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Reading around the world

Summer library program takes kids on ‘tour’

By Cindy Monroe/Staff writer

Stuck in town for the summer? Children going to the Corning Library’s summer reading program may not think so. Following this year’s theme, “Around the World at Your Library,” volunteers share favorite books and stories about... Full story

UPDATE: Sacramento utility pulls support for transmission lines

By Ben van der Meer/Appeal-Democrat

The proposed towering transmission lines through the Mid-Valley region appear to be on hold, after the Sacramento Municipal Utility District announced plans to withdraw its support for the process. With the district’s decision to withdraw, other... Full story

Council puts hold on budget vote

By Julie R. Johnson/Staff writer

By Julie R. Johnson Staff writer Waiting for the state to make a budget decision, the Corning City Council is holding off on passing its own budget. The decision came during a special meeting Tuesday. City Attorney Mike Fitzpatrick told the council... Full story

Case of whooping cough diagnosed in county

Staff report

A Tehama County resident has been diagnosed with pertussis, also known as whooping cough. “Anyone who has an unexplained illness with cough or who has had contact with a person with pertussis is encouraged to contact his or her health care provider,”... Full story

Gerber man killed in crash

Staff report

A man not wearing his seatbelt was killed in a car crash June 27. Robert Evans Jack, 36, of Gerber, a frontseat passenger, was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash occurred at 5:05 p.m., when Teri Rae Jack, 51, of Gerber, lost control of the 1999... Full story

Trapped dog drowns in Black Butte Lake

Staff report

A dog trapped in a car drowned in Black Butte Lake on Wednesday. The mixed-breed dog, belonging to Ronald Plotnick, 59, of Fortuna, was swimming with his owner and another dog early in the morning in the Angler’s Cove area of the lake. The dog... Full story

Pet of the week

Tink is a 2-year-old male pit bull terrier. He is very friendly, happy and has good people and social skills. For more information about Tink or other dogs at the Corning Animal Shelter, call 824-1985 or 824-7054.... Full story

Adult Day Care program shuts down

Corning’s Adult Day Care closing its doors for good

Staff report

After 12 years of service, Corning’s Adult Day Care has closed its doors for good.  On June 24, the state-funded program came to an end because of state cuts for adult services, program volunteer Judy Turner said. The last session was the... Full story

Corning Union Elementary School District passes lean budget

Staff report

The Corning Union Elementary School District has had to dip into its reserves to balance its budget. On Tuesday, the school board voted to approve a $14.4 million budget for the 2009-2010 fiscal year, which began Wednesday. District Supervisor Steve... Full story

Conservation plan for refuges released

Press release

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has completed the final Comprehensive Conservation Plan (CCP) for the Sacramento, Delevan, Colusa and Sutter National Wildlife Refuges. The plan is now available for public review. “The CCP outlines how the refuges... Full story

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