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L aw enforcement an d criminal-justice officials on Tuesday urged the Tuolumne County Board oaf Supervisors to stick with the original plan for a new county jail, despite recent estimates putting construction costs at roughly $3.5 million over budget. They said over time the cost tooperate another jail design would exceed the in-

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Pacific Gas & E lectric plans to celebrate collaborative work with the Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians topreserve tribal artifacts. The company will hold an event in downtown San Francisco on Thursday, a utility spokesman said. T he c elebration, f o r PG&E employees and tribal members, will include about 50 Me-Wuk r epresentatives including singers and dancers, Reba Fuller, governmental affairs specialist with the Tuolumne Me-Wuk tribe, said. "We' re very honored that PG&E agreed to this celebration," Fuller said. Vile're excited about this. We' ve been working with them for about 30 years on various

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were some archaeologic al artifact s." At the one-hour event, PG&E representatives plan to unveil an interpretive display and information about the utility's work with the Tuolumne Me-Wuk tribe, Denny Boyles of PG&E said. The event on Thursday will include remarks from Tony Earley, PG&E chairman, CEO and president, and Kevin Day, Tuolumne Me-Wuk tribal chairman. PG&E, incorporated in California in 1905, is billed as oneofthe largestcombination natural gas and electric utilities in the U.S. The Me-Wuk people have lived up and down the Central Sierra Nevada for thousands of years. Their ances-

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Nearly four months aAer the Calaveras County Planning Commission shelved an appeal by Ford Construction and CB Asphalt, citing a lack of information to properlyassess theeffect of an asphalt plant and the use ofrelated materials on the environment, the Plan-

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ning Commission r uled 4-to-1in favor of the two enterprises. In August, the Planning Commission postponed a decision on an appeal by two proponents working to establish an asphalt plant at the Hogan Quarry in Valley Springs. In granting the appeal neither company will be required to obtain a conditional use permit prior to the installation and operation of a hot asphalt plant at the Valley Springs location. "They found thatthere would not be a significant effect on the environment," said Calaveras County Planning Director Peter

the project, citing potential drops in housing value due to the proximity and potential health hazards from possible fumes produced via the dist ributive process. The processofestablishing an asphalt plant at the Hogan Quarry was appealed this past summer by Myvalleysprings.corn, a mote growth in a way that would preserve the rural lifestyle of the region. The appeal ultimately denied by Calaveras Supervisors, sought to overturn a decision by the Planning Commission that stated an asphalt plant was a permitted use at the Hogan Quarry, that no mining use per-

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The ruling could be considered a win for the two enterprises, but it does not mean the asphalt plant can operate immediately. Maurer said this is just one step. Though the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors declared in August that the operation of an asphalt plant at the quarry

plant and that a change to the Reclamation Plan was not requiredpriorto installation. Maurer said last week' s Planning Commission ruling, that allowed for an asphalt plant at the Hogan Quarry regardless of conditional use permit, is something that can be appealed by the public. 'Vile don't know that for sure. but it's likely that it will be (appealed)," Maurer said. "Given the controversy." If a member of the public decidesto appeal the decision, the issue will go to county supervisors. "It would have to be heard by 45 days," Maurer said.

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location, they upheld a ruling that subjected the plant to California Environmental Quality Act review. At best, CEQA reviews can take anywhere between six months and three years, according to Shawn Simmons, the western division manager for CB Asphalt. Despite the roadblock, Simmons said in August that the plant was not going Contact Calaveras away. County reporter Jason "We' re not leaving. The Coign atj cotaanO plant has already been ap- uniondemocrat.corn or 588proved," said S i mmons, 4531.

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4:32 p.m., Jamestown —Trespassing was reported off Rock Riv77te SenoraPolice Department er and Green Springs roads. 5:02p.m.,Tw ain Harte — Somereported the following: one attempted to break into a Fuller Road residence. MONDAY 6:26 p.m., Long Barn —A man 4:24 p.m., theft —Mining equipwas assaulted on Snowwhite ment was stolen from an Oak Drive Ridge Drive. residence within the past month. 9:17p.m.,Groveland — Some5:39 p.m., suspicious circumone was assaulted off Ferretti Road stance —A items were stolen after a vehicle break-in on Fairview Lane. and Highway 120. 11:40 p.m., Jamestown —Approximately 10 men fought on TUESDAY Preston Lane. 1:14 a.m., suspicious circumstances —Three men tried to sell Felony bookings watches from the back of a moving truck outside a Sanguinetti Road MONDAY business. 4:51 p.m., Senora — Forrest 1:48 a.m., disorderly conductA woman who appeared to be un- Richard Lowe, 36, a transient, was der the influence of drugs cussed booked on suspicion of using force and refused to leave a Sanguinetti to attempt escaping law enforcement custody, resisting a peace Road business. officer and misdemeanor obstructThe Sher ffFs 0$ce reported the ing a public officer, possession of controlled substance paraphernalia following: and maliciously defacing property after an arrest at the Tuolumne MONDAY Countycourthouse. 6:23 a.m., Tuolumne —A television was stolen Sunday night from a Portofino Road residence. 7:07a.m.,Columbia — A rock Cited on suspicion of driving under slide was reported on Parrotts Fertheinfluence of alcohol or drugs: ry Road. 9:17 a.m., Jamestown — A MONDAY woman was "acting crazy" at 3:10 a.m., Sonora —Bryce JoWoods Creek Cemetery.When confronted by a deputy, she said seph Hendren, 20, of the 21000 her mother was there and she was block of Eel River Drive, was booked after an arrest off of Crystal "done yelling." 11:45 a.m., Long Barn —Some- Falls Drive and Longeway Road. one was "out of control" at a CAlAVERAS COUNTY Snowwhite Ridge Drive residence and threw a phone into the snow. The Sheriff's Omcereported the 12 p.m., Sonora — A woman following: screamed and yelled inside a Wards Ferry Road residence. When confrontedby a deputy,she said MONDAY she was having a bad day "be10:14 a.m., Valley Springs — A causeofmoney and the holidays." Double Springs Road business was 1:29 p.m., Jamestown —A palm broken into. tree blocked a portion of Rawhide 11:07 a.m., Copperopolis — A Road. shed and a vehicle were broken 2:27 p.m., Twain Harte — A Full- into on Feather Court. Tools were er Road cabin was broken into and stolen. a leather jacket was left behind. 11:36 a.m., Arnold —A man at3:12 p.m., Sonora —A man was tempted to steal batteries from a assaulted on Sturgis Road. Blagen Road business. 3:45 p.m., Sonora —A woman 12:51 p.m., Valley Springstrespassed on Madrone Circle property and cut wood without See CRIME / Page A8 permission.

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treasuredalways,as willher couple spent their first year for 43 years as an accountant, service information; and memo- be heldata later date atthe powerful huge and words of of marriage in Sunnyvale. office manager, bookkeeper, rial contribution information. The First Presbyterian Church encouragement. She made Jean and Al moved to Sonora, tax preparer and business deadline is noon the day before of the 49ers in Columbia. the most mundane things Tuolumne County, in 1958 owner of an accounting firm publication. Terzich and Wilson Funeral special by adding thoughtful where Al taught elementary in Twain Harte. Devoted Home is handling arrangeand personal touches to every music at Jamestown Elemen- member of Christian Heights FADELY — Alvin Fadely, ments. interaction. tary School. Their daugh- Church in Sonora. McKELVEY — Alisa McK90,died Monday at home in The heart and anchor of ter, Rhondda, was born in Preceded in death by son, Sonora. Heuton Memorial elvey, 53, of Sonora, died her family, Elsie is survived 1959. For the next four years Bruce Hale, of La Veta, Colo- Chapel is handling arrange- Tuesday at Sonora Regional by her love of 45 years, Mario Jean worked as a substitute rado. ments. Medical Center. Terzich and Gentinetta; her children, Al- teacher in Tuolumne County Survived by husband of 59 MARSTON Archie W ilson Funeral Home i s dana, Florencia Baldwin and schools. In 1962, Jean and Al years, Jay Hale, sister Bess "Arch" Eugene Marston, 85, handling arrangements. her husband, Billy, Emman- moved to Pacific Grove, Mon- Kirton, daughters Sheryl Bo- died Saturday at home in So- ROVERA — Louis Rovera, uel, Clarissa, and Francesco; terey County, where she con- lin, Teryl (and Ron) Jackson; nora. A private family burial 80, diedMonday at home in her grandchildren, Jameson, tinued substituting in Pacific granddaughters J e n nifer will be held at Dambacher Groveland. Heuton MemoMassimo, Lucio, and Alessia; Grove schools. In 1963, she (and Ken) Rosenberg, Ash- Mountain Memorial Ceme- rial Chapel is handling arnumerous family members and Al moved back to Sonora ley (and Ross) Ardis; great- tery. A memorial service will rangements. and friends. She was preceded where Al was hired to teach grandchildren Ayden, Dylan in death by her parents and music at Columbia Elemen- and Elizabeth. Gloria's unher mother-in-law. Elsie lived tary School. In 1965, Jean conditional love, listening life to the fullest. Her physical decided to go back to full- ear, loving arms and spiripresence on this earth will be time teaching and was hired tual light will brighten our missed beyond measure. Her by Jamestown Elementary livesforever more. spirit will live on in her chil- School, where she remained Donations may be made dren, grandchildren, husband until her retirement in 1993. to Community Hospice, 2201 and all who knew her. Al and Jean shared time Euclid Ave., Hughson, CA between Sonora and Seaside 95326. until the summer of 2008, S ervices will b e h e l d Jean Louise when theymoved permanent- o n Dec. 19, 2015, at 1 1 (Wood) Krueger ly to Seaside. In the Sonora a.m. at Christian Heights June 22, 1934 —Dec. 8, 2015 area, Jean and Al were ac- Church,18711 Joshua Way, tive in the First Presbyterian Sonora, CA 95370. A lunChurch (Church of the 49ers) cheon and burial are to folin Columbia. In Seaside, they low. were active in North Coast Heuton Memorial Chapel Family Fellowship. is handling the a rrangeJean is survived by her hus- ments. band of 58 years, Al Krueger; daughter, Rhondda Landreth (Patrick); gr a nddaughter, Death notices Rebecca Lohman (Michael) Death Notices in The Union and their children Maddison, Democrat are published free of Jeremiah, Savannah and charge.They include the name, Richael of Colusa, California; age and town of residence of grandson, Joshua Landreth the deceased, the date of death; (Megan) and children Aurora, Anabelle, and Addison of Silverdale, Washington; Christopher Landreth (Megan) of Elk Jean L o u is e (W ood) Grove, California; and numerHarry C. Roberson K rueger was born i n L a ous nieces and nephews who Habra, Orange County, on reside in Northern California A ugust xa, x9ao - D e c e m ber I 2 x o I 5 June 22, 1934, the daughter and Southern Oregon. Harry C. Roberson, of Sonora, peacefully passed away on Saturday morning, of Malcolm Oliver Wood and at the age of 9g, in the presence of family. He was born in Wyoming to Joseph Hilda Hayes Wood of FullerI.loyd Roberson and Nora Rosetta Rawding. He was one of their four children. ton, Orange County. On Dec. Gloria A. Hale Dec. 1, 1930- Dec. 8, 2015 Harry joined the Marine Corps in z94o and served in the znd World War, before 8, 2015 Jean passed away in her home in Seaside, Oregon, completing his service in z946. at age 81 years, 5 months. Harry had been a resident of Tuolumne County since i 9g6 where he owned Twain Jean's great-grandfather Harte Plumbing and worked as a plumbing contractor until he retired in z973. was Oliver Lent, who came Harry's commendable work ethic made an impression on all that worked with him acrossthe plainsin a covered and inspired some of his children and grandchildren to follow in his footsteps as wagon on the OregonTrail and settled in what is now plumbing contractors. known as the Lents area of Harry was known to be active by all who knew him. Whether it was attending Portland. In the early 1900s, Sierra Bible Church where he was known as "Grandpa Harry", volunteering his time part of the family moved to as president of the Twain Harte Rotary club, or helping to found Twain Harte Golf the Fullerton, California area. Course, he was always keeping busy. As a well versed traveler, hunter, fisherman, Jean spent her childhood in

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It is with deep sorrow that we share the news that Elsie went home to the Lord on Dec.2,2015, after a brief battle with cancer. She was 61 years young. Elsie was born in 1954 in Argentina. She met the love of her life, Mario, at age 12. They began dating at the age of 16, when she was secretary, and he president, oftheir school's Science Club. She and Mario marriedin 1976 and together they traveled through South America. They moved to the United States in 1980 and settled in Twain Harte. Mario and Elsie had five children and raised them between the United States and Argentina. Elsie had a beautiful and genuine smile that made everyone who met her immediatelyfeel at ease and cared for. She was warm, vibrant and had a beautiful laugh. No matter what life brought her way, Elsie was cheerful; always trusting that her life was in God's hands. She will undoubtedlybe remembered by all who knew her for her delicious homemade meals. Elsie would feed all who entered her home, no matter the time of day. She loved to garden, and relaxed by swimming and cross stitching, usually "Precious Moments," which are hung on friends' and loved ones' walls throughout the globe. She was talented in her handiwork and received joy and satisfaction in making homemade gifts for others. She was incredibly proud of her children and grandchildren. She loved to play an active role in their lives and be involved in their activities. She could make whatever her grandchildren could dream up: special meals, games, costumes and clothing, toys and even invisibility cloaks. Her handmade gifts will be

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tary and high school in the Fullerton schools, graduating in 1952. She continued her education at San Jose State University in San Jose, where she obtained her California elementary teaching credentialsin 1956 and started her teaching career in Sunnyvale schools teaching music. It was at San Jose State that she met her future husband, Al Krueger, whom she married on Aug. 18, 1957, at Capilla de San Antonio in Anaheim. The

Gloria passed away peacefully in her home. She was born in La Veta, Colorado. She attended Modesto High School, in Modesto. Graduated from La Veta High School in Colorado. Graduated with an accounting degree from Forkner's Business College in Modesto, which she used

GRIME Continued from Page A2 Generators that belong to Calaveras County were stolen on Double Springs Road. 1:35 p.m., Valley SpringsA mini-storage unit was broken into on Country View Drive. 2:13 p.m., Hathaway PinesSomeonethrew a rock through a window on Highway 4. 2:15 p.m., Valley Springs — A theft was reported on South Petersburg Road. 4:57 p.m., Murphys —Vandalism was reported on South Algiers Street. 7:55 p.m., Valley SpringsFlashlights were shining on a South Ranchero Road property. 8:25 p.m., Valley Springs — A man was riding a bike on Double Springs Road with a "loose" dog. Felony bookings MONDAY 9:30 a.m., San Andreas —Donovan Randall Shinn, 47, of the 800 block of Purdy Road, Angels Camp, was booked on suspicion of violating probation after an arrest at the Calaveras County Disaster Recovery Center. 2:32 p.m., French CampMelanie Lynnae Rife, 28, of the 200 block of Almond Street, Manteca, was booked on suspicion of resisting a peace officer after an arrest at San Joaquin County Jail.

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and golfer, Harry made sure to share his passions with those whom he loved. Harry spent immeasurable amounts of time teaching many of his grandchildren, and great grandchildren how to fish, how to golf, and how to lose in cribbage. As the patriarch of a family of nearly 8g, spanning 4 generations, Harry established a highly regarded legacy. Perhaps the greatest aspect of Harry's legacy is the love he had for his family. His affection for those he loved was evident by his presence in their lives. Rain, snow or shine, if Harry was invited to a gathering, he would be there. Harry enjoyed vacationing with his family, cheering on his great grandchildren at sporting events, and finishing off the dessert at family parties. Referred to by many as being a "remarkable man," Harry set the precedent for a life being lived to its fullest. He will be missed by those who loved him, and by the innumerable amount of people whose lives he affected. Harry's life and legacy will remain a shining example for his family and loved ones to follow as they remember

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Harry is preceded in death by wives Dorothy and Lois Roberson, sons, Bobby and Billy Roberson, grandson Clayton Dailey, grandson-in-law Randy Williams, greatgranddaughter Andrea I'renette Porter, and great-grandson-in-law Major I.ucas Gruenther. He is survived by son and daughter-in-law Jim and Chris Roberson of Sonora, son and daughter-in-law Gary and Shirley Roberson of Tuolumne, daughter-inlaw Jacqueline Roberson of Jamestown, special friend Beverly Harrison of Sonora, , grandchildren Ron and Cindy Roberson, Doug and I.ynette Roberson, Randy Roberson, Sheree and Mike Cox, Janine and Chuck StaRord, Kerry Williams, Michael and Melody Roberson, Christina and Tony Cunha, Jack and Martha Roberson and Ron and Karol Dailey. In addition to being great grandpa and greatgreat grandpa to over 5g grandchildren, Harry was uncle and cousin to several more loved ones. A graveside service with military honors will be held for Harry at i z:gloam on Friday, December z8th at Mt. Shadow Cemetery on Lyons Bald Mountain Road in Sonora. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to one of two organizations that Harry was a steadfast supporter of. The first, Veterans of Foreign Wars, is an organization whose vision is to, "Ensure that veterans are respected for their service, always receive their earned entitlements, and are recognized for the sacrifices they and their loved ones have made on behalf of this great country." The second, Central Valley Honor Flight, is a nonprofit organization that "is committed to honoring local WWII veterans and Korean War veterans by sending them to see their memorials in Washington D.C." Harry was one of the many veterans to g b e honored in April of this year when he was flown out to Washington D.C. and 6 to u r ed the Iwo Jima memorial, the WWII memorial, and visited Arlington National Cemetery along with other respected monuments. Please, see addresses below. VFW Hall and Military Museum Post 3I54 9 N. Washington St. Sonora, CA 95370 http: //www vfwpost3i54.org/

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Syria refugee vote roadmap to '16 election Anyone lookingfor a roadmap showing which of California's 53 congressional district elections will be tight next year need look no farther than how the state's House Democrats voted last month on a bill that would essentially halt a federal plan to take in tens of thousands of refugees &om Syria and Iraq. The same map shows just which Democrats feel seriously threatened a year before they come up for reelection. Almost all of this state's Democrats are staunch liber- ~ ~ ', T hOmaS ' als and the vast L1' majority of them voted to back President Obama in his self-described humanitarian effort. This came after Republicans led by new House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wisconsin put forward a plan to add numerous layers of additional security to the existing process, which already takes about two years to vet each incoming refugee. The GOP presumption is that hiding among the refugeeswillbe a few terrorists planted by the socalled Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, which appears to have overtaken Al Qaida as the world's leading manufacturer of jihadi mayhem. So far, that assumption hasn't been proven, even though Republicans pushing the bill cited a Paris police find of a Syrian passport after the mid-November suicide bombings and shootings there. The passport indicated one of the Parisian terrorists entered Europe along with Syrian refugees via a Greek island just off the coast of Turkey. Problem was, the passport turnedout to be a probable forgery and may have beenplantedjusttodiscreditrealrefugees. It certainly did that among prominent Republicans. Every major GOP presidential candidate called for at leasta pause in America'sintakeofrefugees. House Republicans voted almost unanimously for the bill, which passed on a 289-137 vote. So did 47 Democrats. California Democrats voting that way

included Pete Aguilar of Redlands, Ami Bera of Elk Grove, Julia Brownley of Westlake Village, Jim Costa of Fresno, John Garamendi of Walnut Grove, Scott Peters of San Diego, Janice Hahn of San Pedro and Raul Ruiz of Palm Desert. Besides their votes on this bill, one thing all have in common is that they are staunch liberals, backing a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants,gun control,access to abortions and almost every other stance held by mainstream Democrats. Another thing all these folks have in common is that all are seeking reelection — except Hahn. She is now running for her father Kenneth's old seat on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. This still leaves her sharing one category with the others: She fears the effect a vote to allow steady immigration of Middle Eastern refugees might have on her election chances. It's hard to say how most of these politicians felt about their votes. For sure, they knew President Obama will veto the bill if it ever gets through both houses of Congress. But all have reason to feel insecure. Almost all won reelection last year in very tight races, none more so

than Costa, who was shellshocked after the previously unknown Republicanfarmer Johnny Tacherra led him on Election Night and only lost to him by a 50.7 to 49.3 percent margin after a month of subsequent vote counting. That was the closest shave ever for longtime incumbent Costa. Things were just about as tight for Bera, who bested former Republican Congressman Doug Osebyjust50.4-49.6 percent,or 1,460votesout of about 180,000 cast. There was also Peters, who topped former San Diego City Councilman Carl DeMaio by barely 6,000 votesout of190,000 cast. The largest victory margin for any of these folks belongedto Ruiz,who had a 54-46 victory percentage. Still not much breathing room. Each of these politicos knows he or she will surely be a target for the GOP next fall and that if the Republicans stage a strong presidential campaign, all of them couldbe voted out. Which goes to show that election returns shape votes even if no one likes talking about this powerful aspect of realpolitik. Thomas Elias writes a column about Cali fornia government and politr'cs that appears in 93 California

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Tax break an Obamacare bailout in disguise As Congress rushes to pass an omnibus tax/spending bill for the coming year, it' s concocting a special tax break for health insurance companies. It's a backdoor bailout. Until this week, insurance company lobbyists and the White House were pushing islation to keep insurers happy and the fora bailout,spending taxpayer dollars to health law alive. cover what insurers are losing on ObamJust hours after UnitedHealth's bombacare plans. That bailout so infuriated the shell announcement, the Obama adminpublic that D.C. insiders switched gears. istration tried to calm insurers, sending Now they' re offering a tax break for the out a memo full of reassuring promises. It whole health insurance industry. vowed to go to Congress for funding to reDon't be bamboozled by the switch. This imburse insurers for their losses. last-minute tax break is a handout in disThe administration wanted to put tax guise. We the taxpayers are still on the dollars into a program set up under the losing side in this crony capitalism deal. Af ordable Care Act called 'risk corridors." Obamacare is collapsing like a house of Insurers profiting under Obamacare are cards.Nearly allinsurers arebleeding red supposed to pay into this program to help ink trying to sell Obamacare plans. Last other insurers who are losing money. But with nearly all insurers losing monweek, insurance giant Cigna hinted it will dropoutofObamacare after2016.Earlier, ey on Obamacare plans, there's not enough the biggest insurer in the nation, United- money in the pot. That's why the Obama Health, revealed it will likely quit Obam- administration pushed for a bailout, using acare after 2016. Though these insurers taxpayer dough. are highly profitable overall (their stocks When you pull back the curtain, here' s are soaring) they' re losing billions trying what it's all about: Erst pass a law requirto sell the unpopular Obamacare plans. ing the public to buy insurance company If insurers drop out of Obamacare, the products. Then impose big penalties on president's health law will collapse on its anyone who doesn't buy. Finally, when inown. Republicans are still trying to kill it. surers still can't make money, bail them Last week, the U.S. Senate passed a bill out using taxpayer dollars. to repeal the Affordable Care Act. That Outrageous. Fortunately, Republicans in was mere Kabuki theatre — President Congress showed backbone and refused to Obama will veto it. What matters is what go along. By the end of last week, the bailCongress is doing in this week's giant leg- out idea was dead.

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childish name calling (teabaggers, teapublicans) to combat the "haters on the right," I find it amazing he misses the hypocrisy of the message he is sending. Perhaps he should look in the mirror to determine to whom the "hate monger" label applies. His assertion that the right seeks to subvert our Constitution is pathetic. The current occupant of the White House and his minions are taking care of that with Executive Orders and selective enforcem ent of law.He failsto see,atthisstageof our democracy, sociopaths and tyrants go hand-in-hand and from across the political spectrum. Right or left, it matters not. Sadly, Torchia's seeking a "balance in the information we receive" is more akin to stifling opinion, as well as, destroying the free circulation of ideas. His singling out KVML for broadcasting only "right wing hate mongers" speaks to the fact that the majority of Mother Lode residents prefer truth and realistic answers to the critical questions of the day — not talking points, a myriad of excuses or feel goodplatitudes. Our "Tree of Liberty" can only be re&eshed and saved by those who seek an honest and accurate exchange of ideas/

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Gun violencesolutionssought To the Editor: Whether it is school shootings, gang related killings, or Jihadist terrorists home grown, a cry for gun control is the common answer we hear. A careful analysis of the causes, reveals symptoms of our society that are many, and complex. No one remedy will work to bring violence down in our country — it will take efforts on many fronts to deal with the problem. There is a correlation with gun violence with the world's efforts to curb global warming and get us off fossil fuels that are endangering us all by warming the planet. We already see efforts using solar panels on large and small scales, fusion technology, geothermal exploration, wind power, and other approaches that together, not alone, are leading toward a solution. Just as varied approaches work to solve global warming, so also should our country work on many fronts to curb gun violence. Sure, it makes sense for screening before buying a gun, as does California. The recent killings in San Bernardino show that screening alone didn't stop terrorists from killing. If our society has disaffected citizens, be they students or immigrants, the seeds are

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With all this pressure, the lawmakers' principled stand didn't last long. The omnibus bill reportedly contains a huge tax concession to the same industry. Money is fungible. This rewards the same players. The new deal suspends the Health InsuranceTax for a year.Suspending the tax is in effect handing the industry an estimated $12 billion dollars a year, according to the Congressional Budget Office, exceeding even what the bailout would have cost. Health law "should not subsidize companies that sell Einsurancej," says Doug Badger, former White House policy adviser. But that's what's happening here. Most tax breaks are good. But this one shifts the burden onto the rest of the nation's taxpayers. Obamacare has to be paid for. If not by insurers, then by the rest of us and our grandchildren. Meanwhile, any lobbyist-driven deal that rewards insurers while the public facessoaring deductibles and copays and limited access to doctors is a cruel trick. It' s obviously designed to keep a flawed health scheme on life support, when We the People deserve better. Betsy McCaughey isa senior fellow at the London Centerfor Policy Research and authorof"Government by Choice: Inventing the United States Consti,tution."

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anchor in September, reassigned to handling breaking news on MSNBC. When NBC News created Williams' new role, it included handling special network 2005, Comcast warehouse, reports if Holt was unavaildispatch and customer ser- able. vice centers throughout the state routinely sent hazardous waste to local landfills not permittedto receive it. Prosecutors say the investi—A SANTA CLARA gation also found Comcast

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attack. The decision reflected lingering unease in the aftermath of the shooting that killed 14 people at an office holiday party two weeks ago in nearby San Bernardino.

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Climbers buyrock wall to preserve it SACRAMENTO A group of C alifornia rock climbers have purchased a wall at Donner Summit to preserve it as a land trust.

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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A child abuse investigation led to the bodies of two young children inside a commercial storage unit in Northern California, along with a starving, injured 9-year-old at a house about 140 miles away, authoritie ssaidTuesday. The 3-yearold girland 6-year-old boy were found dead Friday ata storage facility in Redding, a city of 91,000 about

300 miles north of San Francisco. Homicide detectives were investigating, and autopsies were planned for Wednesday. The children's names were not released. The investigation began with a call about a possible child abuse case in the small Northern California town of Quincy. On Friday, authorities found the starving 9-year-old at a Quincy home,

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provided the email to The Associated Press. The official was not authorized to disclose details of an ongoing investigation and spoke on condition of anonymity. The anonymous writer claimedto be a student at a district high school who had been bullied. The person also claimed to be a jihadist but made errors that sug-

gested the writer was really a prankster. The threats came in simultaneously to New York and LA school officials at about 10:20 p.m. Monday in LA.

accordingto a news release from the Plumas County Sheriff's Office. The unidentified girl was taken to a hospital. No details on her condition were availableTuesday. SherifFs officials later arrested a 17-year-old boy and 39-year-old woman on abuse allegations related to the 9-year-old. Each remained jailed Tuesday on $1 million bail.

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spikes after shooting NEW YORK (AP) — The information on how to prepare for an attack. The Los vices facility in California Angeles County Sheriff's Dehas become a sobering re- partment said big companies minder to companies of how have asked for permission vulnerable workplaces can to use its nine-minute video, be when employees are con- "Surviving an Active Shoot&onted with active shooters. er," which portrays shootings Since a g u n -wielding in an office, a shopping mall husband-and-wife team and a school. And "Run. Hid. Fight.," killed 14 and wounded 21 others this month in San a six-minute video created Bernardino, California, em- by Houston officials on what ployers across the country to do when someone opens have been reassessing their fire in the office, has been emergency plans to ensure viewed tens of thousands of they are prepared to deal times daily since the ramwith workplace violence. page, the most views since More companies have itsrelease atthe time ofthe been calling security and hu- mass shooting in a Colorado m an resources experts to get movietheaterin 2012.

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tomers' names, addresses and operatorof California's and phone numbers in the Great America theme park trash without shredding or is at fault after a mechanic redacting them to prevent was seriously injured in a identity theft. June roller coaster accident. The Mercury News reC omcast di d n o t ac knowledge any wrongdoing ports that th e California as part ofthe settlement. Division of O c cupational Comcast spokesman Bryan Safety and Health says CeByrd said in a statement dar Fair Southwest did not the company remains com- have the proper safety promitted to the highest stan- tocols to make sure a ride dards o f e n v i ronmental was shut down when then compliance and has taken 66-year-old Robert Hooks steps toimprove its prac- went to retrieve a cell phone tices. that fell beneath it. "We have devoted considThe agency also says emerabletime and resources ployees weren't p r operly toward our environmental trained in how to safely pick compliance," he said. up lost items. CaVOSHA is fining Cedar Fair $70,200 for eight workplace safety violations. Five

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LA officials defended the move, with that city's police chief dismissing the criticism as "irresponsible." Southern California, he added, "has been through a lot in the recent weeks. Should we risk putting our children through the same?" The threatening 360-word email sent to the New York City school superintendent warned that schools would be attacked with pressure cooker bombs, nerve agents and the Showtime terrorism dra- machine guns. It claimed the ma "Homeland." writer and "138 comrades" The shutdown abruptly would carry out the attack. closed more than 900 pubStudents "at every school lic schools and 187 charter in the New York City school schools attended by 640,000 district will be massacred, students across Los Angeles. mercilessly. And there is In LA, the threat came in the form of an email to a school board member. Authorities in New York reported recei ving the same "generic" email and decided there was no danger to schoolchildren. Mayor Bill de Blasio concluded the threat contained "nothing credible." New York Police Commissioner William B r atton agreed, quipping that it looked like the sender of the threat had watched a lot of

utive director Perry Norris saysclimbers worried about losing access to the Black Wall and other rocks after the owner began expressing concerns about liability. Norris said t h e g r oup spent just more than half its money to purchase the land. The rest goes toward m anaging the property,and much of it will pay for the installation of t r ails and trailheads.

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Smaller counties driving inmate population growth NEW YORK (AP) — While big-city jails get most of the attention, lockups in small and medium-sized counties have actually driven the overall explosion in the U.S. inmate population, according to a new analysis of 45 years of jail statistics. U.S. jails now hold nearly 700,000 inmates on any given day, up from 157,000 in 1970, and the Vera Institute of Justice found that smaller counties now hold 44 percent of the overall total, up &om just28 percentin 1978. Jail populations in mid-

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"To understand what' s sized counties with popula- lockups are generally used tions of 250,000 to 1 million to housepretrialdetainees going on you have to look residentsgrew by four times or those who have been sen- at the localcontext," said and s m all-sized c ounties tenced to servestints of a Nancy Fishman, who heads with 250,000 residentsor year or less for relatively mi- all jails-related work for the less grew by nearly seven nor crimes. New York nonprofit's Center times, Vera's analysis shows. Jail use continues to rise on Sentencing and CorrecIn that time large county jail though crime rates have de- tions. "A lot of the things we populations grew by only clined since peaking in 1991, see, we don't have answers about three times. the analysis shows. Blacks for yet." Exactly what's behind that are jailed at nearly four To give local corrections trendisnotclearbutexperts times the rate of whites and officials and sheritFs better say arange offactors likely the number of women locked information about jail trends contribute, &om law enforce- up in jails has grown 14-fold over time, Vera drew on fedment's increased use of sum- since 1970, according to the eral statisticsto create an monses and traffic tickets to

Vera report.

the closing of state mental The number of jails with hospitals in that time. 1,000 beds or more has soared "Everyone's jail problem is &om 21 in 1970 to 145 in a little difFerent," said Vera's 2014, and the average numChristian Henrichson. ber of dayspeople stay locked Unlike state prisons that up in jail has grown &om nine hold inmates doing lengthy in 1978 to 23 in 2014, accordterms, local jails and county ing to the statistics.

Congressnearsa spendingagreement WASHINGTON — C ong ressional l eaders w e r e poised Tuesday to unveil a year-end tax and spending package that would fund the government through 2016, raisedomestic and defense spending, and increase the deficit by hundreds of billions of dollars by extending

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of data for all of the roughly 3,000 county lockups. That will allow officials to compare their jail incarceration rates to similarly-situated countiesbased on totalpopulation, median income and arrest rates.

Pentagon report: Violence GOP race on the rise in Afghanistan reshaped WASHINGTON (AP) — Violence in Afghanistan is on the rise, according to a new Pentagon report to Congress that says the Taliban was emboldened bythe reduced U.S. mili tary role and can be expected to build momentum from their 2015 attack strategy. The number of effective insurgent attacks rose this year, causing increased casualties among Afghan security forces, the report said. While Afghan forces have demonstrated a will to fight and to learn from theirbattlefield mistakes, the report said the Taliban's resilience has made security fragilein key areas and at risk of deteriorating in others. Sen. Bob Corker, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, told reporters that it was "probably the most depressing assessment" of the direction in which the country is headed that he has heard in a "long, long time." "We' re certainly not in a positive trajectory right now in Afghanistan," Corker said. "In

fact, I would say currently, my assessment would be that it's a very negative trajectory." The Pentagon report, the latest in a regularseries ofPentagon war updates required by Congress, also said the Taliban-led insurgency has been emboldened by the U.S. transitionfrom directcombat operations to a

train-and-adviserole. "As a result, the Taliban will continue to test the (Afghan forces) aggressively in 2016," it said. The U.S. now has about 9,800 troops in Afghanistan, some of which are involved in counterterrorism missions.

In October, President Barack Obama announced that he would keep troops levels steady through most of next year. By the end of 2016, rather than draw down toa Kabulonly U.S. military presence of about 1,000 troops as previously planned, Obama decided the U.S. will maintain 5,500 troops in Kabul and Bagram. Tuesday's report said Obama's decision reflects the need to give Afghans more timetodevelop a credible army.

Russian capsule docks at station MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian spacecraft carrying three astronauts from the United States, Britain and Russia has docked success-

fully at the International spacecraft mooring smoothSpace Station. ly at 8:33 p.m. Moscow time NASA's live broadcast at thespace outpost Tuesfrom the Russian Mission day about 6'/2 hours after Control showed the Soyuz lifting off from Baikonur launch pad in K azakhstan. Aboard ar e R u ssian Yuri Malenchenko, Timothy Kopra of NASA and Briton Timothy Peake, representing the European Space Agency. The trio will spend six months aboard the space outpost. Already aboard are R u ssians S e rgey Volkov and Mikhail KorniTrimming,HazardousRemovals, yenko, along with American Scott Kelly. The latter Beetle Infestation 8 Butte Fire Clean-Up two have been on the space station since March and are on a year-long mission.

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LAS VEGAS (AP)Republican presidential candidates take the debate stage Tuesday night for the first time in a month, their race reshaped by nationalsecurity threats but still dominated by outsider contenders. Now it's Ted Cruz challenging &ontrunner Donald Trump. Trump will once again be standing at center stage, reflecting the bil-

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added that 80 of those who have come back have been convicted and another 41 have been arrested. President Vladimir Putin has said previously that between 5,000 and 7,000 citizens of Russia and other exSoviet nations have joined the IS. He said that Russian air campaign in Syria has been aimed atprotecting Russia's security.

3urors deadlocked in Freddie Graycase Saudi Arabiacreates bloc to fight terror

surprising dominance in the GOP primary campaign. His newest test, at least in the leadofF Iowa caucus, comes &om Texas Sen. Cruz, a chief antagonist of Republican leaders in Washington. The debate will be the firstfor Republicans since

BALTIMORE — J u rors said they were deadlocked Tuesday as they weighed manslaughter an d o t h er charges against a police officer in the death of Freddie Gray. The judge told them to keep deliberating and they went home for the night withoutreachinga verdict. The jury reported its difficulty in a note to Baltimore Circuit Judge Barry Williams after about nine hours of discussi ons over two days. It wasn't clear if they were stuck on one or more of the four charges Officer William

the attacks in Paris and

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San Bernardino, California, that increased concerns about terrorism in the United States. Hours beforethe debate was to begin, officials in Los Angeles closed all schools afteran emailed threat. Trump's response to the terrorattacks was to call for a total ban on Muslims entering the U.S. The proposal was roundly criticized by his rivals but appears to be resonating with some of his supporters. Four candidates,trailing in polls and appearing in debate before the main event, all denounced Trump's plan, arguing his ban was unpractical and could undercut relations with Muslim allies needed to combatterrorism.

six officers to stand trial. Armored vehicles and police were stationed around the city, and ofIicials promised they were prepared for any unrest. Parts of the city burned last spring aRer Gray's death triggered &ustrationover the department's allegedmistreatment ofblack people,and authorities were

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peat. Earlier Tuesday, jurors requested highlighters, an easel and sticky notes, suggesting a businesslike approach to assessingPorter' srole in Gray's arrest and death. They also received computer speakers to improve the sound quality ofrecordings in evidence, including Porter's videotaped interview

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Projecting its ambition for r e gional l e adership, Saudi Arabia said Tuesday it has lined up most of the Arab world, NATO member Turkey and several African and Asian countries behind a vaguely defined "Islamic military alliance" against terrorists. The move allows the kingdom, which follows a deeply conservative interpretation of Islam,to cast itself as a leader in the fight against extremism.

But absent from the alliance are the Shiite-led countries ofIran and Iraq, as well as Syria, whose government is backed by Tehran. And that omission raises questions about whether the 34-member bloc is primarily intended to present a unifiedfront against extremists

— or to also serve as a Sunni deterrent to Iran, Saudi Arabia's main regional rival. Riyadh supports rebels fighting to overthrow Syrian President Bashar Assad and has been leading an Arab coalition against Iran-supported Shiite Houthi rebels in Yemen since March. It is alsopart of the U.S.-led coalition fighting I slamic State militants in Syria and Iraq.

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spring, ending years working multiple jobs, sometimes three jobs at a time. Vargas is bilingual, but with limited English, an obstacle to a secure,steady job,Rodriguez said. Rodriguez lives in his grandmother's Sonora apartment. For years, rent was split with his grandmother until she leR to

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in Mexico. It was the one time Rodriguez feels the family's finances afFectedhiseducation. "Just thinking how we were going to get through it, how we were going to pay rent, I didn't focus in school a lot," he said. Today, Rodriguez holds around a 3.0 GPA, plays defensive back for the Wildcats, wants to attend college, and opted out of a state-paid lunch program used his entire life, despite still qualifying. "Is there correl ation between academicperformance and socialeconomic level?" said Jamestown School District Superintendent Brenda Chapman. "I don't like too general statements, but generally that's true." "It's not something that is really known or publicized, but it's there," said Sonora Elementary School teacher Mike Miller, who leads the giftbasket efFort. "There's definitely a need in this community." The two districts show the highest signs of poverty in Tuolumne County. Sonora Elementary School District holds the highest level of poverty among families with children ages 5 to 7 in Tuolumne County, a rank the Jamestown School Districtclaimed four of the past six years, according a recent U.S. Census Bureau study for 2009 through 2014. The schoolage poverty rates at Sonora Elementary in 2014 were 34 percent, atJamestown 27.2percent. Jamestown holds s t a tically higher rates reaching 42.6 percent in 2011 when Sonora was at 22.1 percent. And 75 percent of students in the Jamestown School District will receive state-sponsored &ee or reduced-price lunches in 2015-16, due to low family income. By comparison, at Sonora Elementary, 47 percent of students enrolled in the same program.

Lunch Enrollment in the program is optional, a possible reason why higher recorded poverty at Sonora Elementary doesn't equate to more lunch plans. Eligibility varies based on household size. As an example, a family of four must make less than $44,863 to receive a lunch discount or less than $31,525 to receive the meal free. Enrollment forms are filled out when parents register the student. And it is by enrollment — not census poverty st atics — that schools receive state additional funding, called Title I. The money can only be used to provide extra support in reading programs and instructional aid, including stafF, resources and materials, Chapman said. "The assumption is that students

JAIL Conti nued from Page Al Maynard Feist, of Lionakis, an architectural firm contracted by the county to work on the project, said the estimated costincrease isdueto changes in the original design based on the slope and terrain of the proposed site. "Because the site i s somewhat limited in size and the terrain is

very drastic, it meant that we had to stacksome ofthefunctional areas to accommodate the slope of the site and how they want to operate (the jail)," he said. "Going vertical and having to condense certain areas to accommodate the site obviously adds a little bit more cost." Alternate designs presented to the board would convert some of the 16cell housing units for higher security inmates to32-bed dorms, as well as potentially remove the jail's proposed kitchen. Jail Commander Lt. Tamara McCaig said converting cell blocks to dorms would require more stafF to operatethe facility because there would be fewer options for housing inmates with difFerent classificationsseparately. "We're going to need more people to move the inmates," she said. "If you have four or five classifications in one unit, you' re feeding them separatelybecause they cannot get along and eat in the dayroom together." McCaig added that the alternate designs would also present safety concerns for jail staff, who would

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Barbara Dresslar (left), student mentor to Sonora High School senior and Sonora Elementary School graduate Jesus Rodriguez, helps with organizing as Mary Gjerde, of Columbia, wraps gifts for the holiday baskets.

"Istherecorrelation between academicperformance and social-economic level(I don't like too general statements, but generally that's true." — Brenda Chapman, Jamestown School District Superintendent

in poverty are going to struggle The agency partners with Calmore academically," she said. WORKS to get families in homes As far as Sonora Elementary and employed, serving close to 50 School Pr incipal C h r istopher families in 2015, said Beetle BarBoyles can tell, there is not a stigma bour, Housing Resources director around receiving a free or reduced- with ATCAA. price lunch. A second "rapid rehousing proStudents on the plan are not gram" is specific to homeless famiidentified in the lunch line, and lies. only a cafeteria worker sees a note Cora Villalobos manages a subsiattached to an account in an elec- dized apartment on Greenley Road tronic database, the same account in Sonora, and often refers appliparents add money to for full-price cants to the programs. Several are meals, Boyles said. single mothers with students at SoBut, it's likely a hot lunch is nora Elementary, she said. served on the payment plan. In addition, the agency provides Though Boyles could not iden- food assistance in the form of sumtify who was enrolled, 285 students mer lunch programs, multiple food received a hot lunch Friday at So- banks, and delivery of food bags to nora Elementary, about 41 percent students on campus. of school. The figure is near the 46-percent school-wide enrolled in School support the program. "For me, the solution is everyone While money schools receive for who goes to school gets free lunch," low-income families cannot directly said Mark Dyken of the Jamestown improve financial situations, both School District. districts have developed other supDyken oversees several aRer- port. schooland support services for the Jamestown created the Family district and community. He is the Resources Center in 2001, once pardistrict athletic director, homeless- tially funded through the district ness and foster liaison, works in the and now self-supporting, which after-sc hool program, and is the providesclothes and food for free. director of the nearby Jamestown The school also has money set aside Family Resource Center, a food and for scholarships, and staff often buy outreach facility open to the com- items for students, Chapman said. munity. Outside of holiday giA baskets, Sonora Elementary established the Barbara McClymont fund to Homelessness ensure money is available if a stuAt J a mestown, t h e s t u d ent dent needs items like jackets, field homeless rate is slowly shrinldng tripmoney, oreven an eighth-grade from 20percentlastyearto 15 per- graduation dress, Miller said. cent atthe start of 2015-16. Still, The account typically has beseven homeless students enrolled tween $500 to $800 in staff and this week, Dyken said. community donations and was Homelessness is measured by pulled from at least 10 times in "the lack of fixed adequate night- 2014-15, Miller said. time residence," meaning couch

"surfing," staying with other families, or spending a night in the car are considered "homelessness," Dyken said. Subsidized housing and rental assistance programs through the Amador-Tuolumne Community Action Agency help these families.

Miller said the account was cre-

atedafterthe passing ofa charitableschoolsecretary about a decade ago. The donations help with self esteem, according to Miller. "(Students) just function so much better in the classroom," Miller said "And it's just the right thing to do."

night, the meeting could continue in the same location at 6 p.m. Thursday. The project has gained widespread attention since the county received the application for the store last year. Two town hall meetings in August and September each attracted crowds of more than 100 people, and the county's Community Resources Agency has received hundreds of letters regarding the proposal. Some of the main points of concern from opponents have focused on the store'sproposed location being less than a mile from the entrance of Columbia State Historic Park — a major boon for the t own economically — as well a s

increased traffic at the intersection and impacts to small businesses in the area. "This is our opportunity to really explain to the planning commission our reasons for not wanting Dollar General where they' re proposing to put it," said Leslie Davis, secretary of the Columbia Chamber of Commerce, who has been involved with o rganizing the formal campaign against the store. Anyone speaking for or against the proposal will be given three

Board of Supervisors within 10 days. The debate got heated last month when a sign promoting the proposed storewas tagged with graffiti by someone apparently in opposition. However, those involved in the formal "Stop Dollar General" campaign were quick to denounce the vandalism. Davis said those involved in the campaign aim to keep the discussion civil at tonight's hearing. "This is going to be a civil gathering of concerned individuals," she said. Dan MacDonald, a spokesman for Dollar General, said he believesthe project's developer, the Texas-based Cross Development, will be represented at the hearing. "We' re respectful of community concerns and thoughtful in the design of our stores to comply with local building codes in order to be consistent with the charm and character of the towns we serve,"

MacDonald said. More than 70 percent of the company's storesare located in communities with 20,000 or less people, MacDonald said. The company plans to lease the store in the end. Ownership of the parcel was transferred in 2011 to the children of the previous owners, ac-

cording to county records. Columbia residents who support the proposed store have arminutes each to state their case at gued that p r ivate l andowners tonight's hearing. should be allowed to do what they At the end of the hearing — or want with their property as long hearings, if it continues on Thurs- as they follow the county's develday night — the commission could opment guidelines. vote on the request, or defer a decisionto a later date. Any deContact Alex MacLean at cision by the commission can be amaclean@uniondemocrat.cornor appealed to the Tuolumne County 588-4580.

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Coinciding with current forecasts, people with the Stanislaus National Forest are announcing touch of winter reached Sonora m ost forest roads and trailswillbe Tuesday evening when a short closedto public travel the rest of storm le the ground covered with this winter and into spring, today a white mantle for the first time through April 14. "Be advised that Forest roads are this season and piled up inches of snow in the winter resorts east of not maintained for winter or wet this city." weather use," Rebecca Garcia of the The Jan.2, 1942, edition ofThe Stanislaus National Forest said in a Union Democrat also noted Sonora statement. "Use caution and drive received 0.33 inch of rainfall on defensively when traveling on open Dec. 25, 1941. roads in the forest through the winter. Rocks, snow and ice may be encountered in the roadway. Wet, satuBring pets and ratedroadbeds are easily damaged, vulnerable plants inside causingthe need forcostly repairsto In the more immediate future, roads and adjacent resources." Continued from Page A1

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temperatures this morning in So- Motor vehicle use maps revised to nora could plunge to 26 degrees include winter closures are available Fahrenheit. at forest headquarters on Greenley Residents and visitors are ad- Road. The Stanislaus National Forvised to keep pets and vulnerable est covers more than 1,400 square plants inside in below-freezing con- miles in east Tuolumne County and ditions. Pedestrians and motorists parts of south Alpine, east Calaveras should watch for ice in unexpected and north Mariposa counties. places, including sidewalks, curbs, For more information about road closures, callforestheadquarters at gutters and parking lots. Overnight low s are expected 532-3671, CalaverasRangerDistrict to climb above freezingtonight, at 795-1381, Mi-Wok Ranger DisThursday night and Friday night. trict at 586-3234, Groveland Ranger Forecasters say a p proaching Districtat 962-7825 or Summit storm systems will bring potential Ranger District at 965-3434. for fl ash flooding and debris flows in recent burn areas, including the Contact Guy McCarthy at 110-square-mile Butte Fire scar gmccartI/y@uniondemocrat.corn or and the 400-square-mile Rim Fire 588-4585. Followhim on Zui tter @ scar. GuyMcCarthy.

of jail overcrowding." Though the board decided to delay a decision on the designs until the Jan. 5 meeting, where it's also scheduled to consider extending the contract for Lionakis, many of the supervisors who spoke Tuesday seemed to support the idea of sticking with the original plan. District 5 Supervisor Karl Rodefer said the new jail, which is slated to open in 2019, will need to be adequate for another 50 years.

''We need to make a fiscally sound investment in this jail, but it needs to meet ouroperational needs as well as capacity needs," he said. 'We need to make sure we don't make File photos / Union Democrat decisions that compromise those facA plan to address tree mortality is expected to be brought back tors in the name of keeping these before the Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors in January. costs artificially low." In additionto the increased costs need to move inmates more fre- it's money that will make Tuolumne for the jail, the county will be on the County a better place. This is not a hook for roughly $8 million related quently. SherifF Jim Mele said his office decision based on emotion, this is a to theconstruction ofroads and utilcould make do with one of the alter- decision based on fact." ity infrastructure. Most of the counnatives that would still cost about Assistant District Attorney Eric ty's portion, including any additional $1.5 million more than the original Hovatter echoed Mele's statements costs, will come from borrowing and estimate, but that too would likely about the need for a new and ex- one-time funds. require the addition of one or two panded jail, saying that changes to District 3 Supervisor Evan Royce full-time jail employees. state laws in recent years means directed the sheriff's team to come However, Mele requested direc- more criminals will be serving time back to the board in January with tion from the board to continue with in county jails than state prisons. the estimatedincreases to operathe original design. He said the new Hovatter said he believes the tional costs by each of the proposed facility will provide better options crime rate is increasing in the coun- alternate designs. "I think the direction we' re leannot just for housing inmates, but ty due to the lack of space at the curalso rehabil itation through treat- rent jail leading to earlier releases. ing is the (original design), but I "We seepeople who are getting would like to see some numbers and ment and education programs. "It's not just housing inmates, 120-day sentences,for example, I want those numbers on the record," it's giving them an opportunity to are being released after serving he said. 'That puts us in a position change their lives so they don't come less than 10 days," he said. "There where we' re doing our job.... We' re back," he said. "I think one thing the are cases where people get a 30- asking these questions, I know what public needs to understand is, yes, day jail sentence and they're be- I'm obligating the county to for the we are putting a lot of money in, but ing released the same day because next 50 years."

Tee mortality Also at Tuesday's meeting, the board renewed emergency proclamations related to the drought and tree mortality, as well as gave direction to county staff on a plan to addressthe latter. Deputy County Administrator Tracie Riggs, who serves as coordinator for the county Office of Emergency Services, said she expects to bring the plan back to the board for approval in January. The plan must first be submitted to the state before the county can receive reimbursement through the California Disaster Assistance Act for up to 75 percent oftree removal costs. Describedas an "organizational approach,"the plan defines the roles that various public entities in the county will play in removing dead or dying trees that are threatening their facilities or infrastructure. Although the state is not providingassistance for tree-removal costson private lands, Riggs said she's still trying to clarify rules that could reimburse the county for cutting down trees on private propertywithin 200 feet ofpublic infrastructure.

In renewing the county's resolution on tree mortality, the board also added language requesting Gov. Jerry Brown to seek federal assistance from President Barack Obama. Contact Alex MacLean at amaclean@uniondemocrat.cornor

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Black Oak Casino Resort will host a holiday coat drive through Saturday to benefit Interfaith Community Social Services. New or lightly used coats or jackets are sought. The drop off is at the Willow Creek Lounge. The coat drive will end at 8 p.m. Saturday. From noon to 8 p.m. Saturday everyone who donates a coat will get a free "I shared the warmth "Tshirt from the casino.

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the most of their Social Security benefits. Now, perhaps because we did our job too well,two popular strategies - "file and suspend" and "restricting an application" (we' ll explain in a bit) — are being wiped out. But, and this is a big but, the lawmakers decided to give millions of Americans six

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Open house this weekend Sol y Breath Wellness Center will host a holiday open house from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at 14709 Mono Way, East Sonora. A special guest speaker, Don Miguel Ruiz Jr. will speak from 2 to 4 p.m. For more information, call 694-3955.

PROSseeks members PROS business networking group of Tuolumne County is seeking new members in several of its categories. The group's purpose is to build strong business relationships through referrals and partnering with member businesses. The open member categories include: electrician, florist, handyman, yard and landscaping, tutoring services, home inspections, dry cleaner, locksmith. For more information about PROS, visit www. sonorapros.corn or call 536-6313.

Grand opening set for Friday The Manzanita Arts Emporium will host a grand opening celebration at 4:30 p.m. Friday at the corner of Main and Raspberry streets in downtown Angels Camp. The business features locally published works, handcrafted items and fine art. Folkmanis puppets will be available for purchase. Appetizers, hot chocolate and other beverages will be served. The Manzanita Writers Press, which has published 12 books, is part of the Emporium. It hosts readings, workshops, events and contests to promote the literary arts in Calaveras, Amador and Tuolumne counties.

Chamber seeks nominees The Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce is taking nominations for its 2015 Community Recognition Awards. Categories includes See NOTES / Page Bl

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A new professional center in Sonora will be a place for women to help women and is called WHOW.

Professional center now open for women to help women as women tend to feel like we have to stay home and take care of the family, and because of that we don't always Michelle Dean had worked as a fi- do what we really want to do," Dean nancial services professional for eight said. "It'sgreat to see Michelle succeed. yearsbefore realizing her true calling was helping other women realize I think every community needs this their dreams. kind of women-run center," Roseland, Dean was inspired and motivated 49, of Fresno said at the grandopenby Denise Roseland, a woman she had lilg. met on a social media website, who When Dean found the building at asked her, 'Why can't you just start 11281 Highway 49 in Sonora, she by helping one woman at a time?" called Davidson to run the idea by her That conversation led to the grand and discovered not only was she out opening on Tuesday of Sonora's of state at her daughter's wedding, new Women Helping Other Women but was also dealing with &iends (WHOW). About 90 people came to and neighbors having to evacuate her tour the new business. home in Avery due to the Butte Fire. Dean, 52, of Sonora, said while she Once everything calmed down and had been using her skills in her finan- the building deal was finalized, evcial services business, her passion was ery wall in the facility was painted, not being fulfilled, and after hearing including one red door near the back Roseland's advice, she starting work- to representprosperity.OfBces were ing to create the WHOW center. set up and Davidson's graphic design Dean met Valerie Davidson, 58, of skills were called upon to decorate the Avery, owner of Davidson Media De- space. sign and Advertising, at the InnovaThere are fully furnished waiting tion Lab in Sonora about nine months areas, a kitchen and wine bar area ago. and two rooms available for women The two became friends and when to use during their five allotted hours Valerie told Michelle about her idea, a month. The building is completely they began putting together plans for wheelchair accessible and right now the WHOW center. the main area of the building is The WHOW center is a place where decked out with a Christmas tree. both Dean and Davidson's business Membership to the WHOW center offices are housed, and a space where costs $50 per month and includes women can become members or spon- display of business cards in the censors to receive benefits of using the ter, free ladies night out events, dismain space five hours a month, f'ree counts on classes and workshops, admission to Ladies Night Out events fellowship of a community of likeand discountson quarterly classes minded business women and five and workshops. hours of use of the center a month. Ladies Night Out events have been Each member will also be randomly organized by Dean since June 2013 highlighted in the community newsand include a night of fellowship for letter. women to connect and share their Sponsorship costs $500 a year with skills. Occasionally there is a guest an additional$250 fee forfi ve hours speaker at the event. of use of the center a month. Spon"I think what really got us to open sorship includes promotion through the center was our passion for helping the WHOW website, boosts on the women and wanting to help them ac- community page, discounts on classcomplish their dreams. I feel like we es and workshops and special recogBy LYDIA BROWNING The Union Democrat

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Michelle Dean (left) and Valerie Davidson (right) cut the ribbon to the WHOW center Wednesday. nition will be given at all events. The first class to be offered will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. January 13, 2016 and is called "Getting Clear on your Mission." Lunch will be provided and the cost is $20 for members or sponsors and $25 for non-members. Reservations are encouraged before January 8, 2016 by calling the center at 536-4042. Those who have questions or are interested in membership or sponsorship can email whowlivelovelearn@gmail.corn or call the center directly. "I think this is fantastic. I think

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record, such as your spouse or dependent children, receive those benefits. And if you suspend after turning on the spigot for them, you earn delayed r etirement credits that will boost your benefitby 8 percent a year until you reach age 70. The new law, as originally written, was going to cut off checks to spouses and dependent children six months after P r esident O b ama signed it. But in a middle-ofthe-night change, lawmakers relented. Not only will those now benefiting from file and suspend continue to receive payments, but anyone who is 66 by May 2 can capitalize on this strategy if it is advantageous. Restricting an application Although you can apply for Social Security benefits as early as age 62, waiting until FRA means you can "restrict an application" to spousal benefits only, even when that's less than you' d get on your own record. Why take a haircut? So your own benefit will grow at 8 perc ent a year until you t u r n

70. The new law will eliminate this option for those who turn 62 after January 1. If you' re older than that, you' re grandfathered in and can still restrict an application once you reach age 66. Because file and suspend is disappearing, your husband or wife will actually have to be receivingpayments for

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Retroactive benefits As a general rule, Social Security will not pay more than six months' worth of benefits retroactively. But if you file and suspend at FRA, your suspended benefits are basically banked. At any time, you can claim all benefits due since age 66 as a lump sum, if you are willing to forfeit the delayed retirement credits that have accrued. That could be valuable if, say, your delayedclaiming strategy based on a long life expectancy is threatened because you become ill at 69. Under the new law, this "insurance" will be available only to those who turn 66 by May 2.

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the old rules. File and suspend Once you reach full retirement age (FRA), which is currently 66, you can claim your benefits and immediately tell Social Security not to pay you. The point of the pirouetteis that only after you claim your benefits can others who qualify for pay-

a lower rate. If the lucky recipients are inthe 10 percent or 15 percent tax bracket, they can sell the securities without paying any federal capital gains taxes. Likewise, donating appreciated securities to charity is both generous and smart. If you have owned the securities for more than a year, you can deduct their value on theday you made the donation. Securities that have declined in value, however, make lousy gifts, says Greg Rosica, a certified public accountant and contributing editor to the Ernst & Young Tax Guide. You can' t See TAXES/Page B2

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Kayle Devassi placed second in the horse club category of the Angels Camp Christmas Parade.

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winners announced The Angels Camp Business Association announced the winners of its annual Holiday Decoration Contest. First place went to Blooms and Things Florist for exterior decorations. Bank of Stockton got secondplace for its interior decorations, and Firefall Jewelers won third place for its window display. About 3,000 people attended the 25th annual ACBA Holiday Parade held Nov. 28 in downtown Angels Camp. ACBA president Candy Myers said this year's parade had more people than ever before. The parade winners were also announced.

Winners include for floats, the Truelock Family for first place, Bank of Stockton in second place and CalWaste got third place. Sierra Car Club won in Vintage Cars; Girl Scouts Sierra Unit Miwok Trails got first place and Cub Scouts No. 343 got second place in the schools category. Calaveras Saddle Club placedfirstand Kayle Devassi placed second in the horse club categories. In the business division, Firefall Jewelers got first place, Murphys Hotel earned second and Barrel of Monkeyz got third place. Sue Berry was the overall winner in the individual class.

NOTES Continued from Page Bl Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Professional of the Year, Nonprofit Organization of the Year and Citizen of the Year. To nominate a business or individual, go online to calaveras.org and follow the links. Deadline for nominations is Dec. 30.

Copper to host shopping event The Copperopolis Town Square will hold a Christmas Sip 'N' Shop Saturday. The event, 4 to 8 p.m., will feature extended business hours, free wine, hot chocolate and mulled cider and desserts. Live music will be performed by Nicholas Leffler, andThe Typsy Frog will celebrate its grand opening. The Tipsy Frog Wine Bar features the wines from Murphys, Napa and Sonoma vineyards by the glass, in addition to select

underscored the degree to which Democrats, despite their minority party status in Congress, have been able to exact a price in the negotiations, thanks to President Barack Obama'sveto pen and Republicans' need for Democratic votes on the spending bill. Last-stage negotiations focused on horse trading around Democratic demands in exchange for lifting the 40-year-old ban on exporting crude oil, a Republican goal. Democrats were aiming to kill GOP attempts to roll

Democrats sought to extend the child tax credit, opposing GOP demands for Social Security numbers for participants, which Democratssaid could exclude the children of immigrants in this country illegally. From the White House, press secretary Josh Earnest sounded resigned to Obama s igning a bill l i fiing t h e crude oil export ban despite previousthreats to veto the measure as stand-alone legislation. The final package is expected to ignore conservative demands forlanguage back Obama environmental clamping down on Syrian regulations, and also sought refugees entering the U.S. Infive-year extensions of wind stead it would contain changand solartax credits.A pro- es tightening up the "visa vision related to money to waiver" program that allows travelto theU.S.for clean up oceans emerged as visa-free a sticking point at the last citizens of 38 countries, inminute. cluding France and Belgium.

cheeses, desserts and charcuterie. Jewelers, Umpqua Bank,Wells Fargo Bank For more information, call 785-9700 or go and Jack in the Box. online to www.CopperopolisTownSquare. Deadline to return gifts is Dec. 18. corn. Santa Claus will appear at the center Copperopolis Town Square is just off High- from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. each weekend way 4 in Copperopolis. through Dec. 23, and from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Christmas Eve.

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The merchants atThe Junction shopInternal Revenue Service and the ping center in East Sonora will collect gifts Franchise Tax Board-trained volunteers, in in the coming weeks for distribution to conjunction with AARP, will offer free tax children in need. help to adults 60 and older and low- to Trees at center businesses have been moderate-income people beginning in trimmed with tags containing the name February. and need of specific children. Shoppers Tax-preparation help will be offered can take a tag, purchase the gift, and return from 8a.m. to 2 p.m .Wednesdays beginthe unwrapped package along with the tag ning Feb. 3 at the Tuolumne County Senior to Santa Land (under the clock) between 11 Center, 540 Greenley Road in Sonora. a.m.to3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, or Those seeking help should bring their to any business in the center. 2014 tax return, annual income statements Tags can be found at the following mer- from Social Security, broker statements, chants: Pac N Copy, BBVA Compass Bank, 1099, W-2, etc. Famous Footwear, CVS Pharmacy, Taylor For more information, call 652-5269.

TAXES Continued from Page Bl claim a tax break for the loss, and the recipient can' t, either. A betterstrategy:Sellthe securities and give theproceeds to family members or your favorite charity. That way, you can use the losses to 08'set capital gains or ordinary income. You may beabletotake advantage of a tax break that al-

lows seniors age 70 V2 or older to donate money from their IRAs directly to charity. The provision, which allowed taxfreetransfers up to $100,000 to count toward the required minimum distribution, expired on January 1. Congress has revived the tax break in the past, and it may still do so again this year. If you'd like to make a charitable rollover, you may want to hold off on taking your RMDs until right before Christmas. But be pre-

paredtoactfastifitlooksasif the provision won't be extended. The penalty for not taking your RMD by December 31 is 50 percent of the amount you should have withdrawn. Sandra Block is a senior associate editor at Kipli nger's

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GUEST SERVICES ASSOCIATEAssistsguests in friendly 8 prof. manner answering questions, providing resort info & selecting skier/rider services to incl. tickets, lessons 8 rentals. Great job for individual that enjoys spending rec time skiing/riding. P/T w/ additional hrs during holidays. 16 yrs old. Starts O$10.25/hr. DOE. LINE COOKResponsiblefor food prep 8 cooking on main line 8 BBQ. Req proven exp that demonstrates strong cooking & plating skills. Enjoys working directly w/ guests 8 being part of a team. Safe food handling & prof. appearance req'd. FT/ PT,16 yo. Starting O $10.25/hr. DOE.

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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. Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer may callPam Orebaugh 588-4546 or e-mail orebau h Ouniondemocrat.corn

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CHOCOLAT LAB PUPS 2 males, 9wks, shots, AKC, Champions. Sacrifice-$500ea. 928-3413 615

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Family owned and operated, Mre are part of thecommunity and are here to help with all your cleaning needs. Moving in to a new rental? Just list your home for sale and need to spruce it up? Maybe, you' ve been injured and just can't clean the bathroom the way you once did. Let us help you prepare your home for all those holiday guests coming soon! Does your business need a janitor service? Is there just not enough time in the day to do all that needs being done? Let Kathy, Katrina and the crew make your life easier. Our free in-home estimates allow us to understand your specific needs and to tailor our services to meet those needs. Whether it's a one-time cleaning or a monthly, bi-weekly or weekly service, Kathy's Cleaning Service is here to help. Call today for afree quote.

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CARS AND TRUCKS CATEGORY 701-840 701 - Automobiles 705 - 4 Wheel Drive 710 - Trucks 715 - Vans 720 -SUV's 725 -Antiques/Classics 730 - Misc. Auto 735 -Autos Wanted

RECREATIONAL 801 - Motorcyctes 805 - RV's/Travel Trailers 810 - Boats 815 - Camper Shells 820 - Utility Trailers 825 - Leasing/Rentals 830 - Heavy Equipment 835 - Parts/Accessories 840 - Airplanes

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CONSIGNMENTS WANTED! Looking for a professional to sell your car at no charge? WE ALSO BUY CARS! Call us today! 533-6777 CORVETTE '04 6-SPD Convertible, Like New! Rare color. Must see!! $19,000. (209)785-3636

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SUNDANCE10 hrs. on rebuilt motor & outdrive. New upholstery. Full kitchen & bath. Sleeps 6-lots of xtras. Excellent Condition! $6,500. (209) 559-5446 Sell it in the Classifieds 588-4515

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4 slides, 6 pt. auto leveling, 4-season rating, dual a/c, double refrigerator, low mileage & great condition! $56,000. (209) 694-3962

AERBUS'98 MOTOR HOME 29 ft. Wide Body Chevy Vortex eng. 47K mi, awnings, Dual A/C's, Onan Generator, All oak interior, exc condition. Tow Pkg. & brake buddy inch. $25,000 (209) 533-2731

810 Boats BAYLINER '88

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'76 Aluminum-19 FT. 150 HP Merc with 7.5 HP Trolling Motor Lots of Extras! Good Condition. $2,450.00 Call Jim, (209) 559-5446 820 Utility Trailers

Antiques/Classics FORD '55 20 Ft. 350 Chevy; New Interior, Rebuilt Outdrive, New tire/rims. Excellent Condition! Extras! $3950.00 VERY FAST... ! (209) 559-5446

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SNOW TIRES AND SPIDERS- barely used. Fits '12 Outback tires225/55/R17. Cost $1125 Ask $400. 352-2198 orbi hill irl@me.corn 735 Autos Wanted

BUYING JUNK, Unwanted or wrecked cars, Cash paid! Free P/U Mike 209-602-4997

'12 SPORT 19FT Merc 4.3 Ltr V6 Max HP 220-Immaculate! Only 31 hrs! Incl's Bimini cvr, built-in ice chest, ski locker,

GULFSTREAM '08 CANYON TRAIL 26 ft. 5th wheel w/super-slide. Rear kitchen w/lots of

sound sys, new in 2013. $25,000. Call or text 770-2387

counters/cabinets. Bench style dinette. Sleeps 6. Many extras. Like new. $18,500. 928-1532

AMERICAN '99 HORSE TRAILER

3- Horse slant trailer. 16 foot. Includes separate tack and storage area. Excellent condition. Asking $6,500. For more information please call 209-559-3428 UTILITY/ CARGO TRAILER w/xtras. Like New! Exc cond. 7' 10" x 1 2ft. $1,300. 559-1639

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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 NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF:

should not grant the FICTITIOUS authority. BUSINESS NAME A HEARING on the STATEMENT petition will be held in TUOLUMNE COUNTY this court as follows: CLERK Date: Friday, January 2 S. GREEN ST. 22, 2016 SONORA, CA 95370 Time: 8:30 a.m. in Dept. (209) 533-5573 3, at 60 N. Washington FILE NO. 2015000428 St., Sonora, CA 95370 Date: 12/1 1/2015 IF YOU OBJECT to the 02:10P granting of the petition, DEBORAH BAUTISTA, you should appear at CLERK & AUDITORthe hearing and state CONTROLLER your objections or file The following Person(s) LINDA LUCILLE TEDROW written objections with is (are) doing business CASE NUMBER the court before the as: Fictitious Business PR-11261 hearing. Your Name (s): To all heirs, appearance may be in JG EVENT SERVICES beneficiaries, creditors, person or by your Street address of contingent creditors, attorney. principal place of and persons who may IF YOU ARE A business: be otherwise interested CREDITOR or a 8569 Las Cruces in the will or estate, or contingent creditor of La Grange, CA 95329 both, of: LINDA the decedent, you must Name of Registrant: LUCILLE TEDROW aka file your claim with the Gutierrez, Jeff LINDA L. TEDROW and court and mail a copy to Residence Address: LINDA TEDROW the personal represent6569 Las Cruces A Petition for Probate ative appointed by the La Grange, CA 95329 has been filed by: court within four months The registrant from the date of first commenced to transact CAROL E. TRIPLETT in the Superior Court of issuance of letters as business under the provided in section 9100 fictitious business name California, County of: Tuolumne. of the California Probate or names listed above The Petition for Probate Code. The time for filing on: 11/01/2015 requests that CAROL E. claims will not expire This Business is TRIPLETT be appointed before four months from conducted by: as personal the hearing date noticed an individual. representative to above. I declare that all administer the estate of YOU MAY EXAMINE information in this the decedent. the file kept by the statement is true and The petition requests court. If you are a correct. (A registrant the decedent's will and person interested in the who declares as true codicils, if any, be estate, you may file with any material matter admitted to probate. the court a Request for pursuant to Section The will and any codicils Special Notice (form 17913 of the Business are available for DE-154) of the filing of and Professions Code examination in the file an inventory and that the registrant kept by the court. appraisal of estate knows to be false is assets or of any petition guilty of a misdemeanor THE PETITION or account as provided punishable by a fine not requests authority to the estate in Probate Code section to exceed one thousand administer under the Independent 1250. A Request for dollars, ($1,000) Administration of Special Notice form is s/ Jeff Gutierrez Estates Act. (This available from the court NOTICE: This authority will allow the clerk. statement expires five personal representative Attorney for petitioner: years from the date it take many actions WILLIAM J. COFFILL, was filed in the office of to COFFILL & COFFILL, the County Clerk. A new without obtaining court FBN statement must be approval. Before taking Attorneys at Law certain very important 23 N. Washington St. filed no more than 40 actions, however, the Sonora, CA 95370 days from expiration. personal representative (209) 532-4291 This filing does not of will be required to give Filed Dec. 09, 2015 itself authorize the use By: Mers Sullivan, Clerk of this name in violation notice to interested persons unless they Publication Dates: of the rights of another have waived notice or December 12, 16, 19, under federal, state or consented to the 2015 common law. (B & P proposed action.) The The Union Democrat, Code 14411 et seq.) independent Sonora, CA 95370 CERTIFICATION: administration authority I hereby certify that the will be granted unless foregoing is a correct an interested person PLACE AN AD ONLINE copy of the original on files an objection to the www.uniondemocrat.corn petition and shows good cause why the court

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TACOMA TRD Crew cabin. NEW! Only 5kmi,Loaded. 6 cyl., 4x4, tow pkg. GPS, A/C, CD, USB port, 5-spd. trans. Back-up camera! Pd. $39k, ask $34,500. Call 586-8544

JAYCO '02 EAGLE 5th Wheel, 31 ft. 2-slideouts. Central Heat & Air. Sleeps 4, Queen bed, Irg. tub & shower. Microwave, 3-way fridge/freezer. Good condition! $11,500 obo (209) 770-5267

YAMAHA '01 VSTAR 1100 Excellent Bike. Very well taken care

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SEA RAY '83 26 FT.

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FORD '92 MUSTANG Rebuilt tranny, does not

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SUZUKI '07 BURGMAN Like new 400CC scooter. New battery, tires & drive belt. 35,000 miles. Asking $2,200 obo Call: 209-694-3161

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TRAILER-24 FT Customizedenclosed. Locking cabinets, winch, pwr converter, kill switch,

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LeadingThaiseafood bosssaysprobea 'wake-upcall' BANGKOK (AP) — The president of one of theworld's biggest seafood exporters expressed &ustration and promised change Tuesday aRer saying an Associated Press investigation that linked slave-peeled shrimp to his company should be a "wake-up call" to the industry. Thiraphong Chansiri said Thai Union will spend millions of dollars to end reliance on poorlyregulated contractors that have been responsible for much of the abuse. He added that under the current system, it's almost impossible to ensure that supply chains are clean. Like other exporters in Thailand, his company has for years relied heavily on poor migrants working in factories in the port town of Samut Sakhon to peel, gut and devein shrimp. The APreportrevealed Monday thatmany of these laborers are undocumented and can end up beingtricked or sold into factories where they are forced to work 16-hour days with no time ofF and little or no pay for sometimes years at a time. Some end up locked inside. Others are allowed to go out, but only if they leave their children or spouse behind as a guarantee against running away.

Thiraphong said despite great efforts, Thai Union has been unable to keep labor abuses out of its supply chains. It has tried everything from spot checks by third-party auditors to regular meetings with external suppliers. But problemskeep popping up. ''We realized that we could not ensure 100 percent," he said. "Even with the whole system that we established." He said Thai Union will exclusively use inhouse labor for shrimp processing starting Jan. 1, a change he said would cost the company about $5 million. 'This move will provide us with full oversight of all processing stages and will ensure that all workers, whether migrant or Thai, are in safe, legal employment and are treated fairly and with dignity," Thiraphong said. A day earlier, he called the latest revelations "another wake-up call not only to us, but to the entire industry." On Tuesday, the Global Aquaculture Alliance, which audits companies and ofFers a Best Aquaculture Practices seal of approval, said it will pull its certification from anyone outsourcing shrimp processing. AP journalists followed trucks &om an abu-

sive factory raided last month to major Thai distributors, including a Thai Union subsidiary, and traced similar connections from another factory, raided in May, that was directly supplying the parent company. Thai Union and four other exporters that bought slumprom f the sheds sell to companies around the world. Those retailers and restaurant chains widely condemned the practices that led to these conditions, and many said they were launching investigations.

Big Australian supermarket chain companies, including Coles and Woolworths, were among those that expressed concern. Coles, Red Lobster, Whole Foods and some othercompanies saidtheyhad been assured by Thai Union that their shipments were clean. Thai Union said shrimp it purchased from the sheds AP tracked did not go to major U.S. companies, while declining to say where it went. In any case, according to U.S. and United Nations standards, if even a single piece of shrimp coming &om a company is tied to forced labor, it taints the entire supply chain. Some said the problem requires a drastic response from big players.

"I guarantee you that if Wal-Mart and Kroger and Red Lobster stopped buying from Thailand until this got fixed, I think pretty soon Thailand would have no choice but to really deal with it," said Buddy Galetti, president of Southwind Foods, a smaller importer in Los Angeles. He said he rarely buys Th81 goods.

"The large corporations are the ones who act like the pope as far as sustainability and human rights, but then they go out and buy from the main culprits," Galetti said. U.S. customs records show the shrimp AP tracked made its way into the supply chains of major U.S. food stores and retailers such as Wal-Mart, Kroger, Dollar General and Petco, along with restaurants such as Olive Garden. It also entered the supply chains of some of America's best-known seafood brands and pet foods, including Chicken of the Sea and Fancy Feast, which are sold in grocery stores from Safeway and Schnucks to Piggly Wiggly and Albertsons. AP reporters went to supermarkets in all 50 states and found shrimp products from supply chains tainted with forced labor.

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their late 50s, and sometimes the wife initiated the divorce. I have not had sex with my wife in years. Please don't advise counseling or hormones. The women don't believe anything is wrong, and they are justifiably reluctant to take drugsthathave serioussideefFects. So, ladies, decide which is better: Men viewing porn and masturbating (which the medical community agrees is healthy for men who aren't having sex with their partners) or getting a divorce because the husbands are starved for affection and sex. There are two sides to every story.— S. DEAR S.: You have made a valid point that a lot of women will not like. But women who have lost their libido often don't understand

why their husbands aren't equally uninterested, and sometimes, they don'tcare enough to make any effort to maintain this part of their relationship. This risks the marriage. Most men need the affection and comfort that intimacy provides and are not only bewildered by this turn of events, but also hurt and sometimes resentfuL Those who turn to masturbation via porn are excoriated. This should not be a zero-sum game. Both husbands and wives need to be educated about these changes and understand how to best handle them within their own marriages. Annie's Mailbox is written by Kathy

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Today in history Today is Wednesday, Dec. 16, the 350th day of 2015. There are 15 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in HistoryrOn Dec. 16, 1773, the Boston Tea Party took place as American colonists boarded a British ship and dumped more than 300 chests of tea into Boston Harbor to protest tea taxes. On this date: In 1809, the French Senate granted a divorce decree to Emperor Napoleon I and Empress Josephine (the dissolution was made final the following month). In 1811, the first of the powerful New Madrid earthquakes struck the central Mississippi Valley with an estimated magnitude of 7.7. In 1930, golfer Bobby Jones became the first recipient of the James E. Sullivan Award honoring outstanding amateur athletes. In 1944, the World War II Battle of the Bulge began as German forces launched a surprise attack against Allied forces through the Ardennes Forest in Belgium and Luxembourg (the Allies were eventually able to turn the Germans back). In 1950, President Harry S. Truman proclaimed a national state of emergency in order to fight "world conquest by Communist imperialism." In 1960, 134 people were killed when a United Air Lines DC-8 and a TWA Super Constellation collided over New York City. In 1965, British author W. Somerset Maugham, 91, died in Nice, France. In 1976, the government halted its swine flu vaccination program following reports of paralysis apparently linked to the vaccine. In 1991, the U.N. General Assembly rescinded its 1975 resolution equating Zionism with racism by a vote of 111-25.

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season so powerfully under interim coach Luke Walton, Kerr's hand-picked protege. And you absolutely heard immense &ustration t h at Kerr is still suffering from complicati ons after two back surgeries last summer, and still has no set timetable for a return to the sideline. But most of all, during our 20-minute phone conversation Tuesday, Kerr sounded fiercely determined to get back, figure out how to deal with the symptoms and start coaching this incredible group of players again. "It's funny, last year during the season I would look at the other coaches and say, 'We' re going to be much better next year,' and we would sort of laugh," Kerr told me. "We would say that and m eanwhile we w er e 6 7 15, you know? ... It almost sounded like a joke but I really meant it. Because Year 2 is a year where everything

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The Calaveras Redskins wrestling team finished in fifth place over the weekend with a 118 final score at the James Riddle Tournament in Oakdale. Oakdale won the tournament with 233 points, followed by Turlock and Buhach Colony with 167 and Golden Valley with 146. Sonora finished in 17th place with 25 and Summerville came in 20th with 21. Calaveras got secondplace finishes from Anthony Giangregorio (160), John Kelley (195), and Shane Torre (220). Austin Garant finished in third in the 182 weight class and Andrew Garcia (132) finished sixth. Summerville's Devin Conklin (138) finished third and Sonora's Keanu Perez (113)came in fourth. Summerville will host WaterfordThursday at 6 p.m. Calaveras will participate in the Casa Roble Tournament in Orangevale, Saturday and Sonora will take part in the Healdsburg Tournament this weekend.

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Sonora sophomore Jace Decker (22, above) scores on a layup Tuesday evening against the Lathrop Spartans at Bud Castle Gymnasium. Kaden Sparks-Davis (5, below) drives past a Lathrop defender during the Wildcats' 86-79 victory over their former Valley Oak League foe.

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Nate Patterson made only two shots in &ont of the 3-point line Tuesday night in Sonora's 86-79 win over the Lathrop Spartans at Bud Castle Gym. Yet, he finished the game with a team-high 28 points. The juniorguard knocked down eight of the Wildcats 15 3-pointers. Patterson, and the rest of the 'Cats were on fire &om behind the arc, and mixed with an uptempo style of play, Sonora had too much firepower for the Spartans to handle. "It's very fun to play this high-paced game that we played," Patterson said. "It's fun toshoota lotof3s,and ifweare knocking them down, it makes it just that much more fun. But we have to find ways to score other ways if we are not hitting them." With every shot &om 3-point land that went through thenet,Sonora head coach Dan Dona could see the confidence of his players become stronger. As the shots

King' s punting paying off for Raiders ALAIVIEDA (AP) — The Oakland Raiders' surprising second-half comeback against the Denver Broncos last week was due in large part to their ability to control field position. Veteran punter Marquette

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Yorks' lies will cause another 49ers implosion ed on false premises, cherry-picked T h eYorks live for false positives a few weeks ago plus the shaky win in evidence and ignoring reality about this team — that mean- Chicago was proof that the 49ers were because doing that brings up uningless second-half rally in Pitts- on their way (please). One thing about the Yorks: The lies comfortable things for the Yorks burgh proved Colin Kaepernick Cleveland was reality. A 4-9 record and half -truths they tell49ersfansand their favorite lap dogs. was destined for a huge sea- is reality. This team, as currently convia intermediaries — are basically the It's all fated to implode, on son (nope), the emergence of structed, is reality. They will win one or same lies they tell themselves, so ev- five- or six-year delusion cyBlaine Gabbert guaranteed two more games. Hl stick by it. And Jcd erybody in 49ersland is basically in the cles, and that dismal effort in Cleveland that they had their QB for the future York, his family and Trent Baalke will same sinkingboathere. was only the latest,truest example of andthatJim Tomsulawasateacher(no It's all fantasyland; it's all construct- the 49ers in the York era. See 49ERS/Page C2 way), and the close loss against Arizona By TIM KAWAKAMI

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FoorZuS HIGH SCHOOL urs ay Boy~ a s ketball: Summerville at Hilmar Tournament.Wrestling: Summerville vs. Waterford, 6 p.m. Girls — Basketball: Summerville at Hilmar Tournament, TBA Friday Boy~ a s ketbalt:Calaveras at Rosemont, 7 p.m.; Sonora at Riverbank, 6:30 p.m.; Summerville at Hilmar Tournament; Bret Harte at Ripon Tournament. Girls — Basketball:Sonora vs. Oakdale, Bud Castle Gym, 7:15 p.m.; Calaveras vs. Rio Vista, Mike Flock Gym, 6 p.m.; Summerville at Hilmar Tournament; Bret Harte at Ripon Tournament. Saturday Boy~ a s ketball: Summerville at Hilmar Tournament; Bret Harte at Ripon Tournament. Wrestling:Calaveras at Casa Roble Tournament, Orangevale, 9 a.m.; Sonora at Healdsburg Tournament. Girls — Basketball: Summerville at Hilmar Tournament; Bret Harte at Ripon Tournament.

San 30sesnaps 6-game losingstmk MONTREAL (AP) — Joe Pavelski scored once and added an assist as the San Jose Sharks beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-1 on Tuesday night to snap a six-game skid. Patrick Marleau and Dainius Zubrus also scored for the Sharks. Martin Jones made 26 saves for his 13thvictoryoftheseason. Dale Weise had the goal for Montreal. Dustin Tokarski, making his third consecutive start,stopped nine of 12 shots before being pulled midway through the second period. Mike Condon stopped all six shots he faced in relief. San Jose, which earned its first victory in December, is 12-0 when leading attertwo periods.

continued to fall, more players started to get into the mix and help contribute to the highscoring game. 'To see the kids have so much confidence is what is the Sonora most fun about it," Dona said. guard Nate "To see that it is a different Patterson guy every night is special. One shoots a night it's Nate (Patterson), one floater in night, it's Kaden (Sparks-Dathe lane vis) and now that we are get- Tuesday in tingour footballguys back,it the Wildcats could be Ian (Cicero). We have win over a lotof shooters on this team the Lathrop who work really hard. They Spartans at arealways trying togetbetter. Bud Castle For me, it's just embracing the Gymnatalent that we have." sium. One week ago, Sonora had Goy Dossi/Union Democrat a one man bench. On Tuesday night, that number increased

to six. With the football season offi cially over,Sonora now has for the first time all season, it' s full squad. Though it will take some time for the team to become a completely cohesive unit, any extra support is welcomed. "Having those extra guys is maining in the first quarter. could have scored in the 90s. really helpful, even if it is just Sophomore Rico Sanchez got But when the game is going for getting us pumped up and into the 3-point action, landing on, every coach is looking for cheering us on," Patterson said. a trey &om the corner to give the next step, as you hope you "It's nice to have some new Sonora a 18-14 lead. With 1:10 players would be, too. So, in a guys in the mix to give us some remaining in the first quarter, fast game you just try to stay energy.It's going to be good to Decker increased the Wildcats a step ahead and it's really fun. get a few more practices under lead to 21-16 on a rebound and As I told my coaching staff I'm our belt with the football play- basket. having the most fun out of any "Coming out and scoring year I' ve coached, because of ers who are now back, but we definitely have good chemistry early in the game is so impor- the style of play that we are this year." tant," said sophomore Damian playing." Sonora was down 6-4 with Kress. 'To come out and take After Decker scored tobegin 5:27 remaining in the first the lead like that really gives the second quarter, Lathrop quarter

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just gotta keep playing until the end because you are not going to win in the first quarter." Sonora led 22-20 after the first quarter in a very hightempo first 8 minutes. "The speed of the game was really fast tonight," Dona said. "I think that both teams

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finally lost in Milwaukee on Saturday to end a two-season 28-game streak, the secondlongest in NBA history, to bring them to their current 24-1 record. "I thought we'd go 25-0 to be honest with you," Kerr said, cracking up as he said it. "I sent (Walton) a text aiter the Milwaukee game; I said, 'What the hell are you doing? You have no idea what you' re doing, do you?' Joking!" Kerr said he figured Walton would do a good job in his absence because of Walton's relationship with the players and his presence in the locker

Continued from PageC1 is ingrained and it feels very natural ... "It's greatto see.Ijustreally am looking forward to being part of it again, in the grind again, because I miss it." Kerr attended his second consecutiveteam practice at Warriors headquarters Tues-

day, and said he definitely feels better now than he did a few weeks ago. He said t hi s t wo-week homestand will give him a good gauge of his condition and his ability to manage and adjust to the headaches and other continuing symptoms. Kerr talked and text-ed with Walton, the other coaches and the players throughout the recent seven-game road trip — as the Warriors built their record to 24-0 and then

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"And lo and behold he wins his first 24 ... He's done a great job. He's a quick study and has such a great personality and feel." Meanwhile,Stephen Curry's level of play — following his MVP performance last season — has Kerr as amazed as everybody else. "He's doing things that nobody in the history of the game has ever done," Kerr

said of Curry. "I told Steve Nash a few weeks ago, he' s like Nash on steroids. "It's like he's taken all the stuff that Nash did, the ballhandling and the shooting, room. but he's extended the shooting But, really 24-1? range by 10 feet and he's sped "I figured the first part of up the ball-handling comthe season would be tough," pared to what Nash did. "And there's an energy and Kerr said. "And I was hoping we would just win enough a pop to Steph's game that games where he could get his wasn't there even a couple feet wet and not have to worry years ago." about anything. So what does this all mean

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ed the first half on a 14-4 run and led 43-34. The Wildcats (5-2) come out strong in the third quarter and built an 11-point lead following a 3 &om Sparks-Davis ofF of an assist &om Decker. Sonora led 53-42 with 3:56 remaining in the quarter, but the Spartans cut into the lead with a 6-0 run. Patterson killed the Lathrop momentum the same way he did all night — &om behind went on a 8-0 run to take a 28- the arc. Patterson hit one of his 24 lead. Decker hit a 3 &om an two non 3-pointers as the buzzassist &om Sanchez to cut the er wentofft end thethirdand the 'Cats led 63-54. deficit to one. Patterson hit yet another Patterson had the pass of the 3-pointer off an assist &om night with 6 minutes remainSparks-Davis and Sonora led ing in the game. He dished a 32-30. Kress and Patterson perfectbehind the back pass hit back-to-back 3s to put the to Ian Cicero, who scored on a Wildcats up 40-32. Sonora end- layup. Cicero, who is only four

Just: It's how they lie to themselves. They think they Continued from PageCl can get away with it because they have a coterie of "media" lie to themselves and convince &iends to argue it out for them. themselves that they' re right I tend to just look at the winand everybody else is wrong. lossrecord,butthat'sme. And theyll be just as wrong 3) Marathe has been team as they always are. president for less than two The 49ers lie to themselves. seasons. Yet we' re supposed to That's how they got the re- believehis"reassignment" was cent scenario: Demote Paraag long planned. Ohh-kay. Marathe to show good faith to And Al Guido has been with Kaepernick's camp, but then the 49ers for less than two distort everythmg and say seasons. Yet we' re supposed to Marathe wasn't demoted. believe it was inevitable he' d That's about a four-level mis- take overas team presi dent truth: and that it's silly to suggest he' s a demoted president. 1) Hypothetically l y ing replacing to themselves that it w as Sure! Marathe doing all of the leak4) By being misleading about ing about Kaepernick — when why Marathe was demoted, we know leaking negative in- the Yorks then don't get the formation is a tried-and-true actual benefit of demoting him, York theme and that it's rela- which was to show the sports tively likely that if Marathe world (and Kaepernick) that was doing it, he was doing it Marathe is being punished for with York's tacit approval. leaking. (But I do believe the Marathe Because the Yorks leaked move was timed to shut off the that it wasn't about the leaking most recent Rood of leaks dis- ... even though it was. Follow creditingKaepernick's study that? habits and errancy, and guess How is that directly tied to what? About two weeks ago, bad foot ball ?Thisisam ovewe those leaks stopped. I wonder can see. It was generally right why?) there in &ont of us. And the 2) Half-truthing to the world Yorks botched it so badly that by insisting that Marathe was we can pick it apart piece by being "reassigned" to other piece as I just did. family enterprises (minor Think of how that would league soccer, of courser) and work with 100 other less visinot demoted,after I reported ble York/Baalke decisions, &om that this is essentially a firing the coaching staff to the roster as teampresident. to the training and PR staffs to So why do it now? What are the marketing and to the PSL the Yorks gaining by ~ y sales. doing something for cause and Think how that kind of selfthen covering it up maybe even delusion erodes a team. Think it to themselves? I have no idea. how Jim Harbaugh — not ex-

days removed &om playing football, ended the night with four points in his season debut. "It's nice to sce that I can put Ian Cicero in, who hadn' t played at all this year, but got some good minutes for us tonight," Dona said. "He had some good rebounds and a nice lift fake for a layup while guys weren't sure what to do. We now have a chance to bring some more strength off the bench." Lathrop kept fighting and pulled within five points following a 6-0 run. With 4:07 remaining in the game, junior Parker Ashton drained a 3 to give Sonora an eight point lead. Patterson added one more clutch shot &om downtown, which turned out to be enough for the win. Decker finished the night with 18 points, Ashton had 14 with three 3s, Kress had 11 and Sparks-Davis had seven. Dona was pleased with the production he got &om his bench players. "We don't deteriorate when guys come ofFthe bench," Dona said."It's equal skill and it's really nice in practice when you have that because guys improve. When you have guys on your bench who are competing forajob and aretruly equal,it makes for a fun coaching position to be in. And my kids are goingto getbetter because of it." WILDCATS 86, SPARTANS 79 Lathrop(44) 2 0 1 4 2025 — 79 Sonora (5-2) 22 2 1 2023 — 86 Lathrop: Brian Terrell, 15; Isais Hunter, 6; Michael Mills, 4; Junior Mallard,47; Idowu Olaleye, 5; Anthony Blase, 2. Sonora: Damian Kress, 11; Parker Ashton, 14; Rico Sanchez,2; Kaden Sparks-Davis,7; Nate Patterson,28; Jace Decker, 16; lan Cicero,4; Robby Van Noord, 1; Jacob Storm, 1. 3-pointers —Lathrop 2 (Terrell, Ballard), Sonora 15 (Kress, Ashton 3, Sparks-Davis, Patterson 8, Decker 2). Free throws — Lathrop 11-22; Sonora 13-22.

for Kerr's comeback date? He said it's singularly focused on his health — but that the 24-1 start certainly m akes it easier to avoid any potential rush back. "If we werereall y struggling I would feel guilty about not being out there," Kerr said. "But the fact that we' re doing so well makes it a lot easier forallofus,forJoe (Lacob) and for Bob (Myers) and for me and Jerry (West) and everybody. 'The main thing is I just have to get well and be ready; when I do come back, be ready for the grind." So when will that be, Steve? 'There is no timetable — I have to feel well enough to go through the grind," Kerr said. "I know what the grind's about. I know my body. And this will be a good couple of weeks being at home, really beingengaged at practice.111

have a good feel over the next couple weeks ... "Can you deal with the symptoms and still grind and have the necessary juice to do the job? That's kind of the question." I asked him bluntly, was there ever a thought that you might skip this season? "No, I don't think that way at all," Kerr said. "I think I' ll be back. I don't know exactly when, but I think I will be back coaching again this season ... "It's incredibly frustrating, but it's part of life, you know? Things happen, people get sick, people get hurt and it' s no fun,but you have to deal with it." He's dealing with this. He' s happy and simmering and joking and philosophical and mostly Kerr is buckling down, and preparing himself for the

actly Mr. Patience and Calm — had to deal with all the false positives and made-up rationales and organizational lies. Explains a lot. The no-show against the Browns was up there with Mike Singletary's first game in 2008 at home vs. Seattle in recent &anchise debacies. And it was followed by a locker-room disagreementJoe Staley and Ahmad Brooks suggesting the team wasn' t prepared to play (uh-oh, coaching) while Daniel Kilgore said

That's the Santa Clara 49ers, delusion all day. The Cleveland game was so bad that the Yorks might have

any such assessment was stu-

pid (not our guy Jimmy Tl). Fll settle this: That game was aclassic sign of a poorly coached team, a poorly G.M.'d team and a poorly owned team. As I mentioned earlier, the previous two games were dassicfalse positives for a management and locker room that is now conditioned to seek out the easiest,most comforting "truths" out there.

Almost beat Arizona. Get your first road win of the season in Chicago, though the Bears literally kicked that one away several times.

York 49ers: We' re great! Hugs all around! Let's party all week and show the haters! And Jed York's postgame tweet "very fun win" was the proof of the York-ian self-delusion. Theygotoverconfi dent.They were full of themselves. They thought they had it all ~ out. After beating Chicago in overtime. To get to 4-8. And set themselves up for the worst performance of the season in Cleveland.

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to invest in a lacrosse team and "reassign"ofFensive coordina-

tor Geep Chryst there. I still think the Yorks badly want to keep Tomsula into next season,just because it's alw ays

so uncomfortable for them to consideroutsidersforanylarge job. I' ve said it many times: This is an insular organization. They considered Harbaugh an outsider and tolerated him onlyfor aslong asJed thought there was a chance to win a Super Bowl. Even when Harbaugh gave them that chance for upward of three seasons, Jed plotted to get rid of him and then did. Tomsula is the insular coach, for the Yorks. He makes them happy. So the Yorks and Baalke will look for every reason to keep him. And they have several games left to justify it to themselves with false positives. But Chryst's job is certainly up for grabs. It might not happen today, but eventually Chryst will be the next fall guy, and it's hard to argue why he shouldn't be. I theoretically could see the 49ers giving more responsibility to quarterbacks coach Steve Logan just to give him a test drive before d who gets the permanent gig next season. Or Tony Sparano, the current tightends coach/assistant head coach who basically seems to run the show on the sideli nes thesedays,anyway.

eeding

Sonora, California

BRIEFS Serena Williams still chases GrandSlam NEW YORK (AP) Serena Williams says completing a Grand Slam is a goal she'd like to accomplish. For now, her focus is on winning another major tournament, not four in a row.

Williams was two victories away &om sweeping all four in the same year when she was stunned by Roberta Vinci in the U.S. Open semifinals in September.Her dominant season earned her Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year honors, and she was feted Tuesday night at a banquet in Manhattan. Asked if the Grand Slam is a goal in 2016, Williams said: "It is, obviously; I' ve never done it." "We' ll see," she added. "I'm not putting any pressure on it. I'd have to have a good year in the beginning, win Australia, win French — I' ve only won

RAIDERS

the numbers alone. In 2013, he landed 23 punts inside the 20 and had 11 Continued from PageC1 touchbacks. In the 29 games since, King has dropped 62 inside the 20 to Tuesday. "That was very beneficial go with only seven touchbacks. to us because we were allowed to sit Just don't expect him to talk about back in coverage and allow our &ont it much. four or &ont five to go and rush the King is the Raiders' reluctant star, quarterback." a player who feels infinitely more King's punting, combined with the comfortable decked out in full camouRaiders' best game of the season on flage than he does standing in &ont defense, helped keep the Broncos' of- of athrong ofreportersand television fense &om getting into the end zone in cameras. a game Oakland won 15-12. He dedined to talk about his day Denver went three-and-out on after the Broncos game and twice two series that began inside its own turned down interview requests Tues20. A third ended in a safety when day before sauntering back into the quarterback Brock Osweiler fumbled locker room. "I feel like I perform well every in theend zone.Emmanuel Sanders also mufFed a punt at the 15-yard line game so I don't really have a dream early in the fourth quarter, and the game," King said when asked about Raidersconverted it into a go-ahead his performance against the Broncos. "I don't know, I just perform. I take it touchdown. ''Field position is so big in a de- one punt at a time." fensive struggle like that," Oakland The directional punting has taken coach Jack Del Rio said. "Really good its toH on King's overall numbers. His on (IGng's) part, and the protection 43.9-yardgross average is the lowest and the gunners getting down there of his career, but the 40.3-yard net is and gettingthose balls covered prop- King's best. erly. Whether you' re winning the King is quick to credit former Raidturnover battle and winning some of ers special teams coach Steve HofFthathidden yardage,those arefactors man, now with Tennessee, and curto winning football." rent Oakland coach Brad Seely for his King's improvement is apparent in improvements.

Triumphant return for Cuban defectors HAVANA (AP) — A lineup of Cuban-born baseball stars, including some of the most famous defectors in

recent memory, made a triumphant return to the island Tuesday as part of the first Major League Baseball trip here since 1999. Once the object of official disdain in Cuba for leaving the country illegally, Ws Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig, St. Louis Cardinals catcher Brayan Pena and firstbaseman

Jose Abreu of the Chicago White Sox were swarmed by fansand members of the state media in the lobby of Havana's soaring Hotel Nacional at the start of a three-day mission meant to warm relations between MLB and Cuba. The major leagues and Cuban baseball have been moving quiddy to rebuild ties since Presidents Barack Obama and Raul Castro de~ a y e ar ago Thursday that they would ~tablish diplomatic relations. The offi cial return of baseball defectors ~ milli o ns in the major leagues was a landmark in the new relationship and a dramatic manifestation of Cuba's

shifting atlitude toward the

hundreds of players who have abandoned the country that trained them. Puig, who Red to Mexico in a smuggler's fast-boat in 2012 and then crossed the border to Texas, wrapped his childhood coach Juan Arechavaleta in a bearhug, resting the side of his face atop the smaller man' s head. Pena, who is &om Havana, was met by at least 20 family members. They laughed atstories of the catcher's life in America and handed him the phone to talk to relatives who hadn't been able to make it to the hotel. The players will hold two days of youth clinics while league and Major League Baseball Players Association executives talk business with their Cuban counterparts, i n cluding former President Fidel Castro's son Tony, who is one of the most powerful men in Cuban baseball. League offic ials said they were optimistic about sealing a deal by early next year for the Tampa Bay Rays to play two spring training games in Cuba. They also hope to make progress in one day creating a legal route for Cuban players to make their way to the major leagues.

PREps 'Cat 3V wins Ceres Tournament

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The Sonora Wildcat junior varsity Wildcat girls won the Ceres Tournament this past weekend. The Wildcats won all three games they played to clinch the title. The Wildcats are: (Top row, from left) Coach Sarah Sommarstrom, Macy Hesster, Maddie Fong, Rashawnda Richardson, Kylie Kress, Emily Berry, Coach Jim Stead, (bottom row, from left) Reese Parkan, Grace Amend, Sha'nece Garrett, Caitlin Baker, Bri Spring.

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the French three times, so

that's going to be a little difFicult to do." Williams hasn't played competitively since that upset in New York, resting elbow and knee injuries. She says it was driving her nuts to watch the tour's Asia swing on TV so she had to stop. Her workouts are back to full throttle, and the 34-year-old woke up at 6 a.m. Tuesday to train in Florida before catching a plane.

Wednesday, December 16, 2015 — C3

THE UN' DEMO CRAT

Hockey National Hockey League EASTBRN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W L O T P tsGF GA 32 20 9 3 43 101 73 31 16 9 6 38 79 79 3 1 16 10 5 3 7 97 93 29 16 9 4 36 93 80 3 2 16 13 3 3 5 78 73 3 1 15 12 4 3 4 8 1 7 5 3 2 13 16 3 2 9 74 86 2 9 10 13

6 2 6 68 81

Metropolitan Division GP W L O T PtsGF GA Washington 29 21 6 2 44 89 63 N.Y. Rangers 3 2 1 9 9 4 42 94 74 N.Y. Islanders 32 1 8 9 5 41 90 77 N ew Jersey 3 1 1 6 1 1 4 3 6 76 75 Pittsburgh 29 15 1 1 3 3 3 68 71 P hiladelphia 3 1 1 3 1 2 6 3 2 66 86 Carolina 3 1 12 14 5 2 9 77 96 C olumbus 33 11 1 9 3 2 5 76 100 WESTBRN CONFERENCE Central Division G P W L O T P tsGF GA Dallas 31 23 6 2 48 107 80 SL Louis 3 2 18 10 4 82 78 Minnesota 29 16 7 6 38 79 68 Chicago 3 2 17 11 4 3 8 85 78 Nashville 3 1 15 10 6 3 6 81 81 Colorado 3 2 15 16 1 3 1 88 88 Winnipeg 3 1 14 15 2 3 0 85 95 PaciTic DMsion GP W L O T PtsGF GA LosAngeles 3 0 1 9 9 2 40 78 66 San Jose 30 15 1 4 1 31 78 79 Arizona 3 0 14 14 2 3 0 81 95 Calgary 3 0 14 14 2 3 0 80 104 Edmonton 32 14 1 6 2 30 8 7 9 6 V ancouver 32 11 1 3 8 3 0 81 92 Anaheim 29 11 1 3 5 2 7 56 73 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Tuesday's games New Jersey 2, Buffalo 0 Rodida 5, N.Y. Islanders 1 N.Y. Rangers 4, Edmonton 2 Philadelphia 4, Carolina 3, OT Tampa Bay5, Toronto4,OT San Jose 3, Montreal 1 Calgary 2, Nashville 1, OT Minnesota 6, Vancouver 2 St.Louis 4, Winnipeg 3 Colorado 3, Chicago 0 Dallas 5, Columbus 1 Today's games Ottawa at Washington, 4 p.m. Pittsburgh at Boston, 5 p.m.

14 9 609 14 9 609 13 11 542 1'/r 538 1'/r 1 4 12 10 13 4 35 4 Central Division W L Pct GB Cleveland 16 7 .696 Chicago 14 8 .636 1 ' / r Indiana 14 9 .609 2 Detroit 14 12 .5 3 8 3 i / r Milwaukee 10 16 .3 8 5 7 ' / r WESTERN CONFERENCE ~ Divis i on W L Pct GB San Antonio 21 5 .808 Dallas 1 4 11 .5 6 0 P / r Memphis 14 1 2 .5 3 8 7 Houston 12 1 4 A62 9 New Orleans 6 1 8 .2 5 0 14 Northwest Dhdsion W L Pct GB Oklahoma City 16 8 .667 Denver 11 1 4 A40 P/r Utah 10 1 3 A35 P/r Portland 11 1 5 .4 2 3 6 Minnesota 9 1 5 .3 7 5 7 Pacilic Division W L Pct GB Golden State 24 1 .960 L.A. Clippers 15 1 0 .6 0 0 9 Phoenix 11 1 5 .4 2 3 1 P/r Sacramento 10 1 5 AO O 1 4 4 2 1 .1 6 0 20 LA Lakers

Charlotte Miami Orlando Atlanta Washington

Tuesday's games Cleveland 89, Boston 77 Denver 112, Minnesota 100 Sacramento 107, Houston 97 LA Lakers 113, Milwaukee 95 Today's games

Dallas atIndiana,4p.m . Charlotte at Orlando, 4 p m. Miami at Brooklyn, 4:30 p.m. Boston at Detroit, 4:30 p.m. Minnesota at New York, 4:30 p.m. Memphis at Chicago, 5 p.m. Portland at Oklahoma City, 5 p.m. Philadelphia at Atlanta, 5 p.m. Washington at San Antonio, 5:30 p.m. New Orleans at Utah, 6 p.m. Phoenix at Golden State, 7:30 p.m. Milwaukee at LA Clippers, 7:30 p.m. KINGS 107, ROCKETS 97

HOUSIQN (97)

Ariza 3-102 210, Motiejunas 2 7004, Howard 2-7 0-1 4, Beverley 5-11 2-3 14, Harden 10-18 9-1 2 33,Terry 6-13 0014, Capela 2 3 00 4, Jones 00 1-2 1, Brewer 3-7 2-2 10, Lawson 0-1 00 0, Thornton 0-3 0-0 0, McDaniels 1-2 1-1 3, Harrell 00 0-0 0. Totals 3482 17-23 97.

SACRAMENTO (107) SHARKS 3, CANADIENS 1 Casspi 8-11 0-0 19, Gay 6-1 1 3-5 17, Cousins San Jose 1 2 0 — 3 7-17 10-14 26, Collison 6-9 1-1 14, McLemore Montreal 0 1 0—1 3-4 2-3 8, Koufos 47 0-2 8, Belinelli 3-10 00 9, First Period — 1,San Jose, Marleau 12 (Ward, Curry 1-4446, Anderson 0-1 00 0, Acy 0-1 00 Braun), 17:34. Penalties — Dilon, SJ (roughing), 0. Totals 38-75 20-29 107. 6:09; Goodrow, SJ, major (fighting), 16:44; Houston 3 1 19 24 2 3 - 9 7 Mitchell, Mon, major (ffighting), 16A4. Sacramento 31 26 25 25-107 Second Period — 2, San Jose, Pavelski 14 3-Point Goals —Houston 12-39 (Harden 48, (Braun),:36. 3, San Jose, Zubrus 1 (Pavelski, Brewer 2-4, Beverley 2-6, Terry 2-8, Ariza 2-8, Thornton), 9 19. 4, Montreal, Weise 10 (Subban, Thornton 0-2, Motiejunas 0-3),Sacramento 11-24 Beaulieu), 17:24. Penalties — None. (Casspi 3-4, Belinelli 3-7, Cousins 2-4, Gay 2-5, Third Parted — None. Penalties — Tierney, SJ Collison 1-1, Acy 0-1, Curry 0-2). Fouled Out(cross-checking), 1:37. None. Rebounds — Houston 42 (Capela 9), SacShots onGoal— San Jose 3-13-2— 18.M onramento 58 (Gay 13). Assists — Houston 22 treal 108-9 — 27. (Harden 6), Sacramento 25 (Collison 13). Total Power-play opportunities —San Jose 0 of 0; Fouls — Houston 28, Sacramento 19. TechniMontreal 0 of 2. cals —Howard, Acy, Cousins, Sacramento Coach Goalies — San Jose, Jones 13-10-1 (27shots-26 Karl. A — 17+17(17+17). saves). Montreal, Tokarski 1-2-0 (12-9), Condon (9:19 second, 6-6). A —21P88 (21,287). T — 2:26. Referees — Kelly Sutherland, Merc Joe nnette. Linesmen —David Brisebois, Tim Nowak.

Basketball National Basketball Association EASTERN CONFERENCE Athntic Division W L Pct Toronto 1 6 10 .61 5 Boston 14 11 560 New York 1 1 14 440 Brooklyn 7 1 7 .2 9 2 Philadelphia 1 2 5 .0 3 8 Southeast Division W L Pct

GB 1' / r 4' / r 8 15

Football

National Football League American Conference East W L T P c t P F PA x-New England 11 2 0 . 8 46402 253 N.Y. Jets 8 5 0 . 6 15325 256 Buffalo 6 7 0 A 6 2 316 301 Miami 5 8 0 . 3 85264 331 South W L T P c t P F PA Indianapolis 6 7 0 A 6 2 275 356 Houston 6 7 0 A 6 2 259 291 Jacksonville 5 8 0 . 385 326 357 Tennessee 3 10 0 . 2 31 253 326 Norlh W L T P c t P F PA

Cincinnati Pittsburgh Baltimore Cleveland

10 3 0 . 7 69354 229 8 5 0 . 6 15344 260 4 9 0 . 3 0 8278 326 3 10 0 .231 240 357

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10 3 0 . 7 69281 225 8 5 0 . 6 15331 243 Oakland 6 7 0 A 6 2299 326 SanDiego 3 10 0 .231 250 334 National Conference East W L T P c t PF PA Washington 6 7 0 A 6 2281 307 Philadelphia 6 7 0 A 6 2301 322 N.Y. Giants 6 7 0 A 6 2338 320 Dallas 4 9 0 . 3 0 8230 305 South W L T P c t PF PA y-Carolina 13 0 0 1 .000411 243 Tampa Bay 6 7 0 4 6 2288 322 Atlanta 6 7 0 4 6 2279 295 New Orleans 5 8 0 . 3 8 323 5 397 North W L T P c t PF PA 9 4 0 . 6 9 317 2 245 8 5 0 . 6 15258 255 5 8 0 .3 8 5272 314 4 9 0 . 3 0 8267 336 West W L T P e t PF PA x-Arizona 11 2 0 . 8 46405 252 Seattle 8 5 0 .6 1 5340 235 St. Louis 5 8 0 . 3 8 210 5 271 San Francisco 4 9 0 .30 8188 315 x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division

Thursday's game Tampa BayatSt.Louis,5:25p.m . Saturday's game N.Y. Jets at Dallas, 5:25 p.m. Sunday's games Chicago at Minnesota, 10 a.m. Atlanta at Jacksonville, 10 a.m. Houston at Indianapolis, 10 a.m. Carolina at N.Y. Giants, 10 am. Tennessee at New E ngland,10 a.m. Buffalo at Washington, 10 a.m. Kansas City at Baltimore, 10 a.m. Cleveland at Seattle, 1:05 p.m. Green Bay at Oakland, 1:05 p.m. Miami at San Diego, 1:25 p.m. Cincinnati at San Francisco, 1:25 p.m Denver atPittsburgh, 1:25 p.m.

Arizona atPhiladelphia, 5:30 p.m. Monday's game

Detroit at New Orleans, 5:30 p.m.

The Line frragame.corn NBA Favodte Open 0/ U Unde n log Cleveland 2 (201) at B o ston At Minnesota P / r (2 0 4 ) Denver A t Sacramento 2'/r ( 220 ) Hous t o n Milwaukee 2'/r ( 19T/r) A t LA Lakers College Basketball Favorite Une Undenlog at South Carolina 1P/2 Drexel At Duke 29 Georgia Southern A t Michigan 21'/ r N. Kentucky At Mississippi 6 Lou i siana Tech AtTexas 21 Appalachian State At Green Bay 9 Pacific At Georgia Tech 1 ' / s Va Commonwealth At Uda 11 Louisiana-Lafayette At Stanford 7 Depaul UC Davis 2 At Sa n Diego At Oregon Off UC Irvine NHL Favorite Line Un d enlog Une -125 at B u ffalo +115 New Jersey At Philadelphia -132 Caro l ina +1 22 At Ny Islanders -155 Florida +145 At Ny Rangers Of f Edmo n to n O ff -145 San J o se +135 At Montreal At Toronto Of f Tampa Bay O ff -150 Va n couver +140 At Minnesota At Nashville -174 Calga r y +162 -120 A t Winnipeg +110 St. Louis At Dallas -255 Col u mbus +225 -190 Colo r ado +175 At Chicago College Football Bowl games Favorite Op e nTodayo/U U n derdog Arizona 10 10 (6 5 ) N e w Mexico Utah 2 /r 2 (5 4 ) BYU Appalachian St P/r T/r (54) Ohio

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Transactions Baseball American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Agreed to terms with RHP Darren O'Day to a four-year contract.

Designa ted INFReyNavarroforassignm ent. SEATTLE MARINERS — Agreed to terms with RHP Steve Cishek on a two year contract. TEXAS RANGERS — Claimed 1B Andy Wilkins off waivers from Seattle. National League

CHICAGO CUSS — Agreed to terms with RHP Trevor Cahill on a one-year contract. NEW YORK METS — Agreed to terms with RHP Buddy Carlyle, LHPs Duane Below and Andrew Barbosa and INF Merc Krauss on minor league contracts. PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — Agreed to terms with C JJL Arencibia, INF Angelys Nina and RHPs Greg Burke, Ernesto Friedi and Gregory Infanta on minor league contracts. WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Agreedto terms with RHP Yusmeiro Petit on a one-year contract and with RHP Nick Masset on a minor league contract. American Association WICHITA WINGNUTS — Signed LHP Santos Rodriguezand OF Hanison Kain. Frontier League LAKE ERIE CRUSHERS —Traded 38 Anderson

Hide(goto Texas(AA)fora playertobenamed. TRAVERSE CITYBEACH BUMS — Signed 3B JoseaVrg as to a contract extension. WASHINGTON WILD THINGS —Named Bob Bozzuto vice president BASKETBALL Nadonal Basketball Association PHILADELPHIA76ERS —Recalled FChdistian

Wood from Delaware (NBADL). FOOTBALL National Football League CHICAGO BEARS —Placed S Antral Re(le on injured reserve. Activated OT Tayo Fabuluge

fromexemption.

CLEVELAND BROWNS — Placed CB Joe

Haden on injured reserve. Waived OL Gabe Ikard. Claimed OL Kaleb Johnson off waivers from Baltimore. Signed WR Rannell Hall from Tampa Bay's practice squad. GREEN BAY PACKERS — Signed DT Mike Daniels to a contract extension. MIAMI DOLPHINS — Placed TE Brandon Williams on injured reserve. Signed DT Desndre Coleman from the practice squad MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Waived S Shaun Prater. Signed DE Justin Trattou. Arena Football League LA KISS —Announced WR Brandon Collins

and GGustave Benthin havebeenassigned to the team. ORLANDO PREDATORS — Agreed to terms with LB Terence Moore. Signed DB Schon Thomas. Canadian Football League EDMONTON ESKIMOS —Named Jason Maes

coach. WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS — Signed OL Jace Daniels to a two-year contract extension. HOCKEY National Hockey League NHL — Suspended Anaheim F Nate Thompson three games an illegal check to the head of Carolina D Justin Faulk. CAROLINA HURRICANES — Assigned D Michal Jordan to Charlotte (AHL) for conditioning. CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS — Acquired D Rob Scuderi from Pittsburgh for D Trevor Daley. DALLAS STARS — Recalled Fs Gemel Smith and Cole Ully from Idaho (ECHL) toTexas (AHL). DETROIT RED WINGS — Assigned F Zach Nastasiuk from Grand Rapids (AHL) to Toledo (ECHL). TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING — Recalled Fs Joel Vermin and Yanni Gourde from Syracuse (AHL). American Hockey League

AHL — SuspendedCharlotte D RyanMur phy three games. CHARLOTTE CHECKERS —Assigned G Rasmus Tirronen to Florida (ECHL). Recalled G Daniel Altshuller from Flodida. HARTFORD WOLFPACK —Recalled D Kodie

Curran from Greenville (ECHL). Signed D Sean Escobedo to a professional tryout agreemen t

LEHIGH VALLEY PHANTOMS — Assigned G Martin Ouellette to Reading (ECHL). ROCKFORD ICEHOGS — AssignedFDaniel Ciampini to Indy (ECHL). STOCKTON THUNDER — RecalledF Ryan Lomberg from Adirondack (ECHL). TORONTO MARLIES —Recalled F Jack Rodewald from Orlando (ECHL). ECHL ALLEN AMERICANS — Added G Nolan Bowker as emergency backup. SOCCER Major League Soccer SPORTING KANSAS CITY —Signed M Justin Mapp. United Soccer League LOUISVILLE CITY FC — Exercised team options on Gs Scott Goodwin and Greg Ranjitsingh, FBs Sean Reynoldsand Endique Montano, and Ds Tarek Morad and Conor Shanosky. COLLEGE BIG TEN CONFERENCE — Suspended Michigan hockey players Michael Downing for two games and Niko Porikos for one game for separate incidents in a game against Minnesota on Dec 12. ARMSTRONG STATE —Announced the reinstatement of women's cross country program for 2016. JACKSON STATE — Named Tony Hughes football coach. LOUISIANA-MONROE — Named Matt Viator football coach.

RUTGERS — Named Drew Mehringer offensive coordinator and u qarterback scoach. SCIENCE fk ARTS (OK(A) — Named Sheri Daily volleyball coach. SOUTH DAKOTA — Named Bob Nielson football coach. THIEL — Named Dan Blume football coach. TUSCULUM — Named Jerry Odom football coach. WISCONSIN — Announced sophomore basketball G Riley Dearring is transferring.

TV SPORTSPROGRAMS BASKETBALL Thursday 5:00 pm(TNT) NBA Basketball Oklahoma City Thunder at Cleveland Cavaliers. 7:30 pm (TNT)NBA Basketball Houston Rockets at Los Angeles Lakers. Friday 5:00 pm(CSN) NBA Basketball Sacramento Kings at Minnesota Timbefwolves. (ESPN)NBA Basketball Los Angeles Clippers at San Antonio Spurs. 7:30 pm(CSBA) NBA Basketball Milwaukee Bucks at Golden State Warriors. (EsPN)NBA Basketball New Orleans Pe)(cans at Phoenix SunS.

Saturday 9:00 am (ESPN) College BasketballUtah vs. Duke. (KTXL)College Basketball Wichita State at Seton Hall. 10:00 am (KOVR) (KPIX) College BasketballCBS Sports Classic — North Carolina vs. UCLA. 12:30 pm(KOVR) (KPIX) College Basketball CBS Sports Classic — KentuCky VS. OhiO State.

Sunday 3:00 pm(CSN) NBA Basketball Sacramento Kings at Toronto Raptors. Monday 4:00 pm(csN) NBA Basketball Sacramento Kings at Washington Wizards. 7:00 pm(CSN) College Basketball Loyola Marymount

at Portland. (Joined in Progress) 8:00pm (CSN) College Basketball Safj Francisco at St Mary' s. Tuesday 4:00 pm (CSN) College BasketballRhode Island at Old Dominion. Wednesday 4:00 pm(CSN) NBA Basketball Sacramento Kings at Indiana Pacers. 7:00pm (CSN) College BasketballLoyola Mafymount at Gonzaga. (Joined in Progress) 7:30 pm(CSBA) NBA Basketball Utah Jazz at Golden State Waniors. 8:00pm (CSN) College Basketball St Mary's at Santa Clara.

BOWLING Thursday 4:00 pm(ESPN) PBA Bowling World Championship. From Reno, Nev. Sunday 10:00 am(ESPN) PBA Bowling Cheetah Championship. From Reno, Nev. (Taped)

BOXING Friday 6:00 pm (SPIKE)Boxing Premier Boxing Champions. Rances Barthelemy (23-0-0) challenges Denis Shafikov, (36-1-1) for the vacant 135-pound world title. Saturday

10:15 pm (HBO)Boxing Bryant Jennings vs. Luis Ortiz in a 12-round heavyweight bout; from Vefona, N.Y. (Same-day Tape)

FOOTBALL Friday 8:00 pm(CSN) HighSchool FootballCIF Division I Class AA, Final: Teams TBA. Saturday 9:00 am(CSN) High School FootballCIF Division I Class AA, Final: Teams TBA. (KGQ) (KxTv) college Football Air Force Reserve Celebration Bowl — A(corn State vs. North Carolina A&T. 11:00 am (ESPN) College FootballGildan New Mexico BOWI — AriZOna VS. NeW

Mexico. 12:00 pm(CSN) High School FootballCIF Division I Class A, Final: Teams TBA. 12:30 pm (KGQ) (KxTv) college FootballRoyal Purple Las Vegas Bowl — BYU vs. Utah. 2:30 pm(ESPN) College Football Raycom Media Camellia Bowl — OhiO VS. APPalaChian State.

4:00 pm(CSN) HighSchool FootballCIF Open Division Small School, Final: Teams TBA. 6:00 pm(ESPN) College Football R and L Carriers New Orleans Bowl — Arkansas State vs. Louisiana Tech. 8:00 pm(CSN) HighSchool FootballCIF Open Division, Final: Teams TBA.

Sunday 10:00 am (KOVR) (KPIX)NFL Football Kansas City Chiefs at Baltimore Ravens. 1:00 pm(KTXL) NFL Football GreenBay Packers atOakland Raiders. 1:25pm (KOVR) (KPIX) NFL Football Cincinnati Bengals at San Francisco 49ers. 5:20pm (KCRA) (KSBW) NFL Football Arizona Cardinals at Philadelphia Eagles. Monday 9:00am (CSN) High School FootballCIF Open Division, Final: Teams TBA. 11:30 am (ESPN) College FootballMiami Beach BowlWeStern KentuCky VS. SOuth Flofjda.

5:15pm (ESPN) NFL Football Detroit Lions at New Orleans Saints. Tuesday 12:30 pm(ESPN) College Football Famous Idaho Potato Bowl — Akron vs. Utah State. 4:00pm (ESPN) College Football Marmot Boca Raton BowlTOledO VS.TemPle.

Wednesday 1:30pm (ESPN) College Football San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl — Boise State vs. Northern illinois. 5:00 pm (ESPN) College Football Gooaddy Bowl — Georgia Southern vs. Bowlin Green.

HOCKEY Thursday

4:30 pm (CSN)NHL Hockey San Jose Sharks at Toronto Maple Leafs. Sunday 6:00 pm (CSN)NHL Hockey San Jose Sharks at Chicago Blackhawks. (Joined in Progress)

MIXED MARTIAL ARTS Saturday 5:00 pm(KTXL) UFC Fight Night dos Anjos vs. Cerrone 2. A((stair Overeemvs.Juniordos Santos; Rafael dos Anjos vs. Donald Cerronek From Orlando, FIB.

SKATING Sunday 1:00 pm(KCRA) (KSBW) Figure Skating(SU Grand Prix Final. From Barcelona, Spain. (Taped)

SOCCER Saturday 7:00 am(USA) English Premier League Soccer 9:30 am(KCRA) (KSBW) English Premier League Soccer Newcastle United FC vs Aston Villa FC.

WRESTLING Saturday 1:00 pm (CSBA) College Wrestlin Penn State at Rider.

SWIMMING Saturday 1:00 pm(KCRA) (KSBW) Swimming Duel in the Pool. From Indianapolis. (Taped)

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