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openthedrawerand"put it in the bag." Tehama County sheriff's deputies responded to a si- lent hold-up alarm at the bank about 10:40 a.m. Anyone with informa- tion about the robbery is asked to contact the Sheriff's Department at 530-529-7920 or 22840 Antelope Blvd. in Red Bluff. Robber FROMPAGE1 However critics see the language as vague espe- cially in what will be de- fined as a tributary or "ad- jacent waters." The Rural County Rep- resentatives of Califor- nia along with Tehama County say the new rule could have significant im- pacts on local roads, flood control and storm water ditches, which they be- lieve could fall under the EPA's oversight with the new rule. The Board of Supervi- sors authorized Chairman Steve Chamblin to sign a formal letter addressed to the EPA opposing the pro- posal Tuesday. "The changes to the definition of 'Waters of the U.S.' triggers new un- funded mandates on local governments by expand- ing federal jurisdiction," the letter reads. The letter stats water delivery systems includ- ing the Tehama-Colusa Canal and Corning Canal could fall under the new definition. "Water conveyance sys- tems for flood control pur- poses may also fall under the new definitions, which could ultimately hinder Tehama County from en- suring public safety in ex- treme storm events," the letter states. On its website the EPA says the new rule "does not protect any new types of waters that have not his- torically been covered un- der the Clean Water Act." The proposed rule re- mains in the public com- ment period until Oct. 20. Water FROM PAGE 1 By Don Thompson The Associated Press SACRAMENTO Nearly an inch of rain, with more wet weather forecast for the weekend, has helped firefighters gain the upper hand on a massive wildfire burning in the mountains east of Sacramento, officials said Friday. The blaze has burned more than 150 square miles of a heavily forested region of the Sierra Nevada that is home to numerous hydro- electric plants and is criss- crossed with power lines, water pipes and wooden flumes. It destroyed a dozen homes near the town of Pollock Pines in El Dorado County and threatened sev- eral reservoirs that supply water and electricity to por- tions of Northern Califor- nia, but most of the utility infrastructure appears to have been spared. A pop- ular lake basin that draws hikers, campers and anglers from throughout Northern California was threatened but escaped largely un- touched. The King Fire that author- ities say was started Sept. 13 by an arsonist was 68 per- cent contained Friday. The region saw a 20-de- gree drop in temperatures and a doubling of humidity levels in 24 hours, National Weather Service meteorolo- gist Brooke Bingaman said. Up to another half-inch of rain was predicted for the fire zone through Friday, with some snow falling at the highest elevations east of the fire. Showers, higher humidity and lower tem- peratures were expected through Saturday before a warming trend next week. More than 1,000 of the 8,000 firefighters who had been fighting the blaze, some for two straight weeks, were expected to be released from duty, said Dana Walsh, a fire information spokeswoman for the Eldorado National Forest. The storm led the Klam- ath, Mendocino, Six Rivers and Shasta-Trinity national forests in the northern and coastal regions to lift sea- sonal burn restrictions on Friday. As some areas of the fire cooled, authorities were able to begin assessing the dam- age. The fire burned intensely through more than 5 miles of the canyon carved by the Rubicon River, which is des- ignated a wild trout river. Walsh said damage to the river and its fish will depend on whether the fire leads to erosion and mudslides this winter. The fire also passed through the Leonardi Falls Botanical Interest Area, known for its unique and sensitive plants. Walsh did not know how much damage was done to the 215-acre site northeast of Stumpy Mead- ows Reservoir. It burned around three sides of the reservoir itself, which is the sole water sup- ply for the 2,400 residents of Georgetown, 15 miles downstream. But the flames missed a boat launch, recre- ation area and the historic Gold Rush town's water dis- tribution system. Now the concern is the silt, mud and ash that will wash into the reservoir with the winter's rain and snow. Authorities plan to soon be- gin laying straw and plant- ing grass and trees through the burned area. It burned through several campgrounds around the Stumpy Meadows and Hell Hole reservoirs but did min- imal damage, Walsh said. Pacific Gas & Electric Co. replaced poles and wires distributing electricity from the Hell Hole Reservoir hy- droelectric plant and wires serving 22 homes near the fire's origin. The Sacramento Munici- pal Utility District estimates the fire caused $2.5 million in damage to one power line and the roof of a generator station. The fire came within a mile of the El Dorado Irriga- tion District's power house along the South Fork of the American River, and within 8 feet of a pipe that feeds mountain water to the hy- droelectric plant. Surveil- lancecamerasshowedflames burningnear otherbuildings and wooden flumes without doing harm. "Fortunately, we dodged a couple bullets," utility spokeswoman Mary Lynn Carlton said. "We were re- ally lucky." NORTHERN CALIFORNIA Hu ge w il dfi re m os tl y spares infrastructure MARCIOJOSESANCHEZ—THEASSOCIATEDPRESS Flames from a controlled burn engulf a hillside as a firefighter watches while fighting the King Fire on Tuesday in Mosquito. The Associated Press LARKSPUR Hundreds of Golden Gate Ferry work- ers walked off the job Fri- day, forcing thousands of commuters to find other ways to travel between Marin County and San Francisco. The one-day strike shut down service at the Lark- spur, Sausalito and San Francisco terminals. Ferry service to Friday's Giants baseball game at AT&T Park was also canceled. At the Larkspur ter- minal, several ferries re- mained tied to the dock Friday while about two dozen workers picketed outside, drawing honking horns from supportive mo- torists driving by. California Highway Pa- trol officials told the San Francisco Chronicle that the strike didn't appear to affect the morning com- mute on the Golden Gate Bridge, though the eve- ning commute could be worse. Golden Gate ferries transport about 7,000 commuters on weekdays. Golden Gate Transit buses from Marin and Sonoma counties to San Francisco were running, but a dozen bus trips were canceled after 12 drivers called in sick at the last minute, said Priya Clem- ens, a spokeswoman for the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transporta- tion District. Union leaders an- nounced the walkout at a news conference Thursday after failing to reach an agreement on a new con- tract with the transit dis- trict. Pay raises and health insurance costs are among the sticking points. LABOR Golden Gate ferry workers strike over contract ERIC RISBERG — THE ASSOCIATED PRESS The ferry landing sits empty because of a one-day strike by Golden Gate Ferry workers on Friday in Sausalito. CAROLYNSUSAN"JANI"DAVISON Alas, it's true. Carolyn Susan "Jani" Davison passed Au- gust 7th, 2014 after a long duel with Alzheimer's, demen- tia and Parkinson's. She was 75 years old. Any and all that knew her will testify that she was a strong, intelligent, cantankerous, funny and loving woman. To her memory, read a book, plant a tree, rescue an animal from the shel- ter, or take a college class to improve yourself.The family is grief stricken, but relieved and released. She fought the good fight from the opening bell, raised four strong-assed free thinking kids as a single mother, and influenced thousands of others with her nearly 50 years of educating in Tehama County. Her mark on the world reaches far and wide. We love you Mom- Brandon, Alex, Natalie and Paige. Back to the cosmos for you. A life celebration will be held Saturday Oct 4th at the Veterans Hall 735 Oak St. inRed Bluff from 1-4. Please contact Natalie at (530) 200-2596 or Paige at (530) 200- 7050 for details. ROBB CHARLES LUTTS January 28, 1954 ~ September 10, 2014 Robb was born at Fort Ord, CA to Charles and Norma Lutts. He lived in Paso Robles and later moved to Whitter, where he attended school. He was a brick and stone layer, which he learned from his dad, and worked with him for many years in Santa Paula. He moved to Crescent City and then to Red Bluff in early the nineties. There are many beautiful hearths in Red Bluff that he built. He was a self taught fixer and could fix anything, and make it work. He was always willing to help friends, neighbors and family. He loved music, movies and espe- cially books, his family and friends. He is survived by his mother Norma Duncan (Red Bluff), sisters Cinda Lutts (Larry Santaga) of Los Gatos, Laura Caughey (Red Bluff), Kim Carlson (Reno), neices: Lechelle, Lacey, Nanmarie and Allene and great nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed. All are welcome to a celebration of life, BBQ and pot- luck at Forward Park, October 4 at 3:00pm 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 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2014 REDBLUFFDAILYNEWS.COM | NEWS | 11 A