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• ​Twitter reacts after typo reportedly discovered on State of the Union tickets

  29-01-2018 23:29
  
  Pictures of the apparent tickets started circulating the internet after someone noticed that “Union” was spelled “Uniom.”
  
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• The unexpected role librarians are playing in Sacramento’s homeless crisis

  29-01-2018 22:58
  For many of Sacramento’s homeless men and women, the public library is a haven from harsh weather, a primary source for bathroom facilities, a place to rest from the stress … Click to Continue »
  
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• Bakery offers safe space and vocational training for female abuse victims

  29-01-2018 22:50
  
  "I've learned how to value myself and respect myself since being here."
  
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• Around the Region (01/30/18)

  29-01-2018 22:17
  MODESTO What: Modesto Junior College Science Colloquium When: Wednesday, 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. Where: MJC West Campus, 2201 Blue Gum Ave. Info: The event features the topic: “From Central Valley … Click to Continue »
  
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• You have a good seat on West Coast for viewing super blue blood moon

  29-01-2018 21:58
  The West Coast, Alaska and the Hawaiian islands will be some of the best places for viewing a lunar trifecta called a super blue blood moon on Wednesday, January 31, … Click to Continue »
  
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• ‘Hamid didn’t want to go.’ Lawyers say FBI coerced terror defendant to falsely confess

  29-01-2018 21:53
  Launching an assault on the 2006 terror conviction of Lodi cherry picker Hamid Hayat, defense attorneys began playing video snippets of his recorded FBI interrogation in court Monday in a … Click to Continue »
  
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• White House announces special guests invited to State of the Union address

  29-01-2018 21:42
  
  The address is slated to begin at 9 p.m. EST Tuesday.
  
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• 1 killed in plane crash at Bay Area military base

  29-01-2018 21:31
  
  One person was killed Monday morning when a plane crashed at a military base in the Contra Costa County city of Concord.
  
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• FBI deputy director leaving post ahead of planned retirement

  29-01-2018 20:42
  
  He planned to retire from the bureau in March.
  
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• Report: Tom Hanks will play Mister Rogers in 'You Are My Friend' biopic

  29-01-2018 20:20
  
  Variety also reported Tristar Pictures has landed worldwide distribution rights to the film.
  
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• Martha Stewart is feuding with Jack in the Box for a new Super Bowl ad

  29-01-2018 19:51
  
  Oh, it's on.
  
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• 'Madden' video game predicts outcome of upcoming Super Bowl

  29-01-2018 19:46
  
  For those who doubt the accuracy, EA Sports has predicted 10 of the 14 Super Bowl winners since 2004.
  
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• Minor injuries after school bus, vehicle collide in Modesto

  29-01-2018 19:40
  A school bus with no students aboard collided with a vehicle on Empire Avenue in Modesto on Monday, Jan. 29, 2018. The occupants of the vehicle suffered minor injuries. … Click to Continue »
  
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• Keep your eyes on the sky; supermoon, blue moon and lunar eclipse coming Jan. 31

  29-01-2018 19:37
  
  A supermoon will be visible on Jan. 31 and it’s the second one just this month.
  
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• 26 of the best party games for game night

  29-01-2018 19:34
  
  Dare we say game nights are 10x more fun than nights out on the town?
  
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• Dashcam video shows CHP officers swept away in Montecito mudslide

  29-01-2018 19:25
  The California Highway Patrol has released a dramatic new video of officers in a squad car being swept away in a mudslide in Montecito in January 2018. … Click to Continue »
  
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• CHP releases dramatic dashcam video showing officers swept away in Montecito mudslide

  29-01-2018 19:13
  The California Highway Patrol has released a dramatic new video of officers in a squad car being swept away in a mudslide in Montecito. The dashcam video explains that the … Click to Continue »
  
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• Kevin Hart is bringing his comedy to Sacramento

  29-01-2018 19:10
  
  If you're in need of a good laugh, this might be the show for you: Comedian Kevin Hart is bringing his tour to Sacramento.
  
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• Cleveland Indians removing Chief Wahoo logo from uniforms

  29-01-2018 19:09
  
  The Cleveland Indians are removing the divisive Chief Wahoo logo from their jerseys and caps starting in the 2019 season.
  
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• Russia accuses US of attempting to interfere in its elections

  29-01-2018 19:05
  
  A U.S. Treasury report expected Monday led Russia to accuse the U.S. of influencing Russia’s elections.
  
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• Police: Driver in crash that killed teens was drunk, traveling 149 mph

  29-01-2018 18:57
  
  The force of the crash was so intense, both cars burst into flames.
  
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• Fatal morning fire in West Modesto

  29-01-2018 18:42
  One person died and another was injured in a fire in West Modesto on Monday, Jan. 29, 2018. … Click to Continue »
  
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• Citrus Heights man killed in crash on I-80 near Roseville

  29-01-2018 18:32
  
  A Citrus Heights man, who was riding a motorcycle was killed Sunday evening after crashing with two other vehicles, prompting westbound Interstate 80 near Roseville to be shut down as crews cleared the crash, Caltrans said.
  
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• Jason Aldean's newborn son helped him after Las Vegas festival shooting

  29-01-2018 18:13
  
  "I saw the worst thing you can possibly experience."
  
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• 7 reasons the cold weather is actually good for your skin

  29-01-2018 17:44
  
  The chill in the air may actually benefit your skin.
  
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• Convicted Lodi terrorist's case heads back to court

  29-01-2018 17:41
  
  A federal judge has agreed to hear new evidence in the case of Hamid Hayat, a Lodi man convicted on terrorism charges in 2006.
  
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• Lodi terrorist back in federal court

  29-01-2018 17:35
  
  Lodi terrorist back in federal court
  
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• How one woman lost 88 pounds by cooking at home

  29-01-2018 17:24
  
  No fancy programs or gym memberships needed.
  
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• 1 person killed, another hurt in house fire in Modesto

  29-01-2018 17:13
  
  One person was killed and another person suffered burns early Monday morning in a Modesto house fire, officials said.
  
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• Business News: Starbucks begins testing cashless stores

  29-01-2018 16:53
  
  Business News: Starbucks begins testing cashless stores
  
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• Stockton officials consider closing two golf courses

  29-01-2018 16:42
  
  Stockton officials consider closing two golf courses
  
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• Here's your hour-by-hour Super Bowl eating strategy

  29-01-2018 16:37
  
  Remember: It's a marathon, not a sprint.
  
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• NorCal CTE doctor highlights dangers of high-impact sports

  29-01-2018 16:29
  
  Renowned CTE doctor Bennet Omalu, from Lodi, is releasing a new book that highlights the dangers of children playing high-impact sports and the damage that can be done to their brains
  
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• Brady cuts interview short after radio show host comments about his 5-year-old daughter

  29-01-2018 16:29
  
  New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady on Monday cut short his weekly interview with sports radio WEEI over disparaging comments made about his 5-year-old daughter.
  
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• One dead, one hospitalized in house fire near downtown Modesto

  29-01-2018 16:11
  One person died and another was burned in a fire at a small house just west of downtown early Monday. Fire crews were dispatched at 4:11 a.m. to reports of … Click to Continue »
  
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• Motorcyclist killed in crash on I-80 near Roseville

  29-01-2018 16:03
  
  One person was killed Sunday evening in a crash involving a motorcycle and another vehicle, prompting westbound Interstate 80 near Roseville to be shut down as crews cleared the crash, Caltrans said.
  
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• Woman dies from injuries in Saturday motorcycle crash on Highway 108

  29-01-2018 15:59
  A 59-year-old Manteca woman has died from injuries suffered in a motorcycle crash near Oakdale on Saturday, the California Highway Patrol said. The woman, whose name has not been released … Click to Continue »
  
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• Woman dies from injuries in Saturday motorcycle crash

  29-01-2018 15:59
  A 59-year-old Manteca woman has died from injuries suffered in a motorcycle crash near Oakdale Saturday, the California Highway Patrol said. The woman, whose name has not been released pending … Click to Continue »
  
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• Keurig buys Dr Pepper Snapple, creating beverage giant

  29-01-2018 15:14
  
  Keurig is buying Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc., creating a beverage giant with about $11 billion in annual sales.
  
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• Consumer Reports: Benefits of eating fruit

  29-01-2018 15:08
  
  Consumer Reports: Benefits of eating fruit
  
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• Mom of two dies from the flu after taking care of her sick family

  29-01-2018 14:46
  
  The 37-year-old mother of two spent the week before she died nursing her family back to health.
  
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• Grandfather mauled while rescuing 2-year-old from family dog

  29-01-2018 14:38
  
  Police say the attack ended after a family member shot and killed the dog.
  
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• Dry start to work week. Will we see rain at all this week?

  29-01-2018 14:38
  
  Quiet start to work week
  
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• ‘Don’t talk to the FBI, never, ever.’ Lodi man seeks to overturn terrorism conviction

  29-01-2018 12:55
  Hamid Hayat, a cherry picker from Lodi, was packed off to federal prison 12 years ago after being convicted in one of the Sacramento region’s first international terror cases following … Click to Continue »
  
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• Police: Man slashed wife's throat after she discovered affair with teen

  29-01-2018 12:33
  
  “Standing behind me, he kissed my forehead and slit my throat from one side to the other,” the victim said in court.
  
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• Could this idea fix north Tahoe’s brutal winter traffic congestion?

  29-01-2018 12:00
  The snow is falling, and the ski season is about to hit high gear heading toward the big Presidents Day weekend. Will Tahoe roads be ready to handle the traffic? … Click to Continue »
  
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• Panera Bread recalls cream cheese over listeria contamination fears

  29-01-2018 11:32
  
  Panera Bread is recalling cream cheese products from its US bakery cafes over fears of listeria contamination.
  
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• ​Man sentenced for killing good Samaritan​ who tried to help him during snowstorm

  29-01-2018 11:21
  
  A man who opened fire on a group trying to help him with his stranded car during a snowstorm has been sentenced for killing one of the would-be good Samaritans.
  
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• Small plane forced to make emergency landing on highway

  29-01-2018 09:15
  
  The plane landed on the northbound 55 Freeway in Costa Mesa after it was forced to land due to engine trouble.
  
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• Chief ousted in cheating flap vents about Cal Fire’s ‘secret police’

  29-01-2018 09:01
  A high-ranking state firefighter with 24 years of experience was compelled to resign last month because his department believed he helped a fire captain cheat on a test that the … Click to Continue »
  
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