting to the curriculum and society at RBUHS. However, he was a quick learner and rapidly became a member of our gang and a popular guy about campus with a laugh and a joke for everyone. He came down the hill with his younger brother whom he dubbed "Jughead" and I didn't know until reading the obituary that his real name was Jim. His older brother Bill worked at our meet plant on the night load out crew and we would occasionally discuss Jack's football prowess and my lack of same. I told Bill the oft repeated and now classic story that linked Jack and me forever in Spartan football lore at Red Bluff High. Our team had traveled to Susanville and we were having our hands full with the big Lumberjacks.About half way through the game, Jack was giving as good as he got as our starting guard when he split the seams of his cleated shoes. He came back to the bench and Coach Elmer Martin called out, "Who plays Jack's position?" I shouted, I do, Coach!" Elmer took a quick look at me, then at the barefoot Jack Robinson, then replied, "Minch…give him your shoes!" Ever the team player I complied, and Jack re-entered the fray. However, I think we lost that game despite my largesse. Later in life, much to our surprise, Jack, who by then, like me, preferred to go by his given name, John, became a writer of novels and a published several. Occasionally he would stop by my office and ask for a critique of his latest effort. I was flattered that he asked my opinion, but jealous that he could write fiction and I could not His great joy, he confessed was sailing and he had a ship which he sailed in the waters off Washington and Canada as I recall. He even built small scale models of his sailing ships. He was a talented fellow and my wife remembered he had a talent for drawing which was encouraged by our old art department teacher Ruth Gordon. Maybe that's how he got his job as a draftsman at PG & E after his stint in the navy after graduating from high school. John had a strong personality that once encountered one did not easily forget. R.I.P. old fellow as you sail on through unchartered waters. Robert Minch WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2014 REDBLUFFDAILYNEWS.COM |NEWS | 7 A