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• Will Smith opens up about how he keeps his 20-year marriage strong

  02-01-2018 23:33
  
  The actor couldn't help but gush about his beautiful wife and their beautiful life together.
  
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• We Finally Have Rain Coming To California!

  02-01-2018 23:26
  
  Clouds are moving in and eventually we'll get some light rain
  
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• Pittsburgh officer accused of handcuffing woman who poked him in belly

  02-01-2018 23:25
  
  Court records indicate the woman called 911 after the Pittsburgh officer wouldn't release her from the handcuffs and leg shackles.
  
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• Delta warns winter weather could affect flights in several states

  02-01-2018 22:58
  
  The airline says several areas will be affected as freezing precipitation and other winter weather is expected to hit airports in northern Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas.
  
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• How to cure your dry skin

  02-01-2018 22:28
  
  We've got some tips on keeping your hands from cracking in these bitterly cold times.
  
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• Act of kindness allows homeless man to reunite with his sister

  02-01-2018 22:26
  
  Two women were determined to make his Christmas wish come true.
  
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• Race against the cluck as chickens run on LA-area highway

  02-01-2018 22:24
  
  It was a race against the cluck as California Highway Patrol officers scrambled to rescue nearly 20 chickens that ran through highway lanes near Los Angeles.
  
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• Kim Kardashian reveals two-year-old son Saint was hospitalized for pneumonia

  02-01-2018 22:10
  
  The reality star took to Instagram on Tuesday to thank the doctors who helped her get through a "challenging" few days.
  
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• Car takes out power pole in Modesto crash

  02-01-2018 21:58
  A car traveling north on Oakdale Road just north of Claratina Avenue hit a power pole on the west side of the road for an unknown reason, according to CHP. … Click to Continue »
  
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• Why this El Dorado County ammo store is opening without a license

  02-01-2018 21:41
  
  A missed deadline at the California Department of Justice is leaving some ammunition stores with a tough choice: close their doors or keep selling ammo while breaking the law.
  
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• West Sacramento mom came to pick up her daughters. They never got out of her ex-husband’s car

  02-01-2018 21:38
  Amy Hunter arrived at a parking lot near the Subway sandwich shop near her home in West Sacramento on New Year’s Eve to pick up her daughter, Sara, 9 and … Click to Continue »
  
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• Man faced court hearing for violating a protective order when he allegedly killed his daughters

  02-01-2018 21:38
  A West Sacramento man who police say killed himself and his two daughters in a murder-suicide on New Year’s Eve was scheduled to appear Tuesday morning in Yolo County Superior … Click to Continue »
  
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• Minor-injury crash on Oakdale Road takes down utility lines

  02-01-2018 21:24
  Two people suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash into a utility pole on Oakdale Road on Tuesday morning. Witnesses said the pole caught fire and, according to the California … Click to Continue »
  
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• Minor-injury crash on Oakdale Road takes down power lines

  02-01-2018 21:24
  There were minor injuries in a single-vehicle crash into a utility pole on Oakdale Road on Tuesday morning, but the pole caught fire and cables fell onto the roadway, according … Click to Continue »
  
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• GOP's Hatch says he will retire from US Senate after 40 years

  02-01-2018 21:23
  
  U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch from Utah announced Tuesday he will not seek another term
  
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• Spotify hit with $1.6 billion lawsuit

  02-01-2018 21:19
  
  A lawsuit says the music-streaming service Spotify owes at least $1.6 billion because it didn't obtain proper rights.
  
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• Around the Region (01/02/18)

  02-01-2018 21:14
  MODESTO What: Healthy Living for your Brain Lecture When: Thursday, Jan. 11, 9 to 11 a.m. Where: Stanislaus County Veterans Center, 3500 Coffee Rd. Info: The Alzheimer's Association of Greater … Click to Continue »
  
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• This dog mom turned her spare closet into a bedroom for her pooch

  02-01-2018 21:05
  
  "I like to spoil him," says Cupid's owner and personal decorator, Betsy.
  
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• Skier dies in accident at Heavenly Ski Resort

  02-01-2018 20:36
  
  A 49-year-old skier from Santa Rosa died after an accident last Wednesday at Heavenly Ski Resort in South Lake Tahoe, the Eldorado County Sheriff’s Office said.
  
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• Energy drinks might be messing up your heart

  02-01-2018 20:33
  
  Head to the coffee shop for that 3 p.m. pick-me-up. Your body will thank you.
  
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• GOP's Hatch says he will retire from US Senate

  02-01-2018 20:26
  
  U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch from Utah announced Tuesdsay he will not seek another term
  
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• Former Milwaukee Sheriff David Clarke temporarily blocked on Twitter

  02-01-2018 20:22
  
  Former Milwaukee Sheriff David A. Clarke, Jr., a vocal surrogate for President Donald Trump on the campaign trail, was temporarily blocked from tweeting.
  
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• As fish disappear, Trump administration seeks to pump more California water south

  02-01-2018 20:18
  The Trump administration, teeing up a fight with California regulators, is trying to pump more water through the fragile Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta to the southern half of the state despite … Click to Continue »
  
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• KCRA meteorologist Eileen Javora signs off

  02-01-2018 20:15
  The forecast is clear for KCRA meteorologist Eileen Javora. Javora is leaving news television to spend more time with her family, she announced prior to her final broadcast on New … Click to Continue »
  
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• American Girl's 2018 'Girl of the Year' is an aspiring NASA astronaut

  02-01-2018 20:01
  
  At just 11 years old, Luciana Vega dreams of being the first person on Mars.
  
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• These twins were born minutes apart – in different years

  02-01-2018 19:52
  Joaquin Jr. Ontiveros was the last baby born at Delano Regional Medical Center in 2017. His twin sister, Aitana de Jesus Ontiveros, arrived 18 minutes later – a New Year’s … Click to Continue »
  
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• Hayward man accused in CHP officer's death faces second-degree murder charge

  02-01-2018 19:51
  
  The 22-year-old driver accused of hitting a California Highway Patrol vehicle and killing an officer on Christmas Eve has been arrested on several charges including second-degree murder.
  
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• Twins born in different years: 2017, 2018

  02-01-2018 19:18
  
  One California twin was born at 11:58 p.m. on Dec. 31st, and the other was born on New Year's Day.
  
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• Over 426 days and counting: Bruce Wayne sets Chipotle record

  02-01-2018 19:01
  
  A silent guardian, a watchful protector. A Chipotle knight?
  
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• Two lottery jackpots rise after grand prizes unclaimed

  02-01-2018 18:43
  
  Two lottery games have more than $800 million in winnings up for grabs between two key prizes.
  
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• Cold weather tips for keeping your pets safe

  02-01-2018 18:42
  
  Remember ... if it's too cold for you, it's too cold for them.
  
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• Modesto hires Marin County’s IT chief

  02-01-2018 18:37
  Modesto has hired Marin County’s top information technology manager to fill the same role here. Charlie Haase starts Jan. 9 as chief information officer, at a salary of $159,387. The … Click to Continue »
  
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• Brutal cold torments the US, and 'the worst is yet to come'

  02-01-2018 18:19
  
  The brutal chill that froze much of the country on New Year's Day will get even more miserable later this week.
  
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• US service member dies during mission in Afghanistan

  02-01-2018 18:11
  
  A U.S. service member has died and four service members were wounded in eastern Afghanistan, according to a NATO mission.
  
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• US soldier killed in combat in Afghanistan

  02-01-2018 18:03
  The U.S. military says an American soldier has been killed fighting in eastern Afghanistan. A military statement issued Tuesday said four other soldiers were wounded in the Jan. 1 battle … Click to Continue »
  
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• YouTube star Logan Paul apologizes after posting video of apparent suicide victim

  02-01-2018 17:35
  
  Paul apologized Tuesday after getting slammed for a video he shared on YouTube that appeared to show a body hanging in a Japanese forest known as a suicide spot.
  
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• Lost, Redding man allegedly asked cops for directions to his drug deal

  02-01-2018 17:25
  Crime doesn’t pay. If it did, maybe he would have bought a GPS. A Redding resident is behind bars after allegedly illegally parking next to two uniformed police officers, then … Click to Continue »
  
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• Princess Charlotte will start nursery school this week

  02-01-2018 17:11
  
  We can't wait to see her first day pictures!
  
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• Chicago sees drop in homicides in 2017, but murder rate remains high

  02-01-2018 17:03
  
  The Windy City recorded 650 murders in 2017, a drop from 771 murders in 2016 -- which had been the deadliest year in nearly two decades.
  
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• Looking for a song? You'll probably find it here.

  02-01-2018 16:50
  
  It's a mountain of vinyl. Kanesville Kollectibles has nearly every record album you could imagine.
  
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• Gretchen Carlson named chair of Miss America organization

  02-01-2018 16:20
  
  Former Fox News anchor and 1989 Miss America Gretchen Carlson has been named chairwoman of the Miss America Organization's board of directors
  
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• Why this Eldorado County ammo store is opening without a license

  02-01-2018 16:15
  
  A missed deadline at the California Department of Justice is leaving some ammunition stores with a tough choice: close their doors or keep selling ammo while breaking the law.
  
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• Sacramento police on the lookout for drivers high on pot

  02-01-2018 16:06
  
  Driving while intoxicated by marijuana is illegal, and Sacramento police said their officers are more skilled than ever at spotting drivers who are high thanks to recent specialized training.
  
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• Trump tweets criticism of 'brutal and corrupt' Iran regime

  02-01-2018 15:56
  
  President Donald Trump said the U.S. is watching the "brutal and corrupt Iranian regime" amid deadly protests in the country
  
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• 2,000 run icy marathon on frozen river

  02-01-2018 15:47
  
  Runners from multiple countries brave sub-zero temperatures to compete in the race.
  
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• Mariah Carey's New Year's Eve hot tea moment just became 2018's first meme

  02-01-2018 15:35
  
  "I'm going to be like everybody else, with no hot tea."
  
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• Carrie Underwood says she's 'not quite looking the same' after fall

  02-01-2018 14:53
  
  The Grammy winner revealed she may not look totally like herself after taking a fall outside her Nashville home last year.
  
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• Man signs contract with girlfriend to play video game he received for Christmas

  02-01-2018 14:39
  
  An Oklahoma man who signed a contract so he could receive his girlfriend's gift of a video game has gone viral.
  
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• Rain on the way. When it will arrive.

  02-01-2018 14:29
  
  When to expect rain
  
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• 12 hurt, 1 seriously, in Bronx fire

  02-01-2018 13:50
  
  The blaze comes only days after the deadliest residential fire to hit New York City in at least a quarter century swept through a Bronx apartment building, killing 12 people.
  
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