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• Rocklin moms enjoy success of their clothing invention

  31-07-2017 23:51
  
  Poppy Clips is a business started by a couple of Rocklin moms who took a problem they had and turned it into a success business operation.
  
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• Body found in Lake Tahoe believed to be missing athlete

  31-07-2017 23:42
  
  A year after a University of Nevada at Reno football player disappeared while paddle boarding with some friends on Lake Tahoe, a body was found Monday in the lake and is believed to be the missing athlete, according to the Placer County Sheriff's Office.
  
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• Matt Drudge takes some shots at Trump

  31-07-2017 23:41
  
  Matt Drudge, a conservative member of the media, took a few shots at President Trump via Twitter.
  
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• A dog accidentally overdosed on painkillers and is saved by miracle drug

  31-07-2017 23:41
  
  A dog accidentally overdosed on painkillers and is saved by miracle drug
  
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• 2 Los Banos police officers shot, suspect killed in early-morning confrontation

  31-07-2017 23:40
  The man accused of shooting two Los Banos police officers earlier today after getting a hold of one of their guns has died, authorities have confirmed. The man’s name has … Click to Continue »
  
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• 2 Los Banos cops shot, suspect killed in struggle for officer’s gun, sources confirm

  31-07-2017 23:40
  An early morning call to Los Banos police regarding a man entering an apartment through a window resulted in a struggle between two officers and a suspect. All three were … Click to Continue »
  
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• Put your zip code into this tool and find out how much of the solar eclipse you'll be able to see

  31-07-2017 23:39
  
  Are you ready for the event of the summer?
  
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• UC Davis’ Katehi will teach one course per quarter, conduct research in $318,000 position

  31-07-2017 23:30
  Former UC Davis Chancellor Linda P.B. Katehi will teach one engineering course per quarter over the next nine months in her new $318,000 faculty position, school officials said Monday. Her … Click to Continue »
  
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• Accio Birthday Ideas! Celebrate J.K. Rowling’s birthday with these Harry Potter party ideas

  31-07-2017 23:28
  
  I solemnly swear to ... make sure this party is magical
  
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• How to take amazing photos of the Great American Eclipse

  31-07-2017 23:23
  
  Hoping to take photos of next month's eclipse? Check out these tips.
  
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• New opioid commission advises Trump to declare national emergency

  31-07-2017 23:19
  
  The "first and most urgent recommendation" is to declare a national emergency, according to the report.
  
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• Catfish 'walks' on street after Tropical Depression Emily makes landfall

  31-07-2017 22:55
  
  Heavy rain and high winds from Tropical Depression Emily pushed a catfish onto a Florida street.
  
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• Around the Region (08/01/17)

  31-07-2017 22:53
  MODESTO What: Police Activities League Ceremony When: Friday, 6 p.m. Where: Martin Petersen Event Center, 720 12th St. Info: The Stanislaus County Office of Education (SCOE) is partnering with the … Click to Continue »
  
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• Man overdoses in Dunkin' Donuts bathroom while son waits outside

  31-07-2017 22:46
  
  A man is accused of overdosing on heroin in the bathroom of a Dunkin' Donuts while his 9-year-old son waited for him in the dining area.
  
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• A 74-year-old woman just lost $13,000 in a 'grandparent scam'

  31-07-2017 22:41
  
  You need to warn your loved ones about this scam targeting seniors.
  
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• LIVE: White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders holds press briefing

  31-07-2017 22:04
  
  The White House is holding its latest press briefing.
  
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• Everything we know about 'The Princess Diaries 3' so far

  31-07-2017 21:59
  
  The script has already been written!
  
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• 5 types of Android malware that may still be infecting your phone

  31-07-2017 21:57
  
  These 5 types of Android malware could still be infecting your smartphone.
  
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• Trump awards Medal of Honor to veteran

  31-07-2017 21:56
  
  James McCloughan received the honor for actions he took against enemy forces in Vietnam in 1969.
  
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• Scaramucci out as White House communications director

  31-07-2017 21:55
  
  Another shake-up has hit President Donald Trump’s administration.
  
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• The real school from 'High School Musical' was destroyed in a flash flood

  31-07-2017 21:40
  
  The iconic East High School where "High School Musical" was filmed was badly damaged last Wednesday.
  
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• Dead whale washes up onshore at Pebble Beach

  31-07-2017 21:40
  
  A necropsy will determine the cause of death.
  
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• Firefighters free two from overturned vehicle in Modesto

  31-07-2017 21:29
  Firefighters freed two people from an overturned vehicle after it crashed with a van on Scenic Drive just east of downtown Modesto. The two occupants of the overturned silver Jeep … Click to Continue »
  
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• 1.8 million California acres were set aside for frogs. Ranchers say decision ignores them

  31-07-2017 21:10
  Tiny frogs and toads used to swarm over the Sierra Nevada. Now, the government says nearly 2 million acres of land needs to be preserved to prevent them from going … Click to Continue »
  
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• Footage captures thousands of salmon returning to spawning grounds

  31-07-2017 21:08
  
  The Hartney Bay area near Alaska’s Prince William Sound experienced its annual influx of chum and pink salmon returning to spawning grounds.
  
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• 2 officers shot in Merced County during reported break-in

  31-07-2017 21:00
  
  Two police officers and a burglary suspect were shot Monday morning in a Merced County town during a struggle that erupted when officers responded to a break-in report at an apartment.
  
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• Los Angeles will host 2028 Olympics

  31-07-2017 20:54
  
  The 2028 Olympics will be held in Los Angeles for the third time.
  
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• Steve Bartman receives World Series ring

  31-07-2017 20:26
  
  Steve Bartman said the outreach signifies that he is “welcomed back into the Cubs family.”
  
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• ‘Calexit’ backers confident about latest plan to leave the United States

  31-07-2017 20:19
  The people behind California’s latest effort to leave the United States are confident this time and are preparing to fan out across the Golden State to collect signatures for a … Click to Continue »
  
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• Boy's 'cool' helmet saves his life during bike accident

  31-07-2017 20:18
  
  Despite a minor back injuriy and a few scrapes and bruises, a young boy's life was saved by his 'cool' helmet.
  
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• 21-year-old man killed in crash outside Merced

  31-07-2017 20:16
  A Planada man was killed Sunday night when his car crashed into two utility poles on the outskirts of Merced, the California Highway Patrol reported. The driver was identified Monday … Click to Continue »
  
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• Scientists have produced a food using electricity,

  31-07-2017 20:02
  
  It can be "grown" in places where it's impossible to grow plants or raise livestock.
  
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• Recall Rundown: Everything pulled from shelves July 23-29

  31-07-2017 19:58
  
  Did you miss any of these recalls from last week?
  
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• Man killed family members so they wouldn't share secret with fiancée

  31-07-2017 19:52
  
  Brett Ryan killed his mother and two brothers three weeks before he was supposed to get married over a secret they all shared.
  
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• HBO just got hacked and 'Game of Thrones' details were allegedly leaked

  31-07-2017 19:47
  
  The night is dark and full of spoilers.
  
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• 5 random ways to use vinegar in your kitchen

  31-07-2017 19:40
  
  Here are 5 ways to use vinegar in your kitchen.
  
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• Los Angeles reportedly comes to agreement to host 2028 Olympics

  31-07-2017 19:38
  
  The 2028 Olympics will reportedly be held in Los Angeles for the third time.
  
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• Names released of two who died in pickup crash with train near Denair

  31-07-2017 19:34
  Stanislaus County coroner officials on Monday released the names of two people from Ceres who died early Saturday, when their pickup was struck by a train near Denair. Jesus Velasquez, … Click to Continue »
  
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• Court document alleges Pete Rose had sex with teen in 1970s

  31-07-2017 19:33
  
  Court documents filed as part of a defamation lawsuit in Indiana alleges that Pete Rose had sex with an underage girl in the 1970s.
  
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• KCRA 3, SACRAMENTO’S FIRST CHOICE FOR NEWS DURING JULY SWEEPS

  31-07-2017 19:22
  
  KCRA 3 News was again the number one choice for local news viewers in Sacramento all day long, winning each of its newscasts in the July sweeps period.
  
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• ​E. coli outbreak prompts advisory at Nevada County lake

  31-07-2017 18:56
  
  Nevada County health officials issued an advisory Saturday for people swimming at Lake Wildwood after five residents reportedly contracted E. coli from the beach area.
  
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• This officer's viral dance moves entertain passing drivers

  31-07-2017 18:49
  
  This officer has some moves and has found his way to Internet stardom!
  
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• Christie's beach trip during shutdown prompts legislation

  31-07-2017 18:40
  
  One measure would make some changes to the governor's beach house during a shutdown.
  
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• 'Green spots' on Oroville Dam raise concerns of a leak

  31-07-2017 18:39
  
  "Green spots" on the back side of California's Oroville Dam have some engineers and scientists concerned.
  
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• Wildfires continue in Tuolumne County, evacuation advisories remain

  31-07-2017 18:37
  Authorities on Monday asked residents to just remain alert for any possible evacuations as two wildfires in Tuolumne County continued to burn nearly 900 acres near Twist and Jacksonville roads. … Click to Continue »
  
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• Man's car dreams come true at West Palm Beach dealership

  31-07-2017 18:28
  
  Man's car dreams come true at auto dealership.
  
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• Business News: Sprint seeks mega-media merger with Charter

  31-07-2017 18:18
  
  Business News: Sprint seeks mega-media merger with Charter
  
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• Clooney Foundation to open schools for Syrian refugees

  31-07-2017 18:14
  
  The Clooney Foundation for Justice announced a new partnership Monday with Google, HP and UNICEF.
  
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• Consumer Reports: Managing your med’s

  31-07-2017 18:08
  
  Consumer Reports: Managing your med’s
  
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• Earth could face mass extinctions given temp rise; studies find change most likely coming

  31-07-2017 17:56
  
  "Even if we would stop burning fossil fuels today, then the Earth would continue to warm slowly," one study's author says.
  
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