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Staffreports REDBLUFF PacificGasandElec- tric Company has begun its final phase of natural gas pipeline up- grades in the area of Washing- ton, Lincoln, Walnut and Breck- enridge streets, the utility said Friday. "This pipe replacement project will improve the safety and integrity of the natural gas system," said Lia White, senior manager of PG&E's North Valley division, in a press release. "This is one of many gas and electric upgrades we've been making recently in the area to improve the safety and reliability of our infrastructure." Work on the upgrades, which PG&E said will be performed through October, will occur Mon- day to Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CONSTRUCTION PG&Ebegins final phase of pipeline upgrades Staff report RED BLUFF A 52-year-old Las Ve- gas, Nevada man was killed in a crash at 5:33 a.m. Friday on the Interstate 5 off-ramp at Gyle Road following a short pursuit with the California Highway Pa- trol. CHP was notified of a possi- ble DUI driver and officers lo- cated the suspected vehicle on I-5 at Flores Avenue. Officers at- tempted to stop the weaving ve- hicle, but the driver sped up and a pursuit, reaching speeds of up to 110 mph, ensued. As the driver attempted to exit the freeway at Gyle Road he lost control of the 1984 Ford F-150, causing the vehicle to roll sev- eral times before coming to rest on its roof. The man was not wearing a seatbelt and was partially thrown out of the pickup, becoming trapped under it, according to the CHP press release. The man sustained major inju- ries and was flown to Enloe Medi- cal Center in Chico where he later succumbed to his injuries. FATAL One dead in I-5 crash at Gyle Road By Andre Byik abyik@redbluffdailynews.com @andrebyik on Twitter RED BLUFF The city has moved forward with a plan to relocate the second-floor restaurant at the Red Bluff Municipal Airport terminal building to the ground floor. The City Council on Tues- day authorized the city's pub- lic works director to advertise a construction bid proposal for the project, which would in- clude a modernized kitchen, im- provements to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, plumbing and electrical system upgrades and heating, ventila- tion and air conditioning. The restaurant, which houses The Hangar Cafe, formerly Va- leigh's Airpark Restaurant, has received warnings from the Te- hama County Department of Public Health because of struc- tural problems, according to a city staff report. "The restaurant is not ADA compliant right now," Airport Commissioner Bob Moore told the City Council. "The stairway going up, you can't take a wheel chair up. So we have to pretty much move it downstairs. There are a lot of other problems with it, but that was the main thing." Bruce Henz, the city's public works director, said the airport's fixed-based operator, Cardan Aircraft Services, is responsi- ble for the operation of the res- taurant. "We essentially provide the facility," Henz said, adding that if the operators of the restau- rant wanted to back away, they wouldn't take the city's restau- rant equipment with them. "It's there and operational for the city," he said. Restaurant manager Sarah Incorvaia took over the restau- rant, which seats about 50 peo- ple and is open from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. seven days a week, in Jan- uary and reopened as The Han- gar Cafe. "I think almost everybody agrees they're doing a pretty good job on the restaurant out there," Henz said. CITY COUNCIL Stafftoseekconstructionbids CityplanstomakeairportrestaurantADAcompliant By Andre Byik abyik@redbluffdailynews.com @andrebyik on Twitter RED BLUFF Joshua Ferchaud of Red Bluff was crowned the Far Northern California Dis- trict champion Friday during the Starbucks Barista Champi- onship. Of course, a little home-field advantage never hurts. Ferchaud, 28, who's been working as a barista off and on for about five years, impressed a team of judges at the Ante- lope Boulevard Starbucks here where he works, creating latte art, brewing a variety of cof- fees and making recommenda- tions to satisfy a mock customer who's unsure of what to order. The district competition fea- tured seven baristas represent- ing areas from Redding to Wil- lows, including Ricky Brews- ter of Red Bluff, Shane Allen of Redding, Joe Zalesny of Red- ding, Corey Permann of Wil- lows, Zack Hansen of Willows and Ecktor Barrientos of Wil- lows. Ferchaud, who soon plans to attend San Jose State University to study industrial design, has a background in art, which he said helps him hone a particular skill, such as creating latte art. "I'm willing to spend the time to practice and get better," he said, adding, "There were times when I had to get approval from my district manager" to prac- tice off the clock. Ferchaud's common latte de- signs include hearts, swans, tu- lips, or perhaps a combination the bunch. "It's really fun," he said. "If you enjoy it, it doesn't feel like work." Ferchaud had a strong sup- port team during the competi- tion, including his wife, Carrie, family members, friends and his store. Ferchaud will next move on to a regional championship. RED BLUFF LOCAL BARISTA BREWS UP WIN Ferchaud crowned district champion in Starbucks Barista Championship competition PHOTOSBYANDREBYIK—DAILYNEWS Joshua Ferchaud of Red Bluff was crowned the Far Northern California District champion of the Starbucks Barista Championship on Friday in Red Bluff. Ferchaud, who competed against six other baristas representing areas from Redding to Willows, will move on to compete in a regional competition. Comics ............B5 Community.....A3 Lifestyles........A5 Farm ................A8 Opinion............A4 Sports.............. B1 INDEX An evening of worship and praise is scheduled May 7at Bethel Assembly of God in Red Bluff. PAGEB4 FAITH CollingsworthFamily set to perform May 7 Veteran John Minton writes about the cliques that too o en divide veterans in the community. PAGE A5 LIFESTYLES Veterans in county need to stick together World leaders flock to Armenia to honor victims of infamous episode in the waning day of the Ottoman Empire. 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