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• 2 adults, 2 boys arrested in Turlock park robberies

  06-12-2017 23:57
  
  Turlock police arrested four people -- a man, a woman, and two juveniles -- for their involvement in a string of recent robberies at Donnelly Park in which one person was severely injured, according to officers.
  
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• New blaze erupts in Bel Air area of Los Angeles

  06-12-2017 23:52
  
  One fire chief said “The prospects for containment are not good."
  
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• This interactive map shows devastation of SoCal wildfires

  06-12-2017 23:49
  
  An interactive map pulling together data from government agencies is tracking the fierce wind-driven fires blazing uncontrollably across Southern California.
  
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• NBA player Enes Kanter spots crucial spelling error in Santa Claus display

  06-12-2017 23:42
  
  He tweeted, “San..?? Really bro!!! Wow....I hope this is by accident...”
  
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• House passes bill easing travel across state lines for concealed carry permit holders

  06-12-2017 23:05
  
  The bill is a top priority of the National Rifle Association, which calls it an important step to allow gun owners to travel freely between states without worrying about conflicting state laws or civil suits.
  
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• Do you see it? Louisiana plantation posts viral photo of supernatural sighting

  06-12-2017 22:48
  
  A photograph of six friends at a Louisiana plantation went viral this week due to an unexpected image that was caught on camera in the background.
  
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• 8-year-old girl continues mission to hug law enforcement officers in US

  06-12-2017 22:45
  
  A Louisiana girl is continuing a mission she started last year to show her appreciation for law enforcement officers with a simple gesture: giving them hugs.
  
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• Gay man denied a marriage license by Kim Davis is now running against her

  06-12-2017 22:41
  
  David Ermold, an assistant professor of English at the University of Pikeville, announced his plan to run against Davis for the position of Rowan County Clerk in Kentucky.
  
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• House votes to kill Democrat's resolution to impeach Trump

  06-12-2017 22:38
  
  Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, said Trump had associated his presidency with causes rooted in bigotry and racism.
  
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• Officer revives choking baby girl

  06-12-2017 22:14
  
  "Sometimes angels don't come from Heaven. God has them here already, and [Officer Eng] is an angel."
  
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• New blaze erupts in tony Bel Air area of Los Angeles

  06-12-2017 22:13
  
  One fire chief said “The prospects for containment are not good."
  
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• Police release photos of suspect car in drive-by shooting that killed Modesto boy

  06-12-2017 22:11
  Police investigators on Wednesday released photos of a car they believe was involved in a drive-by shooting that killed 5-year-old Xavier Smith and wounded a 6-year-old boy in east Modesto. … Click to Continue »
  
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• NFL commissioner Roger Goodell signs new deal, reports say

  06-12-2017 22:08
  
  The controversial head of the league will be back, despite resistance from a powerful owner.
  
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• Drug bust following CHP stop on Highway 108 Jamestown Dec 1 2017

  06-12-2017 21:45
  Eyeing a car with an expired registration tag, a CHP officer pulled it over and uncovered a huge stash of methamphetamine on two occupants. The traffic stop took place on HWY 108 near Montezuma Road in Jamestown recently.
  
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• Sacramento leaders make their case for Major League Soccer with chanting fans on hand

  06-12-2017 21:35
  Now, we wait. After years of pep rallies, City Council votes and sellout matches, Sacramento made its final presentation to Major League Soccer on Wednesday, arguing that it belongs in … Click to Continue »
  
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• Former chef builds massive gingerbread village

  06-12-2017 21:13
  
  This 'Gingerbread Man' is building, building, building as fast as he can.
  
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• Drivers capture video of Thomas Fire burning inches away from Highway 101

  06-12-2017 21:09
  On Tuesday night, the fast-moving Thomas Fire jumped Highway 101 in Ventura County, providing drivers with an eye-popping view of the blaze. People driving on Highway 101 on Tuesday night … Click to Continue »
  
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• Drivers capture intense video of Thomas Fire burning on both sides of Hwy. 101

  06-12-2017 21:09
  Dramatic images of the fire burning near Ventura On Tuesday night, the fast-moving Thomas Fire jumped Highway 101 in Ventura County, providing drivers with an eye-popping view of the blaze. … Click to Continue »
  
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• Banana peels, potatoes, and oranges .. just your typical 800-nativity display

  06-12-2017 21:08
  Toni Conway has been collecting nativities for more than 20 years. In that time, she's amassed quite the collection, made out of quite the variety of materials. In addition to … Click to Continue »
  
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• Whistleblower: At inauguration, Flynn texted business partner on nuclear plan

  06-12-2017 20:30
  
  The allegations raise new concerns about the extent to which Flynn may have blurred his private and public interests while in the White House.
  
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• Insurance claims for NorCal wildfires reach $9B

  06-12-2017 20:30
  
  More than $9 billion in insurance claims have been filed following wildfires that ravaged Northern California two months ago, the state's top insurance regulator said Wednesday.
  
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• Teenager develops app to protect farmworkers from heat-related illness

  06-12-2017 20:10
  A high school senior with farmworker roots may have found a way to keep workers safe when the weather is scorching hot. Faith Florez, 17, has created an app that … Click to Continue »
  
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• Senators call for Franken to resign amid sexual misconduct allegations

  06-12-2017 20:08
  
  One of the Minnesota Democrat's colleagues said he expects Franken to resign Thursday morning.
  
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• Despite global pushback, Trump recognizes Jerusalem as capital of Israel

  06-12-2017 19:59
  
  The decision upends decades of U.S. policy, and the Palestinian prime minister said it "destroys the peace process."
  
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• PD: Toddler killed in hit-and-run; man arrested in Modesto

  06-12-2017 19:35
  
  A 22-year-old Livingston man was arrested on charges stemming from a hit-and-run that left a 3-year-old girl dead in Merced, police said.
  
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• This Christmas-obsessed couple legally changed their names to 'Santa and Merry Christmas Claus'

  06-12-2017 19:20
  
  Every day is a holiday for these two.
  
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• Why declaring Jerusalem as the capital of Israel is so controversial

  06-12-2017 19:18
  
  U.S. President Donald Trump has declared Jerusalem as the capital of Israel in a move that's causing controversy across the world.
  
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• Officer Billy is on patrol

  06-12-2017 18:41
  
  Billy dressed up as a police officer for Halloween and so his dad made arrangements to have his son take part in a traffic stop. It was all caught on camera.
  
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• Reno Post Office robber was just released from Stockton jail

  06-12-2017 18:17
  
  Reno police arrested a suspect involved in an attempted armed robbery at a downtown Reno U.S. Post Office a day after he was released from prison in Stockton.
  
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• Team leaders pitch Sacramento as a great location for MLS's expansion team.

  06-12-2017 18:11
  
  Team leaders pitch Sacramento as a great location for MLS's expansion team.
  
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• Dreamers in Modesto hold rally at Rep. Denham’s office

  06-12-2017 18:02
  
  Dreamers in Modesto hold rally at Rep. Denham’s office
  
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• Owner of Mexican market damaged in fire ‘in shock,’ devastated

  06-12-2017 17:58
  As he surveyed aisles of damaged merchandise at the downtown Modesto store he opened with his brother, Jesus, nearly two years ago, Jorge Tovar said through a translator that a … Click to Continue »
  
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• Fire does $300k damage to Mexican market, warehouse in downtown Modesto

  06-12-2017 17:58
  The Mercado y Dulceria Mexico market and warehouse at Ninth and D streets sustained more than $300,000 in damage to the building and its contents in a fire early Wednesday, … Click to Continue »
  
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• 7 things you should absolutely never order for your kids at fast-food restaurants

  06-12-2017 17:46
  
  That chocolate milk is packed with sugar!
  
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• Driver suspected in hit-and-run wreck that killed Merced 3-year-old arrested

  06-12-2017 17:42
  The driver of the vehicle that struck and killed a Merced 3-year-old was arrested on Tuesday night. Issac Maldonado, 22, of Livingston, was booked into Merced County Jail on suspicion … Click to Continue »
  
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• The Riggs Report: Gov. Jerry Brown calls Republican tax plan "evil in the extreme"

  06-12-2017 17:36
  
  The Riggs Report: Gov. Jerry Brown calls Republican tax plan "evil in the extreme"
  
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• Business News: Heavy volume of shipments causes delivery delays for UPS

  06-12-2017 17:30
  
  Business News: Heavy volume of shipments causes delivery delays for UPS
  
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• 10 Christmas hazards all pet owners should be aware of

  06-12-2017 17:23
  
  Avoid cat-connected catastrophes and dog-related dilemmas this Christmas.
  
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• Six women sue Harvey Weinstein, claim cover up was racketeering

  06-12-2017 17:21
  
  Six women filed a lawsuit against Harvey Weinstein on Wednesday, seeking to represent a class of “dozens, if not hundreds” of women who say they were assaulted by the movie mogul.
  
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• Is Vermont growing a volcano?

  06-12-2017 17:15
  
  Scientists are watching a pool of molten rock recently discovered under parts of New England.
  
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• Are we there yet? Delta flight makes emergency bathroom stop in Montana

  06-12-2017 17:12
  
  A Delta flight from New York City to Seattle had to make a stop in Billings after the plane's toilets stopping working and passengers couldn't hold it any longer.
  
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• Boarded-up home in Citrus Heights catches fire

  06-12-2017 17:10
  
  A boarded-up house caught fire early Wednesday morning, the blaze was difficult to extinguish because the house was full of trash, a Metro Fire spokesperson said.
  
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• Grace says it's time to say goodbye to '57 Chevy

  06-12-2017 16:33
  
  She says she drove her Chevy Bel Air off the lot in 1957. Now it's time to sell it.
  
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• Los Angeles freeway closed as winds churn California wildfires

  06-12-2017 16:11
  
  One fire chief said “The prospects for containment are not good."
  
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• Yuba City swears in nation's first Sikh woman as mayor

  06-12-2017 16:07
  
  Preet Didbal was sworn in during a ceremony on Tuesday, December 5 to a standing room crowd that overflowed to extra rooms.
  
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• A Yamaha Royal Star Deals Out A High-Performance Flush-From The Archives

  06-12-2017 15:01
  One such theory stated the very first bike you own ought to be dirt cheap and ugly as sin. ConA sequently, my first ride was a CB450SC Honda Nighthawk-"popularly priced" fodder for a carefree, college-bound simpleton like yours truly.
  
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• Mother of two, 20, dies one day after flu diagnosis

  06-12-2017 14:40
  
  Family members say the young woman was completely healthy and are now warning others to take the flu seriously.
  
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• House weighs Republican bill easing gun restrictions

  06-12-2017 14:25
  
  Lawmakers are taking up a bill to make it easier for gun owners to legally carry concealed weapons across state lines
  
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• Time names 'The Silence Breakers' Person of the Year for 2017

  06-12-2017 14:08
  
  After mounting speculation as who or what the newest choice would be, Time magazine finally made its decision public Wednesday
  
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• Cold mornings and mild days.

  06-12-2017 13:35
  
  KCRA 3 Weather meteorologist Dirk Verdoorn looks at how long the clear skies will last.
  
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