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• Was he attacked? Did he fall? What left Modesto man in a coma?

  29-12-2017 23:03
  Emma Uili said she knows next to nothing about what happened to her husband the night of Dec. 15. Answers will come, the Modesto resident hopes. But her biggest concern … Click to Continue »
  
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• 84-year-old man calls 911 after getting locked inside Rite Aid on Christmas

  29-12-2017 22:48
  
  When it was time to lock up the building, store employees didn't realize that the 84-year-old man was still inside.
  
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• Around the Region (12/30/17)

  29-12-2017 22:28
  MODESTO What: AARP Safe Driver Refresher Course When: Thursday, Jan 4, 8 a.m. to noon Where: Modesto Senior Center , 201 Bodem St. Info: Refresher course for those who have … Click to Continue »
  
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• Mountain lion cub rescued from Thomas Fire 'doing well'

  29-12-2017 22:00
  
  A young mountain lion cub with burned paws is doing well after being rescued from the Thomas Fire in Ventura County, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife said.
  
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• Woman in her 60s dies from flu in Stanislaus County

  29-12-2017 21:51
  
  A woman in her 60s was the first person to die from the flu in Stanislaus County.
  
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• Trump blasts Amazon, Post Office over shipping charges

  29-12-2017 21:22
  
  The president said the Postal Service should charge the online retailer "much more."
  
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• Fast food chain celebrating California's pot legalization with 'Munchie Meal'

  29-12-2017 21:18
  
  Some people would call this a true happy meal.
  
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• Deputies: Kennedy HS coach accused of human trafficking

  29-12-2017 21:15
  
  A Kennedy High School soccer coach, who also worked as a ride-share driver, was arrested in connection with human trafficking of teen girls, Sacramento County sheriff's officials said Friday.
  
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• Bestselling mystery author Sue Grafton dies at 77

  29-12-2017 21:02
  
  The author's daughter confirmed her death, which came after a two-year battle with cancer.
  
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• Sonora man, 63, dies in crash that injures 5 from Patterson

  29-12-2017 20:52
  A Sonora man was killed and a Tracy man and Patterson family injured in a crash Friday morning at the junction of Highways 108 and 120 southwest of Jamestown, the … Click to Continue »
  
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• Fatal crash with at least 5 others injured at 108/120 southwest of Jamestown

  29-12-2017 20:52
  At least one person was killed and five others injured in a crash Friday morning at the Yosemite Junction of Highways 108 and 120 southwest of Jamestown, the California Highway … Click to Continue »
  
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• New Year’s, shmew year’s – Saturday is National Bacon Day!

  29-12-2017 20:14
  Sunday too long to wait for the next big holiday celebration? You’re in luck, because Saturday is National Bacon Day. Tomorrow is #bacon day. How will you celebrate? #cheatday #baconday … Click to Continue »
  
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• Pedicab driver shares the gift of warmth with homeless

  29-12-2017 19:53
  
  "I just think about being in my warm bed at home, and these people would love to be in a warm bed. An extra blanket makes all the difference."
  
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• 5 Sacramento weekend events you should check out Dec. 29-31, 2017

  29-12-2017 19:15
  
  Every weekend, Sacramento is full of fun, exciting and tasty events all across the region. See which events you should attend this weekend, as picked by Sacramento365.
  
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• Man admits to slicing officer's ear with lawn ornament in confrontation

  29-12-2017 19:09
  
  Leon Dane Hall, 25, pleaded guilty last week to two counts of assault on a peace officer, a third-degree felony, in a deal with prosecutors.
  
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• Friendship comes calling for blind ham radio operator on Christmas

  29-12-2017 18:56
  
  He has countless friends over the airwaves, but spent the past 20 Christmases alone.
  
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• Police: Woman finds stranger masturbating in infant daughter's nursery

  29-12-2017 18:46
  
  The woman's fiance had to grab a knife to get the man to leave their Florida home.
  
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• 12 dead after child playing with stove causes Bronx apartment fire

  29-12-2017 18:14
  
  Excluding the 9/11 attacks, it was the worst fire in the city since 87 people were killed in 1990.
  
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• Here's what you should buy every month of the year in 2018

  29-12-2017 18:06
  
  Get your finances in order in 2018 by shopping smart.
  
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• Consumer Reports: Essential winter driving tips

  29-12-2017 18:03
  
  Consumer Reports: Essential winter driving tips
  
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• CHP maximum enforcement period begins tonight

  29-12-2017 18:01
  
  CHP maximum enforcement period begins tonight
  
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• Proposal would offer offended NFL fans a refund for player protests

  29-12-2017 17:38
  
  A state lawmaker wants to make one NFL franchise put its money where its mouth is when it comes to anthem protests.
  
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• California law enforcement prepares for new marijuana laws

  29-12-2017 17:19
  
  Licensed businesses around California can begin legally growing and selling marijuana for recreational use Monday, and a hodgepodge of enforcement agencies will be trying to make sure they adhere to a slew of new pot laws.
  
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• 12 dead after child playing with stove causes 'historic' Bronx apartment fire

  29-12-2017 16:47
  
  Excluding the 9/11 attacks, it was the worst fire in the city since 87 people were killed in 1990.
  
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• Tightest security ever for live NYC New Year's show after deadly attacks

  29-12-2017 16:22
  
  In addition to its usual army of snipers, bag-inspecting officers and metal detectors, the department this year is relying on help from a growing corps of "vapor wake" dogs.
  
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• Deputies: Man rigs front door to electrocute his pregnant wife

  29-12-2017 15:47
  
  A Florida man was arrested after rigging his door in an attempt to electrocute his pregnant wife, deputies said.
  
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• Following fertility issues, Sacramento State chemists seek $80M

  29-12-2017 15:42
  
  4 employees claim in lawsuit they were exposed to hazardous chemicals
  
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• Puerto Rico: Power still out months after hurricane

  29-12-2017 15:31
  
  CNN's Leyla Santiago looks at Hurricane Maria recovery efforts in the town of Yabucoa in Puerto Rico, as they get back electricity after months of darkness.
  
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• Year in review: Top viral videos of 2017

  29-12-2017 15:30
  
  Take a look back at some of the year's most viral videos!
  
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• Police looking for whoever beat, carjacked grandfather on Christmas Eve

  29-12-2017 15:19
  
  The 87-year-old pulled over to help someone pretending to need aid when he was ambushed.
  
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• Where the minimum wage is going up in 2018

  29-12-2017 14:48
  
  Many Americans will ring in the new year with a raise, but is it approaching the "living wage"?
  
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• Quiet weekend. When changes are on the way.

  29-12-2017 14:42
  
  When changes are expected to arrive.
  
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• Humane society: Dog found curled up, 'frozen solid' on owner's porch

  29-12-2017 13:02
  
  A humane society in Ohio is looking into the death of a female dog found “frozen solid” on her owner's porch.
  
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• Four-year-old boy dies after treehouse collapses on Christmas Eve

  29-12-2017 11:02
  
  Authorities say a 4-year-old boy died of head injuries after a treehouse collapsed and fell on him on Christmas Eve.
  
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• Chef allegedly kills kids, ex-wife hours after posting Christmas video with son

  29-12-2017 10:26
  
  On Christmas Eve, famed chef and motivational speaker Anthony Milan Ross posted a video to Facebook of himself and his 11-year-old son wishing everyone a merry Christmas and singing “Santa Claus is Coming to Town.”
  
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• 'I will kill you next time': Cafe owner wrestles gun from robber, opens fire

  29-12-2017 10:11
  
  Three armed robbery suspects have been arrested in northwest Houston after a cafe owner stopped the crime in progress.
  
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• Lawsuit filed after teachers accidentally leave mom voicemail mocking daughter

  29-12-2017 09:52
  
  What if you could find out how your child’s teachers really feel about them?
  
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• Brenna Huckaby poised to be the face of the 2018 Paralympics

  29-12-2017 09:40
  
  Tell Brenna Huckaby she "can't" and you can bet she "will."
  
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• News Brief: Skeleton found at Sac County home, 3 other NorCal stories

  29-12-2017 09:27
  
  Good morning, Northern California. Here's what you need to know for Friday, Dec. 29, 2017
  
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• Man's body found in Modesto by 2 boys

  29-12-2017 09:21
  Two boys discovered a man's body Thursday afternoon just outside of Modesto, the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department said. The boys called 911 just before 4:30 p.m. to report they found the man near Yosemite Meadows and Yosemite Boulevard.
  
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• Following fertility issues, Sacramento State employees seek $80M

  29-12-2017 09:12
  
  4 employees claim in lawsuit they were exposed to hazardous chemicals
  
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• Sac dispensaries wait for last-minute state permits for adult-use pot

  29-12-2017 09:05
  
  State officials plan to approve licenses through weekend
  
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• Wedding wish granted for Army veteran and cancer patient

  29-12-2017 09:02
  
  They’ve overcome cancer, chemo and an overseas deployment.
  
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• Sac dispensaries wait for state permits to sell adult-use pot

  29-12-2017 09:01
  
  Within four days, recreational-use marijuana sales will be legal in California, but as of Thursday night, the state says there are no stores in Sacramento to sell recreational pot.
  
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• 4 employees claim exposure to toxic chemicals sue Sac State

  29-12-2017 08:59
  
  Sacramento State University is facing a massive lawsuit seeking $80 million after four employees claim they were exposed to hazardous chemicals and face major health problems as a result.
  
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• Human skeleton found in backyard of North Highlands home

  29-12-2017 08:56
  
  Deputies are investigating after a buried body was found at a North Highlands home, the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department said Thursday.
  
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• Body ‘surfaced’ from ground at North Highlands home, official says

  29-12-2017 08:50
  
  Deputies are investigating after a buried body was found Thursday in a North Highlands neighborhood, the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department said.
  
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• 'Historic' Bronx apartment fire leaves 12 dead, multiple injured

  29-12-2017 07:37
  
  New York City Fire Department Commissioner Nigro said, "[The] fire started on the first floor and quickly spread upstairs. People died on various floors, they range in ages from 1 to over 50."
  
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• Trump says East Coast could use 'Global Warming' during cold

  29-12-2017 07:31
  
  Trump has repeatedly expressed skepticism about climate change science, calling global warming a "hoax" created by the Chinese to damage American industry.
  
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• Loyal dog that wouldn't leave dead canine companion finds new home

  29-12-2017 06:49
  
  "He would let us get near him, but we couldn't catch him. He just wouldn't leave his friend's side. He just stayed there."
  
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