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• Police Release Surveillance Photos Of Looters Who Hit Stockton’s Weberstown Mall Over The Weekend

  03-06-2020 19:27 via sacramento.cbslocal.com
  
  STOCKTON (CBS13) — Surveillance photos have been released of the people who broke into and looted stores at the Weberstown Mall over the weekend.
  The incident happened early Sunday afternoon amid protests over the death of George Floyd.
  Stockton police say a group of people broke the glass doors of the Weberstown Mall, which had closed over concerns about unrest, to get inside.The group then took shoe boxes and other merchandise from stores inside the mall. The looters then ran out of the
  
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• Sacramento NAACP President On Reason For Protesting: ‘It’s A Pain Unimaginable’

  03-06-2020 17:41 via sacramento.cbslocal.com
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — As protests continue throughout the nation and right here in our own city, you might wonder what got us to this point.
  To understand the pain, you have to know the history. What you will find is that current protests are more than just about George Floyd. While people throughout the country mourn his death, those right here in our community say these protests are a symbol of their pain and a cry for change.
  “It’s a pain unimaginable … what this is to
  
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• A Look At The Reason For Protest: ‘It’s A Pain Unimaginable’

  03-06-2020 17:41 via sacramento.cbslocal.com
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — As protests continue throughout the nation and right here in our own city, you might wonder what got us to this point.
  To understand the pain, you have to know the history. What you will find is that current protests are more than just about George Floyd. While people throughout the country mourn his death, those right here in our community say these protests are a symbol of their pain and a cry for change.
  “It’s a pain unimaginable … what this is to
  
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• Sacramento George Floyd Protests Remain Peaceful; Police Arrest 20 For Curfew Violations

  03-06-2020 17:00 via sacramento.cbslocal.com
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — Sacramento police say they made 24 more arrests on Tuesday as the city-wide curfew to try and quell unrest went into effect for a second-straight night.
  Of the arrests, police say 20 were for just curfew violations. Three others for were charges including public intoxication, resisting arrest and an active warrant.Demonstrators are back at Cesar Chavez park. Ignoring the 8P curfew to peacefully protest. @CBSSacramento pic.twitter.com/DIQ0q3zMyU
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• Pickup Truck Hauling Camper Crashes Into Orangevale Yard

  03-06-2020 16:23 via sacramento.cbslocal.com
  
  ORANGEVALE (CBS13) — Police are trying to figure out what caused a truck hauling a camper to crash into the yard of a home in Orangevale early Wednesday morning.
  It happened just before 2 a.m. near Hazel and Alm avenues.
  Officers say no one was hurt.
  Neither drugs nor alcohol are believed to have been factors in the crash.
  
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• Peaceful Protesters Gather At State Capitol For Fifth Day Of George Floyd Demonstrations

  03-06-2020 08:30 via sacramento.cbslocal.com
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — On the fifth day of George Floyd demonstrations, protestors gathered at the State Capitol to once again make their presence known and ended the night at Cesar Chavez Plaza.
  The group of passionate and peaceful demonstrators convened on Capitol Mall to protest police brutality and remember the life of George Floyd.
  At the beginning of the protest Tuesday, a large group of doctors and nurses gathered at the protest and knelt in protest of police brutality.
  “We are
  
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• Neighbors Have Mixed Reactions To Family Of Coyotes In Midtown Neighborhood

  03-06-2020 08:30 via sacramento.cbslocal.com
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — A family of coyotes has made their home in a midtown Sacramento neighborhood drawing mixed reactions from residents in the area.
  Under a mound of dirt, a family of three coyotes has made their home right in the middle of this midtown neighborhood.
  “I don’t have a problem with it,” Julie Sze said. “Now we come out and look for her and if we don’t see her we get kind of sad.”
  A mom and her two pups claimed their home at 23rd and Capito
  
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• Police Enforcing Curfew In Sacramento, Several Arrests Made

  03-06-2020 07:42 via sacramento.cbslocal.com
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — Several people have been arrested for violating the Sacramento curfew Tuesday night.
  After a largely peaceful protest, law enforcement started taking over the streets of downtown Sacramento just before 10 p.m. While most of the protesters cleared out of Cesar Chavez Plaza, some of the remaining people were taken into custody.
  CBS13 reporters witnessed several arrests around downtown.
  One person, who appeared to be a protester, was arrested for possession of a weapon. L
  
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• People Trained In Emergency First Aid Hope To Provide Help To Injured Protesters

  03-06-2020 07:26 via sacramento.cbslocal.com
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — There have been the intense moments as peaceful protests in downtown Sacramento get shaken up.
  Police have been using things like rubber bullets, pepper balls and tear gas as a non-lethal force to disperse protesters. But, those facing the full brunt of it still can get hurt pretty bad.
  “You kind of look around realize you gotta do something and the only way to get medical at an event like this is to get arrested,” Larry Klink, a protest medic, said.
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• Peaceful Protestors Step Up In Fairfield After Violent Looting

  03-06-2020 07:17 via sacramento.cbslocal.com
  
  FAIRFIELD (CBS 13) — Solano County is under curfew and businesses are boarded up after violent looting Monday night.
  But peaceful protestors are stepping up to change the narrative and show the community something different. Kneeling down with their fists held high, a group of peaceful protestors gathered in Cordelia Tuesday afternoon.
  “We are here to speak our minds without having to have all the violence, all the rioting, all the looting,” said Organizer Bryce Smith.
  But fear
  
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• Curfew Violators Describe Arrests, Bookings By Sacramento Police

  03-06-2020 07:12 via sacramento.cbslocal.com
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — As Sacramento begins a second night under curfew, police announced they made 48 arrests for violating the curfew order Monday — the first night it was issued.
  Moon Fangman and her two friends were arrested for breaking Sacramento’s curfew order.
  “They swarmed so quickly,” Fangman said. “I think that it is a violation of our rights. One hundred percent. We have a right to protest no matter what time of day.”
  CBS13 cameras captured the
  
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• National Guard Patrols Torn California Streets Amid Unrest

  03-06-2020 04:15 via sacramento.cbslocal.com
  
  SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — More than 2,400 California National Guard soldiers toting automatic military assault rifles are on the streets and authorities say that has allowed police officers to crack down on the rampant vandalism and thievery that scarred the first several days of demonstrations.
  While the vast majority of protesters are peaceful, there have been violent clashes with police in Los Angeles, Sacramento, the San Francisco Bay Area and other cities.
  Following a weekend that saw
  
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• 3 Killed After Helicopter Hits Power Line, Crashes Near Fairfield

  03-06-2020 03:54 via sacramento.cbslocal.com
  
  FAIRFIELD (CBS13) — Authorities say three people were killed in a helicopter crash near Fairfield Tuesday afternoon.
  According to the FAA, the helicopter crash was reported near the intersection of Lyon Road and Soda Springs Road around 1:30 p.m. The Solano County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed the three people on board died.
  The helicopter was contracted by PG&E to work on high-voltage lines. Around 1 p.m., the utility says the helicopter hit a line and crashed below.
  Officials
  
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• Helicopter With 3 Passengers On-Board Hits Power Line, Crashes Near Fairfield

  03-06-2020 03:14 via sacramento.cbslocal.com
  
  FAIRFIELD (CBS13) — Authorities say a helicopter with three people on board has crashed near Fairfield.
  According to the FAA, the helicopter crash was reported near the intersection of Lyon Road and Soda Springs Road around 1:30 p.m. There are reports that the three people on board have died, but the Solano County Sheriff’s Office has not confirmed that information.
  The helicopter was contracted by PG&E to work on high-voltage lines. Around 1 p.m., the utility says the helicopter
  
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• Man Sentenced To 19 Years In Prison For I-5 Crash Near Woodland That Killed 5-Year-old

  03-06-2020 02:40 via sacramento.cbslocal.com
  
  YOLO COUNTY (CBS13) — A Sacramento man has been sentenced to 19 years and eight months in prison for crash that killed a boy on Interstate 5 near Woodland in June, 2019.
  Luis Figueroa Jr. (handout)
  Just after 9 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18, 2019, Shayne Carlyle was reportedly driving recklessly on Interstate 5 from Sacramento to Woodland, dodging in-and-out of traffic. When he was at County Road 22 just outside of Woodland, Carlyle lane split between another car and a big-rig on a bridge when
  
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• Protesters Gather At State Capitol For Fifth Day Of George Floyd Demonstrations

  03-06-2020 02:31 via sacramento.cbslocal.com
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — On the fifth day of George Floyd demonstrations, protestors gathered at the State Capitol to once again make their presence known.
  The group of passionate and peaceful demonstrators convened on Capitol Mall to protest police brutality and remember the life of George Floyd.
  A large group of doctors and nurses gathered at the protest and knelt in protest of police brutality.Nurse & Doctors kneel in silence out front of the #California state capitol in protest of poli
  
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• Businesses Affected By Stay-At-Home Order, Now Dealing With Sacramento Curfew

  03-06-2020 02:15 via sacramento.cbslocal.com
  
  SACRAMENTO(CBS13) — The citywide curfew has brought more uncertainty for businesses in the downtown Sacramento area.
  Many have been struggling for months and are now dealing with the curfew just as they begin reopening again.
  James Morgan, the owner of Morgan’s Mill, says opening up shop during this time, there’s a lot of uncertainty.
  “I just really didn’t know what to expect. I think that’s kind of the hardest thing about being a business owner in this time i
  
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• Sacramento County Declares Local State Of Emergency

  03-06-2020 01:45 via sacramento.cbslocal.com
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — In the wake of civil unrest seen over the weekend, Sacramento County proclaimed a local state of emergency Tuesday.
  The county also called in National Guard troops to assist local law enforcement. This comes a day after the city of Sacramento declared a local emergency and deployed 500 National Guard troops.
  On Monday, protesters gathered in Downtown Sacramento peacefully. There were no reports of civil unrest or vandalism.
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• Business Owners Sifting Through Destruction After 5-Alarm Fire Ripped Through Warehouses

  03-06-2020 01:37 via sacramento.cbslocal.com
  
  SOUTH SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — Fire investigators are working to find out what caused the five-alarm blaze in South Sacramento Monday night.
  “It was bad. It was very quick,” said Johnny Billay.
  Billay was on scene assessing the damage to his auto service shop Tuesday morning after a massive fire roared through several commercial buildings at La Grande industrial park including a wood pallet storage facility and mattress warehouse.
  “They all have different combustible items an
  
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• Kings Sideline Announcer Grant Napear Parts Ways With Kings, KHTK After BLM Tweet

  03-06-2020 01:12 via sacramento.cbslocal.com
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – Grant Napear has resigned from the Sacramento Kings and has been fired from his radio job at KHTK for controversial tweets about the Black Lives Matter movement.
  The Kings issued a statement Tuesday saying: “Grant Napear has resigned from the Sacramento Kings. We thank him for his contributions to the team and wish him all the best.”
  The firing and resing come one day after the popular radio host and sideline reporter for the Sacramento Kings was placed on
  
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• Kings Sideline Announcer Grant Napear Resigns From Kings, Fired From Radio Job At KHTK For BLM Tweet

  03-06-2020 00:46 via sacramento.cbslocal.com
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – Grant Napear has resigned from the Sacramento Kings and has been fired from his radio job at KHTK for controversial tweets about the Black Lives Matter movement.
  The Kings issued a statement Tuesday saying: “Grant Napear has resigned from the Sacramento Kings. We thank him for his contributions to the team and wish him all the best.”
  The firing and resing come one day after the popular radio host and sideline reporter for the Sacramento Kings was placed on
  
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• FAA: Helicopter With 3 Passengers On-Board Crashes Near Fairfield

  03-06-2020 00:05 via sacramento.cbslocal.com
  
  FAIRFIELD (CBS13) — Authorities say a helicopter with three people on board has crashed near Fairfield.
  According to the FAA, the helicopter crash was reported near the intersection of Lyon Road and Soda Springs Road around 1:30 p.m.
  Officials say the helicopter caught fire after crashing.
  A plume of smoke can be seen coming from the crash area.
  Three people were believed to have been on-board, the FAA says.
  Both the FAA and NTSB will be investigating the incident.
  
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• VIDEO: Bicyclist Somehow Avoids Becoming Collateral Damage In Sacramento Crash

  02-06-2020 23:15 via sacramento.cbslocal.com
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — Officers investigating a recent south Sacramento crash were surprised to find that a bicyclist somehow managed to avoid being hurt from collateral damage.
  The crash happened on Florin Road and Palmer House Drive, but it’s unclear exactly when.
  A white van driving through the intersection was broadsided by a sedan – sending the cars out of control.
  As seen in a short clip posted by California Highway Patrol’s South Sacramento division, a bicyclist was
  
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• Stunning Video Shows Sacramento Bicyclist Miraculously Avoid Violent Crash

  02-06-2020 23:15 via sacramento.cbslocal.com
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — Officers investigating a recent south Sacramento crash were surprised to find that a bicyclist somehow managed to avoid being hurt from collateral damage.
  The crash happened on Florin Road and Palmer House Drive, but it’s unclear exactly when.
  A white van driving through the intersection was broadsided by a sedan – sending the cars out of control.
  As seen in a short clip posted by California Highway Patrol’s South Sacramento division, a bicyclist was
  
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• Solano County Institutes Curfew After Several Businesses Hit Hard By Looters Monday Night

  02-06-2020 22:02 via sacramento.cbslocal.com
  
  FAIRFIELD (CBS13) — Several stores in Fairfield were hit hard by looters Monday night, prompting Solano County officials to implement a curfew for the next few days.
  Vandals managed to commandeer a forklift to smash through the door and barricade at the Best Buy in the Solano Town Center mall.Sprint store in Solano County hit by vandals! Next to nothing left in store ⁦@GoodDaySac⁩ ⁦@CBSSacramento⁩ ⁦@GDSTracyKetchum⁩ ⁦@GoodDayTraffic⁩ ⁦@
  
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• ‘We’ve Got To Be Creative’: Gov. Newsom Helps Clean Up Graffiti Around State Capitol, Commits To Helping Businesses Recover

  02-06-2020 21:34 via sacramento.cbslocal.com
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — Gov. Gavin Newsom was seen out by the California State Capitol on Tuesday morning helping clean up.
  The governor had a rag, bottle of spray and a brush. He was among the many who have come out over the past few days to clean up the tagging and shattered glass left by looters and vandals targeting downtown Sacramento businesses.
  Newsom wanted businesses to know that he is working with California lawmakers to get them some help.
  “A few little grants here and there
  
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• Looters Use Forklift To Break Into Best Buy At Solano Town Center

  02-06-2020 19:20 via sacramento.cbslocal.com
  
  FAIRFIELD (CBS13) — Several stores in Fairfield were hit hard by looters Monday night.
  Vandals managed to commandeer a forklift to smash through the door and barricade at the Best Buy in the Solano Town Center mall.Sprint store in Solano County hit by vandals! Next to nothing left in store ⁦@GoodDaySac⁩ ⁦@CBSSacramento⁩ ⁦@GDSTracyKetchum⁩ ⁦@GoodDayTraffic⁩ ⁦@JohnDabkovich⁩ ⁦@DinaKupfer⁩ #looting pic.twitter.com/jRgzdu1
  
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• Stockton Jewelry Store Looted, 2 Suspects Arrested After High-Speed Chase

  02-06-2020 17:59 via sacramento.cbslocal.com
  
  STOCKTON (CBS13) — Officers have arrested two men who led them on a high-speed chase after a Stockton jewelry store was looted early Tuesday morning.
  The incident started a little after 12:30 a.m. at the shopping center along the 600 block of N. Wilson Way.
  Stockton police say officers responded to investigate reports of a large group looting Ybarra’s Jewelers. The looters were scattering in several vehicles when officers showed up.
  Officers tried to pull one of those vehicles over,
  
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• At Least 50 Arrested After Sacramento Curfew Goes Into Effect

  02-06-2020 17:13 via sacramento.cbslocal.com
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — At least 50 people were arrested following demonstrations after curfew in downtown Sacramento Monday night.
  Authorities say the majority of the people arrested were for curfew violation, but one person was also arrested on suspicion of vandalism while another had active warrants.At J and 16th in Sacramento. I’ve seen about a dozen arrested for violating city-wide curfew. All along J between 10 and 16th pic.twitter.com/SgRel0M0f2
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• State Supreme Court To Hear Scott Peterson’s Death Sentence Appeal

  02-06-2020 16:48 via sacramento.cbslocal.com
  
  SAN FRANCISCO (CBS) — More than 15 years after the Christmas Eve murder of pregnant Modesto school teacher Laci Peterson grabbed national headlines, an attorney will ask the California Supreme Court Tuesday to reverse her husband Scott’s death sentence because the national media attention did not allow him a fair trial.
  Peterson will not take part in hearing that will be held by video conferencing because of the COVID-19 outbreak.
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• 4 Firefighters Hurt In Massive 5-Alarm Fire In South Sacramento

  02-06-2020 16:40 via sacramento.cbslocal.com
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — Four firefighters have been injured as crews worked to get the upper hand on a five-alarm fire that started Monday night in south Sacramento.
  The fire is happening on La Grande Boulevard, off Franklin Boulevard.
  Crews say the fire spread to at least three buildings: an auto body shop, mattress warehouse and pallet storage facility.200 firefighters are on scene. Everyone has been safely evacuated. 2 firefighters received non-life threatening burn injuries. Embers are st
  
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• 2 Firefighters Hurt In Massive 5-Alarm Fire In South Sacramento

  02-06-2020 16:15 via sacramento.cbslocal.com
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — Two firefighters have been injured as crews worked to get the upper hand on a five-alarm fire that started Monday night in south Sacramento.
  The fire is happening on La Grande Boulevard, off Franklin Boulevard.
  Crews say the fire spread to at least three buildings: an auto body shop, mattress warehouse and pallet storage facility.200 firefighters are on scene. Everyone has been safely evacuated. 2 firefighters received non-life threatening burn injuries. Embers are sta
  
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• Vallejo Police Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting Following Reports Of Looting

  02-06-2020 15:45 via sacramento.cbslocal.com
  
  VALLEJO (CBS13) — Police in Vallejo are investigating an officer-involved shooting outside a Walgreens that followed reports of looting early Tuesday morning.
  The incident happened around 12:30 a.m. along the 1000 block of Redwood Street.
  Officers opened fire on a suspect there, but no other details were released. Video of the scene shows damage to the Walgreens drive-thru window and a heavily damaged silver truck in the parking lot.
  No police officers were injured in the incident. The con
  
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• Victim of Vandalism Receives Help From Stranger Turned Hero

  02-06-2020 09:00 via sacramento.cbslocal.com
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — A peaceful protester who found her car vandalized Sunday night when she returned from a demonstration is now full of gratitude after a man she had never met before, helped pay to repair the damages.
  Berry Accius presented Michelle Turner with a check to cover the costs of the repairs. Accius happened to be walking down J Street Sunday night when he spotted Turner as she discovered the damage to her car. He gave her a shoulder to cry on Sunday night. And check on Monday
  
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• Peaceful Protester Targeted By Vandalism Receives Help From Stranger-Turned Hero In Sacramento

  02-06-2020 09:00 via sacramento.cbslocal.com
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — A peaceful protester who found her car vandalized Sunday night when she returned from a demonstration is now full of gratitude after a man she had never met before, helped pay to repair the damages.
  Berry Accius presented Michelle Turner with a check to cover the costs of the repairs. Accius happened to be walking down J Street Sunday night when he spotted Turner as she discovered the damage to her car. He gave her a shoulder to cry on Sunday night. And check on Monday
  
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• Firefighters Battling 5-Alarm Commercial Fire Affecting Multiple Buildings In South Sacramento

  02-06-2020 08:45 via sacramento.cbslocal.com
  
  SOUTH SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — Firefighters are responding to a large multi-structure fire in South Sacramento.
  According to Sacramento Fire, the incident is at 3400 La Grande Boulevard. The 5 alarm fire has spread to multiple structures including a body shop, mattress factory, and pallet storage facility.
  The fire chief said firefighters are running into a major issue with water pressure, making the firefight more difficult. He also said embers have been spreading from the fire, creating seve
  
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• Firefighters Battling 5-Alarm Commerical Fire Affecting Multiple Buildings In South Sacramento

  02-06-2020 08:17 via sacramento.cbslocal.com
  
  SOUTH SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — Firefighters are responding to a large multi-structure fire in South Sacramento.
  According to Sacramento Fire, the incident is at 3400 La Grande Boulevard. The 5 alarm fire has spread to multiple structures including a body shop, mattress factory, and pallet storage facility.
  The fire chief said firefighters are running into a major issue with water pressure, making the firefight more difficult. He also said embers have been spreading from the fire, creating seve
  
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• Sacramento Business Owner Steps In To Stop Violence At His Gym

  02-06-2020 07:51 via sacramento.cbslocal.com
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — As protests got violent over the weekend, one downtown business owner stepped in himself to protect his gym.
  He saw significant damage done to his neighbors and felt this was the only way. Bryan Washington is a Black business owner. He runs a gym called All City Riders off of 7th street.
  He stood outside Sunday night in the thick of protests and managed to grab a bat away from someone he said was looking to cause trouble.
  “I felt like ok, if I’m left to pro
  
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• ‘If Can’t Depend On…The People That Are Supposed To Serve And Protect Us Then I’ll Do It Myself’: Sacramento Gym Owner

  02-06-2020 07:51 via sacramento.cbslocal.com
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — As protests got violent over the weekend, one downtown business owner stepped in himself to protect his gym.
  He saw significant damage done to his neighbors and felt this was the only way. Bryan Washington is a Black business owner. He runs a gym called All City Riders off of 7th street.
  He stood outside Sunday night in the thick of protests and managed to grab a bat away from someone he said was looking to cause trouble.
  “I felt like ok, if I’m left to pro
  
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• Former Kings Player Matt Barnes: ‘We Expect Nothing Less From A Closet Racist’; Grant Napear Placed On Leave For BLM Tweet

  02-06-2020 07:37 via sacramento.cbslocal.com
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – Grant Napear, the voice of the Sacramento Kings and co-host of a popular sports talk radio show, has been placed on administrative leave for a comment he tweeted about the Black Lives Matter movement.
  Napier is one of Sacramento’s most well-known sports voices. He was involved in a back-and-forth exchange on Twitter with former Kings center DeMarcus Cousins and other former Kings players. Cousins asked Napear on Twitter for his take on the Black Lives Matter move
  
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• Police Arrest At Least A Dozen People For Violating Sacramento Curfew Downtown

  02-06-2020 07:33 via sacramento.cbslocal.com
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — Several people were arrested Monday evening for violating the citywide curfew.
  The curfew went into effect at 8 p.m. Monday as protesters continued to walk the streets of downtown Sacramento. Around 9:30 p.m., the protesters cleared out of Cesar Chavez Plaza and went home.
  About a half-hour later, there were reports of arrests being made in the downtown area for curfew violations.
  CBS13’s Steve Large witnessed at least a dozen arrests near J and 11th Streets. The
  
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• Fairfield Police Responding To Reports Of Looting At Solano Mall

  02-06-2020 06:52 via sacramento.cbslocal.com
  
  FAIRFIELD (CBS13) — Fairfield police are asking residents to stay home Monday night as they respond to reported looting around the Solano Mall.
  In a tweet, police said the looting is happening at the Solano Town Center and Gateway Boulevard.**Advisor** We are asking residence to stay home. We are dealing with looting around the @SolanoMall and Gateway BLVD. pic.twitter.com/PUki44l2cD
  — Fairfield, CA Police (@FairfieldPolice) June 2, 2020On Twitter, one user posted a video of heavy ma
  
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• Firefighters Battling Commerical Fire In South Sacramento

  02-06-2020 06:39 via sacramento.cbslocal.com
  
  SOUTH SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — Firefighters are responding to a large commercial structure fire in South Sacramento.
  According to Sacramento Fire, the incident is at 3400 La Grande Boulevard.
  A second alarm was requested around 9:30 p.m.
  The fire appears to be at River City Green, a gardening and hydroponics warehouse.
  This story will be updated. 
  
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• Sacramento Salon Reopening Derailed By Vandals

  02-06-2020 05:39 via sacramento.cbslocal.com
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — A Sacramento salon set to reopen Tuesday may not after it was vandalized and ransacked Sunday night.
  Missy O’Daniel is the owner of Allure Salon and Spa on 16th Street. She’s been a business owner in Sacramento for 23 years.  
  “I love this city I’m proud of this city, but what’s happened the past three days is appalling,” O’Daniel said. 
  Closed since March 10, the salon was scheduled to reopen on Tuesday. O&rsquo
  
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• El Dorado County Calls In National Guard For Assistance, Closes Hwy 50 Off-Ramp

  02-06-2020 05:13 via sacramento.cbslocal.com
  
  EL DORADO COUNTY (CBS13) — As protests continue across the nation and around Northern California over the killing of George Floyd, the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office is taking some precautions in their area.
  In a Facebook post Monday, the sheriff’s office said they are preparing for any civil unrest that might occur and are aware of social media posts mentioning their community.
  In response to potential civil unrest, the sheriff’s office has increased patrol deputies a
  
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• George Floyd Protests Raising Fears Of Spike In Coronavirus Cases

  02-06-2020 04:50 via sacramento.cbslocal.com
  
  (CNN) — Government leaders and health officials have expressed their concern that coronavirus could rapidly spread during protests over the death of George Floyd.
  Floyd died after since-fired Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin kneeled on his neck for more than eight minutes. Chauvin was charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.
  People across the country have taken to the streets to vent their frustrations over the seeming lack
  
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• Sacramento Citywide Curfew Declared… Starting at 8:00 pm Tonight

  02-06-2020 04:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  SACRAMENTO – Following weekend vandalism and looting in the Central City and other neighborhoods, the Sacramento City Council today unanimously approved a resolution declaring a local public emergency and imposing a citywide curfew.The curfew is in effect 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. until further notice.“We took this step firmly but reluctantly,” Mayor Darrell Steinberg said, adding that it is “an unprecedented action” for the City of Sacramento.The Council vote occurred
  
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• Volunteers Help Cleanup In Downtown & Midtown Sacramento Following Looting, Vandalism

  02-06-2020 04:15 via sacramento.cbslocal.com
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — It was another night of looting and vandalism after a day of passionate and peaceful protest that had some moments of contention.
  Hours later, the looting and vandalism during the George Floyd protests in downtown Sacramento shattered Elias Silhi’s business figuratively and literally.
  “They got to my place and ransacked the hell out of it. Went in and they went from A to Z destroying, stealing, robbing, name it they did it,” Silhi said.
  Silhi told CBS
  
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• Businesses Board Up Doors After Just Reopening Post Coronavirus Shutdown

  02-06-2020 04:04 via sacramento.cbslocal.com
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — “Intentional, organized chaos” is how Sacramento Police Chief Daniel Hahn described looting that happened on city streets over the weekend.
  City leaders are condemning acts of violence, especially on small businesses. There was a rush Monday on J Street to lock down storefronts ahead of another night of expected protests in the city.
  Bridal shop owner Michael Summerfield with Miosa Bridal was inside when his store was ransacked.
  He said, “The crowd hi
  
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• West Sacramento Imposing Citywide Curfew Starting At 8 P.M.

  02-06-2020 03:50 via sacramento.cbslocal.com
  
  WEST SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — The city of West Sacramento will be under a curfew from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. starting Monday.
  The announcement came minutes after Sacramento leaders announced their city will also be under a curfew until further notice.The West Sacramento City Council just voted unanimously to impose a citywide curfew from 8pm to 5am, effective tonight. Exceptions: emergency healthcare providers, law enforcement & firefighting personnel, all individuals traveling to and from work,
  
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