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By Mari Yamaguchi The Associated Press TOKYO Opposition law- makers and thousands of demonstrators staged last- ditch protests in a political showdown Wednesday as Japan's ruling party began a final push to pass secu- rity legislation to expand the role of the country's military. The bills would allow the military to defend Ja- pan's allies even when the country isn't under attack, work more closely with the U.S. and other allies, and do more in international peacekeeping. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says Japan needs the bills to bolster its defense amid China's growing as- sertiveness and to share the global peacekeeping effort. Opponents say the legislation violates Japan's war-renouncing constitu- tion, while putting Japan at risk of being embroiled in U.S.-led wars. Opposition lawmakers staged delaying attempts, including preventing col- leagues from entering an upper house commit- tee chamber, saying more discussion is needed be- fore a vote is held. Oppo- sition lawmakers filled the hallway outside the room, blocking the chair- man and holding up a pre- liminary question-and- answer session for hours. They planned to propose a series of no-confidence votes against Abe's Cabi- net and its key members — a process likely to take more than half a day — be- fore a house vote, expected Thursday. They were backed up by thousands of protest- ers who gathered outside the parliament building. The protesters shouted "Scrap the bills right now" and "No to war bills," while flashing placards with anti-Abe and anti- war messages. While the bills were be- ing debated in parliament, new faces were joining the ranks of protesters typ- ically made up of labor union members and gray- ing left-wing activists. Over the past few months, a group of stu- dents has led the protests, which have steadily grown to tens of thousands who fill the streets outside par- liament every Friday and often on weekends. SECURITY KYODONEWS Protesters lie down arm in arm as police officers try to clear them in front of the venue hotel for a public hearing on the security legislation in Yokohama, south of Tokyo, on Wednesday. The following defend- ants were sentenced in Tehama County Superior Court, according to the Te- hama County District At- torney's Office: RecentState/Local Prison Commitments: People vs. Carlton Ste- vens, False Imprisonment by Violence. Brief history: During an argument with the vic- tim, the defendant grabbed the victim by the throat and slammed her to the ground. The defendant then kneeled down on the right side of victim's body and prevented her from getting up by keeping his hand on her throat for ap- proximately two minutes. Sentenced to 3 years prison, suspended, 5 years probation, 180 days jail, 80 hours community service. Recent County Jail Commitments: People vs. Brian Scott Cottrill, Stolen Vehicle. Brief history: RBPD was dispatched to a suspicious vehicle parked in the road- way. The vehicle was re- ported stolen the day be- fore from Portland, Ore- gon. The defendant was observed sleeping in the driver's seat of the vehicle. Once contacted, the defen- dant became noncompliant with officers and removed his clothing. Sentenced to probation and 16 months local prison. People vs. Alicia Hernan- dez Cisneros, Perjury by False Affirmation for Aid. Brief history: Defendant received$1,900inCalWorks benefits from June 2014 through September 2014 for which she was not eligi- ble due to income from her job. The defendant admit- ted she purposely failed to report the income because she "needed the money." Sentenced to 3 years probation, restitution, 80 hours community service, and 180 days jail. People vs. Carlos Handall, Corporal Injury to Spouse. Brief history: During an argument with the vic- tim, the defendant put both hands around her neck and squeezed until she was un- able to breathe. After let- ting go of the victim's neck, the defendant grabbed the victim's face and used his hand to cover her mouth. Sentenced to 4 years pro- bation, 80 hours commu- nity service, and 45 days jail. People vs. Dillion Rad- ford, Grand Theft of Per- sonal Property. Brief history: The defen- dant stole approximately $2,000 worth of merchan- dise from a business and attempted to have another person sell the items on the Facebook site, "Red Bluff Needs." Sentenced to 2 years lo- cal prison. People vs. Andres Razo Garcia, Corporal Injury to Cohabitant. Brief history: The de- fendant and victim live to- gether and have four chil- dren in common. During an argument the defen- dant headbutted the victim, causing bruising and a cut to her forehead. The defen- dant also loaded a shotgun and stated he was going to kill the victim and her brother. The four children were taken into protective custody after officers deter- mined they had observed the altercation, had access to weapons, and were living in filthy conditions. Sentenced to 5 years pro- bation and 180 days jail. Upcoming Court Dates -Trials, Preliminary Hearings (PX) & Pre Trial Conferences (PTC): People vs. Quentin Ray Bealer, Murder. Brief history: Defendant was arrested and charged with the murder of a 14 year old victim who had been reported missing when she never returned home from school. Officers located the victim's body two days later. TBJ: September 28, at 8 a.m. in Sacramento People vs. Joseph Cadotte, Voluntary Man- slaughter with Special Al- legation Prior Any Felony; Battery with Serious Bodily Injury with Special Allega- tion Prior Any Felony Brief history: The Defen- dant saw the victim walk- ing down the street, when he approached him and punched him. The victim fell to the ground where the Defendant continued to punch and kick the vic- tim. The victim later died. PTC/MIL: September 28, at 1:15 p.m. in Depart- ment 3 TBJ: Vacated (to be reset at a later date) People vs. Travis John Kilburger, Solicitation of Murder (2 counts) Brief history: Defendant was in custody on domestic violencechargeswhenheso- licited another inmate to kill two individuals in exchange for cash and a vehicle. TBJ: September 23, at 1:30 p.m. (Department to be determined) People vs. Poly Duenas Sanchez, Lucio Nenecia Madera, Gabino Madera, Murder with Special Alle- gation Personal and Inten- tional Discharge of a Fire- arm, GBI, Conspiracy to Commit a Crime with Spe- cial Allegation Personal and Intentional Discharge of a Firearm, GBI. Brief history: Victim had met up with the three De- fendants regarding money that was allegedly owed to the victim. During this confrontation the victim was chased down and shot twice with a shotgun. The victim died as a result of his injuries. PTC: October 26, at 1:15 p.m. in Department 3. TBJ: December 2, at 1 p.m. (Department to be de- termined) People vs. Alan Duane Doulphus Jr., Chase Alan Doulphus: Murder, spe- cial allegation felony mur- der, personal and inten- tional, use of a firearm, as- sault with a firearm, false imprisonment by violence, transportation of mari- juana. TX Body: Brief history: The defendants went to a residence that contained a marijuana grow. The de- fendants confronted the victim and two other men who were at the residence and ordered them to the ground at gunpoint. The defendants proceeded to tie up the victim and the two men with zip ties and duct tape. The victim was able to free himself and at- tempt to flee the residence but was shot several times by the armed defendants. The victim eventually suc- cumbed to his injuries. Defendant's vehicle was located a short time later and a vehicle pursuit fol- lowed. Defendant's were eventually apprehended and taken into custody. Inside the vehicle officers located a large amount of marijuana. PTC: October 2, at 11 a.m. in Department 1 TBJ: October 14, at 9 a.m. (Department to be de- termined) People vs. John Noonkester, Willful, De- liberate and Premeditated Murder with Special Alle- gation, Personal and Inten- tional Discharge of a Fire- arm, GBI (2 counts); At- tempt: Willful, Deliberate and Premeditated Murder with Special Allegation, Personal and Intentional Discharge of a Firearm, GBI. Brief history: The De- fendant is charged with shooting and killing his ex-wife and her father, and shooting a bystander. PPX/PX: October 19, at 10 a.m. in Department 3, October 20, at 1:30 p.m. in Department 3. COURT ROUNDUP Japan's ruling bloc to vote on military bills amid protests FollowusonTwitterandFacebookforupdatesandmore. TEHAMA DISTRICT FAIR SEPTEMBER 24-27, 2015 Publishing5Days Wednesday,Sept.23 Thursday, Sept. 24 Friday, Sept. 25 Saturday, Sept. 26 & Tuesday, Sept. 29 SPECIALFAIR"WRAP UP" EDITION! 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