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WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 31, 2012 www.redbluffdailynews.com See Page 5A Breaking news at: New Face on Pumpkins County Fare RED BLUFF Athletes of the Week Partly cloudy 70/51 Weather forecast 8B DAILYNEWS SPORTS 1B TEHAMACOUNTY DAILY 50¢ T H E V O I C E O F T E H A M A C O U N T Y S I N C E 1 8 8 5 SACRAMENTO (AP) — A Sacramento judge has issued a tentative ruling allowing Cali- fornia's political watchdog to investigate the donors behind an $11 million contribution to a California ballot measure com- Gasp station Judge agrees to audit of $11M Arizona donation mittee. Sacramento County Superior Court Judge Shelleyanne Chang's tentative ruling Tues- day will allow the Fair Political Practices Commission to inves- tigate the contribution from an Arizona nonprofit group. In issuing the ruling, Chang says Americans for Responsible Leadership will have 24 hours to comply with the FPPC's request. The ruling is consid- ered tentative until a hearing set for Wednesday. ARL gave the $11 million earlier this month to the Small Business Action Committee PAC, which opposes Gov. Jerry Brown's November tax initia- tive and supports another initia- Shark attacks surfer near Eureka fair condition Tues- day after being attacked by a shark outside Humboldt Bay near Eureka. Humboldt County Sheriff's Office Lt. Steve Knight said the man suffered severe injuries. According to witness accounts, the shark attack occurred at Bunker Surf Spot off the North Jetty. A num- ber of people, including surfer David Hargrave were in the water when the attack occurred and heard the victim calling MediaNews Group A surfer was in See SHARK, page 7A Supes balk at tractor emissions By RICH GREENE Daily News photo by Rich Greene The 76 Food Mart at 782 Antelope Blvd. is known for its Halloween decorations. By RICH GREENE DN Staff Writer Customers who made a pit stop at the 76 Food Mart at 782 Antelope Blvd. this month have gotten more than gas and snacks — they've received a fright as well. loween-themed items from a bat circling above the cash register to a fake arm that reaches out from the The store is decorated with Hal- hot dog warmer. Around every nook and cranny random creepiness can be found. It's all the work of Store Manag- er Lori Weber, who has been deco- rating her workplace for the better part of a decade. Weber said the decorations have been a hit from her customers to her boss. She said she's often asked as early as September when the deco- Halloween safety RBPD urges Special to the DN The Red Bluff Police Department is gearing up for Halloween and wants all city residents to enjoy the festivities that are associated with the holi- day. Therefore, officers are taking this opportunity to remind everyone of some simple safety tips that will assist you, along with your children, in staying safe Trick or Treating • A parent or adult should accompany chil- dren while they are trick or treating. • If an older child goes out with friends, remem- ber there is safety in num- bers- Be aware of the route your child will be walking. • Only visit households with porch lights on. •Never, under any cir- cumstances, enter a stranger's home. • Carry a flashlight with fresh batteries along with a cellular telephone. • Choose neighbor- hoods with overhead street lights and sidewalks if possible and cross the street with a group of peo- ple. Wait until all vehicles at an intersection are stopped. Never assume a driver sees you. • Cross streets at inter- sections or in marked crosswalks. Motorist should use caution when driving through a residen- tial neighborhoods and watch for children darting into the roadway. • Wear costumes that rations will show up. And she's been asked to branch out and spruce up the store for Christmas, as well. The interest has been so great, Weber said, she's considering it, but Halloween remains her favorite hol- iday. stressful," she said. Unless you're a customer who just found a goblin while reaching for a bag of chips. "It's always just fun, it's not DN Staff Writer The Tehama County Board of Supervisors con- tinued its opposition Tuesday to a proposed rule that targets agricul- tural equipment for emis- sion reductions across the state. The board authorized Chairman Bob Williams to sign a letter crafted by Air Pollution Control Officer Alan Abs that for- mally lists the concerns with the proposed regula- tions. Although still in the concept stage, the Califor- nia Air Resources Board (CARB) has been prepar- ing regulations for off- road mobile agricultural equipment it hopes to have in place by Decem- ber 2013. Abs said the new requirements are being triggered by a 2007 state plan to fix air quality in See TRACTOR, page 7A Love of Halloween spurs annual parties By JULIE ZEEB DN Staff Writer For one lucky neigh- borhood in Los Moli- nos, Halloween has an extra special treat — Loree Clary throws a huge party each year. "Halloween is my fit properly. Remember, light colored costumes are more visible during dark- ness. If possible, add reflective material to the costume or cany a reflec- tive treat bag. • A parent or an adult should inspect all candy prior to children consum- ing it. Suspicious or unwrapped candy should be disposed of immediate- ly. • Explain to your chil- dren the consequences of vandalism that are some- times associated with Hal- loween such as "egging" and "pumpkin bashing." These are criminal acts and will not be tolerated by citizens or the Police Department. Home Safety • Remove all tripping hazards such as leaves, garden hoses and chil- 7 5 8 5 5 1 6 9 0 0 1 9 See RBPD, page 7A favorite holiday and I celebrate every year with a spooky party," Clary said. "This year is my third Halloween party, but I have always loved Halloween. I real- ly fell in love with it when my mother gave my sister a Halloween birthday party one year when we were little." With her sister's Oct. 15 birthday and her love of the contrast between black and orange, Clary love for the holiday was born, she said. "I have so many dec- orations it takes about a week to put them all up in my garage," Clary said. "I also play the piano and write songs that I make into movies so I always show one at the party." Clary's love of the holiday extends into miniature dioramas, one of which she entered in the Tehama District Fair two years ago, taking first place, she said. This year, Clary held her party on Saturday, Oct. 27. In addition to her movies, Clary had a tive that would restrict unions' ability to raise money. The judge says the FPPC has authority to audit the group's records to see whether it trig- gers any California election laws. Courtesy photo Los Molinos resident Loree Clary. friend read a poem to which she provided the spooky sound effects. Clarissa Ortner, one of Clary's neighbors, said she loves the party and looks forward to it. Even though her neighbor's home was renovated this year, meaning there weren't as many decorations out, it was still over the top on Saturday, Ortner said. "Loree's home, inside and out, was dec- orated to the hilt," Ort- ner said. "As an adult, I See LOVE, page 7A Smog Inspection $ COMPLETE AUTO REPAIR (MOST CARS & PICK-UPS) +$ 825 certificate 195 S. Main St. Red Bluff 530 527-9841 2595 PHYSICIAN REFERRAL A FREE SERVICE PROVIDED FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE 1-888-628-1948