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ByAndreByik abyik@redbluffdailynews.com @andrebyik on Twitter RED BLUFF Falling gas prices and Thursday holidays are driv- ing an expected increase in hol- iday travelers this year, the AAA auto club says. AAA forecasts that about 89 million Americans will take a road trip during the holiday trav- eling period, which starts Tuesday and ends Jan. 4. That's a 4.2 per- cent increase from 2013. "Lower gas prices are fill- ing stockings with a little more cash to spend on travel this year as travelers are expected to pay the lowest prices since 2009," said Marshall Doney, AAA presi- dent and COO, in a news release. "Lower prices are increasing dis- posable income and enabling families to set aside money for travel this year." ON THE ROAD AGAIN Fa ll in g ga s prices drive in cr ea se i n holiday travelers The Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Four Northern California counties have declared local emergencies following rains that brought flooding, mudslides and other damages. KNTV reports State Office of Emergency Services Spokes- woman Lilly Wyatt says Tehama, Sonoma, Marin and Lake coun- ties have proclaimed "local emer- gencies" following the storms last week. Only the governor can proclaim a state of emergency. The agency reports Monterey and San Mateo counties are also preparing to make the proclama- tion, and Butte County is consid- ering, also. The proclamations jumpstart the formal request for state and federal financial aid if the need arises. Sonoma County has re- quested $17 million, and Marin County has asked for $1 million. NORTHERN CALIFORNIA Local crisis in several counties a er rain By Rich Greene rgreene@redbluffdailynews.com @richgreenenws on Twitter RED BLUFF The Tehama County Board of Supervisors Tuesday ad- opted an ordinance to regulate the operation of mobile food ven- dors in unincorporated parts of the county. The ordinance mirrors one that has been in effect in the city of Red Bluff since 2009. Previously there was no county code covering the operation of the popular taco trucks. The ordinance requires mobile food vendors to obtain a use per- mit if they choose to operate in the same place for more than one hour in a 24-hour period. The Tehama County Planning Department held three public hearings on the issue since Au- gust. Planning Director Sean Moore previously said the county's hope was that the vendors would re- turn to the days when they were actually mobile. Mobile food vendors will need to obtain a use permit to remain stationary and can only operate in commercial and industrial zon- ing districts. As conditions to receive the permit the vendor would have to comply with local and state health standards. A restroom and hand wash- ing facility must also be located within 300 feet of the operation. MOBILE FOOD Countyadoptsvendorordinance Usepermitrequiredforstationarylocations By Andre Byik abyik@redbluffdailynews.com @andrebyik on Twitter RED BLUFF Christmas will be celebrated like it's the 1850s on Saturday at William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park, where officials will host the 37th annual Pioneer Christ- mas Party. Park-goers will step back in time 1-4 p.m. and participate in traditional Christmas ac- tivities, including making rag dolls, hand-dipped candles and tin-punched Christmas tree or- naments, officials said in a re- lease. "Writing a Christmas mes- sage with a metal-nibbled pen is another popular activity," said Judy Fessenden, president of the Ide Adobe Interpretive Association, which is hosting the event along with Califor- nia State Parks. Admission is $5 for adults, $2 for children ages 4-18 and children younger than 4 get in free. "Many of the Christmas tra- ditions that we celebrate today were just getting established during the 1850s," Fessenden said. "We're inviting the pub- lic to join us in participating in some of the Christmas crafts practiced by the pioneers of the 1850s." Volunteers donning period clothing will greet visitors, and officials said most activities of past pioneer Christmas events will be present, including the IDE ADOBE STATE PARK AN OLD SCHOOL CELEBRATION Park officials will host the 37th annual Pioneer Christmas Party on Saturday COURTESYPHOTO Karl Kluth, right, makes horseshoe nail rings at a past Pioneer Christmas Party at William B. Ide Adobe State Historic park. This year's Pioneer Christmas Party will be held from 1-4p.m. Saturday at the park. COURTESY PHOTO Michael Yingling and Paisley Weigel making tin-punched Christmas ornaments at a past Pioneer Christmas Party at William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park in Red Bluff. Calendar..........A2 Police Logs.....A3 Lifestyles........A4 Opinion............A6 Sports.............. B1 Weather ..........A8 Index............... ## INDEX Cal Fire offers safety tips to ensure a Christmas tree doesn't end up the cause of a disaster. PAGEA4 TIPS Waterisakeyto Christmas tree safety Red Bluff girls soccer returned to the win column with a 6-1 win behind a Mikenna Corry hat trick. PAGE B1 SPORTS Corry hat trick li s Lady Spartans soccer Executive action on everything from diplomatic recognition to opening an embassy has strings attached. PAGE A7 WHAT'S NEXT? Normalizing US-Cuba relations may take time Three people killed and several injured a er car sped around other vehicles at red light; driver arrested. PAGE A5 REDONDO BEACH Car slams into crowd outside church service 1 Then: There was no county code covering the operation of popular mobile food vendors. 2 Permits: Vendors now need to obtain permission to remain station- ary and can only serve food in commercial and industrial zones. 3 Requirements: In addition to complying with health standards, a restroom must be located within 300feet of the vendor. THREETHINGSTOKNOW RAIN PAGE 7 TRAVEL PAGE 7 PIONEER PAGE 7 ยป redbluffdailynews.com Friday, December 19, 2014 50CENTS AN EDITION OF THE CHICO ENTERPRISE-RECORD 7 58551 69001 9 Volume130,issue21 Good morning, thanks for subscribing James Wilson BASKETBALL Boys' turn at Holiday Classic Sports B1 HOLIDAYS Amazing Aloha Court light display Lifestyles A4 FORECAST High: 54 Low: 48 A8 LiketheDailyNews on Facebook and stay in the loop on local news, sports and more. VISITFACEBOOK.COM/ RBDAILYNEWS LIKEUSON FACEBOOK