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ByJulieZeeb jzeeb@redbluffdailynews.com @DN_Zeeb on Twitter RED BLUFF Storiesandinformationwerebeing swapped Saturday as people gathered around to see tractors and engines at the Nor Cal Antique Tractor and Engine Show at the Tehama Dis- trict Fairground. Keith Smith of Rio Oso and his brother didn't bring a tractor this year, not knowing what the weather was going to be after rain Friday night, but it's a show they rarely miss, he said. Smith, who has been coming for 10 years, said he enjoys looking at the variety and figuring out what year a tractor is when there is no sign. On a Case tractor, that means looking at the first two digits of the serial number and subtracting four from it. "It's a good show," Smith said. "It has good par- ticipation and a good location. The show is also a good place for part source leads." The show had 35 tractors and 19 engines come out for the event, said show co-chairman Bob ANTIQUE By Jonathan J. Cooper The Associated Press SACRAMENTO The California state Senate on Monday rejected a bill that would end a practice of extending jail and prison sentences for repeat drug offenders. Sen. Holly Mitchell, D-Los Angeles, said he bill would help address the disproportionate incar- ceration of minorities. She brought it amid a na- tional debate about the effectiveness of the war on drugs and its effects on minority communi- ties. "As we now know, this drug war strategy has failed at decreasing drug availability," Mitchell said. "Controlled substances are now cheaper, stronger and typically more widely available." The bill fell three votes short when Republi- cans and a handful of Democrats declined to sup- port it. It was strongly opposed by sheriffs, police chiefs and district attorneys who said it would make it harder to crack down on drug dealers. "Let's hold people accountable for their crimes, especially peddling these drugs that are killing our kids," said Sen. Jeff Stone, R-Temecula. SACRAMENTO Dr ug -s en te nc in g bill rejected by California Senate Community.....A3 Health..............A4 Lifestyles........A5 Opinion............A6 Sports..............B1 Weather..........B8 INDEX Lynch announces measures to help inmates integrate back into society, pushes states on ID laws. PAGEB5 CRIMINAL JUSTICE AG:Makeiteasierfor ex-cons to get IDs Ted Cruz and John Kasich join forces to stop Trump's momentum ahead of string of critical primaries. PAGE B4 2016 CAMPAIGN Anti-Trump pact a gamble for rivals By Julie Zeeb jzeeb@redbluffdailynews.com @DN_Zeeb on Twitter RED BLUFF The Union and Confederates clashed in battle Saturday and Sunday with cannons fill- ing the fields with clouds of smoke and shaking the ground over the weekend at Dog Island Park and Samuel Ayers Park for the 12th annual Civil War Days event. The two-day event is in its 12th year, put on by the local club of the Re-Enac- tors of the American Civil War. It remains popular and draws at least 500-600 people a day, said event co- ordinator Rick Barram, who portrays Pvt. Sulli- van Biddle of the 72nd New York. "As long as all the people keep coming and schools keep sending nearly 600 students we'll keep put- ting it on," Barram said. "When no one shows up, we'll stop." The area surrounding the field was packed from where the field can first be seen, down the length of it for the first battle Saturday and many visitors stuck around to visit with the re-enactors in the camp or play games with civil- ian children afterward. LIVING HISTORY Civil War Days comes to Dog Island JULIE ZEEB — DAILY NEWS A fired cannon floods the battlefield with smoke Saturday during the annual Civil War Days event at Dog Island Park. By Julie Zeeb jzeeb@redbluffdailynews.com @DN_Zeeb on Twitter RED BLUFF Hundreds were expected to come out to the Tehama District Fairground Saturday for the 30th annual Tehama County Children's Fair, an event that has traditionally been very popular, accord- ing to organizers. "It's really stayed con- sistent on attendances through the years while others have struggled, which shows that it's been an important event for the community," said Jackie Douglas, event chair- woman. "It's grown and expanded with eight new organizations this year. It's one of the best events for families to get information on what's going on in the community and to be able to find resources and edu- cational assistance." Nearly 600 children at- tended the event this year, Douglas said. The children get to en- joy a good time with all the booths hosting an activity for them and the parents are able to focus on get- ting the information they need, she said. It's all free except for the purchase of hot dogs, which is kept to a minimal amount. This is the last year as a coor- dinator for the event for Douglas who has been in the role of chair for about TEHAMA COUNTY CHILDREN'S FAIR EVENT CELEBRATES SHARING RESOURCES Tehama County Sheriff's Department Explorers talk with children about traffic safety at the Bike Rodeo Saturday at the 30th annual Tehama County Children's Fair. PHOTOS BY JULIE ZEEB — DAILY NEWS Attendees read books that were part of the Tehama Reads book giveaway Saturday at the 30th annual Tehama County Children's Fair. Have a great day, Donna Wenz. GOOD MORNING! Check out what's going on in your neighborhood and the community. PAGE A2 LOCAL CALENDAR BUSINESS D Dow Jones Industrial 17,977.24 (-26.51) D Standard & Poor's 2087.79 (-3.79) D Nasdaq 4895.79 (-10.44) "It's a way to educate the public and make it real for people." — Rick Batram, Re-Enactors of the American Civil War event coodinator JULIE ZEEB — DAILY NEWS Keith Smith of Rio Oso and his brother R.B. Smith check out a Case brand tractor Saturday at the Nor Cal Antique Tractor and Engine Show at the Tehama District Fairground. Tractors, engines shownat fairground FAIR PAGE 7 TRACTORS PAGE 7 WAR PAGE 7 BILL PAGE 7 » redbluffdailynews.com Tuesday, April 26, 2016 50CENTS AN EDITION OF THE CHICO ENTERPRISE-RECORD Online Find more news at our website. redbluffdailynews.com Elks Lodge Many honored at annual awards night celebration Community A3 Tehama County 4-H Youth hone showmanship skills Saturday Lifestyles A5 DON'TBE SCAMMED Scamalerts Readour online scam alert section to learn how to avoid being scammed. 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