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Weather refuge — The Mountain Ranch Community Relief Efforts will host an "Out of the Weather Rally" each night, seven days a week, at the Mountain Ranch Community Hall.

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A 1997 Honda Accord driven byTrisha McBride, 29, of Sonora, went 250 feet down the embankment Tuesday morning on the Calaveras County side of the Stevenot Bridge.

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Trisha McBride reached for a soda as she was on her way to pick up her daughter for school early Tuesday morning.

When she looked up, she was on the edge of the road. And then she was not.

Her 1997 Honda Accord rolled six times down an embankment near the ArchieStevenot Bridge on Highway 49 in Calaveras County.

When the Ripping stopped, her car was 250 feet down the embankment.

"I put on my brakes, but it was too late," she said.

Trisha McBride gathers items from her car before it is towed away followMcBride, 29, of Sonora, suffered mi- ing Tuesday morning's accident. nor injuries.

The California Highway Patrol did in vehicle crashes involving distracted Camp and San Andreas.

"She was texting her boyfriend," Mynot have data on the number of acci- driversin 2013, according to the most dents or deaths caused by distracted recent U.S. Department of Transporta- ers said. driving, but Officer Rebecca Myers said tion data.

Villalobos-Wilson was the only one in it happens &equently.

Many attribute this to phone use, but the vehicle.

"She went head-on with another car."

She also said reports may not indicate distracted driving goes much deeper a driverwas distracted before an acci- than texting.

Villalobos-Wilson struck an oncoming dent because often drivers don't want to Myers said one fatality involving 1979 GMC pickup truck that had two admit they were doing something other someone who became distracted while people in it — both of whom suffered than driving. driving stands out to her. moderate injuries.

CHP officials say anything from adIt was Feb. 28, 2011.

V illalobos-Wilson, who ha s t w o justing music, to eating food while drivLisa Marie Villalobos-Wilson, 22, of daughters, died at the scene. ing can cause collisions and crashes, Sonora, was driving a 1990 Honda Ac"There's a memorial that I drive by some involving more than one vehicle. cord when she lost control off Highway Nationwide, 3,154 people were killed 49 and Cosgrave Road, between Angels See DRIVING / Back Page

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will decide the fate of a proposed 9,100-square-foot Dollar General store in Columbia at a public hearing scheduled for next month.

Cross Development, a Texas-based company that would buildand lease the store to DollarGeneral,has appealed the Tuolumne County Planning Commission's denial of permits to develop the proposed site at Howser Lane and Parrotts Ferry Road.

District 5 Supervisor Karl Rodefer and District 4 Supervisor John Gray recused themselves &om further discussions due to potential conflicts of interest.

Rodefer, whose district encompasses Columbia, said he was recusing himself because he accidentally signed a petition opposing the store.

Gray said his partner owns a pieceofproperty thatCross Development has expressed interest in purchasing. According to county planners, the company is looking for potential locations for more Dollar General stores in the See STORE / Back Page

New jail to be over budget by $2.5M Marijuana, tree mortality also discussed

By ALEX MacLEAN The Union Democrat

A new county jail slated to open in 2019 will cost about $2.5 million more than originally estimated, bringing the estimatedcost to almost $35 million.

Funding will come largely &om two state grants totaling about $33 million. The county will need to cover an additional $11.8 million to complete the project and install the requiredin&astructure toserve the site.

The Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved sticking with th e original plans for a 224-bed jail off Old Wards Ferry Road in Sonora, See BOARD / Back Page

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Storms may cause road closures

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Late holiday 'Wheels' giR benefitscience students

By SEAN CARSON

In the event of significant During a major rain rainy weather, various roads events, the following roads throughout Calaveras Counmay be closed: ty may close due to flooding, Hawver Road • 1.7miles from Highway 26 debris flows and mudslides.

The possible closures afat the intersection of Jesus fect areas with the most poMaria Road tential for hazards within • 6.7 miles from Gold Strike the Butte Fire burn zone Road at the top of the hill where vegetation is limited • 1.6 miles from Whiskey — along Hawver Road, Jesus Slide Road at Hughes Ranch Maria and Whiskey Slide.

"Those are in place be"There is no way to really cause they are the ones that have the most potential for determine how intense it flooding or debris flows due will be," Torrence said. to the location," said Sharon Rainy weather resulting Torrence, Calaveras County

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'They' re right in the burn."

Torrence said the sporadic advisory locations along the roads in the hazard zone remained open as of Tuesday afternoon. The storm that began Monday evening has caused minor, yet manageable, flooding.

debris flows were a major concern early on in the winter weather season. Despite the amount of rainfall, Torrence said that the land has been holding well.

"Everyone has been pretty happy that the rains have been even," Torrence said. ''We have not had torren-

Jesus Maria Road • At Hawver Road Whiskey Slide • 1.1 miles from Jesus Maria Road and Worden Road intersection at Wet Gulch • 2.3 miles from Mountain Ranch Road at West Murray and 44 Ranch intersection • The Bridge at Red House at Jesus Maria Creek

tial downpours like in East Coast and the Midwest."

The last bi g w eather system before Christmas brought rain and snowfall, fellsome trees and closed Hawver Road. '%ho knows what is to come. We' re going to continue to push out warnings and cautions and other information so people's awareness remains out there," Torrence said. 'We don't want people to become complacent."

'Weather' rallies to be held nightly

By JASON COWAN The Union Democrat

To provide sustenance and refuge f'rom the weather, the Mountain Ranch Community Relief Efforts will host an "Out of the Weather Rally" each night, seven days a week, at the Mountain Ranch Community Hall.

The decision to open the community hall to support Butte Fire victims was to help simplify a criteria that Chip Dingman, codirector of the relief efforts, says was difficult.

Previously, the decision to host a rally would be based on the weather. The hall would beopen ifthe temperature was 45 degrees at night for three consecutive days, 40 degrees and wet, or 35 degrees regardless.

The challenge, however, was communicating to the community once the decision to open was made.

do is fill the vacancy from when the resource center is up,n Dingman said. "So they always have somewhere to go, get a hot meal, that type of thing."

Thus far, Dingman said one Butte Fire victim has spent the night, a woman, who cannotreturn toheruncleared property because she has a baby. Dingman added that two to threepeopletypically arrivetoeateach night.

Dingman said the group hopes people begin attending the rallies. One issue the group has found is that the community is still unaware that the rallies are taking place.

Food will not be an issue, at least not right away. Dingman said they have a stockpile of food. A group of volunteers prepare the meal each night at their homes, then bring it to the community center to warm up.

"Right now, they' re cooking for 10 people at a time," Dingman said.

If they begin to run low on food, Dingman said they could reach out to the community via social media and ask for help, a tactic they employed to find sleeping bags, cots, pillows and other donations. nWe putoutthewordon aM onday on Facebook," Dingman said. By Wednesday, we got so much that we needed to turn people away."

"Being open seven days a week is so much easier," Dingman said.

The Mountain Ranch Community Relief group hosted the first rally on Dec. 3. The organization began sponsoring nightly meetings on Dec. 18. Rallies typically begin at 6 p.m. and last until 7 a.m. the following day.

On Sundays, the "Out of the Weather Rallies" will remain open all day.

"The Mountain Ranch Resource Center is Contact Jason Cotaan atj coleman@ shut down on Sundays. What we' re trying to uniondemocrat.corn or 588-4531.

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Students at Mother Lode Adventist Junior Academy got one more Christmas present this week when teacher

Julie Kramer unveiled 40 miniature Hot Wheels toy cars and more than 100 feet of bright orange track.

The giR, part of a new science unit this year, was requested by K ramer from Mattel over the summer and arrived in December at no costtotheteacher.

Students will use the kit to plan, build and record car speeds and distances on the toy track over the next four weeks, incorporating learning in math, science and language arts.

T he company calls k i t "Speedometry."

Tuesday, the third- and fourth-grade c o mbination class tore into individually Sean Carson / Union Democrat cellophane-wrapped cars.

Mother Lode Adventist Junior Academy students (from Isabel Warden, 9, returned left) Baylee Israel, 9, Liah Renneburg, 9, and Isabel Warfrom winter break shocked at den, 9, Tuesday measure how far a toy car travels from the new science lessons. a ramp made ofstacked books.

"I didn't expect to do this kind of science," Warden said. riculums each year for her ecutive director of the Mattel "(Normally) we do it in a yel- combined class. This year is Children's Foundation. low book." fourthgrade,and topics like Goodwin said the project The book is part of a mul- force and motion would have was spawned from a play tiple subject curriculum pur- been taught from a science date conversation between chased by the school, Kramer book using whatever she two moms, a Mattel employee said. could find to make science ex- and University of Southern The toys cars are much bet- periments work, Kramer said. California professor. ter,according toWarden The cost of those materials Development pr ototypes "It's fun, and I can tell my would be split between the were tested in 25 Los Angeles family about it. My sister al- school and Kramer. classrooms to judge the tool's ways tells us about school, In all subjects, Kr amer effectiveness in teaching and and now I can too,n Warden tries to include some hands- ability to create excitement in said. on activities, like model build- learners, Goodwin said.

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The foundation has since "They think for sure that' s tested the kits again, this the change.

"I like something new to it's more fun, and they' re very time with 21,000 Los Angekeep it interesting — for me," engaged ... if they have a les students.Results should Kramer said.

"To fi nd a whole task," Kramer said. be published in the coming unit that comes with everyThe Hot Wheels kits, which weeks. thing and meets all the stan- are now out of stock, were The initial testing proved dards is wonderful." made available to teachers the kits worked, Goodwin Measuring and document- for free after being developed said, but the foundation is ing the car races meet new by researchers I'rom Univer- looking for some "hard scifederal Next Generation Sci- sity of Southern California ence" tosupport the classence standards, and a final Rossier School of Education room tool. report will add an additional in partnership Los Angeles All lesson plans and inwriting aspect to the unit, fourth-grade teachers. structions to create a homeincorporating Common Core Offered through the Mat made kit from items like marstandards adopted by the tel Children's Foundation, the bles and rulers are available state. kits were launched in October to teachers and the public onKramer r otates between 2014 with 23,000 given out line at www.hotwheels.corn/ third-and fourth-grade cur- so far, said Bob Goodwin, ex- speedometry.

Edson, Wright remain as chair and vice chair of Calaveras supervisors "After a very intense public session, the board voted to maintain our present leadership," Oliveira said. "It was a split vote."

Calaveras County Board of Supervisors Tues- The decision was made in the aftermath of day elected to retain Cli6' Edson what was a busy year in the counand Chris Wright as chairman and ty. Oliveira said the supervisors vice chairman for another year. wanted to stay on top of the Butte The board decided to go Fire crisis, with the repopulation what Supervisor Michael Oliveira process underway. aWe elected to keep the chair and said was a historical procedure with numerous other organizaEd s on Wright vic e chair as it was in the previous tions — Calaveras County Board year due to the fire and the involveof Supervisors included — in which the positions ment of parties in the county with the state and would rotate. federal agencies," Oliveira said.

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CALENDAR For complete arts and entertainment listings, see the Weekender, published Thursdays in The Union Oemocrat.

TUOLUMNE COUNTY

Tuolumne County BehavTuolumne County Airport ioral Health Advisory Board, 4 Land Use Commission, 6 p.m., to 5:30 p.m., upstairs, Behavioral airport administration office, Health conference room, 105 Hos- 10723 Airport Road, Columbia. pital Road, Sonora, 533-6245.

Mi-Wuk-Sugar Pine Volun- CALAVERAS COUNTY teer Fire Department Auxiliary potluck dinner,6 p.m., fire staTODAY tion, 24247 Highway 108, Sugar

TODAY Tuolumne Talkers, Toast- Pine.

Storytime, 11 a.m., Calaveras masters, 6:45 a.m., Papa's New Tuolumne Sanitary District Central Library, 891 Mountain Roost, 20049 Highway 108, East Board of Directors,7p.m.,18050 Ranch Road, San Andreas.

Sonora, 586-4705.

Box Factory Road, Tuolumne, 928Council of Governments, Senior Legal Advocacy, 10 3517.

6:30 p.m., supervisors chambers, a.m. to 4 p.m., 88 Bradford Ave., Tuolumne County Veterans Government Center, 891 MounSonora, 588-1597; 10 a.m. to 2 Committee,7 p.m., Veterans Mep.m., Tuolumne County Senior morial Hall, 9 N. Washington St., Center, 540 Greenley Road, Sono- Sonora, 984-4719. ra.

Tuolumne Hose Co. No. 1, 8 Mother Goose storytime, p.m., Tuolumne Firehouse, Main children to age 2, 10:30 a.m., Street, Tuolumne.

Tuolumne County Library, 480 Greenley Road, Sonora, 533-5507.

THURSDAY

National Active and Retired Sierra Club day hike,meet9 Federal Employees Associa- a.m., Mary Laveroni Community

tain Ranch Road, San Andreas, 754-2094.

THURSDAY Murphys Business Association, 8:30 a.m., Gold Country CoffeeRoastingCompany, 728-9325.

Story time, 11 to 11:40 a.m., Calaveras County Library, Copperopolis branch, Lake Tulloch Plaza.

tion, 11:30 a.m., Pine Tree Restau- Park, Highway 120, Groveland. rant, 19601 Hess Ave., East SonoStorytime and Craft,children National Active and Retired ra. through age 5 , 1 0:30 a m., Federal Employees AssociaTuolumne County Transpor- Tuolumne County Library, 480 tion, noon, Black Bart Inn, 55 W. tation Council Technical Advi- Greenley Road, Sonora, 533-5507. St. Charles St., San Andreas, 772sory/Citizen's Advisory ComTuolumne County Arts Alli- 1854. mittees, 1 to 3 p.m., Public Works ance Board of Directors,5:30 Landscapeand Lighting DisConference Room, third floor, 48 p.m., 251 S. Barretta St., Sonora, trict Committee,2 p.m., Fireside 532-2787.

W. Yaney Ave. Room, Greenhorn Creek, Angels Tuolumne County Historical Tuolumne County Republi- Camp, 736-2181.

Society Board of Directors, 4 can Central Committee, 6 p.m., p.m., county museum, Bradford Avenue and Lower Sunset Drive, Sonora.

Tuolumne County Administration Building, 2 S. Green St., Sonora, 532-5352.

Wallace/Burson Business Association, 7 p.m., Rossetti's, 7670 Highway 12, Wallace, 7635037, 763-5130.

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OBITUARIES Obituary policy Obituaries, including photos, are published at a pre-paid fee based onsize.The deadline is 5 p.m. two business days prior to publication. Call 532-71 51, fax 532-51 39 or send to obits@uniondernocra.cco.

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The deadline is noon two business days prior to publication.

Please call 588-4555 for complete information.

Alvin Ray Fadely Feb. 5, 1925 —Dec. 14, 2015

Alvin (Al) Ray Fadely died Dec. 14, 2015. He was born in Atlanta, Nebraska, to Maude and Walter Fadely, one of seven children, on Feb. 5, 1925.

He graduated from high school at 17, moved to California and was drafted into the armed forces in 1943. He served 2 V2 years in the U.S. Navy and was discharged in 1946. After his discharge, he returned to Nebraska for a while, but decided to return to California to work.

He met a n d m a r r ied Jeanne Preston in 1951 and moved to Sonora in 1952.

Together they had three children.

Al started his own business in 1961, Sonora Realty, selling insurance and going on to obtain his Real Estate Broker's license in 1969. He later married Mary Jane Decker, June 15, 1974, and together they had fun traveling, dancing, dining and spending time with t heir families. Al and Mary Jane were married 41 years and enjoyed their r e t irement timetogether.

Al loved cribbage, fishing and hunting,Eagle Meadows, traveling, genealogy and spending time with his family and friends. He loved helping others and spent many, many years taking friendsand family todoctor's appointments, helping them financially, and helping with any of their needs.

Al is survived by his wife, Mary Jane; his children, Susan Sanguinetti and Linda Slaght,both of Sonora, and Donald Fadely,of Pueblo, Colorado; five stepchildren, Leland Decker, of Chowc hilla, Cindy H oblitt, o f Hayward, Charles Decker, of Sonora,Maggie Keddy, of Turlock, and Joseph Decker, of Seattle, Washington. Together Al and Mary Jane have 18 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life will be heldat 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, at the Oak Glen Conference Room behind the Best Western Hotel at 19551 Hess Ave., Sonora.

Richard 'Rich' Raymond Benicki II

boy, he attended Wards Ferry School, a one-room schoolMay 26,1967 —Dec. 21, 2015 house and, after finishing high school, he worked for Vic's Chevron.

Frank joined the National Guard in 1951 and served as an Army chef for 10 years.

He continued to enjoy cooking for friends and family throughout his life. He met and married Betty Heinrich in 1952, who was and is the love of his life. In the years from 1968 to 2008, Frank was a private trucking contractor; he hauled logs and container f r eight. F r ank most enjoyed working on his ranch with his two dogs.

Frank was quiet, but had Richard "Rich" Raymond a quick wit and liked to tell Benicki II was born May 26, jokes. He always put others 1967, in Los Angeles to Rick- first, and he and his wife ey and Richard Benicki. helped many people. They Rich passed away Dec. 21, also spent time working with 2015, at San Joaquin Gener- Bridges for Peace in Israel al Hospital. He was 48. supporting the elderly by Rich moved to Jamestown providingfood and shelterto at the age of10 and remained those in need. They worked a Tuolumne County resident in many churches through for most of his life. the years; attending the CalHe graduated from So- vary Chapel in Soulsbyville. nora High in 1985 and then Frank loved and was loved served in the United States by his family.

Air Force for seven years Frank is survived by his from 1986 to 1993. wife of 63 years, Betty Acker; Richard loved spending his children, Laurie (Don) time with his daughters and Nessl and John (Jamie) Ackgrandchildren. Rich's hob- er; his grandchildren, Jonabies included playing corn than (Hope) Nessl, Michael hole, watching the Dallas (Pilar) Nessl, David Nessl, Cowboys, NASCAR, and the Jacob (Adrianna) Acker, and LA Dodgers. He enjoyed fish- Joel Acker; and five greating, drawing and also craft- grandchildren.

Frank was preceded in ing with wood.

Rich is preceded in death death by his parents, Cleo by his mother Rickey Jo and Beatrice Acker; and Benicki. He is survived by granddaughter Janna Lee his father, Richard Benicki Acker.

I; daughter and son-in-law, A privategraveside memoAshley and Ryan Padilla; rial will be held at 1p.m. Satdaughter an d s o n-in-law, urday, Jan. 9, at the Calvary Brittney Benicki and Randy Chapel in Soulsbyville.

Martin; brother Raymond Benicki; grandchildren Isaiah Eckles, Elijah Padilla, Death notices Cora Martinand Jeremiah Death Notices in The Union Padilla.

Democrat are published free of A celebration of life will be charge.They include the name, held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, age and town of residence of Jan. 23, at the SherifFs Posse the deceased, the date of death; Grounds in Jamestown. The service information; and memofamily has asked all that rial contribution information. The come to bring a dish for the deadline is noon the day before potluck. Please wear some- publication. thing Rich loved, such as the color red, Metal Mulisha, DERENCSENYI — Anna Dallas Cowboys, L.A. Dodg- Derencsenyi, 89, of Jamesers and NASCAR. town, died Tuesday at Sonora Regional Medical Center.

Heuton Memorial Chapel is Franklin Lester Acker handling arrangements.

Dec. 17, 1932 — Dec. 29, 2015 FADELY — Alvin Fadely, 90, died Dec. 14 at home in Sonora. Heuton Memorial Chapel is handling arrangements. A memorial will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Sonora Oaks conference center.

Franklin Lester Acker, a lifelongresident of Sonora, passed away at the age of 83 on Dec. 29, 2015. Frank was born on Dec. 17, 1932, in Tuolumne County at Blanket Creek.

He was fifth generation of the Acker family who called the Sonora area home. As a

FRANCIS Thomas Francis, 87, of Columbia, died Dec. 31 at B ancroft Convalescent Home in San Leandro. Heuton Memorial Chapel is handling arrangements. A memorial will be held at noon Saturday at Heuton Memorial Chapel.

HOYLE-DAVIS — Joanna Hoyle-Davis, 67, of Columbia, died Friday at Sonora Regional Medical Center.

Terzich and Wilson Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

RAMOS — Raquel Ramona Ramos, 77, died Tuesday at home in Sonora. Terzich and Wilson Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

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NEWS OF RECORD business.

6:36p.m.,Tuolumne — A gold The Sonora Police Depart- bracelet was lost or stolen at a Tuolumne Road business. ment reported the following: 8:24 p.m., Sonora —A single shot was heard from a Creekside MONDAY Drive residence.

1:58 p.m., miscellaneousA woman with a shaved head Felony bookings wearing a hooded jacket asked people for rides at a Pesce Way business.

SATURDAY 2:05 p.m., suspicious circum9:50 a.m., Chinese Campstance — Someone said there Jody Lee Wheeler, 47, of the was a tent and campfire under a 21000 block of Painted Sky Road, Groveland, was booked on susbridge on West Stockton Street. picion of willful infliction of corThe Sheriff's Of'ficereported poral injury, false imprisonment and preventing/dissuading a the following: victim/witness after an arrest on Red Hills Road.

SATURDAY 12:37 a.m., Sonora —SomeMONDAY one pepper sprayed a person at 10:11 a.m., Groveland —Eric a Hatler Drive residence Friday James Cornell, 26, of the 24000 night.

11:58 a.m., Sonora —A cow block of Masters Cup Way, Vawas in the road off Tuolumne lencia,was booked on suspicion of receiving known stolen propand Morris roads. erty, misdemeanor possession 12 p.m., Sonora — A black calf was in the road off Tuolumne of a controlled substance and m isdemeanor possession ofconand Morris roads.

6:45 p.m., Columbia —A mail- trolled substance paraphernalia box on Green Street was van- after an arrest off Hardin Flat and dalized. It was ripped out of the Evergreen roads.

10:11 a.m., Groveland ground and mail was "spread all Christian Maurilio Orozco, 27, a over."

7:10 p.m., Sonora — Two men transient, was booked on suspidrankalcohol and smoked "out cion of receiving known stolen property after an arrest on Hardin of somepipe"neara Mono Way Flat Road. business.

1:17 p.m., Sonora — Dustin 8:17 p.m., Sonora — Two women attempted to break into Robert Stevens, 27, of the 8000 a travel trailer on American River blockofWi lcox Ranch Road, wa s booked on suspicion of violating Drive. post-release community super8:41 p.m., Jamestown Documents were found on the vision after an arrest on Wilcox side of the road off Rawhide and Ranch Road.

3:07 p.m., Sonora — Adam French Flat roads.

William Martin Gee, 28, a transient, was booked on suspicion MONDAY of being a felon in possession 8:21 a.m., Sonora —A vehicle window was "smashed" some- of a firearm, receiving a stolen time Sunday night at a Mono vehicle/trailer/vessel, violating probation, misdemeanor posWay business.

9:24 a.m., Jamestown — A session of a controlled substance fence was damaged on an Alger- and misdemeanor possession ine Road property after someone of controlled substance paraphernalia after an arrest on Bald cut down a large tree.

Mountain Road.

11:11 a.m., Jamestown — A 9:31 p.m., Sonora — Stacie Tulloch Road residence was Ann Taylor, 38, of the 16000 burgled. block of Creekside Drive, was 11:12 a.m., Sonora —Somebooked on suspicion of willful inone dug with an excavator on a fliction of corporal injury after an Gibbs Drive property. arrest on Creekside Drive.

12:11 p.m., Sonora —A "punk rock kid" sold "some sort of Arrests substance"to someone at a Tuolumne Road business.

Cited on suspicion of driving 3:07p.m.,Sonora — Outgoing under the influence of alcohol or mail was stolen on North Sunrlrugs: shine Road.

6:34 p.m., Sonora —Four male SATURDAY juveniles and a woman tried to steal alcohol from a Mono Way 9:14 p.m., Jamestown —Mark

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Keller, 49, of the 20000 block of Meyer Road, Grass Valley, was booked on after an arrest off Main and Willow streets.

MONDAY None reported.

CALAVERAS COUNTY The Sheriff's 0$ce reported the following: MONDAY 12:20 a.m., West PointSomeonebanged on a door on Main Street.

4:18 a.m., Valley SpringsTwo people fought on Laurel Street.

5:48 a.m., San AndreasTwo people walked on California Street with flashlights.

10:48 a.m., Murphys —A man attempted to climb over a fence off Highway 4 and Mitchler Avenue.

12:39 p.m., Valley SpringsFirearmswere heard off Highway 26 and Saint Andrews Road.

2:08 p.m., Valley SpringsSomeonesaid a Dunn Road man yells whenever he goes outside.

4:11p.m., Mountain RanchMailwas stolen on Jesus Maria Road.

7:46 p.m., San AndreasSomeoneon West Saint Charles Street heard something break.

8:07 p.m., Mokelumne HillA gunshot was heard off Church and Main streets.

9:07p.m.,Mountain RanchSomeoneyelled on East Old Emigrant Trail.

9:14 p.m., Arnold —Someone threw a firecracker at a Mill Creek Circle residence and opened a vehicle's gas cover.

11:56 p.m., San AndreasSomeonetried to open a door of a closed Main Street business.

Felony bookings MONDAY 6:04 a.m., San Andreas —Justin William Ewing, 29, unspecified San Andreas address, was booked on suspicion of seconddegree burglary and carrying a concealed dirk or dagger after an arrest on California Street.

Arrests Cited on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs: MONDAY None reported.

ONcials recommend $350M bid for CA high-speed rail SACRAMENTO (AP) — California highspeedrailoffi cials are recommending a $350 million bid to design and build a 22-mile segment of the rail line through Tulare and Kings counties.

The rail authority said Tuesday that a bid from California Rail Builders appears to be the bestvalue forthe state.Itm ade the recommendation to the rail authority board of directors, which is meeting next week.

Construction on the $68 billion project has been behind schedule as the state has strug-

gled to acquire land from reluctant sellers in the Central Valley.

Authority CEO Je8' says work on more than 100miles ofinfrastructure willsoon be under way in the Central Valley.

Five teams bid on Construction Package 4.

The winning bid came in under estimates of $400 million to $500 million.

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GOP inaction WASHINGTON — It is axiomatic that congressional Republicans will oppose anything smacking of"gun control," which may as well be read as 'Your mama."

Thus, it comes as no surprise that President Obama's announcement of executive actions to clarify and enhance federal gun laws prompted reflexive, hyperbolic responses from the right.

Marco Rubio saidObam ais "obsessed with undermining the Second Amendment," while Ted Cruz averred, 'Vile don't beat the bad guys by taking away our guns; we beat the bad guys by using

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an-born Texan who has been busy burnishing his "outsider" Outdoor Guy image.

What's next? Cruz drinking the warm blood of a freshly slain (unarmed) beast?

House Speaker Paul Ryan criticized the president for a "dangerous level of executive overreach" and for circumventing congressional opposition — as though Congress has been working feverishly to reduce gun violence. Rather, Republicans focus their laser beams on Obama's and the Democratic Party's political motivations, shocking to none, and remind us that we already have enough gun laws.

This may well be true, but couldn't we stand to tweak them a bit? Or, perhaps, enforce them? And, isn' t it possible to reduce the number of guns in the wrong hands withoutsurrendering our Second Amendment rights or invoking the slippery slope of government confiscation?

Of course it is — and we can.

Obama made anartfuland poignant counterargument to the usual objections Tuesday during a news conference from the White House. He reminded those

gathered, including many who have lost family members to gun violence, that other people also have rights — the right to free assembly or the right to practice their religion without being shot.

In fairness to the gun lobby, which may not deserve such charity, one can understand reservations about limiting access to guns. What is less easily understood is the refusal of Republicans to take the reins of any given issue and do something constructive rather than invariably waiting to be forced into the ignoble position of "no."

It is one thing to be in the pocket of the National Rifle Association. It is another to do nothing and then assume a superiorposture of purposeful neglect,as though do-nothingness were a policy and smug intransigence a philosophy.

The steps Obama is trying to take won't save every life, but they seem minimally intrusive and could have significant effects. Summarizing briefly, he's clarifying existing law and more tightly defining "gun dealer" in order to impose broader background checks; upgrading technology for improved information-sharing and safer guns; increasing relevant workforces to speed up background checks; and closing loopholes that have allowed criminals to buy guns online and elsewhere with a separatesetofrules.Ornorules.

Giving the FBI more resources to modernize its system will help. So will giving $500 million to mental health services aimed at keeping guns away from people determined to hurt themselves or others.

Requiring shippers to report stolen guns will also be helpful — and investing in smart technology could be a game changer. As Obama said, tearing up at mention of the Sandy Hook shooting that took the lives of 20 first-graders, if we can keep children from opening aspirin bottles, surely we can prevent their pulling the trigger on a gun.

As to expanding background checks, only the criminal or the suicidal object to waiting a day or two beforetaking home agun.And, ifthegovernment doesn't complete the process within three days, seller and buyer can proceed, anyway.

What concerns most people, meanwhile, are those weapons, especially semi-automatics with large magazines, whose only purpose is to kill people. Many argue that no current law could have prevented any of the mass shootings in recent years, but is this sufficient justification for doing nothing when doing something could make a difference we may never know about — the child who didn't die because new technology prevented him from firing a pistol? The Islamic Stateinspiredterrorist who didn'tmurder holiday revelers because he failed an online background check?

Obama's actions won't go unchallenged, needless to say. And much political hay will be threshed, bundled and sold to Republican primary voters in the meantime. But GOP voters should be as skeptical of those ringingthe gong ofdoom as they have been ofObama.

In a civilized society,more guns can't be better than fewer.

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Dangerous 'right' to live on the streets Across the United States, temperatures are plunging, making it deadly for the homeless who refuse to go into shelters. Each year, hundreds of these vagrants die from exposure on the streets.

Yet blinded by progressive ideology, socalled "advocates" for the homeless — including the Obama administration — are defending a "right" to stay on the streets.

Even if it means freezing to death.

Vagrants aren't the only victims of this misguided ideology. It's also robbing the rest of us of the safety and cleanliness in our neighborhoods.

In New York City, a political battle is erupting over Mayor Bill De Blasio's indulgent tolerance for street living, no matter what its impact. But the state' s governor, Andrew Cuomo, is challenging it.On Sunday, Cuomo announced a mandatethat police and socialservice agencies move vagrants into shelters when the mercuryfallsbelow 32 degrees.

Common sense, right? Not to De Blasio and his coterie of left-wing lawyers and homeless advocates. Staying out in frigid

tions of the Obama Justice Department.

The DOJ arguedpeople have a "right"to sleepon the streetifthere are no shelter beds. Boise proved there are beds, many i still unused after the clean up.

Unfortunately, the federal Ninth Cir... and suffered from chronic paranoid cuit Court of Appeals is squelching Los schizophrenia." Siegel sued for her re- Angeles' efforts to halt vagrancy. This lease,describing her fetid existence as court has ruled that homeless people a "fearless independent lifestyle." That' s have a "right" to sleep in their cars and the same wacky thinking De Blasio and store their possessions on the sidewalk Siegel are trotting out now. when shelter space is lacking.

De Blasio's lawyers actually point to But New York proves that the real isJoyce Brown like some folk hero, claim- sue is not shelter beds. There are plenty. the left's tolerance for homelessness ing her case paved the way for homeless It's "rights." But Brown, who was released by as a lif estyle — our public safety and doctorsbefore the state's highest court quality of life be damned. could rule on her confinement, wound up However, not just vagrants are victims. back on the streets, using drugs again.

Sunday night, a McDonald's worker was Nationwide, the ideology that vagran- stabbed to death in the Bronx by a homecy is a lifestyle deserving legal protection less man heading to the restaurant's is hampering efforts to rehabilitate the bathroom. And a midtown steak house is homeless and protect quality of life for reporting a 24percent drop in business the rest of us. because of a homeless encampment outSome federalcourts reject the claim, side the restaurant. These are victims of a city' swarped progressive ideology. but unfortunately others buy in. temperaturesis a "rational,conscious deIn 2006, a federalappealscourtbacked From New York to Los Angeles, busicision," says Norman Siegel, former head up New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani's nesses are intimidated and law-abiding of the New York Civil Liberties Union. efforts to get vagrants off the streets, residents are harassed and threatened The homeless "still have rights to make ruling that there is no "right" to build a by streetdwellers,abetted by an army of that decision themselves," says De Blasio. cardboard shelter and sleep in public. progressive lawyers and the Obama adNot a "right to freeze to death, " Cuomo And this fall, a federal court in Boise, ministration. shot back.

Idaho, allowed police to clear an encampDe Blasio argues that under state ment of vagrants — an Obamaville — and Betsy McCaughey isa senior fellow at law, police can move only the mentally move them into a shelter, over the objec- theLondon CenterforPolicy Research. incompetent against their will. Cuomo's lawyers concede that. But staying on the street in icy weather is a sign you' re mentally unstable.

There's no love between Cuomo and De ggl Blasio, and Cuomo ambushed the mayor C NXK NS ' 4®NI' with the announcement. But the mayor %ON needs to call ofF the legal attack dogs. Every year, several homeless New Yorkers die of exposure. To comply with current law, police will probably have to take the unwilling to hospitals for mental evaluation,instead ofto shelters.

When former New York City Mayor Ed Koch orderedpolice to get vagrants off the streets during cold waves in 1987, they picked up Joyce Brown off the streets and took her to the hospital.

Brown was described by the New York Times as a "dirty, disheveled and abusive person who lived in her own excrement

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Man accusedof grazing rights.

The younger Bundy's antisetting fire at government is critiPlanned Parenthood cal of federalgroup land stewardTHOUSAND OAKS — Authoritie shave arrested a man they say set fire to a Southern California Planned Parenthood center.

But they say the motive was a domestic feud, not politics.

The Ventura County SherifFs Of5ce says 24-year-old Alvaro Perez of Oxnard was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of arson and remains jailed.

Investigators say he threw a flammable liquid through the windowofa Planned Parenthood of5ce in Thousand Oaks on Sept. 30. The oi5ce suffered little fire damage but its sprinkler system caused water damage.

SherifF's Sgt. Dean Worthy says Perez had an ongoing feud with his ex-girlfriend and she worked at the oi5ce, although nobody was in the building at the time of the fire.

Perezalready was jailed for a seriesof other criminal accusations, including domestic spousal battery.

ship, but environmentalists and others say U.S. oi5cials should keep control for the broadestpossible benefit to business, recreation and the environment.

The armed group seized the refuge's headquarters Saturday night. Roughly 20 people bundled in camouflage, earmuffs and cowboy hats seem to be centered around a complex of buildings on the 300-square-mile preserve in the high desert.

WORLD

Venezuelaopposition controlscongress CARACAS, VenezuelaVenezuela's opposition took majority control of the National Assembly on Tuesday after years in the political wilderness, setting the stage for apotentialpower struggle with embattled President Nicolas Maduro.

Lawmakers were sworn in during a heated parliamentary session that saw pro-

government representatives walk out i n p r otest after pushing their way onto the dais as the new leadership INDIO — L .A . r ocker s tried to lay out its legislative Guns N' Roses will headline agenda.

I t's the f irst t i m e i n 1 7 the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, along with years, since elections in DeDJ Calvin Harris and elec- cember 1998, that opponents tronic rock band LCD Sound- of the socialist revolution system. begun by the late President Passes for the two-weekend Hugo Chavez have held a festival in Indio, California, majority in the legislature, on April 15-17 and April 22- and many leaders seemed 24 go on sale today. rapt in disbelief.

A statement from t h e The opposition won a twoband's publicist Tuesday said thirds majority in a landslide former members guitarist election victory last month, Slash and bass player Duff giving i t unp r ecedented McKagan will join lead sing- strength to challenge Mader Axl Rose for the first time uro's rule. But that key susince 1993. per-majority is now in doubt The band's debut album, after a government-stacked "Appetite for Destruction," Supreme Court barred four has sold 18 million copies in lawmakers from taking their the United States, according s eats at t h e l a s t m i n u t e to Recording Industry Asso- while it considers allegations ciation of America. They were ofelectoralfraud.Asaresult, inducted into the Rock and only 163 of 167 lawmakers Roll Hall of Fame in 2012. were sworn in during TuesJ ames Murphy of L CD day's ceremony.

Soundsystem wrote on the Earlier in the day, hunband's website Tuesday that dreds of opposition supthe band will be releasing a porters accompanied the new album five years after incoming lawmakers past a calling it quits in 2011. heavy military barricade to the neoclassical legislature NATlON downtown.

Coachella headline acts announced

un moves cou e ine ec ive WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama's move to tighten con-

trols on guns could curb the unregulated buying and selling of weapons over the Internet and at gun shows. But the overall efFect on violence in the U.S. could prove to be modest.

"It's not ever going to be dif5cult to get a firearm, just like it's not ever going to be dif5cult to get illegal drugs," said James Jacobs, a New York University law school professor. 'What makes us think that we can now create a regime that will make guns hard to obtain for someone who wants to obtain them?"

The president used his executive authority Tuesday to clarify that anyone "in the business" of selling firearms must obtain a federal license and conduct background checks on prospective buyers,regardless of where the sales take place. Currently, many private

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But the n e w c ontrols probably wouldn't have prevented several of the grisly mass shootings around the country that have led to demands for tighter gun laws, and may afFect only a fraction of the nation's 30,000 annual gun deaths.

The president's action "has potential impact — the degree or the type, it's hard to predict," said University of Pennsylvania professor Susan Sorenson, who studies violence prevention. "And it's really important to acknowledge that we can't just have one change and expect

that to change things wildly."

For one thing, studies have shown that criminals are more likely to get guns directly from friends or other social connections than at gun shows or flea markets.

The president also called for the hiring of more than 230 additional examiners and other stafFto process the millions of background checks received annually.

But even with added manpower, there' s no way to completely eliminate human error like the clerical mistakes that allowed Dylann Roof,the young man charged in the Charleston, South Carolina, church massacre, to buy a weapon even though he should have been disqualified after an earlier drug arrest.

The White House did not set a threshold for the number of guns someone has to sell to be covered by the licensing and background check requirement.

Sweden and Denmark Record-tying El Nino introduce border checks storms hit California to stem migrant flow SAN FRANCISCO(AP)got to keep it going."

COPENHAGEN, D enmark (AP) — Denmark and Sweden tightened border checks on Monday to stem the flow of migrants coming in from Germany,dealing fresh blows to the vision of a Europe without national boundaries.

As of midnight Sunday, Sweden demanded that all passengers traveling by train from Denmark show ID, something that hasn' t been required since the 1950s.

Within hours, the Danish government announced it was stepping up controls of its border with Germany, to make sure that migrants headed for Sweden don't get stuck in Denmark.

"The government doesn' t want Denmark to become a new big destination for refugees," Prime Minister Lars Loekke Rasmussen said.

The moves were the lat-

est by E uropean Union countries to suspend an agreement to keep internal borders open after 1 million migrants entered the 28-nationbloc in 2015, most of them by crossing the MediterraneantoGreece orItaly.

Loekke Rasmussen said if the EU can't protect its external border "you will see more and more coun-

Bung: Will gohome after land transhr 'Artificial quake' detected near nuke BURNS, Ore. — A leader test site in N. Korea of the small, armed group of people occupying a remote national wildlife preserve in Oregon said Tuesday they will go home when a plan is in place to turn over management of federallandstolocals.

Ammon Bundy told reporters at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge that ranchers, loggers and f armers shouldhave controloffederal land — a common refrain in a decades-long fight over public lands in the West.

"It is our goal to get the logger back to logging, the rancher back to ranching," said the son of Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy, who was involved in

sellers online and at gun shows do not bother to get licenses, and weapons sales over the Internet have become a booming business.

The White House and others can' t say how many transactions the step will block or how much bloodshed it may pre-

tries forced to introduce temporaryborder controls."

Refugee rights advocates warned of a domino effect,

Forced by drought to become miserly with water, Californians were warned against reverting to old habits Tuesday as thefi rst of several

with E u r opean countries

storms spawned by a record-

tightening their b orders one by one and cutting off the main migrant routes through Europe.

When the new Swedish rules were announced last month, the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees said they "could have the effect of preventing individuals from exerci sing the right to seek asylum."

To comply with the new rules, passengers on Monday had to show passports or European national ID cards to board trains departingfrom Copenhagen Airport to Sweden across a bridge-and-tunnel link. The

tying El ¹ino began drenching the state.

A series of storms lining up over the Pacific Ocean was welcome news in parched California, despite their potential for causing flash floods and mudslides.

But authorities cautioned that even the wettest of winterscan't replenish depleted

move was meant to deter

Water Resources.

migrants, many of whom don't carry t ravel docu-

reservoirs and aquifersunless

everyone keeps pitching in.

California's water deficit is sodeep after fouryears of drought that a "steady parade of storms" like these will be neededforyearsto come ,said Mike Anderson, climatologist forthe state's Department of ''We're at least on a good trajectory," he said. 'We' ve

The current El ¹ ino — a

natural warming of the central Pacific Ocean that interacts with the atmosphere and changes weather worldwide — has tied 1997-1998 as thestrongeston record,the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Climate Prediction Center said, citing statistics that go back to 1950.

El Ninos usually bring heavy rains to California, although it remains to be seen whether people should ~ anythinglikearepeatof1997 and 1998, when storms kiHed 17 people, wiped out crops, washed out highways and pushed houses down hillsides.

As much as 15 inches of rain could fall in the next 16 days in Northern California, with about 2 feet of snow expected in the highest points of the Sierra Nevada, said Johnny Powell, a forecaster with the National Weather Service.

ments.

The new rules appeared to have an immediate effect.

Swedish police spokeswoman Ewa-Gun Westford said that by midday Monday only one asylum-seeker had arrivedby train across the bridge. At the height of the migrant crisis a few months ago, more than 1,000 asylum-seekers crossed the bridge daily.

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m ain n uclear t es t s i t e Wednesday, a strong indication that nuclear-armed Pyongyang had conducted its fourth atomic test. North Korea said it planned an "im-

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Wednesday.

A confirmed test would mark another big step toward Pyongyang's goal of building a warhead that can be mounted on a missile capable of reaching the U.S. mainland.

The U.S. Geological Survey measured the magnitude of the seismic activity at 5.1 on its website. An official from the Korea Metrological Administration, South Korea's weather agency, said it believed the earthquake was caused artificially based on

their analysis of the seismic waves and that it originated 30 miles north of Kilju, the n ortheastern

area w h ere

North Korea's main nuclear testsite is located. The country conducted allthree previous atomic detonations there.

South Korean government officials couldn't immediately confirm whether a nuclear

blast or natural earthquake had taken place.

North Korea conducted its third nuclear test in February 2013.

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STORE Continued from Page Al community of Lake Don Pedro as well as Big Oak Flat or Groveland.

As a result, a unanimous vote by supervisors Evan Royce, SherriBrennan and Randy Hanveltwillbe required to overturn the commission's decision.

On Tuesday,the Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors voted 3-0 to hold the appeal hearing at 6 p.m., Feb. 9, at Columbia Elementary School. It will be held at a special location, because the county is anticipating a large turnout, like the commission's Dec. 16 hearing at the Church of 49ers' Faith Hall.

The developer had requested the hearing to be held Feb. 16 in the board's chambers on the fourth Hoor of the County Administration Center at 2 S. Green St. in Sonora, said Mike Laird, deputy director of the county's Community Resources Agency.

District 2 Supervisor Randy Hanvelt said he had a conflicting appointment on Feb. 16.

Sharon Marovich of the Tuolumne Heritage Committee raised questions about whether the appeal is valid because the developer didn't pay the $150 fee charged to those who appeal decisions to the board.

Laird confirmed that Cross Development wasn't charged because the Community Resources Agency typically waives appealfeesfordevelopers whose projectsare denied,despite a written policy that states otherwise.

"It bothers me greatly that we' re not following our ordinances," Royce said. 'There's a reason we have ordinances and they' re written down ... I think it creates a liability, and it's a big problem."

Hanvelt said he was also disappointed to learn that the Community Resources Agency hasn't been collecting the fees from project proponents who appeal a decision, though he felt Cross Development shouldn't be penalized.

Marilyn Fullam, of Columbia, stood &om her seat in the audience and asked if people who have paid the filing fees in the past will be able to get their money back, though County Counsel Sarah Carrillo said that wouldn't be the case.

The boarddirected Carrillo's offi ce to research the due-process issue raised by Marovich and report its findings back to the boardpriorto the hearing.

The board also agreed on some ground rules for the hearing.

Speakers will get three minutes each to state their case.

The developer will get 15 minutes to outline the proposal, which wasn't afforded by the planning commission.

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Traffic was slowed Tuesday on Lyons Street between Greenley Road and Hope Lane in Sonora after a large tree branch fell (right) and blocked both lanes. Seven passersby cleared the large branch from the road and stayed to direct traffic, including Tuolumne County Deputy District Attorney Eric Hovatter, of Sonora (above).

DRIVING Continued from Page Al every day to and &om work," Myers said.

Throughout the years, Myers has seen many distracted-driver cases, including people using their cell phones, changing the radio station or reaching foritems.

"I remember a high school kid rolled their car because they got a bug in their eye and they were busy looking in the m irror trying to getit outoftheir eye,a she added.

CHP Officer Nick Norton, of the Jamestown Office, has also seen his share of distracted-driver accidents.

"Anything that takes your eyes away

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said. "Whether it's a dog on your lap, to your cellphone — or even other passengers."

Norton also said it is difficult to gauge the exactnumber ofdistracted driving crashes and collisions. cMost people don't admit that they

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"As the driver, you' re in control of a were dis tracted,"hesaid.

Reports ofdistracted driving typi- vehicle that weighs several thousand cally come &om witnesses of collisions pounds," he said. 'You need to focus on or passengers who were involved. driving — and that's it."

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beyond their jurisdiction."

The appeal, which required a $100 filing fee, is one of what Grundman says is five other appeals on the same Dec. 17 finding.

The plant has been controversial since it was proposed in the second quarter of 2015.

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plant was a "permitted use by right." The plea, however, was ultimately denied by both the Planning Commission and the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors.

The Calaveras County Board of Supervisors has not set a hearing date, but Grundman said a hearing must be scheduled within 45 days of the Dec. 29 acceptance date.

cultivation until the county can form a working group to develop more extensive regulations.

Individual patients or caregivers would be able to grow up to six plants, or up to 12 if more than one lives at the same place. Outdoor grows wouldneed to be at least 50 feet &om all property lines and at least1,000 feet from any sensitive areas, such as schools, daycare centers and churches.

Enforcement would be conducted administratively by county building inspectors, with assistance &om sherifl"s deputies to ensure safety and provide technical support.

Those who violate the ordinance would be issued an abatement order to correct the violation within 10 days or be subject to fines.

Sally Miller, one of several Lake Don Pedro residents who have taken issue with large-scale marijuana plantations in their neighborhood, urged the board to pass the temporary regulations.

"These growers create a nuisance, especially the firing of high-caliber guns to intimidate us," she said. ''We are not here for banning small

rejecting alternate designs that have the worstjail in the state would cost less money to build but more to operate in the long run. of california, in terms of its The board also made decisions functionality and capacity to related to a p r oposed medicalof the county." marijuana growing ordinance and meet the needs a countywide plan to remove thou— Randy Hanvglt, District 2 Supervisor sands of dead or dying trees.

"The jail is probably the biggest public safety issue facing Tuolumne County," said District 2 Supervisor Randy Hanvelt. "We have the worst pected to be $3.5 million more than jail in the state of California, in early estimates. However, Pedro terms of itsfunctionality and capac- worked with the architectural team ity to meet the needs of the county." on the original design to reduce the The county's 147-bed jail at 175 estimated overrun by about $1 milYaney Ave. in Sonora was originally lion. constructed in the 1960s and has After agreeing to move forward been criticized by civil grand juries with the original designs and fundfor over a decade as cramped and ing plan, the board voted 5-0 to outdated. award a $3 million contract to the County Administrator Craig Pe- architectural firm Lionakis for the dro said the $11.8 million will likely final stage before construction. come &om a mixture of one-time The same firm was given an fundingand borrowing, absent any $830,000contractlast year for the leftover General Fund money. first phase of planning and designs.

"I guess we can get to work," DisOther projects in the coming years that would require one-time trict 4 Supervisor John Gray said amounts of marijuana." cash will have to be scrutinized on immediately after the motion to Some who spoke at the meetwhether they' re more important award the contract passed. ing took issue with how the county than funding the new jail, Pedro and board have handled the issue of said. medical marijuana.

Medical marijuana The Tuolumne County Finance Scott Fischler, of Jamestown, said Committee on Monday made a A proposal that would allow quali- he calculated that the board has recommendation for the board to fied patients and caregivers to grow spent about seven of the past 35 toreview the funding plan every six limited amounts of medical mari- tal hours in public meetings over the months. juana was referred by the board on past two months discussing what to "This is a big commitment on the Tuesday to the Tuolumne County do about medical pot.

"In November,approximately one partofthe county, "Pedro said.

Planning Commission for further reThe finance committee suggested view and recommendations. third of the available time spent in borrowing from internal funds and New state regulations on medi- this room by the county supervisors Treasury promissory notes to cover cal marijuana will take effect March on the entire agenda was related to the county's share. Annual pay- 1, requiring cities and counties to medical cannabis at the expense of ments on the debt would be between adopttheir own regulations before other pressing issues in this coun$821,220and $1.4 million, depend- the deadline. ty, such as economic development, ing on whether the board opts to pay Existing county laws technically meth and prescription drug abuse, the money back over 10 or 20 years. already prohibit medical marijuana and actual crime reduction," he said.

District 3 Supervisor Evan Royce cultivation on land in the unincorJana Evans, who was one of four expressed interest in paying the poratedarea,though the rules are peoplearrestedin 2011foroperating debt back as soon as possible, and buried deep within zoning codes and a medical marijuana dispensary in cautioned against borrowing from difficult for most to understand.

East Sonora, said the board needs to traffic mitigation funds intended for After originally moving toward change itsposition on dispensaries, county road projects. an express ban on all cultivation, which are outlawed.

"I want to stay away &om road the board backtracked amid public The Tuolumne County District money because roads are a huge outcry from medical marijuana ad- Attorney'sOffice later dropped the problemand that'sa priority forthe vocates and patients at a December charges against Evans and the three board aswell as public safety," he meeting. others who operated the East Sonosaid.

The County Counsel's Office pre- ra dispensary, following court deciLast month, the board heard the sented a proposed ordinance on sions and appeals that went in favor jail' s construction budget was ex- Tuesday that would allow for some of the defendants.

Royce stated his desire to ensure the meeting takes one

night to complete. cWe need to get this done in one day, whether it takes three or six hours," he said. "Even if we have stick around until midnight or 1 in the morning."

The previous hearing before the planning commission lasted nearly five hours. More than 50 people spoke against the project, while five were in favor.

Hundreds of people have signed petitions and written letters to the county stating their opposition, citing concerns rangingfrom increased traffic to impacts on the historical aesthetic of the former Gold Rush town.

Those in favor say the landowners should be allowed to do what they want with the property as long as they follow the law, and some in Columbia would benefit from the convenience of having the store in town.

Dollar General has opened two stores in Tuolumne County over the past year, one in Soulsbyville and the other in Jamestown.

Laird said the commission received an application from the developer in early December to build another 9,100-squarefoot store at Las Moras Street and Highway 132 in Don Pedro.

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Charges against five others who operatedtwo separate dispensaries and were arrested on the same day as Evans were also dismissed.

Evans said a dispensary is needed for those who are too ill to grow their own marijuana.

Henley Chapman, ofthe Jamestown area, said he thought a provision of the county's proposed cultivation ordinance requiring a tenant to get anotarized letter of permission from their landlord to grow medical marijuana on a rental property violated certain laws protecting the rightsofrenters.

'They' re rewriting the laws for the homeowners, not the community," he said after the meeting. "They are bypassing laws on the books regarding rental and medical liberties."

Royce, who helped develop the stopgap ordinance as part of an ad hoc committee with District 1 Supervisor Sherri Brennan and the County Counsel's Office, assured that concerns about distribution would be addressedin future regulations.

"At the moment, we have problems in neighborhoods," he said.

"We' re trying to make considerations for people who need medical cannabis, but it has impacts on the

community."

The county is accepting applications for the marijuana working group, which is expected to begin meeting by June.

A public hearing on the proposed temporary ordinance before the planning commission is scheduled for Jan. 20. The board could then vote to adopt the ordinance at a meeting Feb. 2, after which it would become effective March 3.

District 5 Supervisor Karl Rodefer abstained&om Tuesday's vote, citing his concerns that allowing marijuana cultivation of any kind violatesafederalban on thedrug.

"Personally, I'm not opposed to even recreational use of marijuana if it's done properly," he said. "I wish the current administration would do something to enable us as local legislators to do this ... I fully sympathize, I am compassionate, but I don't believe I have the authority."

that are threatening public infrastructure, such as roads, water-delivery systems and public buildings.

At least 23 million trees are believed to have died throughout California due to the four-year drought and relatedbark beetle infestation.

According to a recent study by ecologist Greg Asner, another 58 million treesare atrisk ofdying in the next year and 888 million have measurably reduced water content in their canopies.

"If you look at the number of dead trees and trees about to die, the Rim Fire is a pretty small occurrence," said Hanvelt, referring to the 2013 blazethat destroyed 257,000 acres in the Central Sierra. "This is massive.a

Deputy C ounty A d m inistratorTracie Riggs said the state has pledged to provide public agencies with about $60 million to combat the problem through an Oct. 30 executive order by Gov. Jerry Brown.

The county estimates needing about $7 million from the state, in addition to $2.25 million in matching local funds. The board had yet to approve a financial plan as of Tuesday.

Rick Carter, manager of the Pacific Ultrapower biomass-energy plant in Chinese Camp, said the plant has budgetedto receive about 20 truckloads of logs per week from the county's tree removal plan between March and June.

Although private landowners will not beallowed to apply for state assistance, the county may need to work with residents to remove dead or dyingtrees from their properties that are threatening public facilities.

That won't help some area landowners, like Columbia resident Cris Barsanti, who said she had between 30 and 40 dead or dying trees that are nowhere near public in&astructure.

Barsanti urged supervisors Brennan and Hanvelt, who participate on the state' s tree mortality task force, to continue applying pressure on thestateto provide assistance for

private landowners like herself.

"I don't have an extra $30,000 or $40,000 to get rid of them," she said.

Tree mortality aWe didn't cause the drought and I The board also unanimously ap- realizethe statecan'tpay foreveryproved a countywide plan to remove thing, but it's just an overwhelming some 9,000-plus dead or dying trees burden toa privatelandowner."

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The series is designed for community organizations, businesses and activist groups and will focus on bringing in new customers or connecting with people with shared interests using social media.

Workshops will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m.ThursdaysJan. 14 and 28 and Feb. 11 and 25 and will include discussion advanced Facebook networking and business promotion techniques, Twitter, GooglePlusand photoediting in Photoshop.

Cost is $15 per person at the door or $25 for two sessions if purchased in advance.

The Manzanita Arts Emporium is at1211 S. Main St., Suite 110, in Angels Camp.

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In 2014, the dividend was $1,884.

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Rick "The Dad" Shackley (right) works to create a lighting fixture for above the pool table at the Gypsy Shack's new East Sonora location. Many of the decorations from the Jamestown site (above) have been hung at the new venue.

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The owners of the Gypsy Shack have planstocaterto more foothills residents as they open at their new location on Mono Way in East Sonora.

The business provides a place for all ages to take in live music performances by local and out-ofarea bands.

The venue's previous location at 18145 Main St. in Jamestown recently changed ownership, and "the new landlord didn't want us there," said Tina Shackley, of Soulsbyville, who owns the business.

Coffee talks set on Tuesdays The Angels Camp Business Association hosts Coffee TalkTuesday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Tuesdays at the Angels Camp Business Association Office, 1211 S. Main St., Angels Camp.

Coffee TalkTuesday is a casual gathering of local business owners, organizations and the community to share ideas, network and learn from one another.

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popularresorts.The cost for riders 65 and older is just $4.50 round-trip. The Little Cottonwood and Big Cottonwood canyons, about 20 miles from the city, offer trails with varying degrees of difficulty and spectacular views.

Santa Fe, N3L, for the arts. Santa Fe has more than 250 art galleries and 12 museums, including the only one in the U.S. dedicated to Georgia O'Keeffe. The Santa Fe Opera puts on world-class performances. Santa Fe averages 283 sunny days a year, and residents enjoy an abundance of greatrestaurants,from innovative Southwestern fare to bistro cuisine.

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Tax help offend Internal Revenue Service and the Franchise Tax Board-trained volunteers, in conjunction with AARP, will offer free tax help to adults 60 and older and lowto moderate-income people beginning in February.

Tax-preparation help will be offered from 8a.m. to 2 p.m.

Wednesdays beginning Feb. 3 at the Tuolumne County Senior Center, 540 Greenley Road in Sonora.

Those seeking help should bring their 2014 tax return, annual income statements from Social Security, broker statements, 1099, W-2, etc. For more information, call 652-5269.

If they need more time, employ- employers complained they might ers can now have until March 31 to not be able to get the information get information to their workers and processed in time. until June 30 in certain cases to get Companies that rely on outside details to the IRS. Treasury said it acted after many See EXTENSION/ Page B2

The new site is at 13681 Mono

Way in East Sonora, near The Junction shopping center.

"The new location is bigger and, although we' re losing the charm of the old building, now we have more modern things, like air con-

ditioning," Shackley said.

The new location will feature an ordering station at the bar to keep it less crowded, Shackley said. cWe're leaving behind some things I' ll miss, but we' re also gaining a lot of exciting things," Shackley said.

At the new location, performers will have green rooms to change in.

"We want to make everyone feel like a rock star," Shackley said.

While a lot of the interior decorations will remain the same, there are plans for new decorations with bottle caps and T-shirts of local bands that have played there before, Shackley said.

Shackley said that the Gypsy See SHACK/Page B2

crave intellectual stimulation, and it's hard to find a place more stimulating than Cambridge, Mass. The hometown of Harvard and the Massachusetts Institute of Technologyfeaturesconcerts,lectures and museum exhibits seven days a week. The Cambridge/ Bostonmetro area also offers some of the nation's highestquality health care. Taxes and housing costs are higher than the national averages, but you can save money by selling your car: Cambridge is one of the most walkable communities in the U.S. See RETIREMENT / Page B2

The 7 symptoms of workplace negativity infection Tribune ¹ tas Service

much mass that the organization itself is operating under a rain cloud that just won't go away.

Keeping your head down through the daily In her recent webinar, speaker and columnist grind of office life can make you blind to some Marie McIntyre outlined seven symptoms of a scary truths. genuine negativity infection.

You' ve worked in places that suffered oneNegativity usually doesn't show its face in an obvious way; nobody gives much of a second remember what that was like? What can you do thought to the occasional employee gripe or out- to stave off that toxicity before it overwhelms burst, or even a declaration that "if things don' t the place you live five days a week? change, I'm outta here!"

The seven symptoms: • Informal conversations include a lot of gripA little grumpiness or gossip is as much a part of the scenery at work as a Dilbert calendar or ing. the grease smudges on the buttons of the break Someone comes into your office to talk shop, and room microwave. the next thing you know their voice has lowered and But then, at some point no one is quite aware it's become a bashing session. Or a group of employof, the negativity has invisibly accumulated so ees heads out for lunch and the conversation imme-

diately turns to how annoying the boss is.

When staff is entirely free to talk about anything they like, yet they quickly turn to complaints about work, negativity has won.

• Employees seldom laugh, joke or celebrate.

Birthdays come and go unnoticed; nobody leaves littletreats for each other on Halloween or around the holidays; meetings always begin by getting right down to business, with not even 30 seconds spent joshing each other over how many interceptions their favorite football team threw on Sunday.

Worst of all, you just don't hear laughter in the hallways. Instead, the ceaseless drone of the SeeINFECTION/ Page B2

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"It's a limited extension to make the system work as smoothly as possible," said Treasury senior adviser Mark Iwry. The extension also applies to health insurance companies facing similar reporting requirements.

T he i n formation i s needed to enforce the health law's requirement that individuals carry insurance, to administer its subsidies for premiums and toapply its requirement that larger employers ofFer coverage. Employers and insurers are filing the annual reports for the first time, as required by the health law.

President Bar a ck Obama's health care overhaul joined health insurance and taxes, two of the most complicated areas

Shack is currently owneroperated and does not employ anyone, but she would like to start hiring people to help with cleaning and bartending in 2016.

A soft reopening will be held at 8 p.m. Saturday in celebrationofthe band from Tuolumne County C.A.F.'s fourth anniversary. Playing with them will be Dun Bin Had from Santa Cruz and A.Lone from Oakland.

A nother show w il l b e held 8 p.m. Jan. 15 and will feature Central Valley and local metal artists. Pam-

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The requirement for e mployers with 5 0 o r more workers to offer coverage or face fines has

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Treasury offi cials said that Monday's announcement does not involve any more delays of the law' s underlying requirements, and just provides additional time for companies to file paperwork.

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The Gypsy Shack on the third Friday of the month also holds a comedy night hosted by Jimmie Menezes, of Modesto. An open mic for localsis offered at the end of the comedy show.

Shackley said she will miss being on Main Street and welcoming tourists.

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Girls Burlesque with KounThe music venue weltry Kittens Burlesque, The comes all ages and sells Vaudettes, The Boomtown p re-packaged foods l i k e Petticoat Peep show and nachos, hot dogs and chips, Miss Savvyfrom San Franalong with beverages like c isco. Appetizers will b e sodas and beer. served.

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Historic LA building to become hip hotel LOS ANGELES (AP) — A British firm that spent $30 million on a crumbling but historic building in downtown Los Angeles plans to transform it into a hip hotel, according to a realestate brokerage.

The purchase by Hoxton is the latest bet that the neighborhood's renewal

said Sara Lo, a senior manager specializing in the hospitality business at consulting and accounting firm Ernst & Young.

The 1920s-era building at 11th Street and Broadway has been empty since the mid- to late 1990s. JLL, the brokerage involved in the purchase, said Hoxton is planning a hotel but declined to give adis luring tourists and not just business ditional details. travelers, the Los Angeles Times reportA representative from Hoxton owner ed last week.

Ennismore of London declined to com"Downtown is thriving and interna- ment on the deal. tional companies are all taking note," Downtown has transformed in recent

years, with a growing number of dining and nightlife options.

The hotel market is strong — with a 77 percent occupancy rate thatbeatsthe 75 percentaverage forthenation'stop 25 m arkets, Lo said.A total of4,000 hotel rooms arebeing buil t or are planned for downtown, with a quarter of those being boutique projects, she said.

A Hoxton niche hotel could charge up to $300 a night for its rooms, Alan Reay of Atlas Hospitality Group told the newspaper.

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• Meetings and discussions quickly take on a negative tone.

As people grow sourer, they become more emboldened to air their grievances no m a t ter who else is in the room.

They start to call out others for their mistakes in a way that harms others and elevatesthemselves. The usual decorum of meetings cracks around the edges, and employees start looking for waysto be left out of them entirely.

• People often question the motives of others. Once someone has taken a firm dislike to a co-worker, they begin to judge every action with a heavy gavel. It begins with t h e a s sumption that a rival is acting selfishly to get ahead, or at least denying creditto others.It leads to a conspiracy mentality: Susan is out to get me. Rodney hates our whole department, and that's why he was late uploading our spreadsheets.

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• Co-workers become easily annoyed or irritated with one another.

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The phrase "I can' t stand ... "begins to pop up a great deal, and at any given moment,you can recite a list of who' s had it up to here with who's idiosyncrasies.

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Mobile Homes FLEETWOOD '91 3/2 Manufactured Home 28x52 1450 sf, Open Fir Plan. NEW: showers -bath remodeled, window blinds, ceiling fan, kitchen sink, faucet, gas ht water & stove, cooler, gutters, front/side deck, W/D incl'd. Excellent conditon! $30,000 obo 530-503-5416 201

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SONORA COTTAG E 1 Bd/1 Ba, deck, priv. offstreet prking. No pets $750/mo. 510-520-9732 SONORA DOWNTOWN 356 Barretta, 1/1, fresh paint, like new/clean W/D incl, fireplace & big storage/no pets+ credit check. $795/mo+ dep.

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AFTER SCHOOL CHILDCARE TEACHER positions -Senior Youth Partnership/PM Club.

Afternoons, M-F, approx 20-25 hrs/week. Prefer min. 9 Child Development ECE Units+ exp.

Payrate based on exp 8 225 qualifications. Must enjoy working w/school Mobile/RV Spaces age children, have curriculum/lesson plan exp, SIERRA VILLAGE RV hold a current D.L. and Space on nice wooded lot nr bus stop. $375/mo be willing to travel be+dep. & util's. 568-7009 tween sites if needed.

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Advertise in Exp. in business/grant The Union Democrat writing, budgeting, Classified Section program design and implementation, report588 w4515 ing & fundraising. F/T w/benefits. $22.18230 $25.67/hr. Full job Storage descriptions/applications available online at QUAIL HOLLOW waw.aroaa.or or ~ MINI STORAGE Open 7 days, Bam-6pm 427 N Highway 49, Ste 305, Sonora. FFD: Greenley Road to 2/4/1 6 at 4:00pm. EOE Cabezut across from Quail Hollow Apts., BRET HARTE U.H.S.D. Sonora. 533-2214 is accepting applications for a Temporary F/T 235 CredentialedSpanish Vacation Teacher for 2016-17.

App Deadline: 1/22/1 6 VACATION RENTALS Apply online: Daily/Weekly/Monthly, bhuhsd-ca.schoolloo .c starting at $75/night. om or call 209-736-8340 209-533-1310 email: l~orovich@bhuhsd.k12.ca.us We are an E.O.E. 245 Commercial CALAVERAS CO Visit us on the web: CAMAGE AVE www.co.calaveras.ca.us Industrial space up to 21,000 s.f. for lease.

CAREG IVERS, Call for info 533-8962 HOUSECLEANER, & COOK P/T & F/T, Now you can include Varied shifts. Must pass a picture to your ad!

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Casa Viejos - 984-5124 Call 588-4515 CERTIFIED MAIN ST JAMESTOWN ELECTRICIAN approximately 630 sq ft. Working Mgr. Email For rent or lease. Call resume/qualifications to: John 532-2052. kdsto 4O mail.corn NEW COMMERCIAL BLDG. Sonora off Hwy. Need to sell a car? Sell 108. 1000 sf & 2000 sf it in the classifieds Bernie (209) 586-6514 588-4515 ROOM FOR RENT IN Huge Home. All util's pd except TV and phone. $350/mo. Ph. 206-1670 SONORA ROOM Share home. $475/mo. incl's utilities & cable; Avail now.209-206-1270

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SUGAR PINE 1/1 800 sf. W/D, wat/sew/ garb. incl'd. $700/mo. +dep. (209) 770-5098 TWAIN HARTE 4-PLEX Bottom unit. 2/. New carpet/no pets. Water & garb. incl. $775/mo+dp.

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WEATHER WATCHERS NEEDED The Union Democrat has a dedicated team of volunteer weather watchers who keep track of high-low temperatures and precipitation.

They call the newspaper with fresh numbers early every morning for that day's weather page, on the back of the sports section. The only pay is an annual gathering - sometimes a picnic hosted by the newspaper, sometimes dinner at an area restaurant - where they are honored and thanked. Necessary equipment, which the volunteers must provide themselves, are a thermometer that records the high and low temperatures of the day and a rain gauge. They must also submit snow depths and melt snow, when they get it, to include its water content with their precipitation. Volunteers are needed right now in, Tuolumne, Pinecrest and San Andreas.

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301 Employment DRIVERS NEEDED: Previous exp preferred but not req'd. Will train.

Must have clean driving record. Apply in person at Vic's Towing, 1230 Hwy.49 w/DMV Report.

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EVENT PLANNER & VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR - P/T • Event Planner is responsible for coordinating all fundraising events including pre/ post planning.

Volunteer Coordinator recruits, trains and ensures volunteers meet shelter standards. Proficiency in MS Office & previous event and volunteer exp a plus. Valid D. Lic. and own transportation & background check required. No phone calls. Mail app. to: P.O. Box 830 Jamestown, CA 95327.

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HOME AIDE NEEDED; an experienced CNA or MA for P/T in Sonora.

(425) 221-0462 HOTEL TEAMMATES! Best Western PLUS Sonora Oaks Hotel is now hiring for: • HOUSEKEEPERS • FRONT DESK •NIGHT AUDITOR (11:00pm To 7:00am) • JANITOR Apply in person at 19551 Hess in Sonora.

NO Phone Calls!

IHSS PROVIDER-P/T to work with 23 year old male with autism in Jamestown; night shift.

Avail now. Paid by Tuo County-$9.45/hr. Call Marianne:415-661-7468 DENTAL ASSISTANT Sonora / Angels Camp INNS OF CALIFORNIA Endodontic Office seeks HOTEL• Front Desk, a warm, caring, dental • Housekeeping, assistant with good • Maintenance,• Night communication skills.

Audit-11pm to 7am.

Exp preferred. Please Apply in person at fax resume to 532-1851. 350 S. Washington St.

301 Employment INSTRUCTOR Position available gam-3pm. Mon. - Fri. The Community Compass.

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JAMESTOWN RANCH in Sonora has FT & PT positions open; Direct Support Providers who work with intellectually disabled men. Must be physically fit - able to hike and work outdoors.

•weekends, «holidays •days/nights - 24/7. Exp preferred. CDL in good standing. $12.25/hr. Call Marianne, (41 5)661-7468 or MELakam

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JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN. Must have current state certification & service work exp. Fax resume to 795-4420 or email s ark o l d rush.corn LEASING OFFICE looking for a leasing agent with customer service skills and self motivated. Must be available for weekends.

Send Resume to: UD Box ¹90392999 c/o The Union Democrat, 84 S. Washington St., Sonora, CA 95370.

Need to sell a car?

Sell itin the Cfassitieds 588 w4515 MOUNTAIN SPRINGS GOLF COURSE has two open positions: •Golf Shop Assistant AM & PM shifts, P/T. No experience necessary.

•P/T Cart/Range - must be able to work a.m. 8 eves., weekdays and some weekends. Req's. valid D.L. & must be 18 yrs. of age. Job applications available in the Golf Shop at 17566 Lime Kiln Rd., Sonora.

NON-COUNSELING Graveyard position at Substance Abuse Facility. Full-time w/benefits.

Fax resume to (209)785 -5238 or call 785-3667.

PAC-N-COPY HAS P/T Entry level position. Exc Customer Service and strong computer skills req'd. Apply in person at the Junction on Mono.

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SONORA COTTAGE 1 Bd/1 Ba, deck, priv. offstreet prking. No pets $750/mo. 510-520-9732

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588-4515 SUGAR PINE 1/1 800 sf. W/D, wat/sew/ garb. incl'd. $700/mo. +dep. (209) 770-5098 Sell it fast with a Union Democratciassi fied ad 588-4515

AFTER SCHOOL CHILDCARE TEACHER positions -Senior Youth Partnership/PM Club.

Afternoons, M-F, approx 20-25 hrs/week. Prefer min. 9 Child Development ECE Units+ exp.

Payrate based on exp & qualifications. Must enjoy working w/school age children, have curriculum/lesson plan exp, hold a current D.L. and be willing to travel between sites if needed.

Please email resume to: ~a@ mlode.oom WILLOW STEAK HOUSE: NOW HIRING

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NO ~N'II IIIS- IBIS CHEVY '00 SUBURBAN 4x4 loaded Leather int., drives exc. $5,200 OBO 890-3291 BUYING JUNK, Unwanted or wrecked cars, Cash paid! Free P/U Mike 209-602-4997

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RN -RELIEF POSITION Supportive team seeking RN with excellent nursing and patient relations skills to provide relief part-time coverage in accredited eye surgery center with outstanding reputation.

Experience in OR and

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Visit www.blackoakcasino.corn/careers for a full list of positions and job descriptions. Applicants must have the ability to obtain a Gaming License. Black Oak Casino Resort is proudly owned andoperated by the Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians and is a drug free employer.

Questions? Contact recruitin Oblackoakcasino.corn or (209) 928-9322.

Home Appliances BATHROOM VANITY 48" top faucet - lighted mirror; Oak. Exc. cond. $150. OBO 533-8637 G. E. ELECTRIC STOVE - Self-Cleaning Oven; good condition! $60. Call 209-352-4094

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Free delivery. Call 209-454-9228 SOMETHING NEW EVERYDAY! Community Thrift Shop 797 W. Stockton Road Mon-Sat 10-5. 532-5280

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For merchandise under $100 Call The Union Democrat Classified Advertising Dept. at 588-4515 It's as simple as that!

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CONSIGNMENTS WANTED! Looking for a professional to sell your car at no charge?

WE ALSO BUY CARS! Call us today! 533-8777 FORD '03 TAURUS New brakes and tires.

Runs good. $2,000.

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DEAR ANNIE: Am I out of the loop orjust a prude? Itbothers me to see a mother cradling her infant child, one latching off and on to mom's exposed breast? This was the recent scene in the crowded men's departmentofa popularstore.

I am certainly in favor of nursing an infant, due to the enormous benefits to both the child and the mother. I nursed all three of my children. But this total exposure seems extreme. When in public, a scarf or a small lightweight blanket would be perfectly fine to cover the infant. I find the mother disrespectful of others and going too far in

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who nurse in public places. Our concern is the need some women have to expose theirentire upper bodies while doing so. Why? There is no added benefit to the child if Mom is naked from the waist up, so we can only assume the mother is making a statement about public nudity, likes to flaunt her body or thinks modmaking her statement. esty is old-fashioned. That is her I'd love to hear other comments choice,but there are lovely nurson this subject. — WOND E RING ing tops and cover-ups that allow MOM Mom to nurse comfortablyanyDEAR MOM And you'Il get where and we recommend they them, we assure you. We covered be used.

DEAR ANME: Our daughters, this topica few years ago, and we heard plenty. Let us stipu- now in their 50s, have always given late — weare in favor ofnursing. us a wish list for Christmas. In years We have no objectionto women past, I have made it known that this

doesn't constitute the true meaning of Christmas. A year ago, we gave each daughter cash, hoping it would send a message. I also sent cash to my granddaughter, with no acknowledgement.

Well, at the end of November, we received an e-list containing a description of each article and a link for purchase. Some of the items are e-books. I also received a similar list from my 27-year-old granddaughter for herself and her signi6cant other.

In addition, she sent a note apologizing that she would be unable to join us this year.

How do I address her lack of acknowledgement or thanks? Also, how does one prepare the Internet gift to be given on Christmas Day, when, for example,the e-book goes directly to the receiver' semail?

I feel as if I have missed something.

Thanks for your advice.— OUT OF THE LOOP DEAR OUT: First of alt, wish lists of any kind should not be

considered demands. They are suggestions. You don't have to get anything on those lists unless you want to. In some instances,

the links will provide you with a product that you can purchase in a brick-and-mortar store.As for e-books, and any other gifts that are sent via the Internet, most allow you to request that they be sent as gifts so that the recipient will get the item along with a note from you. If you find it necessary to hand them something tangible, it is perfectly OK to give them a card saying you have sent them a gift that they will receive in the mail or their inbox.

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Staph skin infection: From carbuncle to furuncle DEAR DR. ROACH: I' ve been having trouble with boils for a couple of years. Last year, my doctor told me that it was a staph infection. AAer about a week on the antibiotics he prescribed,I started to develop an allergic reaction: a rash all over my body. I was told by a local clinic to discontinue what I was taking; they gave mea different antibiotic.Again, a few days later, the same reaction happened, so my mom told me to stop taking it. I'm a teenager, and my mom hasn't done anything else about it except to suggest that I soak in the tub and keep the area dry. While sometimes it helps, it never completely gets rid of it.

I tryto shave the area or at least trim the area, and I shower daily. The boils appeared beforeIbegan shaving it, and even when I started shaving they still appeared. I had used an antibacterial ointment, but my mom said that it'd be too oily and wouldn' t help, so I haven't used it since. I usually just clean it and pat it with a clothwith peroxide on it and place a

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Also, an infection of the hair follicle can extend deeper into the skin, becoming a furuncle (boil).

For mild cases, the infection can be treated locally, with warm compresses

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Idon'tnormally prescribe oral antibiotics, as they usually aren't necessary and can cause problems (such as your all ergic reaction).However, very deep infections may need to be drained by yourdoctor orsometimes even by a surgeon.

Shaving can create breaks in the skin that allow the Staphylococci that normally live on the skin to enter and cause infection. This is very common in younger people who shave, especially in the groin but also the axillae (armpits). If you shave, use a new

To get the advantage, check the day's rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

Aries (March 21-April 19):Today is a 7 — Get out today, but check traffic and call ahead to avoid running all over town. Avoid risk and expense. Keep written records, as communication glitches may arise. New income is possible, or a delightful discovery. Count your blessings.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): Today is a 6 — Manage numbers and figure out the money in peace and quiet.

Make marketing plans. Hold your temper, and collaborate more effectively. Put away provisions for the future.

Don't get sidetracked. Finish a tricky job and celebrate afterwards.

Gemini (May 21 June 20):Today is a 7 — Negotiations require a delicate touch to close a deal or sign papers.

Listen more than you speak. Make sure the numbers balance. Don't take anything for granted. Your partner surprises you. Luxuriate in private together.

Cancer (June 214uly 22):Today is an 8 — The work's intricate, but rewarding. Practice techniques. Learn new ways to conserve your resources. Small change can reap big rewards. Self-discipline serves you well. Choose love over money. Take actions you can live with. Feed your heart.

Leo(July 23-Aug. 22): Today is a 6 — Take more time for play. Consider all possibilities. Get creative. Share your talents. Practice mental and physical discipline.

Wait to see what develops. Things may not go down as

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rants? — B.H. ANSWER: It probably is safe, but I still wouldn't recommend it. Plastic containersdesigned for food are certainlysafe at low temperatures, but at very high temperatures, chemicals from the plastic can leach into the food. The temperature at which this happens is well over the boiling point of water, but because microwaves heat unevenly, small areas can berazor every time and an astringent come very heated and melt the plasto protect your skin after shaving. tic, allowing unwanted chemicals to Or just trim the hair. You shouldn' t mix in. Never eat food that has been shave when the skin is irritated or heated in plastic that has melted. infected. You also should avoid hydroReaders may write Dr. Roach, M.D., gen peroxide — it is too harsh to use at 628 Virginia Dr., Orlando, FL 32803 on any kind of open wound. or email ToYourGoodHealth@med.corHowever, you have had this prob- nell.edu with medical questions.

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lem for years, which would make me consider the diagnosis ofhidradenitis suppurativa, which can commonly be misdiagnosed as boils. I think it is worth your getting evaluated by a dermatologist to besure.

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Today in history Today is Wednesday, Jan. 6, the sixth day of 2016. There are 360 days left in the year.

Today's Highlight in History:OnJan. 6, 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, in his State of the Union address, outlined a goal of "Four Freedoms": Freedom of speech and expression; the freedom of people to worship God in their own way; freedom from want; freedom from fear.

On this date: In 1838, Samuel Morse and Alfred Vail gave the first successful public demonstration of their telegraph in Morristown, New Jersey.

In 1950, Britain recognized the Communist government of China.

In 1963, "Oliver!" Lionel Bart's musical adaptation of the Charles Dickens novel "Oliver Twist," opened on Broadway. "Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom" premiered on NBC-TV.!n 1974, year-round daylight saving time began in the United States on a trial basis as a fuel-saving measure in response to the OPEC oil embargo.

In 1987, the U.S. Senate voted 88-4 to establish an 11-member panel to hold public hearings on the IranContra affair.

In 1994, figure skater Nancy Kerrigan was clubbed on the Ieg by an assailant at Detroit's Cobo Arena; four men, including the ex-husband of Kerrigan's rival, Tonya Harding, went to prison for their roles in the attack. (Harding denied knowing about plans for the attack.)

In 2001, with Vice President Al Gore presiding (in his capacity as president of the Senate), Congress formally certified George W. Bush the winner of the bitterly contested 2000 presidential election.

ARIIIG planned. Love is the priority.

V!rgo(Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Today is a 6 — Fix something before it breaks. Domestic projects satisfy a creative urge. Use color, line and texture. Make your space more beautiful and functional. Improve your infrastructure for support. Experience is the best teacher.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22):Today is a 7 — Play by the rules, and listen carefully. Your power base is shifting.

Your plan takes off by itself. Someone who was strict is becoming friendlier. Romance can show up in the unlikeliest of places.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21):Today is an 8 — Rake in the dough. It can flow out as fast as it came in, so keep track.

Consider your options carefully. Don't lose what you' ve gottogetm ore.The dynamics change now, and new opportunities arise.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):Today is an 8 — Check your course, then full speed ahead. Watch for hidden weaknesses, pitfalls and unconsidered expenses.Less interference is better. Go the direction of least resistance, like water, strong and fluid. Free your creativity.

Capricorn (Dec. 224an. 19):Today is a 5 — A brilliant idea comes, possibly in a dream. Relax and let your thoughts simmer. A confusing situation could seem oppressive. Wait and watch. Rely on your partner's strength.

Make beauty a priority. Go for quality over quantity.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18):Today is a 6 — Team projects go well. Let friends help with a tricky project. Their brilliant suggestions could lead in uncharted directions.

Hold meetings. One thing leads to another. You have what you need. Let your imagination be your guide.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20):Today is a 6 — Seek out sweet and beautiful words. Listen to someone who has your interests at heart. Unexpected developments could derail an adventure ... look sharp and lay low. Find harmony in small things. Reinforce romantic traditions.

Watch the spots to win the tricks

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4A J10 You can always spot a good bridge player South — he views the spot cards as carefully as you. In 4 AQ this deal, Sylvie Willard from France (East) was V A62 paying careful attention to the diamond spots.

087 Do you agree with South's one-no-trump opening bid?

4 KQ 76 52 A long minor is worthwhile, adding extra Dealer: West strength to a hand. In this instance, it is a close Vulnerable: North-South decision. It is good to get a major-suit lead S outh W e s t No r t h Ea s t around to the South hand, but if West is going P ass Pas s Pas s to start with a diamond, maybe it would be bet1 NT Pass 2V Pass ter to have North the no-trump declarer.

24 Pass 31 Pass Against three no-trurn, reached after a 3 NT Pa s s P a s s P a ss transfer sequence, Benedicte Cronier (West) led her fourth-highest heart. South won with her Opening lead:V 3 ace,cashed the spade ace,continued with the spade queen(which West ducked), and played a diamond to dummy's 10. East won with her queen and returned a heart. West took the next trick with her spade king and led another heart. Declarer cashed dumrn's two spade winners, on which East accurately discarded two clubs.

After East won the next trick with her club ace, everyone had three cards left. In diarnond, West retained the nine, dummy the K-J-3, East the A-4-2, and South the eight.

When East led her diamond two, it was covered by the eight, nine and jack. Then declarer had to lead from dummy's king-three into Willard's ace-four.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT TUOLUMNE COUNTY CLERK 2 S. GREEN ST. SONORA, CA 95370 (209) 533-5573 FILE NO. 2015000438 Refile of previous refile ¹ 2015000421 Due to publication requirement not met on previous filing.

Date: 12/28/2015 10:24A DEBORAH BAUTISTA, CLERK & AUDITORCONTROLLER The following Person(s) is (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name (s): A) THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED B) IRON HORSE JOURNEYS Street address of principal place of business: 21096 Oman Drive Soulsbyville, CA 95372 Name of Registrant: A) Maness, Charity

21096 Oman Drive Soulsbyville, CA 95372 B) Pilson, Michael 21096 Oman Drive Soulsbyville, CA 95372 The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/01/2015 This Business is conducted by: co-partners.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000).) s/ Charity Maness s/ Michael Pilson NOTICE: This statement expires five years from the date it

was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new FBN statement must be filed no more than 40 days from expiration.

This filing does not of itself authorize the use of this name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law. (B & P Code 14411 et seq.)

CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that the foregoing is a correct copy of the original on file in my office.

DEBORAH BAUTISTA, County Clerk & Auditor-Controller, By: Karen Gray, Deputy Publication Dates: December 30, 2015 & January 6, 13, 20, 2016 The Union Democrat, Sonora, CA 95370

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT TUOLUMNE COUNTY CLERK 2 S. GREEN ST. SONORA, CA 95370 (209) 533-5573 FILE NO. 2015000428 Date: 12/1 1/2015 02:10P DEBORAH BAUTISTA, CLERK & AUDITORCONTROLLER The following Person(s) is (are) doing business as: Fictitious Business Name (s): JG EVENT SERVICES Street address of principal place of business: 8569 Las Cruces La Grange, CA 95329 Name of Registrant: Gutierrez, Jeff Residence Address: 8569 Las Cruces La Grange, CA 95329 The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 11/01/2015 This Business is conducted by: an individual.

I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars, ($1,000) s/ Jeff Gutierrez NOTICE: This statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the County Clerk. A new FBN statement must be filed no more than 40 days from expiration.

This filing does not of itself authorize the use of this name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state or common law. (B & P Code 14411 et seq.)

CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that the foregoing is a correct copy of the original on file in my office.

DEBORAH BAUTISTA, County Clerk & Auditor-Controller, By: Karen Gray, Deputy Publication Dates: December 16, 23, 30, 2015 & January 6, 2016 The Union Democrat, Sonora, CA 95370

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Cooperative food programs end amid labor-law fears ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Food "It changes people's relationship with the store. Where cooperative programs that very dij ferent feeling allow membersto scoop rice, people work together, you have a sortorganic vegetables and in thestore.Youhavea ver y diferent loyalty to the ring up sales in return for grocerydiscounts are fading fast store." amid a changing marketplace Nate Horwitz, president, Albany's Honest Weight Food Co-Op and fearsof violating labor laws.

The member labor or volunteer programs are inter- wholesome food and then ben- plaint filed against us," said twined with the do-it-your- efited once the wave hit. Hon- board member Deborah Denself idealism that launched est Weight began in a cramped nis. "And I don't think our a wave of co-ops in the '70s. side-str eet store and is now a membership is there yet. I But they have become rare. bright, modern market that don't know what's going to At Albany's Honest Weight rings up about $25 million happen."

Food Co-Op, an effort to drop annually in sales. It is among It's not clear how many food its volunteer program has more than 200 co-ops nation- co-ops still maintain their riled members, illustrating wide that have combined sales programs, though the list gets its cherished place in co-op of over $1.8 billion, according shorter each year. culture. to a trade group.

City Market in Burlington, Supporters say the involveHonest Weight's former Vermont, this year finished ment of member-owners dif- board president mentioned phasing out of its traditional ferentiates co-ops in an age the inefFiciency of having member work program in fawhere even strip-mall super- roughly1,200 working mem- vor of one that gives members markets sell locally grown bers covershifts in explain- credit forout-of-store commuarugula. ing a board vote this fall to nity volunteering. East End "It changes people's re- discontinue the program on Food Co-op in Pittsburgh endlationship with the store," the store's floor. Board mem- ed itsvolunteer program last said Nate Horwitz, a 28-year bersrescinded that vote after September. Bloomingfoods of member who became board being told they overstepped Bloomington, Indiana, ended president last month. "Where their authority. But the initial its limited program recently people work together, you uproar led to a shake-up of after implementing its first have a very diff'erent feeling the boardthat costthe presi- union contract for employees. in the store. You have a very dent his position.

One big exception is the difFerent loyalty to the store."

The larger issue weigh- 16,700-member Park Slope Working member programs ing on the board at Honest Food Coop in Brooklyn, which were a basicfeatureofco-ops, Weight and other co-ops is the requiresmost of its members launched decades ago during fear that labor ofFtcials could to work. The Brooklyn co-op a flush of interest in natural classify their working mem- is structured a bitdiff erently living and alternatives to big bersas employees rather than from many others; significapitalism. The programs of- volunteers, leaving them open cantly, members don't get disfered cheap labor for stores to charges they are violating counts, and the store is not with little capital and fit in minimum-wage rules. A small open to non-members. snugly with co-op principles number of co-ops nationwide General coordinator Ann like open membership and have settled complaints over Herpel said the program has democratic control. the decades instead of testing never run into trouble.

"It's a cultural value we "Everybody pitched inthatinterpretation,according 'Let's make the staffl' — and tolongtime observers. have," Herpel said. "We think they did it with almost no At Honest Weight, Horwitz that cooperativesare about money to start these business- believes there's no real evi- working together." es," said Stuart Reid, of the dence ofa threat until labor In Albany, the co-op board Food Co-op Initiative, which ofncials go after co-ops. His with Horwitz and two other helps groups organize food co- belief is: Why change now? new members is discussing ops. "And that's evolved a lot.

But Honest Weight repre- what to do next. The proNow we' re competing against sentatives who met with state gram's fate will ultimately be very sophisti cated natural labor of5cials this month said up to members, but that is not food marketers. And we' re not they were told that "the poten- expected to happen soon.

"I really expect that the running out of a cigar box on tial risks of being found out of the counter anymore."Early legal compliance were high." board will be wrestling with 'The time to make a change this for the next few months," co-ops foreshadowed the wider public's interest in local, is now, before we have a com- Dennis said.

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PREP BASKETBALL RaidersbetterThe Oakland Raiders made progress in 2015, but still missed postseason.C3

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BRIEFING

WildcatSnow Bowl3an.30 The Wildcat Dugout Club is sponsoring the Winter Wildcat Snow Bowl cosmic 9 pin no tap bowling night Jan. 30 at Black Oak Lanes.

Three games will cost $20 and bowling is available from 5 to 8 p.m.

There will be free shoe rentals and free game tokens for the youth as well as giveaways.

The Wildcat Dugout Club helps the Sonora High School baseball and softball programs through fundraising and special events.

Saunders,Bears defeat Escalon Cameron Saunders scored 27 points Tuesday to help lift the Summerville Bears boys' basketball team to a non-league win over the Esca Ion Cougars 63-52 in Escalon.

Also for the Bears (105), Eli McLaurin added 15 points and Braden Anderson dished four assists.

The Bears open Mother Lode League play at 7:30 p.m. Friday against Sonora in Tuolumne.

Frosh — The Bears lost 42-39. Adam Sweitzer scored nine points and Marcus Warnock added nine rebounds to lead the Bears.

Mavericksstun Kings atbuzzer Deron Williams hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer in the second overtime, and the Mavericks pulled out a wild 117-116victory over Sacramento on Tuesday night for their 22nd consecutive home victory against the Kings.

Williams took an inbounds pass from Devin Harris with 2.3 seconds leR, pump faked to get

Rudy Gay tofly by him in the left corner and the ball went in after the horn sounded.

With his shot headed toward the hoop, Williams backpedaled a few steps to his right and bumped Kings coach George Karl back into a seat on the Sacramento bench just as the ball went in. An instant later, teammates swarmed Williams on the court.

DeMarcus Cousins scored 35 for his third straight 30-point game for the Kings, including a buzzer-beating layup for a 98-all tie at the end of regulation.

Former Dallas guard Rajon Rondo was out with back spasms in his first visit since an acrimonious split after an ill-fated half-season with the Mavericks.

Dallas' run against Sacramento is the second-longestcurrent streak versus one team in the NBA behind San Antonio's 32-game run against Golden State, according to STATS.

Patterson, Wildcats tip BH in MLL opener

MLL title The Union Democrat reports

Last season it was a two-team race for the girls' Mother Lode League basketball title.

The Sonora Wildcats and Argonaut Mustangs split their two games and earned the co-championship.

By GUY DOSSI The Union Democrat

This season, the same teams

Heading into the fourth quarter, the Sonora Wildcats had a 42-40 lead over the visiting Bret Harte Bullfrogs Tuesday night at Bud Castle Gym. W il d c a t head c oach D an D ona had a simple message to his players before the final period — play defense. His players followed instructions and held Bret Harte without a field goal until 3:37 remaining in the game. Sonora went on to win 63-55.

"The biggest thing that we have to prepare ourselves for, was to bereall y aggressive on defense and get stops," Dona said. "It was all about defense and that was what we were going to hang our hat on at the end of the day."

Though Sonora won by eight points, at one time in the fourth quarter it led by as many as 11. Bret Harte senior Isaak McCamey cut the lead to four when he made a shotin traffic,gotfouled and nailed his free throw to bring the scoreto 59-55 with 46 seconds left.

"That was a big play for him," said Bret Harte head coach Jeff Eltringham. "He attacked just the way we coached him. He got into the body andgotit offthe glass.

He needs to make more plays like that, but it is hard when you have someone like (Kyle) Olsen and (Mike) Ziehlke, and he's also trying to give Colin (Preston) the b all.

When you have three big guys out there, he's still trying to figure out how to fit in and figure that out. He' s a good athlete and he could do thatmore against certain teams inleague."

Four points was as close as Bret Harte could get. It was

appeartobe the biggestthreats entering tonight's MLL opener. " Sonora a n d Argonaut are M LL definitely the top GIRI $' two teams enter- Hppp$ said R e dskinsPREVIEW head coach Jeremy Malamed. 'They split the league title a year ago and while they both lost some key pieces to their teams, but they also have strong players back and have played well so far this season."

"I think Calaveras and Argonaut will be the biggest challenges," said Wildcathead coach Amy Emerald. "They were both young last year and I think and they have a lot returning. And watching their preseason records, it looks like the+I both be good.

The Wildcats (8-3) open the season at 7:30 p.m. tonight against junior Cali Anderson and the Bret Harte Bullfrogs (56) in Angels Camp.

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Kress (0).

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It's York's actions, not words, that matter decisions. I'm talking about the sour One thought:Would York concede mood of that weird building. he has made errors in judgment reSo York saying conciliatory things cently because he got over-emotional?

And if he would admit that he Jed York tried for public contrition and doing it by himself ... that's not in Monday's long-awaited oops-on-me a bad moment for him or his family' s screwed up the Harbaugh situation, news conference, which is fine. ownership tenure, in the middle does that mean York is now ready to A lot of that was probably auofthisawful period forthe49ers bring in another volatile coach who thentic, a lot of that was good (but wonderful financial era for can produce wins? forfans to hear,and a lotofthat the Yorks).

Another thought: If York knows he is relatively healthy to say and But as always, it's what you can be capricious — if he's admitting hear. do, not what you say, that mat- this — why wouldn't that lead to his The 49ers' CEO knows he ters, and York is dealing with family bringing in a football overseer has a quick temper and he knows it a n all-time blunder — plotting to fire to calm the waters when the Yorks get has led him astray more than a few Ji m Harbaugh (blowing up 2014 in frantic? times — and I'm not just talking t h e process) and hiring Jim Tomsula But nope, the Yorks aren't hiring about Twitter thermo-dynamics or ( a ndwasting2015in theprocess). a footballminded team president. little o8'-hand remarks.

Now Tomsula is fired and two preI'm talking about hiring and firing cious years have been lost, just like that.

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"I was impressed with her at our home tournament," Emerald said. "I thought she was pretty good.

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Dahlberg The San Francisco 49ers were so eager to get rid of Jim Tomsula that he was shown the door almostbefore the parking lot at Levi Stadium cleared out after his last game.

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that Tomsula had the unenviable task of following Jim Harbaugh, and was missing some key players. He did mediocre things with a mediocre roster, and for a team with a new stadium to fill that wasn't nearly enough.

"We' re in nmi of somebody that can win Super Bowls," 49ers CEO Jed York said.

The New York Giants were nicer to Tom Coughlin, who has actually won Super Bowls — two of them in his 12 years with the team. They allowed him to go out on his own terms, well, sort of, with people saying some very nice thin@ as he and the Giants parted ways. ''He's a Hall of Fame coach, a Hall of Fame person. He leaves big shoes to fill," co-owner John Mara said.

Make no mistake, Coughlin wanted to stay even if he was the

one who made the o6er to leave.

Coaches always want to coach, and Coughlin indicated at his farewell news conference Tuesday that he may someday prowl the See DAHLBERG / Page C3

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NBA BASKETBALL ay 4:00pm(CSN) College BasketballSt. Bonaventure at George Mason.

(ESPN)NBA Basketball New York Knicksat Miami Heat.

6:30pm(ESPN)NBA BasketballMemphis Grizzlies atOklahoma City Thunder.

SOCCER Today 8:30pm(CSN) English Premier League Soccer Leicester City FC vs AFC Bournemouth.

FOOTMLLS COLLEGE oay Men — Basketball:Columbia at Reedley,7p.m.

Saturday Men — Basketball:Columbia at College of Sequoias,7 .m.

Thompson scores 36, Warriors crush Lakers After Stephen Curry came Cu r r y stayed in the game four weeks to fully heal his up limping fromanother blow after knocking legs with Roy leg, "but I'm not sitting out tohissoreleftleg,Golden H ibbert in t h e t h i r d four weeks."

"I played with a guy like State coach Luke Walton „~~» , qua r t er, leaving the star thought th e r e igning )~ that," said Walton, Kobe Bryguar d with obvious &usMVP should take t h e ,~ tr ati o n on his face. He ant's championship-winning restofthenightoffwhile "a.>+ m i ssed two games with teammate with the Lakers."I theWarriorswrappedup a bruised lower left leg wasn't going to put him back another blowoutwin. last week before returning out there at first, but he was Walton also knows Steph for Golden State's past three prettyadamantaboutit." wouldn't be Steph if it was g ames,unwillingtotakemore Bryant sat out his third that easy to keep him off the thantheminimumtimeaway straight game with a sore court. &om the Warriors' 33-2 sea- right shoulder for the Lakers, KlayThompsonscored22of son. whose three-game winning "It's frustrating and annoy- streakended. his 36pointsinthefirstquater and Curryadded 17before ing," Curry said. "Long™ , The Warriors never trailed sitting out the fourth to rest i t 's not something I have to while beating the Lakers at hisailinglegin Golden State's worry about. It's just playing Staples Center for only the 109-88 victory over the Los t h roughaninjury." fiAh time in franchise histor.

Angeles Lakers on Tuesday Cu r r y only agreed to go to "It's unbelievable," Thompnight. the locker room before the son saidoftheW arriors'start.

The defending champion fourth quarter, after the War- "It's honestly surreal. (Going) Warriors became the first riorshad scored 22 straight 33-2 is tough to do in high NBAteamtowin33ofitsfirst p oints to put it away. He said school, let alone the NBA." 35 games. hehas been toldit wouldtake Lakerslow

Jordan Clarkson scored 23 points for the Lakers. Rookie guard D'Angelo Russell sat out with a sore throat, missingagamefor thefirst timein his career. The Lakers' threeg ame winning s treak w a s

theirlongest since February, but the loss dropped their record to 8-28, the second-worst inthe NBA. 'They' ve got a bunch of intelligent players, and the leaguerightnowas awholeis not a very intelligent league," Metta World Peacesaid.'They have ahighIQ,andtheycapitalizeonthelower IQs." Klay day Thompson had 22 points in the first 11 minutes, hitting four 3-pointers and going 9 for 14from the field. The Warriors toyed with the Lakers into the third quarter before

pushing their lead &om66-55 to 88-55in 5 V2minutes Tip-ills

Warriors: Golden State is staying in a luxury coastal resort in Southern California before flying north to visi the TrailBlazerson Friday. Coach Luke Walton said it's part of their goal to minimize travel weariness. ... Golden State shot its first &ee throw of the night 1:10 into the second half.

Lakers: Nick Young was booed by Lakers fans in the secondquarter after missing twofreethrowsandairballing a jumper in succession. The hometown product has struggled for much of the season....

Metta World Peace gotatechnical foul in the third quarter after a brief exchange with Green.

HIGH SCHOOL Today Boys — Wrestling:Sonora vs. Amador/ROP,6 p.m., Bud Castle Gym; Summerville/Argonaut at Linden,4:30p.m.

Girls — Basketball:Bret Harte vs. Sonora,7:30p.m., Angels Camp; Calaveras vs. Argonaut,7:30p.m., Mike Flock Gym, Friday Boys — Basketball: Summerville vs. Sonora, 7:30p.m., Tuolumne; Bret Harteat Amador,7:30 p.m.;Wrestling: Sonoraat Apple Cider Tournament, Watsonville; Summerville at Escalon Tournament,9 a.m.

Girls — Basketball:Sonora vs. Summerville,7:30p.m., Bud Castle Gym; Bret Harte at Amador,7:30p.m.

Saturday Boys — Wrestling: Calaveras/Bret Harte, Gordon Hay Invitational, Mike Flock Gym,9a.m.; Sonoraat Apple Cider Tournament, Watsonville; Summervilleat Escalon

Tournament,9a.m.

BRIEF Heisman winner Detmer, Tuiaki, Lamb join BYUstaff PROVO, Utah (AP)There'sa different feeling aroundthe BYU football program as the new coaching staff fills out.

The names are familiar, but the responsibilities are not.

The staff is loaded with first-timers — a first-time

head coach, first-time offensive coordinator and first-time defensive coor-

dinator. But theyknowthe program as well as anyone — two played at BYU and the other grew up in Provo,Utah.

The Cougars i n troduced the first three assistants under first-year headcoach Kalani Sitake on Tuesday. Heisman winner Ty Detmer will coach on the collegiate level for the first time as offensivecoordinator.

Former Oregon State linebackers coach Ilaisa Tuiaki will hold the defensive coordinator title for the first time during his career.

CLASH Continued from PageC1 him," Dona said."At the Columbia College Tournament, he had trouble with the behind the backboard vision, and he struggled a little bit with free throw shooting.

But, you get back in your own gym and feel more comfortable and tonight he was ableto find his stroke."

For Bret Harte, it was an-

other game that came down to a few late mistakes. That has been the saga for the Bullfrogsallseason.Tuesday night was another example ofhow Bret Harte can climb the mountain, it just can' t quite reach the top.

"It's always just one or two possessions," E l t r i ngham said. "That's a couple of &ee throws here, which we didn' t shoot great again tonight. A couple oflayups here, where we had close ones and didn' t finish it. It might be a play call that I made that didn' t work right and we turn the ball over and they get alayup on the other end. I mean, it's stuff like that in games like tonight that really hurt you. There were 40 di6'erent things that could have swayed it either way and those things are just not going our way in any game.

Theyjust need to keep playing, keep grinding and keep the energy up."

Bret Harte started the game with plenty of energy.

Olsen hit back-to-back shots to givethe'Frogs a 5-4 lead.

Sonora battled back and the teams exchanged the lead multiple times in the first quarter. Up 12-11, Bret Harte's Nick Kalika drained a3 to give the Bullfrogs a 15ll l ead.

Olsen added a rebound and basket and Bret Harte of our guys have to doubleup led at the end of the first to get over the 200 mark. As quarter, 17-15. we came in the first half, we Earlyin the game, Sonora reallytried to penetrate and had trouble attacking as well get some layups. They just as defendingZiehlke (6-foot- stoodthere,played great de4),Olsen(6-foot-5) and Pres- fense,andblockedacoupleof ton (6-foot4), Bret Harte's shotsjust standing there." tall trio.

Wyatt Lawson got things "The 6-foot-4 stuff doesn' t rolling for Bret Harte to bebother me," Dona said."But gin the second quarter on a when you' re 6-foot-4, 250 finger roll layup. But down pounds or 200, that's a big 21-17,Patterson gave Sonora difference. I think that most a 5-0 run by hitting two free throws and a 3-pointer from the top of the key. The lead continued to volley between

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Sonora's lan Cicero(24, top left) makes a layupTuesday against Bret Harte at Bud Castle Gym. Bret Harte's Colin Preston(42, above) banks home two points with Cicero defending. Bullfrog Michael Ziehlke(3, left) drives the baseline with Sonora's Parker Ashton defending. liant spin move in the paint for alayup to give Sonora a two point lead with 2 minutes remaining in the quarter.

Sophomore Damian Kress added the final points ofthe third quarter on a backside alley-ooplayup.

With the win, Sonora improves to 9-4and 1-Oin MLL play.Bret Harte falls to 6-8 and 0-1 in the MLL. Olsen led all scorers with 21 points and Ziehlke added 13.Decker had 16for Sonora.

With another potential win slipping through the Bullfrogs grasp, the anguish was shown on the player's faces as they walked off the

against Amador. Tip-off for both games is 7:30p.m.

"It's definitely good for us to get our first league win tonight,especiallyagainstabig teamlike Bret Harte,"Patterson said."It was averyphysical game and it just shows us that league is going to be tough and we need to be focused every single game."

niors, centers Maddie Lambert and Laney Evans, seven juniors and one sophomore.

"Argonaut presents a different challenge (than Sonora)," Malamed said."They have a pair of strong post players, play a physical style and are well-coached. We have ninereturners &omlast year so it' s apretty tight-knit group.Ifwe're going to accomplish anything therestof this season, it's going to have be together."

The Summerville Bears (2-10)fi nished its preseason Tuesday with a 39-32 victory over Escalon and will playits league opener at 7:30 p.m.

Fridayagainst Sonorain Bud Castle Gym. The Bears will play the R edskins Monday in T u olumne in the their second league match.

"Two years ago we had a team with eight seniors and no juniors," Malamed said.

"Those cycles are things that most small public schools have to deal with at some

Ziehlke, Olsen and Preston had 22of Bret Harte's 30 points.

"We were just bigger than them," Ziehlke said."We can feed the inside. But, we have a big sickness that is going through theteam and you could see when we started Col&f.

"This loss hurts more than the second half that we were really tired. But that's still it did during the preseason," no excuse."

Olsen said."But I know our Parker Ashton and Jace team can come together Decker hi t ba c k-to-back and work harder and can do 3-pointers to begin the third things better that we didn' t quarter and Sonora would do tonight. I'm not really too not surrender the lead the w orried aboutit." t he two teams, and at t h e remainder of the game.

Sonora plays Summerville end of the second quarter, With thescore tied 38-38, Friday in Tuolumne, while the game wastied 30-30.

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"I'm just focused on us," Emerald said."I look at maxpreps(.corn) and look at the teams that I can,but I'mjust focused on us, and what we do well. It's going to take a lot of discipline in every as-

pect of the game and a lot of heart, trust and teamwork to

defendthe title."

"The challenge with Sonora that all other MLL teams face is competing with their depth year after year,™ amed said. "For whatever reason they have more girls playing in t h eir p rogram than everyone else. While we struggle to fill two rosters, they are able to field three strong teams. You see the benefit to them in a year like this where they lose three starting guards to graduation but are able to plug in a new wave of talented players intheirplace."

The Redskins (11-2) open their MLL slate at 7:30 tonight against Argonaut (9-5) at home in Mike Flock Gymnasium.

Calaveras has just two se-

BOYS' BASKETBALL MOTHER LODE LEAGUE SONORA63, BRET HARTE55 BretHarte 17 13 10 1 5 — 55 Sonora 15 1 5 1 2 2 1 — 63 Bret Harte: Kyle Olsen 21; Mike Ziehlke 13; Colin Preston 9; Isaak McCamey 5; Nick Kalika 3; Wyatt Lawson 2; Ryan Marinics 2.

Sonora: Nate Patterson 19; Jace Decker 16; Parker Ashton 8; lan Cicero 8; Damian Kress 5; Kaden Sparks-Davis 4; Rico Sanchez 3.

3-pointers — Bret Harte: 4 (Olsen 2, Ziehlke, Kalika), Sonora 6 (Decker 3, Ashton, Patterson, Sanchez). Rebounds — Bret Harte 32 (Olsen 12), Sonora 20 (Decker 7). Assists — Bret Harte 6(Ziehlke 5), Sonora 11 (Patterson 3). Team foulsBret Harie 27, Sonora20.

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BRIEFS A's trade Arnold Leon to Blue 3aysfor cash OAKLAND (AP) — The Oakland Athletics have traded right-hander Arnold Leon to the Toronto Blue Jays for cash.

The teams announced the deal Tuesday. Leon had been designated for assignment last week w h en Oakland finalized its contract with Henderson Alvarez.

Leon made his bigleague debut with the A's last year and was 0-2 with a 4.39 ERA in 19 games over six •

separate stints in the ma-

jors. The 27-year-old was also 2-5 with a save and a 2.95 ERA in 20 games at Triple-A Nashville.

Cal WRKennyLawler to enter NFLdraft BERKELEY (AP) California wide receiver Kenny Lawler will skip his senior season to enter the

NFL draft.

Lawler announced his decision on Tuesday. He joins quarlerback Jared Goff as Cal players leaving school early to go to the NFL Lawler was a first-team All-Pac-12 selection this season. He had 52 catches for 658 yards and 13 touchdowns. In t hree seasons

with the Golden Bears, Lawler had 143 catches for 1,706 yards and 27 TDs. With Lawler's departure, Cal will be without its six leading receivers from lastseason.

Mike Napoli to play firstbase forIndians CLEVELAND (AP)Mike Napoli s w itched positions without a hitch.

The Indians hope his latest move will be as smooth.

A former catcher who transitioned to first base, Napoli finalized his $7 million, one-year contract with the Indians on Tuesday. The deal was agreed upon last month, but Napoli had to take a physical and some contract l an-

guage needed to be completed before the slugger's signing became official.

Napoli can earn an additional $3 million in performance bonuses: $500,000 each for 450, 500, 550, 600, 625 and 645 plate appearances.

Raiders show progress; still miss playofls ALAMEDA (AP) — The teams next year." signsofprogress forthe OakAfter years ofbeing saddled land Raiders were stark. with numerous lopsided lossMore than doubling the es, the Raiders were competiwin total from three to tive all season outside of seven; a touchdown more

a game scored on offense behind a vastly upgraded passing attack; a defense that improved mightily throughout the season.

The end result in coach Jack Del Rio's first season was the same: a 13th straight season without the playofFs. But with rare continuity at quarterback with Derek Carr back for a third season, and at coach with Del Rio, as well as atseveral other key spots, the Raiders believe they will be ready to end that drought next season.

"I think we' re very close," Del Rio said."You get a chance to earn that. The teams that are in— there are 12 teams that are playing this weekend — they all earned their way in. It's our goal to make sure that we' re one of those

an opening loss to Cincin-

nati.

In the final 15 games, the Raiders either led or had the ball with a deficit of seven points or fewer in the fourth quarter of every contest. But they were unable to close out enough of those tight games, which led to another early ofFseason.

"We definitely feel like we should be playing, but we didn' t earn it," Carr said. "There are some teams in the playoffs that we played against. There are teams that we saw the mis-

takes they had and they barely beat us and things like that.

We see where we' re headed.

Obviously we didn't earn it, we' re not there yet, but we see where we' re headed."

Here are some other things to watch this offseason for the

Raiders:

Moving time: The biggest q uestion surrounding t h e Raiders is where they will play next season. The team is looking to move to the Los Angeles area after spending the last 21 years in Oakland.

An answer could come as soon as next week when NFL owners meet in Houston. If the Raidersare notallowed to go south they will likely remain in Oakland on another shortterm lease and have their long-term future remain in limbo.

that forth through the season and throughout our careers and just strive from it."

Split season: The Raiders had one of the league's top ofFenses the first half of the 2015 with Carr teaming with rookie Amari Cooper and MichaelCrabtree to form a lethal passing game. But the defenseheld Oakland back.That changed in the second half of the schedule when the defense stepped up behind pass rusher Khalil Mack, Woodson and waiver wire surprise AmReplacing Wood son: erson. But the offense sputOakland will have to replace tered down the stretch as the more than 1,000 defensive runninggame stalled, Cooper snaps, eight takeaways and 18 dealt with a sore foot and Carr yearsofexperience with safe- faced increased pressure.

'You saw flashes from each ty Charles Woodson headed into retirement. Woodson has side," Del Rio said. "I think been abig partofthe rebuild- clearly you put those efforts ing the past three seasons. His together and you go on a nice run. lessons will last even longer.

'You' re losing a legend, but Coveting Cornerbacks: I think he's taught the second- The biggest hole on the roster ary, taught us a lot," corner- is at cornerback, where the back David Amerson said. "I only reliable player all season think we' ve just got to take was Amerson. DJ Hayden, a

2013 first-round pick, lost his starting job midway through the season and looks like a bust. TJ Carrie could end up moving to safety after playing bothspotsthisseason.

With the 14th pick in the draft and plenty of salary cap room, the Raiders should have chances to upgrade.

Run support:While Latavius Murray became Oakland's first 1,000-yard rusher since Darren McFadden in 2010, he got almost no help in the backfield. Carr was the second-leading rusher with 138 yards and no other back even got 25 carries. Finding help for Murray will be important as he slowed down during the second half of the season, averaging 3.3 yards per carry in the final eight games.

"I felt that I left so much out there," he said. "To me, it didn't feel like a 1,000-yard season. There were games where there was absolutely nothing. For me, I just know I want to getbetter."

In Giants' farewell, Coughlin says he may not be done EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP)Tom Coughlin didn't fade away in his goodbye to the New York Giants.

The 69-year-old, who led the Giants to two Super Bowls in a 12-year tenure,

was Tom Coughlin to the end.

In an emotional and poignant farewell Tuesday, Coughlin talked about things that mattered to him: values, relationships, character,loyalty,team, family and love.

"I can tell you right now it has become the source of drive for me, is that when our players, whether they' re in theircareer,after their career,when they come back to me and they say: 'Coach, I love you,' " Coughlin said.

"They follow that up by saying they' ve become better men, better husbands, better fathers, better friends because of their experience having been a New York Giant."

Speaking a day after stepping down as coachafterfour straight seasons out of the playoffs, Coughlin called the Giants' job a dream come true for a youngster from a small town in upstate New York. He nearly broke into tears thanking his wife, Judy, for being his quarterback through the ride.

Coughlin surprised no one in saying his coaching career may not be over. He still has that competitive fire.

It showed in his goodbye, which began with a litany of people he had to thank.

Coughlin sounded as if he were addressinga congregation during his 18 minutes on stage, stressing the values

of winning the right way, building characterand preparing playersfor life after football.

"I don't know if I'm any difFerent," Coughlin said. 'Tve changed and I' ve grown and I' ve developed and I' ve learned. You better do that or you' re dead. So I' ve done that. I'm better for it.

I'm betterfortheexperiencesthatI've had. I'm better for the people that I' ve had a chance to coach and be with. I'm better forthat."

Winning two Super Bowls was his legacy with one of the NFL's founding franchises, but he said what he will remember most will be relationships developed over the past 12 years.

It showed in the audience in front of him. Eli Manning and fellow current Giants Victor Cruz, Rashad Jennings, Zak DeOssie and Mark Herzlich sat in front of him, along with former players Shaun O' Hara,Rich Seubertand Chris Snee, his son-in-law.

"Winning, losing, playing hard, playing well, doing it for each other, winning the right way; winning the right way is a very, very important thing to me and all of our coaches," Coughlin said. 'That's what motivates and inspires us. Championships are won by teams who love one another, who love and respect one another, who play for and support one another."

Giants co-owner John Mara lauded Coughlin as everythmg the organization could have wanted from the man who replaced Jim Fassel in 2004. He added that Coughlin was offered a job

within the organization The Giants lost six games this sea"He's a Hall of Fame coach, a Hall son either in the final 1:14 or in overof Fame person. He leaves big shoes to time. It was probably the difFerence fill," Mara said. between Coughlin staying and going.

"Obviously when you' re 6-10 a couWhile there is no timetable to find a new coach, Mara wants to find the ple years, everybody tells you you' re a right man sooner than later with five bad team," Reese said. "In the National other teams (Browns, 49ers, Dolphins, Football League things can get fixed Eagles and Titans) looking for new quickly. We expect to do that. We expect men to lead their teams. ... to have a chance to get back in the Mara and Reese will do the initial tournament and play Giants football interviews. Current offensive coordina- like we like." tor Ben McAdoo and defensive leader On Monday, players said they failed Steve Spagnuolo will be interviewed. their coach. Coughlin was moved by Mara made it clear that he and co- the comments, and he took time to adowner Steve Tisch decided to make dress Manning, who joined the Giants a coaching change before meeting the same year as him.

"He thinks he's the reason. He's not with Coughlin on Monday. The coach didn't make them have to fire him. He the reason," Coughlin said. "Eli, it's not broached the topic first and walked you ... it's us. We win, we lose together. away gracefully.

When we lose, I lose. When we win, you "Listen, we had 12 great years," guys win. That's the way it is. That' s Mara said. "All good things have to the game." come to an end at some point in time.

Coughlin posted a 110-93 record But I can never begin to repay him for with the Giants, winning three divieve~ g h e's done for this f'ranchise." sion titles in addition to his two league Mara saidgeneral manager Jerry crowns. He was 72-64 in eight seasons Reese needs to improve the roster, but with the then-expansion Jacksonville feels he remains the right man for the Jaguar, winning two division titles job. The Giants finished at 6-10, and and taking them to two conference Reese said the team is not too far away championship games in their first five from contending for another title de- seasons. spite posting losing records the past Coughlin said addressing the news three seasons. conference was harder than talking to "Jerry knows this is on him. I' ve had the media before Super Bowls. that discussion," Mara said. 'You can' t But he had a final message for the hide from the record. It's up to you now organization and its fans.

"We don't say goodbye, we just say, to getit fixed because the last three next time," he said. yearsarejustnotacceptable."

Ronda Rousey to host "Saturday Night Live" LOS ANGELES (AP)UFC star Ronda Rousey will host "Saturday Night Live" on Jan. 23.

The show announced the plan Tuesday, with Selena Gomez as the musical guest.

Rousey (12-1) was the first female fighter signed by the UFC. She defended her 135-pound title six times before her shocking loss to Holly Holm in Australia two months ago.

Rousey also is an actor, appearing in "The Expendables 3," Furious 7" and the film version of "Entourage." She has several additional acting jobs in various stages of development.

Quarterman, Victor lead LSUover UK BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — It looks like Ben Simmons won't always have to dominate for LSU tobeatsome ofcollegebasketball' sbest.

Tim Quarterman had 21 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, Craig Victor added 15 points and 12 rebounds, and LSU defeated No. 9 Kentucky 85-67 on Tuesday night.

Simmons, the heralded freshman, added 14 points and 10 rebounds for the Tigers (9-5, 2-0 Southeastern Conference), who seem to be figuring things out after a disappointing 7-5 start i n

no n -conference

play. LSU has begun its SEC slate by beating the preseason picks to finish f irst and second in

the

league, starting with last S aturday's triumph a t Vanderbilt.

DAHLBERG

ers were saying.

"You look around the league, all the Continued from PageC1 head coaches that have been around for years, there have been ofF years," said sidelines again. linebacker D'Qwell Jackson. "If an off Still, he got a nice going away party, year is 8-8, I know some teams would complete with the promise of an ex- givetheirrightarm togo 8-8." ecutive job in the organization should The coaching carousel is, of course, he want it. Two very different coaches. nothing new. It has taken place in variTwo very different departures. ous incarnations since, well, forever.

And then there's the curious case of Coaches are indeed, as the saying Chuck Pagano, who by now was sup- goes, hired to be fired. They understand posed to have cleaned out his desk in when they sign on that heading an Indianapolis. Instead, he got a four-year NFL team is a temporary job. Even Bill contract extension after a meeting with Belichick has been canned, and four Suthe man who signs his paycheck, along per Bowl wins won't prevent him from with a promise to keep general manag- being fired again if he somehow slips er Ryan Grigson along for the ride. too badly in New England.

Word was that Pagano was almost It doesn't always matter if you' re surely done in Indy after somehow good. Sometimes that's not good enough finding a way to get eight wins with when dealing with me~ o w n ers.

Andrew Luck injured and both his Jimmy Johnson got forced out after backups out for the season finale. But winning a second straight Super Bowl owner Jim Irsay liked his relationship for the Dallas Cowboys in 1994 when he with Grigson, and heard what his play- got into a battle with owner Jerry Jones

49ERS They' re just not doing it.

They don't want anybody

ly, and to me, the shallowest part was York's obvious attempt to repeatedly use his uncle Eddie DeBartolo Jr. as a shield for his own actions.

An obvious follow up to

else on the throne. It's them,

York's repeat references to

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or nobody. conversations with the forSo we know York might mer 49ers owner: If you say have wanted this to be his you don't need help in a Contrition Presser, but he coaching search because you wasn't that contrite, and his always have your uncle's adfamily isn't changing up too vice ... why didn't you listen much, no matter what. to Eddie D. on Harbaugh all That was the lesson of last year?

Tomsula, by the way. The Answer: Jed York only guy who makes the Yorks uses Eddie D.'s name when feel good about themselves Jed is in trouble. is never the best guy to actuAnd he always over-does ally coach the team. d isplaying the E d die D .

Maybe York was telling shield — and those five Suu s symbolically that h e per Bowl trophies — when has learned that, though he's in trouble. he sure didn't actually say The truth is York never those words Monday. asked DeBartolo Jr. about It was all symbolism, most- Harbaugh because he knew

over personnel decisions. Jones wanted a sayin who playedforhisteam, andhe showed Johnson who was boss.

Chip Kelly might stiH be with the Philadelphia Eagles if he hadn't also tried to run the team like he owned it. But the billionaires who own NFL teams didn't get where they are by letting other people make all the decisions.

Indeed, it's a delicate dance between owners who like to meddle, coaches who are control freaks, and general managers who many times are caught in the middle. That it got figured out without a firing in Indianapolis is even more remarkable when judged against a team like Cleveland, which fired both coach Mike Pettine and general manager Ray Farmer and will be looking for its fifth coach in just seven seasons.

To say Pagano was happy with the outcome would be an understatement.

day of my life and I'm grateful and I'm thankful to Mr. Irsay and his family for the opportunity that he's given me."

Coughlin, meanwhile, went out almost the way he wanted, with people saying warm and fuzzy things about him instead of grumbling about his 1929 record the lastthree seasons.Itwas ararefeel-good endingforacoach,com plete with a teary-eyed Eli Manning watching from the front row.

Tomsula got none of that after nine years with the 49ers, the last one as headcoach.Instead ofgetting rid ofthe general manager who gave him his roster, the 49ers went the other way and fired the first-year coach.

Not that it was all bad. The coach who began his career sleeping in his car as an unpaid college assistant will enjoy a parting gift of the $10.5 million remaining on his contract.

'Tve had a lot of great days in my Tim Dahlberg is a sports columnist life, but none better than today," he said Monday. 'This is absolutely the best for the AssociatedPresa

the answer: Eddie D. is a big fan of Harbaugh's style and talent and he's on record about it.

So remember that when the Yorks try to hide behind DeBartolo's real accomplishments.

When it really counted, when the Yorks were plotting against Harbaugh without a clue about what to do after him, they ignored Eddie D., who absolutely knew better.

Meanwhile, the most int eresting structural p a r t of the presser was the lack of definition about general

they come upon a candidate they want to hire.

Will that new coach report to Baalke on all matters? Or might Baalke have to give up some of his treasured

manager Trent Baalke's true

terview, charm t h e

role in the next days and months.

B aalke is l e ading t h e coaching search — his third as 49ers GM — but York was blurry about how the football operation will work when

get Baalke temporarily on board ... then grab at the power.

If the 49ers win immediately, the coach will be the power. That will happen.

But if there are struggles

personnel power if the new

coach wants it?

Unclear. I think the Yorks are setting it up for Baalke to prove it or lose it with this hire: Get a great coach or else we' ll peel off your power.

Which is not a stable situation but will be intriguing for coaches who might think they can walk into an inY orks,

early on the field, as always, the 49ers will devolve into yet another franchise-tearing struggle.

If we' re looking for early hints, the new coach's salary is going to be a huge point here; if Jed pays $7 million to $9 million a year, the new coach will have more power than Baalke.

And if it's somebody like Sean Payton (if he can be acquired from New Orleans), the salaryisgoing to be over $7 million per.

But Baalke is not giving up that power without a struggle, and he always wins 49ers power struggles.

Maybe Jed York is sorry about that, maybe he's not.

We know he wants to be better, but in the context of the moment, there's no proof that he actually is.

C4 — Wednesday, January 6, 2016

Sonora, California

THE UN' DEMO CRAT

TENNIS

Serena Williams withdraws at Perth, injury toll grows 'Tve been training really hard during the DQ'-season. Really pushing myself beyond the limits. I just think a day off or two will make a world of difFerence." than two weeks &om the Australian Lleyton Hewitt beat Jack Sock 7-5, Open.

6A, and Hewitt and Wolfe beat Sock Williams,who missed the US.team's and American substitute Victoria DuopeninglosstoUkraine on Mondaybe- val 7-6 (4), 6-1 in mixed doubles to win cause of inflammation in her left knee, the tie 3-0. was ~ g 7 - 5, 2-1 against Jarmila Ukraine leads the group with wins Wolfe when she left the court in her over USA and Czech Republic. first match of the season.

Other top-10 women on the injured "I just have some inflannnation list included defending champion Mathat's been going away very slowly," riaSharapova and top-seeded Simona Williams said."It's going away, but just Halep at the Brisbane International, needs a little more time. where they withdrew without playing BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Serena Williams retired during her Hopman Cup match in Perth on Tuesday, completing a day of injuries and upsets for the leading women's players less

because of injuries within an hour of each other.

At the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand,defending champion Venus Williams and 2014 winner Ana Ivanovic were beaten in first-round

upsets.

And at the Shenzhen Open in China, two-time Wimbledon championand No. 6-ranked Petra Kvitova retiredduring thefi rstsetofherfirstround match due to an undisdosed illness.

No. 4-ranked Sharapova was scheduled to play fellow Russian Ekaterina Makarova but withdrew hours before the first-round match rather than risk

furtherdamage toa soreleftforearm.

The five-time major winner said she'd hurt her forearm in practice and had to withdraw as a precaution. Her place in the draw was taken by Margarita Gasparyan, who lost to Ma-

Open, which starts Jan. 18.

Sharapova won the Brisbane and Rome titles in 2015 and lost the final

karova.

match victories &om a season Grand

Halepwithdrew a day ahead ofher scheduled opening match because of a problem with her left Achilles tendon.

'This injury is very difllcult,a Halep said."I thought I was ready, but I can' t do a full match."

Halep saidshe hoped to play at the Sydney International next week.

Sharapova is heading directly to Melbourneto prepare for the Australian

Slam when she lost to Roberta Vinci in the US. Open semifinals.

In New Zealand, top-seeded Venus Williams lost to 18-year-old Russian Daria Kasatkina 6-7 (4), 6-3, 6-2, and Ivanovic was beaten by British qualifier Naomi Broady 7-5, 6-4. Of the three former No. 1s in action, only thirdseededCaroline Wozniacki advanced, $4, 6-4 over Danka Kovnic.

of the Australian Open to SerenaWilliams,who added the French Open and Wimbledon titles and was two

US ski jumper Fairall returns to scene of crash 1 year later The Associated Press

did a year ago.

This time, however, the Olympic ski jumper Nick American doesn't s p eed Fairall is sitting on top of the down the hill and fly. Instead, 140-meter Paul Asserleitner he rolls back his wheelchair Schanze in Bischofshofen, and takes the lift down.

Austria, staring down for a On Tuesday, Fairall resilent moment. Just like he turned to the venue where

a bad crash in qualifying forthe finalstop ofthe 2015 Four Hills Tour severely hurt his spine.

The main damage was a fracturedand dislocated vertebra,which triggered paralysis in his legs.

Slowly but steadily recovering, the 26-year-old Andover, New Hampshire, native is still hoping to return to ski jumping one day.

"Being here now is bittersweet, but it is the environment that I love," he

said at a news conference.

"I have been ski jumping since I was six years old. It' s such an amazing sport. It's a

and the ski f l ying world championships in n e arby Tauplitz next week enables Fairall to personally thank sport that I want to return "our ski jumping community to. Even today, I wanted to that has been absolutely outjump again so badly." standing" in financially supVisiting Bis chofshofen porting his rehabilitation.

SCORES R MORE Football NFL PlayoNs Wildcard Playolfs Satunlay, Jan. 9 Kansas City (11-5) at Houston (9-7), 1:35 p.m.

(ABCIESPN) Pittsburgh (10-6) at Cincinnati (12-4), 5:15 p.m.

(CBS)

Sunday, Jan. 10 Seattle (106) at Minnesota (116), 10 am. (NBC) Green Bay (106) at Washington (9 7), 130 p m.

(FOX)

Divisional Phyoffs Saturday, Jan. 16 Cincinnati, Houston or Kansas City at New England (12-4), 1:35 (CBS) Minnesota, Washington or Green Bay at Adzona (13-3), 5:15 p.m. (NBC) Sunday, Jan. 17 Seattle, Green Bay or Washington at Carolina (15-1 ), 10:05 a.m. (FOX) Pittsburgh, Kansas City or Houston at Denver (12-4), 1:30 p.m. (CBS) 2015-16 NCAA BrwvlGlance Monday, Jan. 11 College Football Championship Game Glendale, Ariz.

Clemson (140) vs. Alabama (13-1 ), 530 p.m.

(ESPN)

Saturday, Jan. 23 East-West Shrine Classic At St. Petersburg, Ra. East vs. West, 1 p.m. (NFLN) NFLPA Collegiate Bowl At Carson National vs. Amedican, 3 p.m. (ESPN2) Saturday, Jan. 36 Senior Bowl At Mobile, Akr. North vs. South, 11:30 a.m. (NFLN)

Basketball National Basketball ssocialmn EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Toronto 2 1 15 583 Boston 19 15 5 59 1 New York 17 19 4 72 4 Brooklyn 10 24 294 10 Philadelphia 4 33 108 17'/z Southeast Division W L Pct GB Miami 21 13 618 Atlanta 2 1 15 5 83 1 543 2'/r Orlando 19 16 Charlotte 17 17 5 00 4 Washington 15 17 4 69 5 Central Division W L Pct GB Cleveland 23 9 719 636 2i/z Chicago 2 1 12 Indiana 19 15 5 59 5 Detroit 19 16 543 5yz Milwaukee 14 23 378 11'/z WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB San Antonio 30 6 833 Dallas 2 0 15 571 (7/r Memphis 19 17 528 11 Houston 17 19 472 13 New Orleans 11 22 333 17i/z Northwest Division W L Pct GB 24 11 686 15 18 4 55 8

DAllAS (117) Parsons 3-10 2-4 10, Nowitzki 8-1 9 5-6 23, Pachu lie 4-1 1 1-2 9,Williams 10-1 82-4 25, Matthews 7-1 34-520,Felton 2-50-05,M cGee $8 1-213, Hardie 2-4(N5, Bares 3-100-07. Totals 45-98 15-23 117.

Sacramento 2 4 1 9 2 7 2 8 6 1 2 — 116 Dallas 27 22 29 20 6 13 — 117 3-Point Goals — Sacramento 12-32 (Belinelli 4-13, Gay 3-3, Curry 2-3, Cousins 2-6, Acy 1-1, McLemore 0-2, Collison 0-4), Dallas 12-29 (Wil-

liams 3-6, Parsons 2-4, Matthews 2-4, Nowitzki

2-7, Harris 1-2, Felton 1-2, Bares 1-4). Fouled Out —None. Rebounds — Sacramento 56(Cousins 17), Dallas 61 (Pachulia 17). Assists —Sacramento 27 (Collison 12), Dallas 22 (Parsons, Matthews, Williams 4). Total Fouls — Sacramento 21, Dallas 18. Technicals — Sacramento defensive three second. A — 20,059 (19,200).

WAR(BORS 109, LAKERS88 GOLDEN STATE (109) Rush 38008, Green 2 5 4$ 9, Bogut 340 0 6,Curry6-131-1 17,KThompson12-226-636, Speights 4.12 4412, Iguodala 2-3 0-0 4, Clark 1-10 1-2 3, Barnes 5-7 0-0 10, J.Thompson 2-2 0-0 4. Totals 40-86 16-21 109.

LOS ANGELES(88)

Brown 1-6 2-2 4, Nance Jr. 48 1-2 9, Hibbert 1-7 00 2, Cia rkson 8-20 5rc 23, Williams 0-7 10-10 10, Bass 3-42-38, Randle 1-8002, Young 0-6 1-3 1, World Peace 2-10 1-2 6, Huertas 4$ 04 9, Kelly 3-5 3-3 10, Black 2-2 00 4. Totals 29-91 25-30 88.

Golden State 37 25 30 17 — 109 LA. (ztkets 25 22 13 28 — 88 3-Point Goals — Golden State 13-30

(ICThompson 6-1 2,Curry 48, Rush 2 3, Green 1-2, Speights 0-1, Clark 0-4), LA. Lakers 5-21 (Cia rkson 2 5, Kelly 1-1, Huertas 1-2, World Peace 1-4, Williams 0-3, Brown 0-3, Young 0-3). Fouled Out — None. Rebounds — Golden Stale 61 (Green 12), LA. Lakers 57 (Randle 9). Assists — Golden State 26 (Curry, Clark 6), LA. Lakers 15 (Huenas 5). Total Fouls — Golden State 17, LA. Lakers 1 5 Technicals — Clark, Golden State delay of game, Golden State defensive three second 2, World Peace. A — 18,997 (18 r87).

NBA Leaders THROUGH JAN. 4 Scoring G FG F T PTS AVG

Pacilic Division W L Pct GB Golden State 33 2 943 L.A Clippers 2 2 13 6 29 1 1 Sacramento 14 21 4 00 1 9 Phoenix 12 25 3 24 2 2 LA Lakers 8 2 8 222 25i/z Tuesday's games Chicago 117, Milwaukee 106 New York 107, Atlanta 101 Dallas 117, Sacramento 116,2OT Golden State 109, LA. Lakers 88 Today's games New York at Miami, 4 p.m.

Indiana at Orlando, 4 p.m.

Cleveland at Washington,4 p.m.

Toronto at Brooklyn, 4:30 p.m.

Detroit at Boston, 4:30 p.m.

Denver at Minnesota, 5 p.m.

Dallas at New Orleans, 5 p.m.

Utah at San Antonio, 5:30 p.m.

Charlotte at Phoenix, 6 p.m.

MemphistaOklahoma City, 6:30 p.m.

LA Clippers at Portland, 7 p.m.

Curry, GOL 32 315 175 951 29.7 Harden,HOU 36 29 5 3 231013 28.1 D urant,OKC 28 25 4 1 7 1 744 26.6 J ames,CLE 31 29 9 1 62 793 25.6 Westbrook, OKC 35 309 223 887 25.3 Cousins,SAC 26 2 1 3189 644 24.8 G eorge, IND 34 27 0 1 9 4 841 24.7 L illard,POR 30 24 7 1 5 1 729 24.3 Davis, NOR 30 266 155 702 23.4 G diffin, LAC 30 281 1 2 9 697 23.2 DeRozan,TOR 3 6 2 7 4 257 823 22.9 Butler,CHI 32 231 198 696 21.8 Anthony, NYK 33 2 5 3 156 711 21.5 McCollum,PDR 36 291 85 756 21.0 Thomas, BDS 34 2 3 2 179 710 20.9 Leonard,SAN 34 2 6 3 117710 20.9 l -owry, TOR 36 234 1 7 8 744 20.7 Wiggins,MIN 34 2 4 41 87 694 20.4 ICThompson, GOL 32 236 77 653 20.4 Bledsoe, PHX 31 2 2 31 38 632 20.4 FG Percentage FG FGA PCT Jordan, LAC 149 205 .727 Howard, HOU 156 253 .617 Whiteside, MIA 175 285 .614 Kanter, OKC 161 283 .569 Faried, DEN 166 305 .544 Parker, SAN 173 326 .531 Towns, MIN 230 436 .528 Vucevic, ORL 252 478 .527 Favors, UTA 179 342 .523 Monroe, MIL 220 421 .523 Rebounds G OFF DEF TDT AVG Drummond, DET 35 198 363 561 16.0 J ordan, LAC 35 128 3 3 9 467 13.3 H oward, HDU 30 1 0 4 2 48 352 11.7 W hiteside, MIA 3 3 1 0 1 2 7 1 372 11.3 Davis, NOR 30 61 273 334 11.1 Gasol, CHI 3 1 7 3 2 5 9 332 10.7 Love, CLE 3 2 7 6 2 6 6 342 10.7 Cousins, SAC 26 61 21 5 276 10.6 P achulia, DAL 34 1 2 1 2 37 358 10.5 Thompson, CLE 32 103 216 319 10.0 Assists G AST AVG Rondo, SAC 33 382 11.6 Wall, WAS 32 311 9.7 Westbrook, OKC 35 332 9.5 Paul, LAC 30 277 9.2 Rubio, MIN 29 263 9.1 Green, GOL 34 254 7.5 Jack, Bro 32 236 7.4 Thomas, BOS 34 232 6.8 Lillard, POR 203 6.8 Harden, HDU 36 242 6.7

MAVERICKS 117, KINGS 116 (2 OTI SACRAMENTO (116)

Hockey

15 22 12 23 12 23

4 05 1 0 3 43 1 2 343 12

Acy 44 3-3 12, Gay 13-20 2-2 31, Cousins 15-30 36 35, Collison 6-14 2-3 14, McLemora 2-5 00 4, Belinelli 5-1 7 00 14, Koufos 0-0 0-0 0, Curry 2-7 00 6, Ja.Anderson 0-2 00 0. Totals 47-99 10-14116.

National Hockey League EASTBRN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L D T Pts GF GA

Florida Detroit Montreal Boston Ottawa Tampa Bay Toronto Buffalo

4 0 24 4 0 20 4 1 22 3 8 20 4 0 19

12 4 5 2111 86 13 7 4 7101 106 16 3 4 7119 103 14 4 4 4118 105 15 6 4 4114 120 4 0 19 17 4 4 2101 98 3 7 15 15 7 3 7 99 103 4 0 15 21 4 3 4 92 110 Matmpolitan Division GP W L O T PtsGF GA Washington 39 2 9 7 3 61 124 85 N .Y. Islanders 40 2 2 1 3 5 4 9113 99 N .Y.Rangers 4 0 2 2 1 4 4 4 8118 105 NewJersey 40 2 0 1 5 5 45 93 95 Pittsburgh 39 19 1 5 5 4 3 93 96 P hiladelphia 3 8 1 6 1 5 7 3 9 83 105 Carolina 4 0 16 17 7 3 9 92 111 Columbus 41 15 2 3 3 3 3105 131 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W L O T P tsGF GA Dallas 4 2 28 10 4 6 0146 113 Chicago 4 1 24 13 4 5 2114 99 St.Louis 4 2 23 14 5 5 1103 103 Minnesota 3 9 21 11 7 4 9 105 92 Nashville 4 0 19 14 7 4 5 104 106 Colorado 4 0 19 18 3 4 1 113 111 Winnipeg 4 0 19 19 2 4 0 108 115 Pacific Division GP W L D T PtsGF GA L osAngeles 3 9 2 5 1 2 2 5 2105 87 Arizona 3 9 19 16 4 4 2 110 124 Calgary 3 9 19 18 2 4 0 104 122 Anaheim 38 16 1 5 7 39 73 90 Vancouver 40 15 1 6 9 39 97 113 San Jose 37 18 1 7 2 38 101 106 Edmonton 41 17 2 1 3 37 102 122 NOTE: Two points for a win, onepoint for overtime loss.

Tueseday's games W ashington 3,Boston 2 Florida 5, Buffalo N.Y. Rangers 6, Dallas 2 Chicago 3, Pittsburgh 2, OT Minnesota4,Columbus 2 Philadelphia 4, Montreal 3 Winnipeg 4, Nashville 1 Calgary 3, Tampa Bay 1 Today's games New Jersey at Montreal, 4 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Chicago, 5 p.m.

SL Louis at Colorado, 7 p.m.

Carolina at Vancouver, 7 p.m.

Toronto at Anaheim, 7 p.m.

Tennis ATP World Tour Qatar EtoronMobil Open

Tuesday, AtThe Khalifa International Ten-

nis sr Squash Complex, Doha, Qatar Purse: 91.190 million (WT250) Surface: Hard47utdoor Singles —First Round Tomas Berdych (3), Czech Republic, def.

Sergiy Stakhovsky, Ukraine, 7-5, 6-4.

Teymuraz Gabashvili, Russia, def. Simone Bolelli, Italy, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1.

Pablo Andujar, Spain, def. Paolo Lorenzi,

Italy, 6-4, 0-6, 6-4.

lllya Marchenko, Ukraine, def. David Ferrer (4), Spain, 6-7 (8), 6-3, 6-2.

Leonardo Mayer (8), Argentina, def. Benjamin Backer, Germany, 6-1, 6-2.

Paul-Henri Mathieu, France, def. Albert Ramos-yinolas, Spain, 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 (7).

Rafael Nadal (2), Spain, def. Pablo Carreno Busts, Spain, 6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-1.

Ricardas Berankis, Lithuania, def. Andreas

Sappi(6),Italy,3-6,6-1,6-4.

Fernando Verdasco, Spain, def. Malek Jaziri, Tunisia, 7-6 (4), 7-6 (4).

Doubles —First Round

Philip p Petzschn sr,Germany,andAlexander Paya (4), Austria, def. Mouse Shanan Zayed and Mubarak Shannan Zayid, Qatar, 6-1, 6-1.

Feliciano Lopez and Merc Lopez (3), Spain, def. Wesley Koolhof and Matwe Middelkoop, Netherlands, 7-6 (5), 6-4.

Simone Bolelli, Italy, and Serg iy Stakhovsky, Ukraine, def. Julian Knowle, Austria, and Andre Sa, Brazil, 7-6 (6), 6-1.

Jamie Murray, Britain, and Bruno Soares (2), Brazil, def. Radu Albot, Moldova, and Martin Klizan, Slovakia, 6-3, 6-3.

Jean-Julian Rojer, Netherlands, and Hodia Tecau (1), Romania, def. Jonathan Erlich, Israel, and Colin Fleming, Bditain, 7-6 (4), 6-3.

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Tuesday,At Queensland Tennis Centre Brisbane, Australia Purse: Men, 9404,780 (WT250); Women, 9885„i)00 (Premier) Surface: Hard47utdoor Singles —Men —First Round David Goffin (6), Belgium, def. Thomaz Bellucci, Brazil, 6-4, 6-4.

Viktor Troicki, Serbia, def. Steve Johnson, United States, 7-6 (3), 6-1.

Dominic Thiem (8), Austria, def. James Duckworth, Australia, 3-6, 6-4, 6-3.

Ivan Dodig, Croatia, def. Oliver Anderson, Australia, 6-3, 6-2.

RadekStepanek,Czech Republic,def.D usen La)ovic, Serbia, 6-0, 6-3.

Lucas Pouille, France, def. Yoshihito Nishioka, Japan, 4-6, 6-3, 7-5.

Mikhail Kukushkin, Kazakhstan, def. Danie Istomin, Uzbekistan, 6-2, 7-5.

Bernard Tomic (7), Australia, def. Nicolas

Mahut, France, 6-4, 6-3.

Women — First Round Ekatedina Makarova, Russia, def. Margadita Gasparyan, Russia, 64, 2-6, 6-3.

Second Round Roberts Vinci (8), Italy, def. Dominika Cibulkova, Slovakia, 6-1, 6-1.

Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova,Russia,def.Alize

Cornet, France, 6-2, 1-6, 6-4.

Carla Suarez Navarro (6), Spain, def. Sam Stosur, Australia, 6-1, 6-7 (3), 6-4.

Doubles-Men-First Round Ivan Dodig, Croatia, and Sam Groth, Australia, def. Dusan La)ovic and Viktor Troicki, Serbia, 6-3, 3-6, 10-3.

Women — First Round Angelique Kerber and Andrea Petkovic, Germany, daf. Kateryna Bonds renko and Olga Savchuk, Ukraine, 7-6 (2), 6-3.

WTA Shenzhen Open Tuesday, At Longgang Tennis Center Shenzhen, China Purse: 9426,750 (Intl.)

Surface: Hard-Outdoor Singles-First Round Nicole Gibbs, United States, def. Tereza Smitkova, Czech Republic,6-0,6-2.

Wang Qiang, China, def. Johanna Konta (5),

B dita in, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3.

Zhang Shuai, China, daf. Irina Khromacheva, Russia, 6-3, 6-3.

Ag nieszka Radwa nska (1), Poland, def. Aleksandra Krunic, Serbia, 6-4, 6-3.

Vania King, United States, def. Stefanie Voegele, Switzerland, 7-5, 6-4.

Anett Kontaveit, Estonia, def. Yaroslava Shvedova, Kazakhstan, 6-4, 7-6 (5).

Eugenic Bouchard (6), Canada, def. Donna Vekic, Croatia, 6-4, 1-6, 7-5.

Zheng Saisai, China, def. Petra Kvitova (2), Czech Republic, 6-2, retired.

Doubles —First Round Andreea Mite and Patricia Maria Tig, Romania,def.ZarinaDiyas,Kazakhstan,andZhang Ling, Hong Kong, 6-2,6-4.

Vera Dushevina, Russia, and Katerina Siniakova (3), Czech Republic, def. Annika Beck, G ermany,and Evgeniya Rodina, Russia,7-6

(3), 6-3.

Cagla Buyukakcay, Turkey, and Aleksandra Krunic (4), Serbia, def. Magda Linette, Poland, and Zhang Kai-Lin, China, walkover.

WTA ASB Classic Tuesday, At ASB Bank Tennis Centre Auckland, New Zealand Purse: 9226,750 (Intl.)

Surface: Hard47utdoor Singles —First Round Tamira Paszek,Austria, def. Francesca Schiavone, Italy, 7-6 (3), 4-6, 6-3.

Julia Goerges, Germany, def. Lucia Hradecka, Czech Republic, 6-0, 6-3.

Chdistina McHale, United States, def. Misaki Doi, Japan, 6-2, 6-4.

Caroline Wozniacki (3), Denmark, def. Danke Kovinic, Montenegro, 6-4, 6-4.

Barbora Strycova (7), Czech Republic, def.

Kiki Bertens, Netherlands, 6-2, 6-4.

Kirsten Flipkens, Belgium, def. Bethanie Mattek-Sands, United States, 3-6, 6-4, 6-3.

Daria Kasatkina, Russia, def. Venus Williams (1), United States, 6-7 (4), 6-3, 6-3.

Naomi Broady, Britain, def. Ana Ivanovic (2), Serbia, 7-5, 6-4.

Marina Erakovic, New Zealand, def. Yulia Putintseva, Kazakhstan, 7-6 (2), 7-6 (3).

Doubles — First Round Lyudmyla and Nadiia Kichenok, Ukraine, def. Jocelyn Rae and Anna Smith, Britain, 6-3, 6-3.

Anna-Lena Groenefeld, Germany, and CoCo

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Larsson, Sweden, and Alison Van Uytvanck, Belgium, 7-5, 6-1.

Danka Kovinic, Montenegro, and Barbora Strycova, Czech Republic, def. Tat)ana Maria

and LauraSiegemund, Germany, 7-6 (4),6-2.

Hopman Cup Tuesday, At Parth Arena, Parth, Australia Purse: Exhibition; Surface: Hard-Indoor Group A Ukraine 2, Czech Republic 1 Elina Svitolina, Ukraine, def. Karoline Pliskova, Czech Republic, 7-5, 6-2.

Alexandr Dolgopolov, Ukraine, def. Jiri Vesely, Czech Republic, 7-5, 7-6 (3).

Pliskova and Vesely def. Svitolina and Dolgopolov, 6-3, 6-1.

Australia Gold 3, United htes 0 Jarmila Wolfe, Australia, def. Serena Williams, United States, 7-5, 2-1, retired.

Lleyton Hewitt, Australia, def. Jack Sock, United States, 7-5, 6-4.

Wolfe and Hewitt def. Vicky Duval and Sock, 7-6 (4), 6-1.

ATP World Tour Aircel Channai Open Tuesday, At SDAT Tennis Stadium Chennai, India Purse: $458400 (WT250) Surface: Hard47utdoor Singles —First Round Guillermo Garcia-Lopez (5), Spain, def. Taro Daniel, Japan, 4-6, 7-5, 6-2.

Andrey Rublev,Russia, def.Somdev Dev-

varman, India, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3.

Lukas Rosol, Czech Republic, def. Santiago Giraldo, Colombia, 6-3, 6-4.

Austin Krajicek, United States, def. Ra)eev Ram, United States, 6-7 (0), 6-4, 6-4.

Ramkumar Ramanathan, India, def. Daniel Gimeno-Traver, Spain, 6-2, 6-0.

Luce Vanni, Italy, def. Jan-Lennard Struff, Germany, 6-4, 7-6 (5).

Gilles Muller (6), Luxembourg, def. Karen Khachanov, Russia, 6-7 (3), 7-6 (4), 6-2.

Al)az Bedene, Britain, def. Vasek Pospisil (7), Canada, 7-5, 7-6 (6).

Thomas Fabbiano, Italy, def. Jozef Kovalik, Slovakia, 1-6, 6-3, 6-4.

Doubles-First Round Mariusz Fyrstenberg, Poland, and Santiago Gonzalez, Mexico, def. Aliaksandr Bury, Belarus, and Borna Coric, Croatia, 6-4, 6-3.

Marcel Granollers, Spain, and Leander Pace (2), India, def. Taro Daniel, Japan, and John Millman, Australia, 6-2, 6-3.

Corpus Christi (TL) and Quad Cities (MW).

OAKLAND ATHLETICS — Traded RHP Arnold Leon to Toronto for cash or a player to be named.

TEXAS RANGERS — Signed LHP Cesar Ramos to a minor league contract.

National League PITTSBURGH PIRATES —Promoted strength and conditioning coach Brendon Huttmann to sports science coordinator. Named Kevin Fitzgerald physical therapist and Ricky White strength coach.

Amedican Association WICHITA WINGNUTS — Sold the contract of RHP Derek Eitel to the San Diego Padres.

WINNIPEG GOLDEYES — Signed OF Adam Heisler.

Can-Am League NEW JERSEY JACKALS — Released INF Jared Schlehuber.

FOOTBALL National Football League ARIZONA CARDINALS — Signed Cs Taylor Boggs and ValerianUme-Ezeoke, LB Mike Reilly and S Tyrequek Zimmerman to reserve/ future contracts.

Pregame.corn CINCINNATI BENGALS — Signed LB Jayson NBA DiManche to the practice squad and PK Zach Favorite Open 0/U Unde rdog Hocker, LB Dezmond Johnson and S Floyd Indiana 1 (197) At O rlando Raven Sr. to reserve/future contracts.

At Miami si/z (Off) Ne w York CLEVELAND BROWNS — Signed DBs Sean Cleveland 7 (199'/z) AtWashington Bakerand Tim Scott,OLDan Franceand Garth Toronto Bi/z (196) A tBrooklyn Gerhart, TE Connor Hamlett and DL Dylan At Boston 4 (201yz) Detr o i t Wynn to reserve/future contracts. Named Paul At New Orleans 4 (2 0 7 ) Dallas DePodesta chief strategy officer.

A t Minnesota 3 (20 3i/r) Denve r GREEN BAY PACKERS — Signed DTWilliam At San Antonio Off Utah Campbell to the practice squad. Placed DE B.J. (Off) Charlotte 2/z (206) At P hoenix McBryde on the practice squad injured list.

At Oklahoma City Off (Off) Mem p h is Signed QB Ryan Williams to reserve/future LA Clippers 4 (20 5 'Iz) At Portland contracts.

College Basketball HOUSTON TEXANS — Signed OTAndrew Favorite une Underdog McDonald from the San Diego practice squad.

At Georgia toi/z Missouri Placed OT Deans Brown on injured reserve.

At Pittsburgh 9 Geor gia Tech JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS —Fired defensive Duke 8'/z At W ake Forest coordinator Bob Babich.

A t Davidson Off Duquesne NEW YORK JETS - Signed G Jarvis Hanison, At Fordham 11 La Salle DT Deon Simon, WR Joe Anderson, LB Deion At Villanova 14 Seton Hall Bames,TE Brandon Bostick,LBJulianHowsare, At Maryland 24 Rutgers TE Wee Sexton, CB Kevin Short and LB Julian Florida 3A At Te n nessee Stanford to reserve/future contracts.

At UCF 9 Sout h Florida OAKLAND RAIDERS — Signed QB Garrett At Bowling Green 3'/ r Miam i (Ohio) Gilbert and K Giorgio Tavecchio to reserved/ A t Cent. Michigan 3 E. Michigan future contracts.

1'/z Toledo At Ball St TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS — Signed Cs George Washington 9 At Sa i nt Louis Josh Allen and Ben Gottschalk, WR Andre At N. Illinois 1 Ohio Davis, G Antoine Everett, S Gerod Holliman, At illinois St 6 Loyola Df Chicago DE Martin Ifedi, DT Derdick Lott and CBs C.J. N. Iowa 6 At Mi s souri St Roberts and Joel Ross to reserve/future conS. Illinois 12 At Bradley tracts.

At Wichita State 8 Evansville WASHINGTON REDSKINS —Signed CB Cary At Drake Off Indiana St Williams. Activated C Kory Lichtensteiger from 11"A At Dayton UMass the injured reserve-return list. Placed DB St. Bonaventure 2 At Ge o rge Mason Kyshoen Ja rrett on injured reserve. Waived C Texas A&M 7 At M ississippi St Brian de la Puente. Signed CB Al Louis Jean At iowa St 9 Texas Tech to the practice squad. Released LB Derrick Xavier 16 At St . John' s Mathews from the practicesquad.

A t Northwestern 3 Ohio State Canadian Football League At Wyoming 5 Air Force WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS — Re-signed At Oregon 3 Calif ornia QB Matt Nichols.

UNLV 3 At C o lorado St HOCKEY At Fresno St 6 Nevada National Hockey League At San Diego St 1 8 '/z San Jose St COLORADO AVALANCHE — Claimed D Long Beach St 5 A t CS Northridge Andrew Bodnarchuk off waivers from ColumAt Oregon St 6 Stanford bus.

At Hawaii iyA Cal Poly DETROIT RED WINGS — Assigned C Tomas NHL Nosek to Grand Rapids (AHL).

Favorite Line Und e nlog Line PHILADELPHIA FLYERS —Assigned F BranAt Montreal -145 N e w Jersey +135 don Alderson from Lehigh Valley (AHL) to At Chicago O ff Pitt s burgh O f f Reading (ECHL).

At Anaheim -170 Toron t o +1 58 American Hockey League At Vancouver -125 Caro l ina +115 AHL — Suspended Toronto LW Richard Clone At Colorado -105 St. L o uis -105 one game for his actions at the conclusion of NFL a Jan. 2 game against Syracuse. Susp Sunday Favorite Ops n TodayO/U U nderdog Kansas City 4 3 (40) At H ouston

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HOUSTON ASTROS — Named Dave Borkowski pitching coach at Corpus Chdisti TL), Ramon Vazquez manager, Lancaster (Cal), Omar Lopez manager and Chris Holt pitching coach, Quad Cities (MW), Josh Bonifay manager, Greeneville (SALLY), Wladimir Sutil coach/ Latin infield instructor (Gulf) and Russ Steinhom manager, (DSL). Named Drew French pitching coach and Dillon Lawson hitting coach at TdiCity (NYP), Bill Murphy pitching coach at Greeneville, Aaron DelGiudice development coach at Fresno (PCL) and Lancaster (Cal), and Tommy Kawamura development coach at

TV SPORTSPROGRAMS BASKETBALL Thursday 4:00 pm(CSN) College BasketballTexas-El Paso at Middle Tennessee State.

(ESPN)College Basketball Cincinnati at Southern Methodist.

5:00 pm(TNT) NBA Basketball Boston Celtics at Chicago Bulls.

6:00 pm(ESPN) College Basketball Illinois at Michigan State.

7:00 pm (CSBA) College BasketballSan Francisco at San Diego.

7:30 pm(TNT) NBA Basketball Los Angeles Lakers at Sacramento Kings.

Friday 5:00 pm(ESPN) NBA Basketball Cleveland Cavaliers at MinneSOta Timbe(WOIVBS.

7:00 pm (CSBA)NBA Basketball Golden State Warriors at Portland Trail Blazers.

7:30 pm (ESPN)NBA Basketball Oklahoma City Thunder at Los Angeles Lakeis.

Saturday 10:00 am (ESPN) College Basketball Maryland at Wisconsin.

10:30 am(KOVR) (KPIX) College BasketballLSU at Florida.

11:00 am(CSBA) College BasketballRice at North Texas.

1:00 pm(CSN) College Basketball St. Mary's at Pepperdine.

3:00 pm(CSBA) College BasketballPacific at Loyola Marymount.

5:00 pm (ESPN) College Basketball North Carolina at Syracuse.

7:00pm (CSBA) (CSN) NBA BasketballGolden State Warriors at Sacramento Kings.

Sunday 1:30 pm(KOVR) (KPIX) College BasketballOhio State at Indiana.

Monday 7:30 pm(CSBA) NBA Basketball Miami Heat at Golden State Warriors.

Tuesday 4:00 pm(ESPN) College BasketballMississippi State at Kentucky.

6:00 pm(ESPN) College BasketballMaryland at Michigan.

Wednesday 4:00 pm (CSN) College BasketballFordham at VCU. 5:00 pm(ESPN) NBA Basketball Indiana Paceis at Boston Celtics.

6:00 pm(CSBA) NBA Basketball Golden State Walriofs at Denver Nuggets.

7:00 pm(CSN) NBA Basketball New Orleans Pe((cans at Sacramento Kings.

7:30 pm(ESPN) NBA Basketball Miami Heat at Los Angeles Cli BFS.

BOWLING Sunday 10:00 am(ESPN) PBA Bowling Scorpion Championship.

FOOTBALL Saturday 10:00 am (KCRA) (KSBW)High School FootballU.S. Army A)(American Bowl.

1:15 pm(KGO) (KXTV) NFL Football AFC Wildcard Game — Kansas City Chiefs at Houston Texans.

5:00pm (KovR) (KPlx) NFL Football AFC Wildcard Game — Pittsburgh Steelers at Cincinnati Bengals.

Sunday 10:00 am(KCRA) (KSBW) NFL FootballNFC Wildcard Game — Seattle Seahawks at Minnesota Vikings.

1:30 pm(KTXL) NFL Football NFC Wildcard Game — Green Bay Packers at Washington Reds kins Monday 5:30 pm(ESPN) College Football Playoff National ChampionshipAlabama vs.

Clemson.

GOLF Sunday 1:30pm (KCRA) (KSBW) PGA Tour Golf HyundaiTournament of Champions, Final Round.

HOCKEY Thursday 7:30 pm(CSN) NHL Hockey Detroit Red Wings at San Jose Sharks.

Monday 6:00 pm (CSN)NHL Hockey San Jose Sharks at Calgary Flames.

Tuesday 5:00 pm(CSN) NHL Hockey San Jose Sharks at Winnipeg Jets.

SKATING Saturday 3:30 pm(CSN) Figure Skating (SU Grand Prix: Skate Canada.

5:00 pm(CSN) Figure Skating )SU Grand Prix: Cup of China.

Sunday 6:00 pm(CSN) Figure Skating )SU Grand Prix: Trophee Eric Bompard.

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around; chilly. High 47.

A couple of showers ' „113g . tonight. Low 41. A couple of showers tomorrow.

Sinta R6 Extended:Cool Friday with clouds and sun. High 50.

4/3Q Chilly Saturday with periods of rain. High 48. Sunday: seasonably cool with times of clouds and sun.

High 52. Monday: cool with a chance of rain. High 57. Tuesday and Wednesday: cool with rain at times. ~.

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City Hollywood Los Angeles Modesto Monterey Morro Bay Mount Shasta Napa Oakland Palm Springs Pasadena Pismo Beach Redding

Reservoir Levels Dorm ella: Capaoty (62,655), storage (24,564), outflow (302), inflow (N/A) Bee rdsley:

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55/46/r 58/47/r 54/44/r 55/45/r 55/47/r 40/31/sn 54/42/r 56/44/r 62/46/r 53/44/r 54/46/r 50/42/r

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43/24/pc 53/39/sh 54/43/sh 58/42/sh 54/42/r 55/46/1 51/36/sh

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54/43/r 54/44/r 62/54/r 55/46/r 54/43/r 33/20/an 55/44/r 32/1 9/sn 51/39/r 54/43/r 53/44/r 52/44/r

53/36/r 54/42/sh 60/53/r 53/45/sh 54/42/sh 32/15/sn 54/42/sh 31/11/sn 49/36/sh 53/41/sh 53/41/sh 52/40/sh

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Fairbanks Honolulu Houston Indianapolis Juneau Kansas City Las Vegas Louisville Memphis Miami

Today Thu. Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W 42/27/r 42/28/c 25/18/pc 27/22/pc 46/35/pc 55/45/c 42/22/s 44/32/c 35/1 7/pc 40/29/sf 39/25/s

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40/37/sh 65/56/c 92/74/s 36/15/s 23/18/sn 80/55/pc 73/57/s

46/40/r 61/48/sh 92/76/pc 33/15/s 30/29/pc 82/62/s 73/55/pc

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71/59/pc 60/50/s 46/40/c 49/44/c 69/43/pc 9/5/sn

Mcclure:

Capacity (1,032,000), storage (88,198), oufflow (383), inflow (396) Camanche: Capacity (417,120), storage (95,270), outflow

(180), inflow (11) Pardee: Capacity (210,000), storage (128,963), outflow (115), inflow (334) Total storage:1,463,730 AF

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43/36/pc 68/60/pc 63/44/c 48/40/pc 57/49/sh 70/41/pc 11/0/c

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Today Hi/Lo/W 61/49/r 38/19/s 42/34/c

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Capacity (97,800), storage (36,513), oufflow (492), inflow (N/A) Tullcch: Capacity (67,000) storage (55,01 5), outflow (210), inflow (98) New Melonas: Capacity (2,420,000), storage (316,433), outflow (81), inflow (872) Don Pedro: Capa:ity (2,030,000), storage (709,774), outflow (161 ), inflow (464)

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(2012). Levier.18(1950). Precipitation: 2.04 inches (1995). Average rainfall through January since 1907: 17.26 inches. As of noon Tuesday, seasonal rainfall to date: 16.50 inches.

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BarometerAtmospheric pressure Tuesday was 29.74 inches and falling at Twain Harte; and 29.60 inches and rising at CedarRidge.

Special thanks to our Weather Watchers:Tuolumne Utilities District, Anne Mendenhall, Kathy Burton, Tom )0mura, Debby Hunter, Grove)andCommunity Services District, David Bolles, Moccasin Power House, David Hobbs, Geriy Niswonger and Donand Patricia Car)son.

Thu. HI/Lo/W 87/72/pc

Sonora —Extremes for this date — High: 69

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MINIMUMS and MAXIMUMSrecorded during the 24-hour period ending at 6 p.m.

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Since Last Season Temp.

Snow Rain July 1 t his Date Sonora 1 6.50 11. 0 4 39-53 0.00 0.36 Angels Camp 39-52 1.89 15.34 0.00 Big Hill 14.29 9.42 31-45 0.00 0.99 Cedar Ridge 33-42 1.35 2 1.31 15. 5 2 1.00 Columbia 1.50 1 6.80 12. 1 0 46-52 0.00 Copperopolis 46-54 1.30 12.15 9.18 0.00 Groveland 1.63 1 3.15 10. 1 8 37-51 0.00 Jamestown 42-54 1.20 12.84 9.38 0.00 Murphys 1.74 17.07 37-52 0.00 Phoenix Lake 40-49 1.00 2 2.45 13. 9 0 0.00 Pin ecrest 17.38 29-37 0.00 0.68 San Andreas 41-50 1.14 11.09 0.00 Sonora Meadows 1.46 1 7.68 13. 0 2 38-45 0.00 Standard 47-47 0.76 12.45 0.00 Tuolumne 1.15 14.05 36-50 0.00 Twain Harte 37-43 1.42 2 3.94 16. 4 7 0.00

Today Hi/Lo/W 87/73/pc

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StanislausNational Forest,call 532-3671 for forest road information.

Yosemite NationalParkas of 6 p.m. Tuesday: Wawona, BigOakFIat, ElPcrlaland HatchHetchy roadsare open. GlacierPoint RoadandTicga Roadareclosed for the season.MaiiposaGrove Roadis closed until spring 2017. Forroadconditions or updates in Yosemite, call 372-0200 orvisit www.nps.gov/ycse/.

Passes asof 6 p.m. Tuesday: SenoraPass (Highway 108) is closed from 26.4 miles east of Strawberry to the Junction of US 395 for the season. Ticga Pass (Highway 120) is closed from CraneFlat to 5 miles west of the junction of US 395for the season. Ebbetts Pass (Highway 4) is closed from 0.5 miles east of the junction of Highway 207/Mt. Rebaturnoff to the junction of Highway 89 for the season. Goonline to www.uniondemocrat.corn, www.dot.ca.gov/cgi-bin/ roads.cgi orcall Ca)transat 800427-7623for highway updates andcurrent chain restrictions.

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FOX 40News Dish Nation TMZ Two/Half Men American Idol Auditions begin in DenverandAtlanta.

FOX 40 News Two/Half Men Seinfeld ABC 10 News Inside Edition Jeopardy!

Wh e el Fortune The Middle T h e Goldbergs Modern Family (:31) blackish American Crime ABC 10 News Jimmy Klmmel Noticlas19 N o t lclero Univ. Iiiluchacha Itallana Viene Antes Muerta que Llchlta Pasi on y Poder Yo no creo en Ios hombres No t l clas 19 N o t iciero Uni News Ent. Tonight 2 Broke Girls Mike & Molly People's Choice Awards 2016Fanfavorites in movies, music andTV. CBS 13 News at 10p Late Show-Colbert Law 8 Order "Suicide Box" Law & Order "Genius" Law & Order "Maritime" Law 8 Order "Kid ProQuo" Law & Order "House Calls" Law & Order "Sheltered" Key Capitol Hill Hearings Speeches.

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