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ByJudyLin TheAssociatedPress SACRAMENTO California'shealth exchange apologized Thursday for sending about 100,000 incorrect tax forms last month to people who purchased private coverage, a mistake that could delay tax fil- ings or force households to amend their taxes. Covered California acknowl- edged that it sent out inaccurate coverage information on 1095-A forms and is in the process of sending out revised forms, said spokesman James Scullary. In all, the state sent out 800,000 forms for the first time this year. "We certainly apologized for any inconvenience," Scullary said. "It's all a new process and this is the first year there's a connection between health care and taxes." The mistake brings another headache for people struggling to understand the new tax pen- alties. The federal health care re- COVERED CALIFORNIA Households receive faulty tax forms, info The 2015 Ultimate Spelling Bee Challenge fundraiser is scheduled for 5-8 p.m. Saturday, March 21 at Red Bluff High School to benefit the Back to School Project. Student and adult teams will compete in this fast paced, rapid fire spelling bee event. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. Come out and root for your favorite student teams as they compete against adult teams for prizes and bragging rights. Teams are forming now, if you would like to send a team of six to the bee. Adult team admission is $25 per player, which includes dinner and a T-shirt if registered by March 1. Student teams play free and receive a free admission for an adult. For more information or for an entry form, call Marcie Blotzke at 775-560-7775 or send an email to marcieblotzke@charter.net. The evening's officials include Spell Master Jennifer Scarbor- ough of KRCR News, judges Larry Champion, past superintendent of schools, and Chip Thompson, edi- tor of the Daily News. Masters of ceremonies will be Greg Stevens, Daily News publisher, and Kristin BACK TO SCHOOL Spelling bee back for year two By Andre Byik abyik@redbluffdailynews.com @andrebyik on Twitter RED BLUFF The Tehama Dis- trict Fair has distributed an on- line survey asking the community whether the annual fair should be moved from late September to July. The survey, which can be ac- cessed at http://goo.gl/ipxqh5, asks fair visitors, vendors and participants why they attend, if the fair should move from Sep- tember to July, and what has in- fluenced their opinion. The Tehama District Fair Board of Directors has been exploring the possibility of moving the fair date from September to earlier in the year since late 2014, consider- ing whether the fair could attract more visitors if it were held dur- ing the summer while also provid- ing more opportunities to exhib- itors at the Tehama Junior Live- stock Auction. Any change to the fair date wouldn't go into effect until 2017 at the earliest, fair board direc- tors have said. "The one area that we have great concern is the Junior Live- stock Auction," fair board Presi- dent Linda Durrer said, pointing to the past success of the auction that supports children in the county. At the fair board's meeting on Tuesday, Director Jorge Lomeli said in his discussions with those who participate in and support the auction, most say they want the fair to be held earlier in the year. "They believe it's a lot easier for the kids to have their sum- mer free instead of raising ani- mals throughout the summer and not going anywhere for vacation," Lomeli said. "For the most part, from all the people that I have talked to, they would love to go back to the old schedule." The Tehama District Fair has been held in September since 2000. Mike Collins of the Junior Live- stock Auction told the fair board TEHAMA DISTRICT FAIR Surveypollscommunityonfair Onlinetallyasksopiniononpossibledatechange By Andre Byik abyik@redbluffdailynews.com @andrebyik on Twitter RED BLUFF The Red Bluff-Te- hama County Chamber of Com- merce hosted its third annual Business Expo and Mixer that showcases area establishments and events. For about three hours on Thursday evening, an expected 300 to 400 attendees mingled, made connections and learned about local businesses and orga- nizations at the Red Bluff Com- munity Center. Dave Gowan, CEO of the chamber, said the event is meant to foster connections and draw the public as well. "Every year, the businesses and organizations have im- proved and increased their mar- keting," Gowan said, adding that they had an opportunity to meet more customers, leading to a "ripple effect" that affects owners, employees and families. About 70 vendors greeted at- tendees toting orange bags, fill- ing them with complimentary candies and other items handed out by area businesses and orga- nizations. Kari Lyford, owner of Dale's Carpet and Design in Red Bluff, said it was her first time show- ing at the expo. Lyford said she wanted to get involved in the community, let people know about her business and do some socializing as well. Indeed, business owners and representatives said they at- tended the event for exposure, meeting new people and seeing what Red Bluff and the county have to offer. Esgar Madrigal and Sarah Al- len, owners of the bounce house business Adrenaline Jumpers, displayed oversized inflatable boxing gloves and a sumo suit that saw some use during the evening. Their slogan: "We de- liver inflatable happiness." "It's been a blast getting to know the community and let- ting them know that we're out here," Madrigal said. Allen added that Adrena- line Jumpers is a "fresh face" in town, running since January. The business expo featured door prizes, a raffle, and a chance for someone to win a 50-inch television. The Loosely Strung band provided entertain- ment throughout the evening. RED BLUFF CHAMBER BUSINESS EXHIBITION MAKES CONNECTIONS PHOTOSBYANDREBYIK—DAILYNEWS The Tehama County Library was one of about 70vendors at the third annual Business Expo and Mixer hosted by the Red Bluff-Tehama County Chamber of Commerce on Thursday. Esgar Madrigal, owner of the Red Bluff-based bounce house business Adrenaline Jumpers, said it was a blast getting to know the community at the event held at the Red Bluff Community Center. Community.....A3 Opinion............A6 Sports.............. B1 Life...................A5 Puzzles............B6 Education .......A4 Index............... ## INDEX Columnist Scott Marcus explains that even slow weight loss is better than no weight loss. PAGEA3 COMMUNITY Whyareweinsucha hurry to lose weight? Bark for Life is a cancer fundraising event set for March 7at the Red Bluff Recreation Area. PAGE A3 COMMUNITY Canine companions help in fight against cancer Police arrest a suspect in the road-rage killing of a Las Ve- gas mother about a block from where she was shot. PAGE B3 LAS VEGAS Suspect arrested in road-rage killing of mom Democrats assail Rudy Giuliani for questioning President Barack Obama's love of country. 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