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"RedBluffisagreatcompetition. This is going to be the closest thing to what the next level (of bull riding) is like." —ZachHarrison,highschoolseniorandrodeoparticipant By Julie Zeeb jzeeb@redbluffdailynews.com @DN_Zeeb on Twitter CORNING Two suspects are being sought by Corning Police for their involvement in an offi- cer involved shooting about 6:30 a.m. Saturday in the area of Houghton Avenue. An officer tried to make contact at 6:24 a.m. with two people dressed all in black, one of whom was seen throwing an item over a nearby fence, on Houghton, just south of Fig Lane. During the attempted contact, shots were fired by a suspect with the officer returning fire, according to a Corning Police press release. The officer was not injured, but has been placed on paid administrative leave. It is unknown whether either of the two sus- pects was injured in the incident as both are still at large and considered armed and dangerous, the release said. The first suspect is described as being 6 feet, 2 inches, of average build and was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and backpack. The sec- ond person is about 5 feet, 8 inches with a stocky build. The pair was last seen headed south into a nearby creek bed. The Tehama County District Attorney Bureau of Investigation, Tehama County Sheriff's De- partment, California Highway Patrol and Butte County Sheriff's Department were called in to assist and conducted a search of the surround- ing area. A reverse 911 was sent out to nearby residents to advise them of the incident. Anyone with information is asked to call Corn- ing Police at (530) 824-7000. Corning Police are asking anyone who had a DVD player stolen within the last 48 hours to contact the depart- ment. A $5,000 reward is being offered by Secret Wit- ness for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspects. CORNING Suspects soughtin shooting Twosuspectsareconsideredarmed, dangerous in officer-involved incident By Jonathan J. Cooper The Associated Press SACRAMENTO The California budget that Gov. Jerry Brown proposed this month marks a shock- ing financial turnaround for a state that just a few years ago faced a $26 billion deficit. But even as the governor and lawmakers de- bate how to spend a budget surplus, there's a looming financial hurdle: Unfunded pension and health care liabilities of $220 billion for future retirees who work for the state and the Univer- sity of California system. As the Brown administration prepares to en- ter labor talks this year, the governor is seeking changes to help the state cut future costs, warn- ing there's "a serious long-term liability." Over the past four years, the Legislature moved to improve the financial outlook for the state's largest public-employee pension systems, the California Public Employees Retirement System and California State Teachers Retirement Sys- tem. Brown is now setting his sights on a rapidly growing retiree expense, health care. He's ask- ing workers to pay more to fund those benefits. CALIFORNIA Retirement liabilities remain despite state budget surplus Community.....A3 Health..............A4 Lifestyles........A5 Opinion............A6 Sports..............B1 Weather..........B8 INDEX Scientists say heat energy trapped in oceans due to man- made climate change has doubled since 1997. PAGEB5 SCIENCE Study:Man-madeheat in oceans has doubled Promise of new era in U.S.- Iran relations a er nuclear deal and prisoners' release faces reality check. PAGE B4 ANALYSIS Iran deals may not yield rapid changes A rock 'n' roll guitarist, singer and songwriter, Frey yielded numerous hit titles, including 'Take It Easy.' PAGE A8 OBITUARY Eagles legend Glenn Frey dies at 67 By Julie Zeeb jzeeb@redbluffdailynews.com @DN_Zeeb on Twitter RED BLUFF Hundreds of spectators watched Satur- day as about 10 children ranging from 6 to 18 years old got to step in the arena at the Pauline Davis Pavil- ion and try their hands, some for the first time, at the sport of rodeo. The Special Rodeo, a ro- deo event for people with disabilities, is a part of the Interdistrict Rodeo put on throughout the weekend by the California High School Rodeo Association with District 1 hosting Districts 2, 3 and 5. Stu- dents from each district are paired with the contes- tants to teach them how to rodeo. "I was afraid the rain would keep the kids away, but I'm not disappointed with lower numbers this year," event coordinator Zandee Meadows said. "I would have been happy with one." Meadows, who worked in special education for about 10 years, has been involved with the rodeo for a number of years and her children have grown up with it, she said. Both Cathy Ireland of Cottonwood and Lori Ven- timiglia of Gerber, who have been bringing their RODEO Sp ec ia l Ro de o he ld a t Te ha ma D is tr ic t Fa ir gr ou nd JULIE ZEEB - DAILY NEWS California High School Rodeo District 1Contestant Mikayla Moore shows Aaron Parker, 15, both of Red Bluff, how to barrel race at the Special Rodeo at the Tehama District Fairground. By Julie Zeeb jzeeb@redbluffdailynews.com @DN_Zeeb on Twitter RED BLUFF California High School Rodeo Asso- ciation District 1 hosted an Interdistrict Rodeo with 257 competitors Fri- day, Saturday and Sunday coming to the Tehama Dis- trict Fairground from Dis- tricts 2, 3 and 5. Throughout the day Saturday, despite the cold, rainy weather, crowds from all over packed in to watch a variety of events including barrel racing, bareback riding and sad- dle bronc riding Saturday afternoon. Zach Harrison, a high school senior who partici- pates in the CHSRA Rodeo District 3, came from Live Oak to participate in Bull Riding. This is his fourth year competing in high school rodeo. He got into bull riding because of his friends, he said. "Red Bluff's a great com- petition," Harrison said. "This is going to be the closest thing to what the next level (of bull riding) is like." Emily Mayo, a two-time national qualifier in pole bending, came from Clear Lake, which is in District 2, to compete in pole bend- ing, barrel racing and goat tying. A freshman in high school, this is her first year at the high school ro- deo, but her fourth year in rodeo having started in junior high. She got into rodeo after seeing her brother, who is a year older, participate. Ayvree Smith who hails from Lower Lake, a Dis- trict 2 competitor, partic- ipated in pole bending, RODEO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS COMPETE AT FAIRGROUNDS Cauy Poole scores a 67in bareback riding Saturday at the California High School Rodeo Association Interdistrict Rodeo hosted by District One at the Tehama District Fairground. PHOTOS BY JULIE ZEEB - DAILY NEWS Julia Yoder scores a 17.322on a barrel race during competition Saturday at the California High School Rodeo Association Interdistrict Rodeo hosted by District One Jan. 15-17at the Tehama District Fairground. Rain High: Low: 57 48 PAGE B8 Have a great day, Karen Hackler. GOOD MORNING! Check out what's going on in your neighborhood and the community. 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