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• Autopsies planned for children found in NorCal storage locker

  16-12-2015 22:25
  
  The Redding Police Department said it has identified two children, who were in the physical custody of a 39-year-old woman and her teenage companion.
  
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• Police: Man found shot to death in Lodi parking lot

  16-12-2015 22:23
  
  A man was found shot to death Wednesday in a parking lot in Lodi, police said.
  
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• Police: Person Found Fatally Shot In Lodi

  16-12-2015 21:26
  
  LODI (CBS13) – Police in Lodi are investigating a homicide after a man was found dead late Wednesday morning.
  The scene is near Cherokee Lane and Victor Road.
  Lodi Police say officers were called to the scene just after 11 a.m. on a report of shots fired. At the scene, a person suffering from a gunshot wound was found in a parking lot near the intersection.
  #Homicide in #Lodi on #VictorRd near Cherokee @LodiPolice looking for #witnesses and information @CBSSacramento pic.twitter.com/j
  
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• California: Self-driving cars must have driver behind wheel

  16-12-2015 20:51
  
  California unveiled precedent-setting draft rules Wednesday that would slow the public's access to self-driving cars of the future until regulators are confident the technology is safe.
  That cautious approach requires that the cars have a steering wheel, and a licensed driver must be ready to take over if the machine fails.
  
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• California’s Population Grows To Nearly 39.1 Million

  16-12-2015 19:55
  
  SACRAMENTO (AP) – New figures show that California added nearly 350,000 people over a one-year period, bringing its total population to a smidge under 39.1 million.
  The Department of Finance released the numbers Wednesday. The growth covers the period July 1, 2014, to July 1, 2015.
  California, the nation’s most populous state, added 346,000 people, with most of the growth caused by what’s called a “natural increase.” There were 507,000 births and 245,000 d
  
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• Covered California Extends Enrollment Deadline for Jan 1 Coverage

  16-12-2015 19:22
   
  SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Due to very high demand for health insurance through Covered California, the deadline to enroll for coverage starting Jan. 1 will be extended until Dec. 17 to accommodate the surge in interest.
  The Service Center will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Dec. 16 and Dec. 17.
  “The spike in interest we are seeing in the last few days tells us there is continued demand for quality, affordable coverage,” said Executive Director Peter V. Lee. “We alrea
  
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• FBI: San Bernardino shooters discussed commitment to jihad

  16-12-2015 18:56
  
  The FBI director says the husband-and-wife team who killed 14 people in San Bernardino communicated privately about jihad before they were married, but there is no evidence to suggest the couple posted publicly on social media about it.
  
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• The Fear Factor in Your Career

  16-12-2015 18:39
  
  Everyone is afraid of something. And fear is normal. Without fear we would do all sorts of crazy things, like jump off a cliff or stroll into oncoming traffic.
  
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• RICHARD PAN: Thank You for a Successful 2015!

  16-12-2015 18:30
   
  OPINION – What a year it’s been!  We haven’t slowed down for a minute. That’s why I appreciate the holidays when we take a moment to take stock in what’s important and celebrate all that we have with friends and loved ones. As for me, I give thanks to you and the entire Observer community for your support and our shared work to make our community healthier and safer. While I am honored to serve you as State Senator, I am also grateful to continue se
  
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• Kings Win Eighth Home Game, Houston’s Howard Says ‘Unhappy” Rumors Untrue

  16-12-2015 18:23
  Sacramento Kings forward Rudy Gay goes up for a power dunk over Houston Rockets guard Patrick Beverley at Sleep Train Arena on Dec. 15. The Kings won 107-97. (OBSERVER photo by Antonio R. Harvey)
  NORTH NATOMAS — Without the suspended Rajon Rondo, the Sacramento Kings went on to convincingly beat the Houston Rockets 107-97 at Sleep Train Arena in front of 11, 323 fans on Dec. 15.
  DeMarcus Cousins had 26 points, 12 rebounds, two steals, and one block to help give the Kings (10-15) their thir
  
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• Stockton man shot, killed while backing out of driveway

  16-12-2015 17:49
  
  A Stockton man was shot and killed early Wednesday morning while backing his vehicle out of his driveway, police said.
  
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• Covered California deadline extended by 24 hours

  16-12-2015 17:43
  
  The deadline to enroll for Covered California in 2016 has been extended by 24 hours due to an overwhelming demand.
  
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• New mom's fiancé, mother killed in crash en route to birth

  16-12-2015 17:04
  
  A woman gave birth to a boy in southwestern Michigan, not knowing that her fiance and her mother had died in a car crash while rushing to the hospital for the delivery.
  
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• Man, 32, Found Shot Dead Inside Truck In Stockton

  16-12-2015 16:57
  
  STOCKTON (CBS13) – A man was found shot to death in a Stockton neighborhood early Wednesday morning.
  The scene is along the 600 block of E. 8th Street.
  Stockton Police say they were called to the scene just after 3 a.m. due to a report of a shooting. Once at the scene, they found that a 32-year-old man had been shot dead.
  Investigators believe that the man was backing his truck out of the driveway when someone came up to him and shot him. Detectives have not identified any suspects or
  
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• Man, 32, Found Shot Dead Inside Car In Stockton

  16-12-2015 16:57
  
  STOCKTON (CBS13) – A man was found shot to death in a Stockton neighborhood early Wednesday morning.
  The scene is along the 600 block of E. 8th Street.
  Stockton Police say they were called to the scene just after 3 a.m. due to a report of a shooting. Once at the scene, they found that a 32-year-old man had been shot dead.
  Investigators believe that the man was backing his car out of the driveway when someone came up to him and shot him. Detectives have not identified any suspects or a moti
  
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• Some Butte County Residents Outraged Officer Won’t Face Charges For Shooting

  16-12-2015 15:49
  
  PARADISE (CBS13) – Residents in Butte County are outraged that an officer will not face criminal charges he after shooting a man trying to escape from a wrecked SUV.
  Officer Patrick Feaster followed Andrew Thomas after he sped out of a parking lot with his headlights off when the 26-year-old suspect crashed the car.
  Thomas tried to get out of the car when Officer Feaster walked toward him. Officer Feaster then fired one shot that hit Thomas in the neck.
  Investigators say it took the office
  
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• Driver Swerves To Avoid Semi, Hits House

  16-12-2015 15:38
  
  WEST SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – A family woke up to a loud bang after a car crashed into their house.
  It happened along Sacramento Avenue at Solano Street late Tuesday night.
  West Sacramento Police say the driver claims he swerved to avoid a semi, sending him through a fence, narrowly missing a tree, then hitting the front of a house.
  The impact left a hole in the side of the house.
  No one, including the driver, was seriously hurt in the crash.
  Police say drugs or alcohol did not play a factor.
  
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• Vacaville Star Wars Model Maker Ready To See What Next Generation Has To Offer

  16-12-2015 08:49
  
  VACAVILLE (CBS13) — In a galaxy not so far away lives a Star Wars original.
  Ira Keeler worked as a model maker for Industrial Light and Magic for 20 years. He’s responsible from building everything from helmets and guns to flying bikes.
  “I was a part of that crew. They called us the plastic boys,” he said. “We started Revenge of the Jedi.”
  He’s referring to the original title for Episode VI, which later became “Return of the Jedi.” It’s
  
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• Kitten grabbed inches before falling into trash compactor

  16-12-2015 08:30
  
  A tiny kitten was discovered headed down a conveyor belt at a Galt recycling facility Tuesday, just as she was moving toward a potentially fatal compression.
  
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• After Kings leave, what happens to Sleep Train Arena

  16-12-2015 08:29
  
  Kings president Chris Granger gave an update on the future of the Natomas site to the Sacramento City council Tuesday night.
  
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• Sheriff: Case of children’s deaths ‘very troubling’

  16-12-2015 08:04
  
  Two suspects appeared in Plumas County court Tuesday as part of the investigation into the deaths of two children found inside a Redding storage unit and the abuse of a third child.
  
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• 9 Arrested In 3-County Sweep Of Suspected Car Thieves

  16-12-2015 07:58
  
  YUBA COUNTY (CBS13) — Nine people have been arrested in a crackdown in three local counties where investigators say they were stealing cars and much more.
  In Butte, Sutter and Yuba counties, investigators recently noticed a spike in stolen cars—something the attribute as either a way to get drug money, or commit other crimes.
  Officers got together and launched a three-day crackdown, hitting 53 homes and making nine arrests. They found 18 firearms, five stolen vehicles, six Harley Dav
  
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• Suspected Child Abuse Case Leads To Discovery Of Two Dead Children In Storage Locker

  16-12-2015 07:53
  
  REDDING (CBS13) — A case of suspected child abuse led to the discovery of the bodies of two young children in a storage locker.
  The horrific case started on Friday with reports of a severely abused 9-year-old girl found in Plumas County. A 39-year-old woman and a 17-year-old male were arrested.A tip from Salinas about two missing children led investigators to Redding where the bodies of two children were found in a storage locker.
  RELATED STORY: Arrests Made After Two Children Found D
  
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• DeMarcus Cousins’ Manager Tossed After Altercation With Houston Rockets’ Jason Terry

  16-12-2015 06:46
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — The manager of Sacramento Kings star DeMarcus Cousins was ejected from Tuesday night’s game after an altercation with a Houston Rockets player.
  Jason Terry of the Houston Rockets attempted to brace himself heading into the seats along the baseline after a Ben McLemore dunk and nudged Rogers with his left hand. Rogers appeared to take exception to it and smacked Terry’s hand as the player walked away.
  He ain't gonna McLe less https://t.co/8sSO6FUYJ
  
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• Sacramento Kings Owner Vivek Ranadive Working With UC Schools To Bring Research To market

  16-12-2015 05:14
  
  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – The University of California has named a well-known Silicon Valley entrepreneur to lead a new venture capital fund aimed at bringing inventions based on faculty and student research to market.
  UC President Janet Napolitano announced Tuesday that TIBCO Software founder Vivek Ranadivé would oversee the independent fund that will be launched with $250 million from the office that manages the university’s investments.
  Ranadivé, a best-selling author and
  
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• Comcast, prosecutors reach $25M waste disposal settlement

  16-12-2015 04:35
  
  Comcast agreed to pay more than $25 million to settle allegations it improperly disposed of remote controls, modems and other hazardous waste and records containing customer information, prosecutors said.
  
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• Facebook announces new changes to name verification policies

  16-12-2015 04:34
  
  Amidst protests from the transgender community, domestic violence advocates and privacy activists, Facebook announced Tuesday changes to its policy that requires users to go by their legal names.
  
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• During gun safety class, Modesto pastor shot

  16-12-2015 03:56
  
  A Modesto pastor is recovering in the hospital after police say he was accidentally shot by his instructor during a gun safety class.
  
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• 3 Arrested In Hit-And-Run That Killed Man Walking His Dog In Woodland

  16-12-2015 03:56
  
  WOODLAND (CBS13) — Three people have been arrested in a hit-and-run crash that killed a man walking his dog in November.
  Police said they knew they were looking for a truck, but couldn’t make the case in the hit-and-run along Mariposa Street and Utah Avenue.
  Family and friends say Richard Tafoya’s routine was to walk his dog before going to work at 6 a.m., and that’s what he was doing when he died on Nov. 12 at around 3 a.m.
  Employees at the Woodland O’Reilly Auto P
  
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• Politicians spar over education reform at the Capitol

  16-12-2015 03:41
  
  Fixing California's broken education system was the hot topic of debate Tuesday at the state Capitol, where Democrats and Republicans battled over reform.
  
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• 2 men sought in Sacramento jewelry heist

  16-12-2015 03:25
  
  The Sacramento Police Department is searching for two men in connection with a burglary Friday at a jewelry store.
  
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• LA schools to open Wednesday after threat cleared by officials

  16-12-2015 03:02
  
  The Los Angeles school district on Wednesday will reopen more than 1,500 school buildings that were shut for a day and searched after an emailed threat of violence.
  
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• Rare gold coin worth $1,100 dropped in Roseville Red Kettle

  16-12-2015 02:38
  
  An anonymous donor drops a rare gold coin in one of The Salvation Army's Red Kettles.
  
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• Regulators reject utility hike on solar power users

  16-12-2015 02:26
  
  California state regulators have rejected a proposal from utilities that would have made solar power more expensive and that some solar advocates said would have killed the solar market.
  
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• Abuse investigation led to children found in storage unit

  16-12-2015 02:15
  
  Two people were arrested Monday in connection with the death of two children whose bodies were found in a storage unit and the abuse of a third child who was taken to the hospital, the Redding Police Department said.
  
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• Crash landing: Plane goes off runway in Nashville

  16-12-2015 02:07
  
  A Southwest Airlines flight landed off the runway Tuesday night at Nashville International Airport.
  
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• Finding Suitor For Sleep Train Arena Site Will Be Long, Carefully Planned Process

  16-12-2015 01:29
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13)— The president of the Sacramento Kings is expected to address the future of the team’s current home in Natomas.
  When the Kings move into the Golden 1 Center next season, they will be leaving Sleep Train Arena and Natomas behind.
  Kings President Chris Granger says more than a few suitors have asked about the site estimate at 185 acres. Getting a new tenant or tenants for the area will take time.
  Few groups are as anxious about who will fill the sizeable gap as the b
  
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