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ByKevinFreking TheAssociatedPress WASHINGTON » Republicanmem- bers of California's congressional delegation on Tuesday celebrated GOP control of Congress, pointing to passage of drought relief legis- lation for the San Joaquin Valley as one possible benefit. Still, GOP lawmakers weren't promising any breakthroughs, knowing that it may be difficult to overcome filibusters or pres- idential vetoes without signifi- cant help from Democratic law- makers. There are 14 Republicans in California's 53-member House delegation. CALIFORNIA Re pu bl ic an s look forward to c on tr ol o f Congress By Andre Byik abyik@redbluffdailynews.com @andrebyik on Twitter RED BLUFF » The Red Bluff man charged with voluntary man- slaughter stem- ming from his al- leged role in an October 2014 fight on South Jack- son Street here is scheduled to stand trial in March. A Te h a m a County Superior Court judge on Monday set jury trial dates start- ing March 25 for Joseph Michael Cadotte, 26. A trial confirmation hearing was scheduled for March 13. Cadotte is charged with volun- tary manslaughter, battery with serious bodily injury and assault by means likely to produce great bodily injury stemming from the death of Rogelio McDarment. TEHAMA COUNTY Jury trial set for man charged in fatal fight Cadottescheduledto stand trial in March By Rich Greene rgreene@redbluffdailynews.com @richgreenenews on Twitter RED BLUFF » Worried about the possibility of large-scale chicken operations setting up shop next to residential areas, the Tehama County Board of Supervisors Tuesday adopted an urgency ordi- nance requiring new or expanded operations with more than 3,000 birds first obtain a use permit. The ordinance will stay in ef- fect temporarily for 45 days, during which county staff said it hopes to craft more stringent rules and regulations into the county code for oversight of an influx of poultry farm permits. Existing poultry operations within the county will not be af- fected. County Planning Director Sean Moore said within the past few months around a dozen opera- tions from outside the county and the state have contacted his department in regards to moving their operations here. Moore said some of the these operations include plans for buildings around 650 feet by 62 feet, which would house 20,000 chickens each. The interest in California and Tehama County has been raised as the voter-initiated Proposition 2 Prevention of Farm Animals Cruelty Act took effect Jan. 1. The law requires animals to be able to turn around fully, lie down, stand up or extend their limbs fully while in cages. Food produced in such an unrestricted environment has seen steady market demand. Moore said two operations are already being built in Tehama County. While those operations are in remote parts of the county, Moore said the county's zoning code allowing for combining of ag- ricultural districts with residential areas in certain locations was defi- cient and needed to be updated to avoid a situation where, for exam- ple, an operation could be placed near Antelope School. TEHAMA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Poultryfarmpermittingslowed 45-day emergency ordinance adopted so county can revisit zoning issues By Andre Byik abyik@redbluffdailynews.com @andrebyik on Twitter RED BLUFF » Tehama County's inaugural class of Court Ap- pointed Special Advocates for abused and neglected foster children was sworn in Tuesday at the Juvenile Justice Center, making Tehama the 50th county in the state with a CASA pro- gram. The first class of volunteers comprises 11 advocates, and most were sworn in by Judge Matt McGlynn at Tuesday's cer- emony. Those sworn in included Deborah Edwards, Annie Kre- mer, Desiree Papendick, Holly Wilson, DeeDee LaChance, Marileigh Steadman, Storm Fuchs, Richard Alcasas, Carla Schutter and Sharon Sinclair. "I took over in 2012 as ju- venile court judge, and one of the things that I wanted to do was start a CASA program," McGlynn said during the cere- mony. "I am so grateful to have this program. It's going to be a big assistance to us here in the courts, to all of our staff, our so- cial workers, our attorneys, so this is fantastic." CASA volunteers serve as a voice for children under the ju- risdiction of dependency court, said Pam Hubbard, a program coordinator for CASA of Shasta and Tehama Counties. The ad- vocates make recommendations for services that a child may need, ranging from education, health, placement and more. "Almost anything that a par- ent might do for the child," Hub- bard said. "Although we are in no way in that position. We are truly advocates. We train around advocacy." Tehama County has about 200 children in foster care or a similar circumstance, she said. And the goal for the program, which is administered by North- ern Valley Catholic Social Ser- vice, is to minimally serve 20 percent of children in depen- dency care. Amy Nunez of the Judicial Council of California and CASA program manager said the pro- gram can facilitate a special bond between volunteers and the children they work with. The advocates also stay with chil- dren until their cases are closed. "What it does locally," she said, "is really addresses gaps the children might be experi- encing." LaChance of Red Bluff, who previously served as an advo- cate in Monterey County, said: "I believe we have to change the lives of kids. If we don't change their lives, and I hate to put it this way but, if we don't change their lives they become messed up adults." She said the program allows children — especially older children — to see that some- one who is not getting paid "really cares what happens in their life." LaChance said the CASA pro- gram needs more volunteers. Those interested can find more information at nvcss.org/casa. "It's a fulfilling position to be in to help somebody who can't help themselves," she said. TEHAMA COUNTY 'WE HAVE TO CHANGE THE LIVES OF KIDS' Court Appointed Special Advocates program starts in county ANDREBYIK—DAILYNEWS The inaugural class of Court Appointed Special Advocate volunteers, who advocate for foster children who have been abused or neglected, was sworn in Tuesday at the Tehama County Juvenile Justice Center. Business .........A4 Food.................B4 Life...................A5 Opinion............A6 Sports.............. B1 Weather ..........B8 Index............... ## INDEX The Red Bluff-Tehama County Chamber of Commerce will host its annual BEAM event Feb. 19. PAGEA4 BUSINESS Chambersetsdatefor 2015 Business Expo An informational meeting is scheduled for Corning to talk about the Affordable Care Act. PAGE A3 COMMUNITY Information for those confused by health law Interior Secretary Sally Jewell is calling for a new wildfire- fighting strategy to protect sagebrush country. PAGE B5 INTERMOUNTAIN WEST Jewell orders new wildfire strategy Earth has more near-twin planets outside our solar sys- tem, tantalizing in the hunt for extraterrestrial life. 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