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33-405: On April 2, 1889, outgoing Territorial Governor Edward A. Stevenson , who had successfully prevented the territory from being absorbed by neighboring territories, issued a proclamation calling for an election to be held on June 3 of that year, to elect 72 delegates to a constitutional convention. On May 11, Stevenson's successor, George L. Shoup , issued a proclamation endorsing the convention, which

66-623: A fight that gave name to Bloody Island and Battle Creek, Jedediah Smith , John C. Fremont , and William B. Ide , the first and only president of the California Republic . The history of Tehama County includes the January 1886 relocation of Red Bluff's Chinese population, followed by the August 1886 torching of Red Bluff's Chinatown by alleged arsonists. The January 29, 1886, edition of The Daily Alta detailed 'The Anti-Coolie Move' and confirms that

99-527: A household in the county was $ 31,206, and the median income for a family was $ 37,277. Males had a median income of $ 30,872 versus $ 22,864 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 15,793. About 13.0% of families and 17.3% of the population were below the poverty line , including 24.0% of those under age 18 and 9.2% of those age 65 or over. Tehama is a strongly Republican county in Presidential and congressional elections. The last Democrat to win

132-722: A majority in the county was Jimmy Carter in 1976 . Bill Clinton won a plurality in 1992. In the United States House of Representatives , Tehama County is in California's 1st congressional district , represented by Republican Doug LaMalfa . In the California State Legislature , the county is in the 1st Senate District, represented by Republican Megan Dahle , and the 3rd Assembly District, represented by Republican James Gallagher . On November 4, 2008, Tehama County voted 72.7% for Proposition 8, which amended

165-627: A pair of two-year terms on the Council , while his election campaign in 1874 resulted in him becoming Speaker of the House of Representatives . In 1876, while also serving as a member of the Boise County Commission , he began reading law and was admitted to the bar two years later. In 1882 he moved to the Payette Valley and shifted his business interests from mining to farming. Based upon

198-432: A population of 63,463. The racial makeup of Tehama County was 51,721 (81.5%) White, 406 (0.6%) African American, 1,644 (2.6%) Native American, 656 (1.0%) Asian, 76 (0.1%) Pacific Islander, 6,258 (9.9%) from other races, and 2,702 (4.3%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13,906 persons (21.9%). As of the census of 2000, there were 56,039 people, 21,013 households, and 14,898 families residing in

231-419: A recommendation from Territorial Delegate John Hailey , Stevenson was nominated to become Governor of Idaho Territory by Grover Cleveland on September 29, 1885. Following confirmation, his term of office began on October 10, 1885. By this time, Stevenson was associated with the territory's agricultural interests and his nomination represented a change of national policy allowing for more local control within

264-555: A secret anti-Chinese meeting was convened in the town of Tehama, and an organization established to relocate the estimated 2,000 Chinese in and around Vina. Secret daily anti-Chinese caucuses in Red Bluff were also held. According to the United States Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 2,962 square miles (7,670 km ), of which 2,950 square miles (7,600 km ) is land and 12 square miles (31 km ) (0.4%)

297-628: A son, Charles C., who would become City Attorney for Boise, Idaho. Stevenson moved to Idaho Territory in 1863 during the Idaho gold rush . He settled in the Boise Basin and soon acquired mining interests near Grimes Pass, Idaho . The next year he reentered politics by becoming Justice of the Peace. This was followed by 6 election runs for the territorial legislature, three successful and three unsuccessful. As result of his campaigns in 1866 and 1876 he served

330-513: A variety of political positions including Speaker pro Tempore of the California State Legislature . After moving to Idaho Territory he remained active in politics until his appointment as governor. As governor, Stevenson exerted most of his efforts lobbying for the territory to be granted statehood. Stevenson was born June 15, 1831, in Lowville , New York. His family included several future politician, including his brother Charles , who became

363-499: A weekday commuter bus to/from Red Bluff and the Sacramento Valley Station , following a route similar to the twice daily Amtrak Thruway 3 . Red Bluff Municipal Airport and Corning Municipal Airport are two general aviation airports. The following table includes the number of incidents reported and the rate per 1,000 persons for each type of offense. The 2010 United States Census reported that Tehama County had

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396-532: Is a county located in the northern part of the U.S. state of California . As of the 2020 census , the population was 65,829. The county seat and largest city is Red Bluff . Tehama County comprises the Red Bluff, California micropolitan statistical area , which is also included in the Redding -Red Bluff, California combined statistical area . The county is bisected by the Sacramento River . The county

429-612: Is named for the City of Tehama . Tehama is most commonly believed to be derived from the Wintun word for "high water". Others definitions of native origin that have been proposed such as "low land", "salmon", "mother nature" or "shallow". A less accepted theory proposes the names origin is tejamanil , shingle in Spanish. Tehama County was formed from parts of Butte , Colusa , and Shasta Counties in 1856. The first permanent non-indigenous settlers in

462-578: Is water. Watercourses in Tehama County include Dye Creek and Payne's Creek . The county is intersected by Sacramento River . A small part of Lassen Volcanic National Park extends into the northeast corner of the county. The highest point of the county is Brokeoff Mountain (9,235 feet ). Tehama Rural Area Express (TRAX) operates local service in Red Bluff, with service to Los Molinos and Corning. Greyhound and FlixBus buses stop in Red Bluff. The Shasta Regional Transportation Agency has proposed

495-424: The 2000 United States Census . 86.0% spoke English and 13.0% Spanish as their first language. There were 21,013 households, out of which 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.6% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.1% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who

528-600: The California Gold Rush . He soon became involved in politics, being elected Justice of the Peace for El Dorado County and to the California State Legislature in 1853 and 1854. Stevenson married Harriet Marcy on June 10, 1855. The marriage would produce three children: Frank, Harriet, and Wilmot. The year after the wedding, the couple moved to a farm in Tehama County . Stevenson worked as an Indian agent for two years before his wife and children were killed by

561-533: The Indians while he was away on official business. Following this loss, Stevenson was again elected for terms in the California State Legislature in 1859 and 1860. Other positions of influence include his election as Speaker pro Tempore during his time as a legislator and his selection as deputy sheriff and Mayor of Coloma, California . Stevenson remarried in November 1860. His marriage to Anna D. Orr produced

594-487: The United States called for the incident to be fully investigated. Stevenson responded by decreeing the hung men had been guilty and had brought about incident with their "filthy habits". The governor also called for the deportation and exclusion of all Chinese from the territory. Despite these incidents, the primary emphasis of Stevenson's administration was lobbying for expanded national representation and influence for

627-497: The United States, Stevenson's days as governor came to an end, with Republican candidates lobbying to replace the Democratic governor. Stevenson's successor, George L. Shoup , was sworn in on April 30, 1889. After his term as territorial governor, Stevenson moved back to his farm. In addition to his farming activities, he won the contract for a profitable mail run. In 1894, he ran unsuccessfully for state governor. The strains of

660-572: The area that is now Tehama County were Robert Hasty Thomes, Albert Gallatin Toomes, William George Chard , and Job Francis Dye. The four men were each given land grants by the government of Mexico in 1844. Thomes received Rancho Saucos , Toomes received Rancho Rio de los Molinos , Chard received Rancho Las Flores , and Dye received Rancho Primer Cañon o Rio de Los Berrendos . Later in the same year Josiah Belden received Rancho Barranca Colorado . Famous early figures include Kit Carson , who took part in

693-447: The bulk of what would eventually be adopted as the state constitution. From July 18 through August 5, the convention engaged in debate over the particulars of the constitution. On the twenty-eighth day of the convention, August 6, 1889, the constitution was approved by delegates by a vote of 51–0, and 64 of the 72 delegates (of whom one was deceased) proceeded to sign the constitution. On November 5, 1889, Idaho Territory voters approved of

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726-542: The campaign proved deleterious to Stevenson's health, and he moved to Paraiso Springs in Monterey County, California , in an effort to recover. The former governor died there on July 6, 1895, from a laudanum overdose and was buried at the in Boise Pioneer Cemetery . Tehama County, California Tehama County ( / t ə ˈ h eɪ m ə / tə- HAY -mə ; Wintun for "high water")

759-545: The county. The population density was 19 people per square mile (7.3 people/km ). There were 23,547 housing units at an average density of 8 units per square mile (3.1 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 84.8% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 2.1% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 8.3% from other races, and 3.4% from two or more races. 15.8% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 14.4% were of German , 11.0% English , 9.6% Irish and 9.5% American ancestry according to

792-532: The federally imposed limits to the territorial government's budget. While Stevenson softened the anti-Mormon stance of his predecessors, his administration took a noticeably anti-Chinese stance. Chinese workers, who had immigrated to the United States during the 1850s and 1860s, were seen as a threat to the economic welfare of Anglo workers. The issue came to a head in 1885 when five Chinese merchants were hanged as murderers in Pierce City . The Chinese Minister to

825-671: The fifth Governor of Nevada , his half brother John , who became the first Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario , and his cousin Adlai , who became Vice President of the United States. In 1839, his family lived in Canada for a short time before settling on a farm in Washtenaw County, Michigan . Stevenson received an education there, first in the local schools and then at Grass Lake Academy. Stevenson left home in 1849 as part of

858-515: The framework for the state government. Edward A. Stevenson Edward Augustus Stevenson (June 15, 1831 – July 6, 1895) was an American politician who was Governor of the Idaho Territory from 1885 to 1889. Stevenson was the first resident of Idaho Territory appointed to the position and the only Democrat to hold the office. Stevenson's political career began in California where he held

891-516: The new constitution by a margin of 12,398 to 1,773. North Idaho had the strongest returns for adoption, while central and southeast Idaho had the weakest returns for adoption, with southeast Idaho falling in between. On July 3, 1890, President Benjamin Harrison signed the law admitting Idaho as the 43rd U.S. state. Over the course of the convention, 37 committees were established. The Republican majority controlled most committees, including those that set

924-426: The remainder of the 50th Congress . The convention met as scheduled on July 4, 1889. John T. Morgan was elected temporary president while the convention organized and settled membership disputes. The following day, William H. Clagett was elected as permanent president of the convention. On July 8, the standing committees of the convention were assigned, and from then until July 17, the committees proceeded to write

957-502: The territory. He was Idaho Territory's only Democratic governor and the first governor who resided within the territory at time of appointment. Stevenson emphasized non-partisanship upon assuming office. He lobbied for expansion of the territory's mail routes and the size of the militia. Stevenson also opposed the burning of large sections of forest by the territory's Indian population along with other wasteful uses of natural resources. The new governor also lobbied for increases to

990-439: The territory. He initially called for changes to Idaho's Organic Act that would allow the governor more control over territorial appointments and grant residents "the privilege and right of voting in the election of President and Vice President of the united States". This effort changed in 1889 when Stevenson abandoned territorial reform efforts and instead began lobbying for statehood. The first problem he faced in this effort

1023-450: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.08. In the county, the population was spread out, with 27.4% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 97.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.0 males. The median income for

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1056-445: Was a call by Idaho's northern counties to be joined to either western Montana or eastern Washington in a new territory. At the same time, Nevada was looking to annex the territory's southern counties. These efforts were looked upon favorably in the U.S. Congress, but through his friendship with President Cleveland, Stevenson was able to block the changes from occurring. Following the inauguration of Benjamin Harrison as President of

1089-499: Was scheduled to meet on July 4 in Boise . Idaho, like its fellow statehood-seeking territory, Wyoming , was not the subject of an enabling act , as other statehood-seeking territories usually were before holding a constitutional convention. However, an enabling act for Idaho had been introduced in December 1888 by Oregon Senator John H. Mitchell , and its potential statehood was discussed over

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