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The Intermountain News is published every Wednesday morning for the communities of Burney, Fall River Mills, McArthur, Round Mountain, Big Bend, Montgomery Creek, Johnson Park, Old Station, Hat Creek, Glenburn, Cassel,
Nubieber, Bieber, Lookout, Adin, Dana, Little Valley, Pittville, Cayton Valley, and Pondosa. The newspaper is published by Cright Incorporated, 37095 Main St., Suite C, P.O. Box 1030, Burney, California 96013. Craig Harrington, president and publisher. This newspaper is judged a newspaper of general circulation under court decree #24204, filed April 27, 1959, and can accept legal advertising. USPS No. 266-560. Second class postage paid at Burney, California 96013.

Reach The Peak from The Intermountain News on Vimeo.

The Lassen Peak Trail allows visitors to hike 2.5 miles to the top of one of the largest plug dome volcanoes in the world. The Reach The Peak Trail Rehabilitation Project will widen sections of the peak trail to accommodate visitor traffic, construct a new loop route around the crater providing opportunities to interpret geology and scenery while reducing resource damage to sensitive vegetation and install a new evaporator toilet. The final step will construct a trail linking the Manzanita Creek trail to the peak parking lot and improve the Manzanita Creek trailhead parking.

KQED Report On Rural Health Care

Rural areas attract few hospitals or specialists, and transportation and weather conditions can add to difficulties in getting health care needs met for a population that has higher rates of poverty than cities, says KQED reporters Scott Shafer and Sarah Varney. Join them as they take a road trip down Highway 299, and learn how medical professionals are working to bring quality care to this part of Northern California. CLICK HERE to go to the KQED website on Health Dialogues

In Memory ... from The Intermountain News on Vimeo.

The Rev. Ken Frazier and the U.S. Marine Corps Honor Guard officiated at the graveside service for Lance Cpl. Tyler Allen Roads Saturday, July 17, 2010, at the Burney District Cemetery on Bailey Avenue. Among the friends and family speaking before the nearly 600 in attendance were Supt. Larry Snelling of the Fall River Joint Unified School District.

Marine Vigil from The Intermountain News on Vimeo.

While most people slept, Marines stood watch as the body of Lance Cpl. Tyler Roads lies in repose at McDonald's Chapel in Burney July 16-17, 2010.

Roads Return from The Intermountain News on Vimeo.

The return of Lance Cpl. Tyler Roads to Burney on Friday, July 16, 2010. Marine Cpl. Daniel Dambrowski accompanied his fallen comrade from Dover Air Force Base, Del. More than 200 persons met the plane as it landed at the Redding Airport. A motorcade of some 200 vehicles followed the hearse for 90 minutes as the procession traveled at 40 mph along Highway 299 to Burney. Law enforcement officers estimated the crowd along Burney's Main Street at 2,500, many holding U.S. flags and banners. Roads was shot and killed July 10, 2010, while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C. • Camera operators Ron Harrington, Katie Harrington and Craig Harrington.

Slideshow from The Intermountain News on Vimeo.

Photography Kathi Corder of McArthur shares her photographs taken of Lance Cpl. Tyler Roads return July 16, 2010, to the Redding Airport and Burney. To view a larger version, CLICK HERE

Modoc Rescue from The Intermountain News on Vimeo.

Assemblyman Jim Nielsen stopped by The Intermountain News office Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at 3 p.m. and delivered news about a rescue plan that had just been approved for Modoc County's hospital and the potential for a loan to the county next week to help ease its $12 million financial crisis.

Suicide Attempt from The Intermountain News on Vimeo.

Flames from a 41-year-old man attempting suicide by setting himself on fire spread to more than an acre before firefighters contained the blaze Sunday afternoon near Burney. Ly Van Le of Poulsbo, Wash., drove his vehicle to the woods off of Black Ranch Road about 3:30 p.m., doused his vehicle with a flammable liquid, got inside and ignited the fire. He said later he was upset over the break-up with his wife.

Lance Cpl. Jeremy Fasci films the 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, patrolling through Marjah with the Afghan National Army May 2, 2010. Scenes include Marines and Afghan National Army members patrolling through various terrain and homes. Film provided by Regimental Combat Team-7, 1st Marine Division Public Affairs. Lance Cpl. Tyler Roads was a member of the 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines and was reportedly shot and killed while standing post Friday, said Ron Mason of the Intermountain Marines organization.

Hat Creek Fire from The Intermountain News on Vimeo.

A faulty water heater is believed to have caused a fire July 3, 2010, that destroyed a double-wide mobile home and a travel trailer off of Highway 89 near VN Lane. The fire which began about 12:30 p.m. and shown here in raw video did an estimated $57,000 in damage to the structures and contents. Firefighters from Cal Fire, the U.S. Forest Service, and volunteers from Cassel, Old Station, Hat Creek responded. One firefighter sustained heat exhaustion. Traffic along Highway 89 was stopped and allowed to proceed one lane at a time as fire equipment was blocking the southbound lane to fight the fire.

Fireworks from The Intermountain News on Vimeo.

Two minute highlights of the 25-minute Burney Basin Days fireworks show July 3, 2010, at the Burney High School football field.

BBD Interviews from The Intermountain News on Vimeo.

Burney Chamber of Commerce president Scott Brulc surveys the crowd gathered for the July 3 fireworks show and asks the all important question, "What's your favorite thing about Burney Basin Days?"

BBD Parade from The Intermountain News on Vimeo.

The 2010 Burney Basin Days parade July 3, 2010, was termed one of the best ever from a sampling of those watching the floats, musical groups, and more along Main Street. To view a larger version, CLICK HERE

Queen Contest from The Intermountain News on Vimeo.

Jenna Watson was selected as the 2010 Burney Basin Days queen July 1, 2010, before a crowd of 280 people. Shown above are, from left, Brittany Webster voted Miss Photogenic and tied for Miss Congeniality, Breanna Benson voted Second Princess, Jenna Watson who also tied for Miss Congeniality, and Celia Villarruel voted First Princess and and Miss Personality.

Bed Races from The Intermountain News on Vimeo.

The bed races were brought back to Burney Basin Days after a more than 20-year absence. Six groups competed in the timed event down Main Street July 3, 2010.

Jamie Pineda 2010 from The Intermountain News on Vimeo.

Jamie Pineda grew up in Fall River Mills with seven brothers and sisters. She played guitar and piano in the church choir while also singing in the school choir. In 2007 she joined Sweetbox, a Los Angeles based pop music project formed in 1995 by executive producer Heiko Schmidt and music producer Roberto "Geo" Rosan. Throughout the years Sweetbox has had several leading women including Kimberly Kearney, Dacia Bridges, Tina Harris, Jade Villalon and most recently and currently Jamie Pineda, who won the front singer position after 3,000 auditions were held. Jamie's second Sweetbox album is slated to be released in September. "We Can Work It Out," sung here at the Burney Basin Days queen pageant July 1, 2010, was released to Japan in April 2009. The single had great success in both Korea and Japan, hitting #4 on iTunes Pop Charts in Japan and the country's Billboard Hot 100 at #27.

Bob Cook from The Intermountain News on Vimeo.

A retired Burney real estate broker and World War II pilot was selected as the grand marshal for the July 3, 2010, Burney Basin Days parade. Robert O. “Bob” Cook was scheduled to ride at the front of the parade, followed by honored guests - military veterans who have served in the U.S. armed forces. Cook, however, became ill last week and died June 28. He was featured in an Aug. 1, 2007, News story and was a pilot during WWII. The video above shows him reuniting 62 years later with paratrooper squadron leader Martin G. Henzel at the Burney VFW Hall where they reminisced about Cook piloting Henzel and nine other Polish paratroopers behind enemy lines during Operation Market Garden, one of the most disastrous battles of World War II and a battle recreated in the 1977 Richard Attenborough movie, “A Bridge Too Far.”

Time Lapse Turbine from The Intermountain News on Vimeo.

The ninth wind turbine is installed on Hatchet Ridge, west of Burney, California, June 23, 2010. The normally three-hour operation is viewed here in this 54-second time-lapse sequence comprised of more than 550 individual photographs.

Wild Horse Gather from The Intermountain News on Vimeo.

The BLM periodically gathers wild horses and burros from public land ranges to maintain wild herd populations in balance with available range food and water sources and with other range users including wildlife and permitted livestock. Above is a horse gather videotaped by The News in October 2006.

Jr. Fishing Derby from The Intermountain News on Vimeo.

The 17th annual Junior Fishing Derby sponsored by the Pit River Rod and Gun Club was held at the Ash Creek Wildlife Area off Basset Road, one mile west of Adin. Free fishing for those ages 15 and younger was offered June 19, 2010, from 8 a.m. to noon.

Pool Party from The Intermountain News on Vimeo.

The annual Pool Party at the Raymond Berry Intermountain Swimming Pool in Burney offered free swim time, watermelon snacks and pool games, including ping pong puff, watermelon relay, obstacle course, best dive, craziest jump and biggest splash.

Fall River High School teacher Ken Howes submitted the video above of Friday night's graduation ceremonies.

2,000 Miles On Bikes from The Intermountain News on Vimeo.

Clint and Janet Burkenpas and their three children, Emily, Josiah and Jeremiah, spend the night in Burney June 6, 2010, during their three-month-long, 2,000-mile trip on bicycles from Redding to Yellowstone National Park and back. Driving a vehicle and pulling a tent trailer is Clint's mother Shirley Burkenpas of Pensacola, Florida, and the family's 6-year-old pet dog Nicky. Clint plans on updating a blog when he can. CLICK HERE to access it.

Flag Change from The Intermountain News on Vimeo.

Prior to a Memorial Day service in Burney, members of the Burney Honor Guard change the smaller all-weather U.S. Flag on Main Street to the larger flag that flies over the town throughout the summer months.

Cannon Shoot from The Intermountain News on Vimeo.

A cannon shoot competition was held May 30, 2010, at the 31st annual Pit River Pioneers Black Powder Rendezvous. Among the cannons was a full scale replica 1841 Mountain Howitzer called 'True Shot' and belonging to Carl Rehbock of Fort Jones that lived up to its name and hit the target.

Pit River Pioneers from The Intermountain News on Vimeo.

The 31st Pit River Pioneers Black Powder Rendezvous is being held southeast of McArthur - Burney Falls Memorial State Park May 28-31, 2010. In addition to the rifle and pistol competitions held Saturday and Sunday, a canon shoot is scheduled for Sunday, 4 p.m. Watch for the sign on Highway 89 south of the park entrance to locate the rendezvous.

Mountain Cruisers from The Intermountain News on Vimeo.

The 18th Mountain Cruisers Rex Club Days car show was held Saturday, May 29, 2010, in Burney. More than 70 vehicles were on display. CLICK HERE for a list of winners. Click on the video below to view photos taken by Laurie Sales of Rex Club Days.

Rex Club Days from The Intermountain News on Vimeo.

Photographs of the 18th annual Mountain Cruisers Rex Club Days car show in Burney held May 29, 2010. Photos by Laurie Sales.

Above The Hat Rim from The Intermountain News on Vimeo.

As the weather warms throughout the Intermountain area, hang gliders make their way to the local U.S. Forest Service launch site. Hitch a ride again with hang gliding pilot Steven Kozloff as he takes off from the Hat Rim and soars over the Hat Creek Valley.

Championship Game from X-tremeNews Sports on Vimeo.

The Fall River lady Bulldogs faced Maxwell on May 22, 2010, to decide the Northern Section Division VI softball championship. The fourth-seeded Fall River girls fell short in their bid for a section title and were defeated 3-1 by the host Panthers and finish the season with an overall mark of 16-9. Photography by Richard Allan

SCL Playoffs from X-tremeNews Sports on Vimeo.

Fourth-seeded Fall River defeated first-seeded Hayfork at the Timberjack diamond to move on to the finals in softball action.

Meth Lab Found from The Intermountain News on Vimeo.

Deputies arrested Christopher Lee Harrison, 29, and booked him into Shasta County jail for alleged possession of stolen property and possession of a meth lab. At about 3 p.m. Sunday, May 23, 2010, agents from the USFS and sheriff's office contacted Harrison and Joseph Ybarra on Jackrabbit Flat Road west of Burney after receiving information Harrison was responsible for stealing a solar panel from the U.S. Forest Service. A search of Harrison's camp trailer that was parked illegally on Fruit Growers Supply land near Burney Creek revealed a large amount of suspected stolen property, supplies and equipment for manufacturing methamphetamine, said sheriff's Lt. Forrest Bartell. Some of the stolen property shown at the end of the video. Property owners are urged to contact the sheriff's department to claim the items.

Cardinals Softball from X-tremeNews Sports on Vimeo.

The seventh-seeded Big Valley Cardinals softball team was defeated by host No. 2 Maxwell Panthers, 8-2, on Tuesday, May 18, 2010. Big Valley finishes the season with an overall mark of 12-9. Photography by Richard Allan

SCL Track from The Intermountain News on Vimeo.

The Burney and Fall River track teams competed in the Shasta Cascade League finals on May 14, 2010, at College of the Siskiyous. In varsity boys action, Fall River's Nate Gilligan won the the 100-meter dash (11.65) and the 110-hurdles (16.61). Burney's Dylan Ferguson took the 400 (51.77) and anchored the 4x100 relay team with a first place finish time of 45.60. In junior varsity competition, the Burney girls earned a third place team finish. Miranda Gallagher won the 100 (14.18) and 200 (28.54) and anchored the 4x100 relay team with the top time of 55.99. Burney's Kodie Vielbig won the JV boys 110 hurdles (17.78). Photography by Richard Allan

Big Rig Crash from The Intermountain News on Vimeo.

The driver of a tractor-trailer rig was airlifted to a Redding hospital for treatment of his moderate to major injuries he sustained in a crash Monday, May 17, 2010. Traveling north, the big rig drifted off the east side of Highway 89 just south of Bridge campground, hit some lava rocks, and became airborne before striking a tree and more rocks.

Spring Rivers Foundation from The Intermountain News on Vimeo.

Spring Rivers Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and offers an Outdoor Education Program designed to create learning opportunities for students that connect students and adults with the natural world and promote physical activity. The program was designed by local educators and scientists, integrates academic standards with local natural resources and uses real-world science to enhance the fun and relevance of learning for kindergarten through high school-aged students in Shasta County. In 2008, the foundation held its first official outdoor education field trips for about 100 second grade children in the Intermountain area. Now, in 2010, the foundation plans to host field trips for 2,000 students in Redding and the Intermountain area. Here, third grade students from Burney Elementary School spent a morning at Sucker Springs Creek near the Pit River west of the Pit One Powerhouse. Assisting the students were a few of the 60 persons who volunteer as docents. Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer docent can contact Allison Breedveld at allison@springrivers.org or visit http://springrivers.org/howtohelp.htm for more information.

Pow Wow 2010 from The Intermountain News on Vimeo.

The second annual Big Time Pow Wow was held May 14-16, 2010, at the Pit River Casino. Among the festivities were a grand entry, exhibition dancing, and drum circle competition.

Echo Taps from The Intermountain News on Vimeo.

The Burney Veterans Honor Guard held its fourth Echo Taps at the Veterans Wall on May 15, 2010, at the Bailey Street cemetery. Echo Taps commemorates fallen comrades and to promote live buglers. This year, student buglers from Burney and Fall River high schools joined the Honor Guard at the ceremony.

Bulldog Champs from X-tremeNews Sports on Vimeo.

The Fall River Bulldogs secured their Shasta Cascade League title with a two-game sweep of the visiting Burney Raiders on May 7, 2010. The Bulldogs won the fist game 11-2 then went on to take the nightcap 12-2. The Raiders end their season with a record of 3-19. Fall River (18-5) will now prepare to host a Division V playoff game on May 14. The Bulldogs 2010 SCL title is a repeat of last year. Fall River also won the Div V Northern Section championship in 2008. Photography by Richard Allan

Raiders & Bulldogs from X-tremeNews Sports on Vimeo.

The Burney Raiders softball team's season came to a finish May 7, 2010, with a double dip against the Fall River Bulldogs. The host Bulldogs won the first game 9-2. In the dip, the Raiders and Bulldogs battled for nine innings with Burney emerging 11-9. Burney finished the season with a mark of 6-17. Fall River (14-8) will prepare for the Division VI playoffs scheduled to begin on May 18. Photography by Richard Allan

Hospital Board from The Intermountain News on Vimeo.

Hospital directors reaffirmed their desire for Mayers Memorial to ally with a larger medical facility, specifically Renown Health of Reno, Nev., but stopped short of voting on such a measure during a special hospital board meeting Monday, May 10, 2010.

Fall River Vs. Bears from X-tremeNews Sports on Vimeo.

The Fall River Bulldogs softball team battled the visiting Mt. Shasta Bears in a Shasta Cascade League doubleheader on April 30, 2010. The Bulldogs won the opener 4-3 but fell in the nightcap by the score of 8-0. Photography by Richard Allan

Burney At Mt. Shasta from X-tremeNews Sports on Vimeo.

The Burney softball team was defeated 8-0 and 12-1 by the host Mt. Shasta Bears in a Shasta Cascade League doubleheader on April 29, 2010. Photography by Richard Allan

Spring Classic from X-tremeNews Sports on Vimeo.

Area athletes compete in the sunshine during the early parts of the Burney Spring Classic track meet on April 30, 2010. Photography by Richard Allan

Bulldogs Vs. Bears from X-tremeNews Sports on Vimeo.

The Fall River Bulldogs baseball team clashed with the Mt. Shasta Bears in a Shasta Cascade League double dip on April 30, 2010. The Bulldogs were defeated 9-0 in the first contest and responded with a 10-6 win in the dip. Photography by Richard Allan

BV Softball & Baseball from X-tremeNews Sports on Vimeo.

The Big Valley baseball and softball teams met the Greenville Indians at Big League Dreams for a Feather River League doubleheader April 23, 2010. The Cardinals softball team forced the 10-run mercy rule in both games with scores of 11-1 and 10-0. On the big diamond, the Cardinals took the first game 11-1 and completed the sweep with a 4-0 in in the dip. CLICK HERE to view larger slide show

Raiders Vs Etna from X-tremeNews Sports on Vimeo.

The Burney Raiders baseball team battle the visiting Etna Lions on April 16, 2010, in a Shasta Cascade League doubleheader. The Raiders lost both games, 14-4 and 5-0, and drop to 0-4 in league play. CLICK HERE to view larger slide show

BHS Softball from X-tremeNews Sports on Vimeo.

The Lady Raiders dropped a pair to visiting Etna April 16, 2010, in a Shasta Cascade League doubleheader. Burney lost the first game 8-0 then fell 11-1 in the nightcap. CLICK HERE to view larger slide show

Burney Vs Yreka from X-tremeNews Sports on Vimeo.

The Raiders baseball team played its sixth game in four days, concluding with an 11-4 loss to the Yreka Miners. Burney started April 6 with a Shasta Cascade League doubleheader against Mt. Shasta, dropping both 5-4 and 7-4 at Big League Dreams. The first game applied to the start of Central Valley's 32-team Bass Easter Baseball Tournament. Burney finished with a tournament record of 1-4 and posses an overall record of 1-11. CLICK HERE to vierw larger slide show

All-Star Basketball from X-tremeNews Sports on Vimeo.

Players from Burney and Fall River High compete for the North squad at the 15th annual Breakfast Lions All-Star basketball game Sunday, April 11, 2010, at Shasta College. The South girls won by the score of 70-56 and the South boys downed the North, 97-78. CLICK HERE to view larger slide show

Bulldog Baseball from X-tremeNews Sports on Vimeo.

The Bulldogs defeated the Inderkum Tigers of Sacramento 11-9 to finish the Bass Easter Baseball Tournament, played at Big League Dreams. The Bulldogs closed with a tournament record of 3-2, marking the best finish for a Fall River team at the event. CLICK HERE to view larger slide show

Fall River Vs Gridley from X-tremeNews Sports on Vimeo.

Fall River faced off with Gridley in a battle of Bulldogs to open the Shasta Lake Bass baseball tournament at Big League Dreams on April 7, 2010. Fall River lost the contest 14-2 for its first loss of the season. Fall River finished the tournament 3-2 and sports an overall record of 10-2. CLICK HERE to view larger slide show

Raiders Baseball from X-tremeNews Sports on Vimeo.

The Burney Raiders played late into the night of April 7, 2010, battling the Inderkum Tigers of Sacramento at the Shasta Lake Bass Classic baseball tournament at Big League Dreams. Alex Courtright threw out three base stealers in the third inning for the Raiders. Burney took a 4-1 lead in the fourth aided by a Macloud Luntey solo blast to center but could not hold on and fell to the Tigers 12-4. Burney finished the tournament with a record of 1-4 and have an overall record of 1-11. CLICK HERE to view larger slide show

$500 REWARD from The Intermountain News on Vimeo.

The Intermountain News is offering a $500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual who stole the newspaper rack Sunday about 1:45 a.m. from USA convenience store and gas station on Main Street in Burney. Telephone (530) 725-0925 if you can identify the subject in the surveillance video.

Raiders Baseball from X-tremeNews Sports on Vimeo.

The Burney Raiders were swept in a two-game set on March 26, 2010, with the host Trinity Wolves, 13-3 and 14-4, in their first Shasta Cascade League competition of the year. The Raider record drops to 0-6 on the season. CLICK HERE to view larger Slide Show

Burney At Trinity from X-tremeNews Sports on Vimeo.

The Burney lady Raiders split their doubleheader on March 26, 2010, with host Trinity for a 1-1 start to Shasta Cascade League play. The Raiders sport an overall record of 2-5. Burney won the first game, 2-0, with Heather Henderson hurling her first shutout of the season. Burney rallied late in the nightcap but fell short, losing 6-4. CLICK HERE to view larger Slide Show

SWAT Enters Bank from The Intermountain News on Vimeo.

The News has obtained additional video from the US Bank surveillance cameras that shows Special Weapons and Tactics teams entering the bank following the fatal shooting of gunman Gregorio Enrique Estrada. Also obtained was radio communication among law enforcement. The first minute of audio is just one example of multiple incorrect bits of information given to law enforcement by persons who claimed they were eye witnesses.

BHS & FR Girls from X-tremeNews Sports on Vimeo.

Fall River went on to win the Los Molinos softball tournament Saturday with a 2-1 victory over Westwood in eight innings. Burney finished in fourth place after losing to Redding Christian, 4-2. CLICK HERE to view larger version

Big Valley Girls from X-tremeNews Sports on Vimeo.

Big Valley was 0-2 Friday at the Los Molinos softball tournament, losing to Westwood, 11-2, and Los Molinos, 6-4. The lady Cardinals finished the tournament on a high note, defeating Weed 6-4 on Saturday. CLICK HERE to view larger version

Girls Softball from X-tremeNews Sports on Vimeo.

Friday’s action (March 12, 2010) at the Anderson softball tournament at Big League Dreams was cut short due to rain. Fall River competed in two games and finished 1-1. The Lady Bulldogs lost their opener to Anderson 5-0 and defeated Trinity 12-6 before the day came to a halt. Burney was defeated by South Fork (Miranda) 11-5 in its first contest. The Lady Raiders were in the top of the second inning against Portola when the day was called. Burney was matched against Mt. Shasta on Saturday at 8 a.m. when play resumed and lost to the Bears, 10-0. Fall River battled Etna at 11:30 a.m. and lost 3-2. To view larger version, CLICK HERE. Photos by Richard Allan

The Fall River varsity boys defeated Portola, 56-44, in the first round of the NSCIF Division V playoff Feb. 24, 2010. CLICK HERE to view a larger version

The Fall River varsity girls defeated Quincy, 69-41, in the first round of the NSCIF Division V playoffs Feb. 24, 2010. CLICK HERE to view larger version

Maxwell defeated Big Valley, 69-68, in the second round playoff game for Division VI Feb. 25, 2010, at the Bieber gym. CLICK HERE to view larger version

Fall River girls face Biggs in the second round of Division V basketball action Feb. 25, 2010, at the McArthur gym. CLICK HERE to view larger version

Boys & Girls Basketball from X-tremeNews Sports on Vimeo.

The Fall River varsity boys and girls basketball teams clash with Burney at the Raider gym Feb. 17, 2010. CLICK HERE to view larger slide show

John Chiang from The Intermountain News on Vimeo.

California State Controller John Chiang briefly outlines state's fiscal situation at the 14th annual Governmental Affairs Day in Sacramento Jan. 27, 2010

Bill Lockyer from The Intermountain News on Vimeo.

California State Treasurer Bill Lockyer is the keynote speaker at the 14th annual Governmental Affairs Day, sponsored by the California Newspaper Publishers Association and the California Society of Newspaper Editors, Jan. 27, 2010. Still photo above by Brady Goodwin, Shasta College Lance.

Steve Poizner from The Intermountain News on Vimeo.

California Insurance Commissioner and Republican candidate for governor Steve Poizner is interviewed by Robert Greene, editorial writer for the Los Angeles Times at the 14th annual Governmental Affairs Day. Still photo above by Brady Goodwin, Shasta College Lance. Camera operators Craig Harrington and Bill Campbell of The News and James Kemp, Shasta College Lance

Government Panel from The Intermountain News on Vimeo.

A panel of legislators and local government officials, moderated by Sacramento Bee senior editor and political affairs columnist Dan Morain, discuss the state's budget crisis and its impact on the financial relationship between the state and local governments. Camera operators Craig Harrington and Bill Campbell of The News and James Kemp, Shasta College Lance

Homecoming from The Intermountain News on Vimeo.

Kenneth and Janelle Howes share this video following their trip to Florida where they met up with Venor and Evelyne, Haitian children they are adopting.

Burney At Fall River from X-tremeNews Sports on Vimeo.

The Fall River girls defeated Burney, 70-56, at the McArthur gym Friday night, Jan. 22, 2010. CLICK HERE to view larger version.

Burney At Fall River from X-tremeNews Sports on Vimeo.

The Fall River boys defeated Burney, 54-29, at the McArthur gym Friday night, Jan. 22, 2010. CLICK HERE to view larger version.

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