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ByAndreByik abyik@redbluffdailynews.com @andrebyik on Twitter RED BLUFF » TehamaCounty'sjoblessratefellto 9 percent in February, breaking a three-month streak of rising unemployment rates. Figures released Friday by the state Employ- ment Development Department peg the county's unemployment rate down 0.4 percent from a re- vised 9.4 percent in January. While overall civilian employment in Febru- ary was down 1.3 percent compared to January — 23,180 to February's 22,890 — the county's la- bor force also shrank. The civilian labor force in Tehama County was 25,150 in February, which was down 1.3 percent from January's figure of 25,590. Civilian unemployment was reported at 2,250 in February, a decrease from January's 2,400. The unemployment rate in February 2014 was 11.5 percent. The EDD reported a loss of 220 farm jobs in February, down 13.3 percent from January. Min- imal gains were reported in federal government jobs, financial activities and other services. California's unemployment rate dropped to 6.8 percent in February, which was down from a re- vised 7.3 percent in January. Tehama County's jobless rate had been on the rise since November, when the unemployment rate was 8.6 percent. Tehama County was ranked 35 out of the state's 58 counties by unemployment rate. Mendocino County had an unemployment TEHAMA COUNTY Jobless figures dipto9 percent Three-monthriseendsinFebruary Minor injuries reported By John Rogers The Associated Press LOS ANGELES » Dozens of bottles of low-priced California wines sold under such labels as Fran- zia, Mogen David and Almaden contain danger- ously high levels of arsenic, according to a law- suit filed by four California residents. The industry group Wine Institute dismissed the lawsuit as "irresponsible," adding it has not called for any vintner to pull any of the wines named in the complaint from store shelves. The complaint, which seeks class-action sta- tus, was filed Thursday in Los Angeles Superior Court. It lists as defendants 28 California win- eries. It also asks for unspecified damages and a halt to production of arsenic-tainted wine. "We believe this allegation is false and mis- leading and that all wines being sold in the U.S. marketplace are safe," the institute, which rep- resents more than 1,000 California vintners and VINTNERS Suit:Dangerous arsenic levels are found in California wine Community.....A3 Opinion............A6 Farm................A7 Lifestyles........A8 Obituaries......A11 Sports..............B1 INDEX Latino Outreach of Tehama County recently held its first ever mixer event to celebrate 18years as a group. PAGEA8 LIFESTYLES LatinoOutreachholds inaugural mixer event A new program at the Tehama County Animal Care Center pairs senior animals with senior pets. PAGE A3 PETS All about senior pets for senior citizens The government is requiring companies that drill on federal lands to disclose chemicals used in frackring. PAGE A9 CHEMICALS US tightens fracking rules on disclosure Suicide bombers hit a pair of mosques controlled by Shiite rebels in Yemen capital, killing at least 137people. PAGE A10 WAR-TORN NATION Bombings in Yemeni mosques kill scores By Andre Byik abyik@redbluffdailynews.com @andrebyik on Twitter RED BLUFF » The pilot of a small plane that veered off a runway and down an embankment at the Red Bluff Municipal Airport Thursday reported that one of his brakes had experienced a mechanical failure. The pilot, who Red Bluff police identified as 69-year-old Robert Blair of Red Bluff, his wife, son and soon-to-be daughter-in-law were return- ing from the San Francisco Bay Area in a Piper PA- 30 fixed wing multi-engine aircraft. Blair and his wife suffered minor injuries in the crash, but only his wife was transported to St. Eliz- abeth Community Hospital, according to police. She was later released. RED BLUFF AIRPORT CRASH Pilot: Mechanical failure preceded PHOTO COURTESY OF RED BLUFF POLICE DEPARTMENT Emergency responders inspect an airplane that skidded off the runway Thursday at Red Bluff Municipal Airport. By Rich Greene rgreene@redbluffdailynews.com @richgreenenews on Twitter REDBLUFF» After nearly 15 years a pre- mier equine event is returning to the Tehama District Fairground. The Gold Country Cutting Horse As- sociation will hold a National Cutting Horse Association competition March 27-29 in Red Bluff. The event is expected to draw be- tween 200 and 500 competitors. "These equine experts are among the most elite in western equine sports as cutting horse competitions are sec- ond only to horse racing in earnings and total market value of all that goes into the sport from livestock to equip- ment to expenses to earnings," said Kris Behrens, who helped advocate for returning the event to Red Bluff. As part of the weekend the Red Bluff-Tehama County Chamber of Commerce is scheduled to host a Taste of Tehama reception at the Pauline Da- vis Pavilion 5:30-8 p.m. Friday. The Tehama County CattleWomen will be providing beef appetizers and a number of local wineries and olive oil vendors are expected to represent Tehama County flavors. Behrens said competitors will spend money on gasoline, food and lodging, which should help add tourism dol- lars as Tehama County looks for vi- able ways to sustain the community needs, from fire and police to beauti- fication projects. The Gold Country Cutting Horse As- sociation was established in 1984. The Lincoln club is one of the oldest and largest cutting clubs in Northern Cal- ifornia. Additional sponsors are being sought to add to the winnings offered to the competitors for the nine differ- ent classes. Each sponsor will receive coverage and a banner in the arena. Remax Top Properties, Round Up Realty, Growney Rodeo and Crown Metals have already pledged sponsor- ship. Those willing to donate between $150 and $500 should call Behrens at 526-1974. For more information regarding the Taste of Tehama reception, call cham- ber CEO Dave Gowan at 527-6220. EQUINE CUTTING EVENT BACK IN RED BLUFF COURTESY PHOTO BY MICHELLE DEWITT/ALONG4THERIDEPHOTOS The Gold Country Cutting Horse Association is holding a National Cutting Horse Association event at the Tehama District Fairgrounds March 27-29. National Cutting Horse Association competition set for March 27-29 "These equine experts are among the most elite in western equine sports as cutting horse competitions are second only to horse racing in earnings..." — Kris Behrens, advocate for bringing the event back to Red Bluff JOBLESS » PAGE 11 ARSENIC » PAGE 11 PLANE » PAGE 11 » redbluffdailynews.com Saturday, March 21, 2015 $1.00 AN EDITION OF THE CHICO ENTERPRISE-RECORD 7 98304 20753 8 Volume%vol%,issue Good morning, thanks for subscribing » Mike Davis ALPINE Spartans honored at finals Sports » B1 JEAN BARTON Report from spring meeting Farm » A7 FORECAST High: 73 Low: 51 » A12 DON'TBE SCAMMED Scamalerts Readour online scam alert section to learn how to avoid being scammed. VISIT REDBLUFFDAILYNEWS.COM/ SCAMALERT