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Goodmorning,thanksforsubscribing» Stacy Northup SOCCER Corning celebrates cup win Sports » B1 CEREMONY Local officials sworn in Lifestyles » A5 FORECAST High:66 Low: 41 » B8 DON'TBE SCAMMED Scamalerts Readour online scam alert section to learn how to avoid being scammed. VISIT REDBLUFFDAILYNEWS.COM/ SCAMALERT By Judy Lin TheAssociatedPress SACRAMENTO » As he was sworn in for a record fourth term, Gov. Jerry Brown charted an ambi- tious new goal on Monday for Cal- ifornia in its fight against climate change, challenging the nation's most populous state to increase renewable energy use to 50 per- cent in the next 15 years. Brown, a Democrat, specifically called for the state to increase re- newable electricity sources, re- duce petroleum use in vehicles, double the energy efficiency of ex- isting buildings and make heat- ing fuels cleaner by 2030. California already is known as a leader in far-reaching environ- mental laws, but Brown said exist- ing efforts were not enough. The current state goal calls for 33 percent of energy use to come from renewable sources by 2020. As of last year, nearly 25 percent of California's retail electricity FOURTH TERM Browncharts his goals for climate change CHICO » The Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria an- nounced plans Monday for a new three-building campus that will include a new Northern Valley In- dian Health clinic. Northern Valley Indian Health consists of a consortium of tribes — the Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria, the Grind- stone Indian Rancheria of Win- tun-Wailaki Indians of California, the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation of California, and the Cortina Band of Wintun Indians of California. Northern Valley Indian Health already operates clinics in Chico, Red Bluff, Willows and Wood- land. The non-profit network of- fers medical, dental, behavioral and community health services. The new South Chico clinic will have 41 medical examining rooms and 13 dental examining rooms and will be furnished with new advanced equipment. The clinic will serve the existing patients of the Children's Health Center and will be accepting new patients for INDIAN HEALTH Tr ib e to build Chico cam pu s, health clinic By Andre Byik abyik@redbluffdailynews.com @andrebyik on Twitter RED BLUFF » The City Council on Tuesday will consider reim- bursing Tehama County about $23,000 for an air conditioning unit installed at the Community and Senior Center in July. The county purchased and in- stalled an air conditioner at the community center for a cost of about $47,000, according to city staff. The city has previously split repair costs with the county for the community center, which is jointly managed by the city and county. The county, according to city staff, is also considering a pur- chase of a new air conditioning unit for the senior center at a cost of about $12,950. The county is said to be willing to pay the full amount for the unit if the city of Red Bluff shares the cost of the previously installed unit. If the City Council approves a supplemental appropriation of about $23,000 for the air condi- tioner installed in July, the money would come from the city's gen- eral fund. Downtown business improvement assessment The council will hold a public hearing regarding the amount of money scheduled to be assessed against businesses within the downtown parking and business improvement area. At its Dec. 2 meeting, the City Council approved a report from the Downtown Red Bluff Business Association board of directors, which proposed no changes to the boundaries of the Downtown Business Improvement District, and no changes to the amount of the assessment. Businesses in Zone A of the dis- trict — which includes Main Street from Oak Street to Cedar Street, and Walnut Street between Madi- son Street to west of Rio Street — wo ul d be a ss es se d $2 50 pe r ye ar for retail and $175 for non-retail. Zone B businesses — which include Rio Street from Oak RED BLUFF CITY COUNCIL CommunityCenterAConagenda Businessimprovementassessmentsalsoontablefordiscussion It was a merry Christmas in- deed for Army veteran David Towne, his wife Kelly and their children Dawson and Charlotte. "Pito" was delivered on Christmas morning by Tehama County Supervisor Candy Carl- son, Bruce Riecke and Kylie Ir- win of Home Again K9s for Vet- erans of Tehama County. Home Again K9s for Veterans was formed in response to vet- erans requesting the opportu- nity to choose a companion dog and be involved with the obedi- ence training of their new furry friend. The program provides pro- fessional companion dog own- ership support and resources to veterans who are motivated about establishing this relation- ship. This is a unique program in that it allows for individual- ized selection and instruction of companion animals. Veterans can choose a com- panion with the assistance of the program staff from sources such as local shelters and res- cue organizations, or the vet- eran can choose a dog indepen- dently. The Home Again K9s for Vet- erans model allows veterans the opportunity to bond immedi- ately with their new compan- ions. With the guidance and train- ing of approved trainers, the program intends to provide the results that lead to a rewarding companionship relationship. Veterans with special needs that require a service animal are beyond the scope of this pro- gram; however, volunteers will seek to refer these clients to ap- propriate organizations. The program offers limited training assistance with ap- proved trainers to veterans at no charge. To enroll, the veteran will complete a questionnaire and be interviewed by a review team prior to participating in the pro- gram. Free courses cover basic vo- cabulary and obedience instruc- tion used to prepare dogs for companionship work. Each vet- eran will be able to use training topics and lessons at home with their companion dog to re-en- force the commands. All behavior modification and shaping is taught through pos- itive reinforcement techniques. Additional training can be ar- ranged upon request, depend- ing on trainer availability. There may be a charge for extended training that can be discussed with the trainer. To sponsor a veteran and his companion costs around $200. This covers adoption costs, ini- tial veterinary exams, preven- tive medication for six months, and training lessons. Organizers are happy to ac- cept donations in any amount from individuals or businesses. Make checks payable to Tehama Together/Home Again K9s for Veterans. If you are interested in spon- sorship and support of a veteran and K9, call Candy Carlson at 727-8803 or Bruce Riecke at 529- 4433. Home Again K9s for Veter- ans is a nonprofit program of Tehama Together, a 501c3. VETERANS SPECIAL DELIVERY COURTESY PHOTO U.S. Army veteran David Towne and his family received "Pito" on Christmas morning. Pictured with the family are Candy Carlson, right, Bruce Riecke, le , and Kylie Irwin, second from le . Creative Writing for Seniors meets Mondays at the Red Bluff Community and Senior Center. PAGE A3 COMMUNITY Creative Writing for Seniors group launched Marissa Starman was MVP as the Lady Warriors took the title at the American Christian Academy Tournament. PAGE B1 SPORTS Mercy Lady Warriors win basketball tourney Bess Myerson, the first Jew- ish Miss America and a former New York political force, has died at age 90. Page B5 1045 Former Miss America Bess Myerson dies Same-sex couples wed in Miami hours before Florida became the 36th state where the union are legal. Page A8 FLORIDA Judge weds gays a er ruling against ban Community.....A3 Daily Break......B6 Health..............A4 Lifestyles........A5 Opinion............A6 Sports.............. B1 Index............... ## INDEX GOALS » PAGE 7 Companion dog brought to Army veteran, his family on Christmas CLINIC » PAGE 7 AGENDA » PAGE 7 » redbluffdailynews.com Tuesday, January 6, 2015 50CENTS AN EDITION OF THE CHICO ENTERPRISE-RECORD 7 58551 69001 9 Volume130,issue33