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SACRAMENTO Small,non‑ farm businesses in 58 Cal‑ ifornia counties and neigh‑ boring counties in Ari‑ zona, Nevada and Oregon are now eligible to apply for low‑interest federal di‑ saster loans from the U.S. Small Business Adminis‑ tration. These loans offset eco‑ nomic losses because of re‑ duced revenues caused by the drought in the follow‑ ing primary counties that began Jan. 1, said direc‑ tor Tanya Garfield of SBA's Disaster Field Operations Center — West. Primary California counties include Tehama, Shasta, Glenn, Butte, Alam‑ eda, Alpine, Amador, Calav‑ eras, Colusa, Contra Costa, El Dorado, Fresno, Hum‑ boldt, Inyo, Kern, Kings, Lake, Lassen, Los Ange‑ les, Madera, Marin, Mari‑ posa, Mendocino, Merced, Modoc, Mono, Monterey, Napa, Nevada, Orange, Placer, Plumas, Riverside, Sacramento, San Benito, San Bernardino, San Di‑ ego, San Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, San Mateo, Santa Barbara, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Sierra, Siskiyou, So‑ lano, Sonoma, Stanislaus, Sutter, Trinity, Tulare, Tu‑ olumne, Ventura, Yolo and Yuba. "SBA eligibility covers both the economic impacts on businesses dependent on farmers and ranchers that have suffered agri‑ cultural production losses caused by the disaster and businesses directly im‑ pacted by the disaster," Garfield said. Small, nonfarm busi‑ nesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small busi‑ nesses engaged in aqua‑ culture and most private nonprofit organizations of any size may qualify for Economic Injury Disaster Loans of up to $2 million to help meet financial ob‑ ligations and operating ex‑ penses which could have been met had the disaster not occurred. "Eligibility for these loans is based on the finan‑ cial impact of the disaster only and not on any actual property damage. These loans have an interest rate of 4 percent for businesses and 2.625 percent for pri‑ vate nonprofit organiza‑ tions, a maximum term of 30 years and are avail‑ able to small businesses and most private nonprof‑ its without the financial ability to offset the adverse impact without hardship," Garfield said. Businesses primarily en‑ gaged in farming or ranch‑ ing are not eligible for SBA disaster assistance. Agri‑ cultural enterprises should contact the Farm Services Agency about the U.S. De‑ partment of Agriculture as‑ sistance made available by the Secretary's declaration. However, in drought disas‑ ters nurseries are eligible for SBA disaster assistance. Applicants may apply online using the Electronic Loan Application via SBA's secure website at https:// disasterloan.sba.gov/ela. Disaster loan informa‑ tion and application forms are available from SBA's Customer Service Center by calling (800) 659‑2955 or emailing disastercus‑ tomerservice@sba.gov. For more information about SBA's disaster assis‑ tance programs, visit http:// www.sba.gov/disaster. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Disaster loans available to small businesses Norman:PatriciaD.Nor- man, 62, of Red Bluff died Tuesday, Feb. 10at Brent- wood Skilled Nursing. Arrangements are under the direction of Hoyt-Cole Chapel of the Flowers. Published Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015in the Daily News, Red Bluff, Calif. Zimmer: Gary E. Zim- mer, 77, of Corning died Monday, Feb. 9at his home. Arrangements are under the direction of Red Bluff Simple Cremations & Burial Service. Published Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015 in the Daily News, Red Bluff, Calif. Deathnoticesmustbe provided by mortuar- ies to the news depart- ment, are published at no charge, and feature only specific basic in- formation about the de- ceased. Paid obituaries are placed through the Classified advertising department. Paid obitu- aries may be placed by mortuaries or by fami- lies of the deceased and include online publica- tion linked to the news- paper's website. Paid obituaries may be of any length, may run multiple days and offer wide lat- itude of content, includ- ing photos. DEATH NOTICES Bottke said he's seen the difference the drug court program makes. "Whether you like it or not, whatever your per‑ spective may be, this is the way things are going," he said. "And there's a rea‑ son it's going this way. It's going this way because it works." Other speakers included Patrice Tamp of the HSA, Ken Miller, a defense attor‑ ney, and John G., who pre‑ viously graduated from the program. Graduate FROM PAGE 1 speed chase through parts of Cottonwood into Shasta County. Brewer eventually lost control of a 1997 Toyota Camry that had been as‑ sociated with him and crashed into a utility pole in the front yard of a residence on Balls Ferry Road about a quarter‑ mile north of Webb Road in Shasta County. Brewer also faces ad‑ ditional charges, in‑ cluding two counts of assault with a deadly weapon, corporal injury of a spouse or cohabitant, first‑degree residential burglary and multiple special allegations that include domestic vio‑ lence, great bodily injury of an elderly victim and use of a deadly weapon. Brewer remains in custody with bail set at $1.53 million. Suspect FROM PAGE 1 help Gov. Jerry Brown's plan to have 1.5 million zero‑emission vehicles in California by 2025. The price tag for the charging stations is $653.8 million. The chargers would be located in apartment complexes, retail cen‑ ters, and at workplaces. PG&E wants its 5.1 million electricity cus‑ tomers to cover the costs. On Monday, the util‑ ity submitted its plan to the California Pub‑ lic Utilities Commis‑ sion for consideration. If approved, residential customers could see a hike of about 70 cents on their monthly bill for five years starting in 2018. PG&E says there are other benefits as well. "By supporting mar‑ ket acceptance of elec‑ tric vehicles, it should create tremendous new opportunities for other infrastructure and tech‑ nology companies, help keep California in the forefront of electric ve‑ hicle innovation, and create new jobs in lo‑ cal communities across Northern and Central California," PG&E Pres‑ ident and CEO Tony Ear‑ ley said. Not everyone is be‑ hind the plan, including electric vehicle charging network ChargePoint. "The proposal PG&E filed today creates a mo‑ nopoly in EV charging equipment and services that will stifle growth and innovation in the market," CEO Pasquale Romano said in a state‑ ment. Stations FROM PAGE 1 The Associated Press SACRAMENTO Opponents of California's high‑speed rail project have filed a law‑ suit seeking to overturn a federal agency's ruling that says U.S. environmental law trumps the state's environ‑ mental law, which oppo‑ nents have previously used to try to stall construction. Attorneys for Kings and Kern counties were joined by five community groups from the Central Valley and San Francisco Bay Area in filing a petition Mon‑ day in the U.S. Ninth Cir‑ cuit Court of Appeal in San Francisco, the Fresno Bee reported. Opponents of the $68 bil‑ lion project, led by Repub‑ lican Rep. Jeff Denham of Turlock, previously asked the three‑member federal Surface Transportation Board to take oversight of the project. The federal board did, and then ruled in December that federal law supersedes the more stringent California Envi‑ ronmental Quality Act. The transportation board ruling bars state judges from issuing injunc‑ tions to halt work, saying the judges could "deny or significantly delay an enti‑ ty's right to construct a line that the (Surface Transpor‑ tation) Board has specifi‑ cally authorized, thus im‑ pinging upon the board's exclusive jurisdiction over rail transportation." Opponents now say it is wrong for the federal agency to intervene in a California project. "This is about whether California gets to protect its own environment for its own rail system," David Schonbrunn, of the group Transportation Solutions Defense and Education Fund, said in a news re‑ lease. The board's ruling ap‑ plied to the 114‑mile seg‑ ment from Fresno to Ba‑ kersfield, which has re‑ ceived environmental approval. But opponents worry it could set a prece‑ dent for the entire project. "The irony is that the same parties who sought to have the Surface Transpor‑ tation Board take over our program in 2013 are now objecting and complaining about what the outcomes are," said Lisa Marie Alley, a spokeswoman for the Cal‑ ifornia High‑Speed Rail Au‑ thority. LAWSUIT High-speed rail foes argue state environmental law applies By Paul Rogers Bay Area News Group SACRAMENTO California lawmakers on Tuesday un‑ veiled a package of bills to significantly expand re‑ newable energy use in Cal‑ ifornia, cut gasoline use by 50 percent and require the state's major government pension funds to sell off in‑ vestments in coal compa‑ nies. The four measures, pro‑ posed by Democratic lead‑ ers in the state Senate, mir‑ ror many of the goals set out by Gov. Jerry Brown in his State of the State speech last month. Opposed by oil com‑ panies and praised by envi‑ ronmental groups, the bills would extend California — which already had the na‑ tion's toughest climate and renewable energy laws — to a new level in setting envi‑ ronmental policy for other states. "We need to move the state away from fossil fuels, away from the grip of oil," said Senate President Pro Tem Kevin de Leon, D‑Los Angeles. "This is common sense climate policy. Given that Democrats have large majorities in both the Senate and the Assem‑ bly, their prospects for pas‑ sage are considered high. The bills were introduced Tuesday at an afternoon news conference in Sacra‑ mento. They are: SB 350 (BY SEN. KEVIN DE LEÓN, D-LOS ANGELES, AND SEN. MARK LENO, D-SAN FRANCISCO) Would re‑ quire that by 2030, Califor‑ nia utilities generate at least 50 percent of their electricity from solar, wind and other renewable energy sources, an increase from the cur‑ rent law which requires 33 percent renewable by 2020, and which the utilities are now on target to meet. The bill also would require state agencies to toughen build‑ ing standards to require a 50 percent increase in en‑ ergy efficiency in buildings from now until 2030. And it would require the California Air Resources Board to re‑ duce petroleum use by cars and trucks by 50 percent from now until 2030, most likely through rules limiting greenhouse gas emissions from new vehicles, new in‑ centives for electric vehicle purchases and rules requir‑ ing lower carbon content of petroleum fuels. SB 185 (DELEON) Would re‑ quire that the California Public Employees Retire‑ ment System and the State Teacher's Retirement Sys‑ tem divest from companies with 50 percent or more of their revenues in coal min‑ ing or coal burning. CalP‑ ERS alone has assets of $295 billion, yet only has coal holdings totaling less than 1 percent of that amount, or $167 million. SB 32 (SEN. FRAN PAVLEY, D- AGOURA HILLS) Extends California's landmark cli‑ mate law, AB 32. The cur‑ rent law, signed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger in 2006, requires Califor‑ nia to cut greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020, a reduction of about 20 percent from "business as usual." The state is on tar‑ get to meet that goal. The new bill would go much further, locking into law a goal that Schwarzenegger had set: cutting greenhouse gas emissions 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050. The bill, if passed, would require the California Air Resources Board to set new rules to meet the standards, and likely would involve fur‑ ther crackdowns and fees on the oil industry, petroleum power plants and gas‑burn‑ ing vehicles, with more in‑ centives for renewable en‑ ergy and electric vehicles. SB 189 (SEN. BEN HUESO, D- SAN DIEGO) Would estab‑ lish a seven‑member expert committee to advise and inform annually the Legis‑ lature annual on clean en‑ ergy and climate policies that could create jobs and spread economic benefits to all economic levels of so‑ ciety. Although many indus‑ try leaders were waiting for the formal rollout of the bills to comment, bil‑ lionaire Tom Steyer, a for‑ mer San Francisco hedge fund manager who has helped fund efforts to re‑ duce greenhouse gases and other air pollution, praised the measures. "These are achievable pol‑ icy proposals that will cre‑ ate good‑paying green jobs here in California, miti‑ gate the impact of climate change, and leave a cleaner, safer, more stable world for the next generation," Steyer said. STATE LEGISLATURE Proposals unveiled to combat global climate change ROYCODY July 5, 1932 ~ February 3, 2015 Roy Cody was born in Norcatur, Kansas. He passed away very suddenly at the age of 82. He was doing what he enjoyed, which was working on a piece of equipment. Anything with a motor, he could fix it. He is survived by his high school sweetheart, loving wife of 63 years, Barbara, and 3 daughters, Janice Cody, Beatty Linn (Dave), and Mary Hernandez, (Rudy). Also grandchildren, Diane Schwartz (Adam), Chris Coryell and family, Jason Coryell, Dustin Davis and Travis Hernandez, also 2 lovely great-grandchildren, Ava and Evan Schwartz. He was preceded in death by his parents Elmer and Mary Cody. Barbara and Roy started and raised their family in Rich- field, where they still have a small walnut orchard. After retiring he started helping several ladies in Richfield who have prune orchards with their tractor work. He cou!d paint cars, repair engines, and build farm equipment He was a quiet man who did not have much to say, but was a great listener. He touched a lot of people with his friendship. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, February 11, at 2pm at Sunsest Hills Cemetery, Corning, CA. FRANK DERING June 18, 1939 ~ February 5, 2015 Frank Dering passed away on Feb 5th at the age of 78. His passing was peaceful at home with his family. He was known as a kind and gentle man. He was born June 18, 1939 in Hankinson, ND. He was born the youngest of 9 children. His mother passed away when he was 6 months old so, he never knew his mother. He was also preceded in death by his father and several siblings. He moved to Napa, CA in his teens. He joined the Air Force right after high school, and went to college on the GI Bill when he returned. He graduated with a BS de- gree from Sacramento State College. He married Allene (Benton) in 1959 in Napa, CA. He made his living as an Accountant. He worked for many years at a CPA firm in Napa. Later in life he starting his own tax and bookkeep- ing business. He moved to Red Bluff in 1994 to be closer to his grand children. He bought the Star Tax business and operated that business until his retirement. He loved to camp, fish, golf and bowl. In his later years bowling became his main activity. He sponsored a Star Tax team in the commercial league for years and in re- cent years bowled on the senior league. He is survived by his wife Allene Dering, daughter Dar- lene (John) Martin of Red Bluff, son Rick (Patricia) Dering of Napa, grandchildren Marcy Martin of San Diego, Ash- ley Martin of Folsom, Justene Martin of Sacramento, Rick Dering of Napa, his brother Everett (Betty) Dering of Na- pa, his sister Elaine McKitrick of SD, and his beloved dog Goldie. Arrangements handled by Simple Cremations. Services held at the Presbyterian Church in Red Bluff on Sat. Feb. 14th at 2pm. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the following endowment funds: Presbyterian Church Endowment Fund, PO Box 111, Red Bluff, CA 96090 or the PATH Endowment Fund, PO Box 111, Red Bluff, CA 96080. Obituaries R ed Bluff Simple Cremations and Burial Service FD1931 527-1732 Burials - Monuments - Preneed 722 Oak Street, Red Bluff ThePassingParadeisbroughttoyoubybyMinchPropertyManagement, 760 Main Street specializing in commercial leasing and sales. 530 527 5514 THE PASSING PARADE ( Continued From Dave Minch's I Say of July 1960 in which he had just become sixty years of age and was recapping what he had deemed "a very interesting life".) In1930hewrote,"Weareplanningtobuythemeat department that is now operated in our Minch Market on Main Street and the slaughter barn west of town that goes with it. We have no money but if the bank will sell it to us for nothing down and loan us the money to operate it with, I will be willing to try to run it." In 1940 he wrote, "I watched a movie tonight with Lee Tracy in which he had been given the opportunity to start over again as a young man and relive his life as he wished he had. If I had my life to live over again I would not change any of my major financial decisions… and I hope I will be able to say the same thing 10 to 30 years from now. " In 1950 he wrote," I have developed some heart trouble and with my low tolerance of sweets and starch, I think it is probable I will live only 5 to 7 years more, but I hope it will be at least 10 years." (It turned out to be 14 more years.RM) In 1960 he wrote, "According to Dr. Kinsey's report, I have reached the age at which about the only pleasure I can look forward to with any degree of certainty is eating. I am glad I have a good appetite." "As of today, we have 103 employees at Minch's Wholesale Meats plant and many more working at the Minch Orchards. I am hoping I can live awhile longer to enjoy some of the very interesting years ahead."* *In the years to come, father lived the good life of wealth and grandchildren and continued to write his column in the Daily News. It seems odd today that as informative and prescient his column were, that the paper would continue to charge him and consider "I Say" as advertising space. On the other hand, the paper knew he could afford it and it was a source of revenue, which suggests columnist today should pay the DN to print their columns to help it stay afloat. However, as advertising, the DN agreed not to edit father's writing unless it intruded into the realm of impropriety…which Dave Minch never did. … In the same column, back in 1960, he wrote: "Financial pages insist that business is not only wonderful but will continue so for another year. Don't put too much dependence on their remarks. For this time of year, conditions are not what they should be. Many men are out of work in Red Bluff. The largest employer laid off 50 men two weeks ago. Many farm items are dropping swiftly, including cattle, sheep, hay and grains, all of which affect our economy." Dave Minch 1900-1964 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2015 REDBLUFFDAILYNEWS.COM | NEWS | 9 A