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• Sacramento sex offender accused of videotaping children

  25-11-2015 23:44
  
  A registered sex offender was arrested on child pornography charges after images of partially undressed children were found in his Sacramento home, deputies said Wednesday.
  
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• South Lake Tahoe PD: Man who smelled 'foul' robbed teen

  25-11-2015 23:43
  
  South Lake Tahoe police are asking for the public’s help with finding a man who robbed a 16-year-old walking on a bike path.
  
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• Multiple-Car Crash Holding Up Traffic On Highway 99 In Stockton

  25-11-2015 22:54
  
  STOCKTON (CBS13) – A multiple-car crash has clogged traffic on northbound Highway 99 getting into Stockton.
  The accident happened near Farmington Road. According to Caltrans, the right lane is blocked and multiple vehicles are being cleared.
  Expect delays of up to an hour.
  Head here for the latest traffic updates from around the region: http://CBS13.com/traffic.
  
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• Body found in Ohio yard ID'd as California man

  25-11-2015 22:07
  
  A body found buried in the backyard of a vacant Cleveland home has been identified as a 31-year-old California man who was fatally shot in the head.
  
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• Body found in North Sac field investigated as homicide

  25-11-2015 21:34
  
  A man's body found in a field in North Sacramento is being investigated as a homicide.
  
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• 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' gets a PG-13 rating

  25-11-2015 20:52
  
  The Motion Picture Association of America says "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" may not be entirely suitable for young kids.
  
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• Travelers take to the roads, skies for Thanksgiving

  25-11-2015 19:50
  
  The big Thanksgiving getaway went into full swing Wednesday with drivers delighted by the lowest November gas prices in years and many airline passengers undaunted by terrorism fears and long lines at security checkpoints.
  
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• E. coli tied to Costco more dangerous than Chipotle outbreak

  25-11-2015 19:36
  
  The strain of E. coli linked to Costco chicken salad that sickened 19 people in seven states is more likely to be life-threatening than a recent outbreak that closed some Chipotle restaurants in the Northwest.
  
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• Body Found In Field Off West Elverta Road

  25-11-2015 18:48
  
  SACRAMENTO COUNTY (CBS13) – Deputies say they are investigating a homicide after a body was found in a field in North Sacramento.
  The scene is off of W. Elverta Road. According to the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department, homicide detectives have been called the scene and the road has been closed west of Highway 99 and east of Metro Air Parkway.
  No details about why detectives are investigating the incident as a homicide have been released.
  
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• CA state parks reach free Black Friday pass limit

  25-11-2015 17:54
  
  The complimentary passes to California state parks for Friday have been so popular that the majority of parks are out of the freebies.
  
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• Family Gets Out Safely After Fire At South Sacramento Home

  25-11-2015 16:58
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – Firefighters credit a young man’s quick action and smoke detectors with helping get his family out of danger in a fire at a south Sacramento home.
  The scene is along Maralee Way. According to the Sacramento Fire Department, crews were called to the scene just after 7 a.m. Wednesday and found heavy smoke coming from the front and sides of the house.
  Marlee way fire first on scene. @GoodDaySac @CBSSacramento pic.twitter.com/UaEMowgkpT
  — David McCain (@Jedizen
  
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• Sierra Awakes To Blanket Of Fresh Snow

  25-11-2015 16:15
  
  TRUCKEE (CBS13/AP) – Up to a foot of snow has dropped in some areas of the Sierra Nevada, raising hopes of a white Thanksgiving holiday in the mountains.
  As much as a foot of snow covered the upper elevations around Tahoe, with 8 inches at lake level, the National Weather Service said. Wind gusts were possible up to 100 mph over mountain ridge tops.
  Winter wonderland in Truckee, CA this AM. ❄️🎼❄️ #cawx #tahoe pic.twitter.com/YIpTvrgeCL
  — Ian Schwar
  
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• Rain clears out of Valley; Snow flurries remain in Sierra

  25-11-2015 16:13
  
  Chain controls remain in effect on Interstate 80 in the Sierra on Wednesday, as light snow continues to fall.
  
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• Sacramento State Police Increase Patrols After Reported Sexual Assault

  25-11-2015 15:54
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – Authorities are searching for the suspect who reportedly sexually assaulted a student at the Sacramento State campus.
  The incident happened Sunday, according to Sac State police. A woman reports she was walking near the River Front Center quad when a man demanded her wallet.
  She says when she told him she didn’t have one, he forced her to the ground and sexually assaulted her.
  The suspect was in his 20s or 30s and is described as tall, husky and was wearing dark
  
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• Cheap gas fueling expanded Thanksgiving travel day

  25-11-2015 15:50
  
  An expanded version of America's annual Thanksgiving travel saga has begun with gas prices low and terrorism fears high.
  
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• Police: Person Hit, Killed Trying To Cross Street Against Red Light

  25-11-2015 15:46
  
  FOOTHILL FAMRS (CBS13) – Police are investigating a deadly pedestrian accident in Sacramento County.
  It happened near Elkhorn and Andrea Boulevards.
  Officials say four people were crossing against the red light just before 10:30 p.m. Tuesday.
  Three made it to the center median, but when the fourth person tried to catch up he was hit by two vehicles.
  The man was pronounced dead on the scene. Officials have not released his identity.
  The other three pedestrians reportedly fled the scene.
  
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• Sacramento church hosts first night of winter sanctuary

  25-11-2015 11:20
  
  Now through the end of March, members of the Sacramento homeless population will be able to get out of the cold and into warm winter sanctuaries.
  
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• Man accused of killing wife arrested in Tuolumne County

  25-11-2015 09:30
  
  A Tuolumne County man who claimed his wife vanished in July was arrested Tuesday in connection with her murder, the sheriff’s office said.
  
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• Rocklin Special Education Teacher Accused Of Tipping Special-Needs Child Out Of Her Chair

  25-11-2015 09:06
  
  ROCKLIN (CBS13) — A Rocklin special education teacher is on leave and under investigation after an aide reported seeing the teacher tip a special-needs student out of her chair.
  The Valley View Elementary School teacher has not been identified, but has been placed on administrative leave.
  Holly Jackman, the parent of the child at the center of the investigation, says the hurt and fear is too overwhelming for her to describe how she feels.
  “I was in a state of shock receiving this pho
  
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• Sacramento Man Asks City Council To Update Veterans Memorial With Recently Fallen

  25-11-2015 09:00
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — A Sacramento man is on a mission to honor military veterans who were killed in action by making sure everyone who gave their life fighting for this country is remembered.
  Jacob Harrer recently visited a special memorial at the Memorial Auditorium with the names of those who have given their lives in battle defending our country.
  But he noticed something was missing.
  “When I looked at the memorial I noticed it hadn’t been updated since Desert Storm,” h
  
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• Call Kurtis: American Airlines Refuses Compensation for Family Denied Boarding

  25-11-2015 08:44
  
   
  LODI (CBS13) — A Lodi family of 11-traveled to Mexico but on the return flight, the airline only let four board the plane home  and the other seven had to spend another night in Mexico.
  The Nguyen family says they were involuntarily bumped by the airline and they want to be compensated for the hassle.
  “We had a wonderful vacation then all of a sudden boom,” said husband and father Thuc Nguyen.
  On the way home and waiting to board from the Cancun Airport the Nguyen&r
  
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• Strong, Winter-Like Storm Blankets Sierra With Snow, Creates Travel Headaches

  25-11-2015 08:25
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — A strong, winter-like storm blanketed the Sierra with plenty of snow during a busy holiday travel day.
  “So far, I’ve seen a few people upside down, obviously going to be a little too fast,” said Caltrans spokesman Dave Wood.
  Phil Troyer drove all the way from Indiana, only to be stopped and turned around in Meyers.
  “This is my third day on the road and my smart phone didn’t say there was a storm coming through here so I’m a little pe
  
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• Thieves Break Into Coloma Post Office Before Holiday Rush

  25-11-2015 08:13
  
  COLOMA (CBS13) — An old gold mining town had its small post office burglarized and thieves got away with several letters and packages.
  The foothills town of Coloma is home to only 200 people, and not many people come into town. In its heyday, explorers came hoping to strike gold.
  Last week, thieves instead struck post office boxes.
  “When I checked my mail, there was a notice in there. They thought someone had been in the mailbox,” said Karl Ronning.
  The postal service says an u
  
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• Deadly Crashes On The Rise As CHP Says Drivers Aren’t Wearing Seat Belts

  25-11-2015 08:05
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — More drivers have been involved in deadly behavior this year than last year.
  Federal officials say job growth and lower gas prices could be putting more people behind the wheel, leaving more opportunity for tragedy.
  Through the first six months of the year, federal officials say accidents were up 8 percent year over year.
  The California Highway Patrol says about half of all vehicle occupants who die in crashes aren’t wearing seat belts.
  Driving under the influenc
  
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• 3 tips to protect stolen credit cards from being used

  25-11-2015 08:03
  
  A Davis woman said after her credit card was stolen, the thief was able to spend hundreds before the cards were canceled. She said stores did not ask for ID.
  
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• Brothers Hope To Shine Light On Elk Grove’s Only Unsolved Homicide Case

  25-11-2015 07:53
  
  ELK GROVE (CBS13) — The cold-blooded killings of two grandfathers in Elk Grove remains a mystery and the city’s only unsolved homicide case.
  Two crosses mark the spot along East Stockton Boulevard where two men were killed on March 4, 2011.
  What led up to the murders of Surinder Singh and his good friend Gurmej Atwal is still so baffling to so many.
  Elk Grove Det. Kevin Papineau has been on the case from Day 1.
  “They were out for their walk and they had sat down to talk as they
  
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• Proposed bill requires elected officals to take harrassment training

  25-11-2015 07:47
  
  Two lawmakers are pushing to mandate sexual harassment prevention training for local elected officials.
  
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• Safety report highlights 22 potentially hazardous toys

  25-11-2015 07:16
  
  Researchers found there are still toys with potentially high levels of toxic substances and other safety hazards on store selves despite laws prohibiting their sale.
  
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• Sacramento State Holds Off UC Davis 84-79 For Second 4-0 Start In Team History

  25-11-2015 06:33
  
  SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – Cody Demps made seven straight free throws down the stretch to secure Sacramento State’s 84-79 win over UC Davis on Tuesday night.
  UC-Davis led 69-66 with 5:39 left in the game following Brynton Lemar’s trey. Demps made a layup and added a free throw and Justin Strings hit a jumper for a 71-69 lead at the 3:55 mark and the Hornets held on for the win.
  Sacramento State started the season 4-0 for just the second time in school history. The other time was
  
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• Sac State on edge after sexual assault on campus quad

  25-11-2015 05:45
  
  Students and faculty were on edge Tuesday after what police call a “credible” report of a student being sexually assaulted at Sacramento State University.
  
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• Rio Linda Home Invasion Suspect Now Sought In Murder Of Estranged Girlfriend

  25-11-2015 03:09
  
  SACRAMENTO COUNTY (CBS13) — A home invasion suspect who got away is now being called a murderer.
  Jonnyrae Witt, 25, is considered a dangerous fugitive who is accused of murdering his girlfriend, as well as assault with a deadly weapon and home invasion.
  Sacramento County deputies are concerned about Witt. They say he got away after a home invasion a week and a half ago in Rio Linda, then later killed his girlfriend.
  They say he wandered into a home through an unlocked door, the homeowner c
  
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• Sex trafficking investigation leads to searches at 3 homes

  25-11-2015 03:06
  
  A sex trafficking investigation that began two weeks ago led to the arrest of a Tracy man, the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office said.
  
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• Lingering showers expected to move through Valley overnight

  25-11-2015 02:35
  
  The snow and rain arrived in Northern California about mid-morning Tuesday, impacting travelers trying to get to their Thanksgiving destination.
  
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• How The Feds Stopped Worrying (As Much) And Learned To Love The Self-Driving Car

  25-11-2015 01:26
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Federal transportation officials are rethinking their position on self-driving cars with an eye toward getting the emerging technology into the public’s hands.
  Just two years ago, the U.S. Department of Transportation struck a cautious tone. Its official policy statement, published in May 2013, says cars should be limited to testing and not “authorized for use by members of the public for general driving purposes.”
  With the technology’s rapid deve
  
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• While HIV Is Treatable, States Keep Laws Criminalizing it From AIDS Panic Era

  25-11-2015 00:44
  
  LOS ANGELES (AP) – Charlie Sheen’s recent revelation that he’s HIV-positive served as a reminder that his home state of California remains among a large group of states with HIV-specific criminal laws that activists consider outdated and that the U.S. Justice Department says should be revised.
  According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, 33 states have HIV criminal laws, generally making it a crime to expose others to HIV or fail to disclose HIV-positive status. Sheen, wh
  
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• E. coli outbreak tied to Costco reported in California

  25-11-2015 00:32
  
  Nineteen people in seven states, including California, have contracted E. coli in an outbreak linked to chicken salad bought at Costco, federal health officials said Tuesday.
  
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• Man Kicked Out Of Football Game Gets Payback On Cops With 240 Coconut Doughnuts

  25-11-2015 00:24
  
  MADISON, Wis. (AP) – A California man sent 20 dozen coconut doughnuts to police officers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison as payback for getting kicked out of a Badger football game.
  The man traveled from Los Angeles to see the Badgers play Northwestern at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday. He was assigned a seat in the student section away from his friends, so when he tried to join his friends, officers threw him out, UW-Madison police spokesman Marc Lovicott said Tuesday.
  Come Monda
  
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