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• Building Under Construction Behind Lathrop High School Burned In Grass Fire

  14-07-2016 23:51
  
  LATHROP (CBS13) – A grass fire has damaged a building under construction just behind Lathrop High School.
  The fire started just before 2:30 p.m. Thursday. Authorities say the grass fire spread to a building that was in the first phase of construction.
  It is unclear how much damage was caused by the fire.
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• Wildfire Destroys Home In Newcastle

  14-07-2016 23:40
  
  NEWCASTLE (CBS13) – Cal Fire crews are battling fires in Placer and Nevada Counties on Thursday afternoon.
  One fire is burning near Quartz Mine and Wise Roads. Crews report that the fire is about three acres. Flames may have spread to a structure, crews say. Ground and air crews are being dispatched.
  Cal Fire also responded to a fire on Grizzly Hill Road in North San Juan, north of Grass Valley. The fire spread to a home where it caused extensive damage to the attic. Firefighters say the h
  
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• Cal Fire Crews Battling Wildfire North Of Newcastle, Structure Possibly Involved

  14-07-2016 23:40
  
  NEWCASTLE (CBS13) – Cal Fire crews are battling fires in Placer and Nevada Counties on Thursday afternoon.
  One fire is burning near Quartz Mine and Wise Roads. Crews report that the fire is about three acres. Flames may have spread to a structure, crews say. Ground and air crews are being dispatched.
  Cal Fire also reports they are responding to a fire on Grizzly Hill Road in North San Juan, north of Grass Valley. The fire may have started inside of a structure and spread, officials say.
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• 2 workers hurt in structure collapse at Mather Field

  14-07-2016 21:01
  
  At least two construction workers were hurt Thursday when portion of a structure collapsed at the airport at Mather Field in Sacramento County, according to fire officials.
  
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• 2 Workers Injured At Mather Field After Metal Beams Fall

  14-07-2016 20:44
  
  RANCHO CORDOVA (CBS13) – Authorities are responding to a construction accident at Mather Field.
  Metro Fire says two workers were injured after two large metal beams fell.
  It is unclear where the workers were at the time, but officials say the workers were somehow injured when the beams collapsed.
  Both workers have been transported to the hospital, Metro Fire says. Their condition is unknown.
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• 2 workers hurt in building collapse at Mather AFB

  14-07-2016 20:10
  
  Two construction workers were hurt Thursday when portion of a building collapsed at Mather Air Force Base in Sacramento County, according to fire officials.
  
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• Hundreds of jobs available at Golden 1 Center job fair

  14-07-2016 19:21
  
  Many exciting changes and new opportunities are on the way for Sacramento locals, with hundreds of new jobs at the Golden 1 Center up for grabs Thursday.
  
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• California GOP State Sen. Sharon Runner Dies

  14-07-2016 18:46
  
  SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A spokeswoman says California Sen. Sharon Runner, a Lancaster Republican who has struggled for years with health problems, has died. She was 62.
  Spokeswoman Kendra Kruckenberg says Runner died Thursday morning at her home following respiratory complications.
  Runner did not seek re-election in 2012 after undergoing a double lung transplant. She was treated for limited scleroderma, or CREST syndrome, an autoimmune condition that attacks the body’s connective t
  
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• Fear Factor: Americans scared of their presidential options

  14-07-2016 18:43
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The vast majority of Americans say they are afraid of at least one of the two major candidates — Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump — winning the White House, a remarkable finding that reflects an unsettled nation unhappy with its choice.
  Eighty-one percent of Americans say they would feel afraid following the election of one of the two polarizing politicians, according to a new Associated Press-GfK poll. That includes a quarter who say it doesn’t matter wh
  
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• CA Republican Sen. Sharon Runner dies at age 62

  14-07-2016 18:42
  
  A spokeswoman says California Sen. Sharon Runner, a Lancaster Republican who has struggled for years with health problems, has died. She was 62.
  
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• Nevada City council member criticized after police comments

  14-07-2016 17:29
  
  Nevada City residents with blue ribbons pinned to their shirts packed the city council chambers Wednesday night in protest of  a city council member's Facebook post about police.
  
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• California CCW Permitting Process Could Soon Get More Expensive

  14-07-2016 17:07
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – There’s a new political effort taking aim at California’s concealed weapon permit process.
  It could lead to an increase in the price you’d pay to apply for permit.
  Craig Deluz has a carry concealed weapon permit issued by Sacramento County Sheriff Scott Jones.
  Deluz, also a statewide gun rights lobbyist, has had it for six years.
  “A conceal carry permit is the only way a Californian can exercise his constitutional right,” Deluz said.
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• Initiative Aims To Bring Down Educational Barriers In Oak Park

  14-07-2016 16:23
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – Mayor Kevin Johnson is launching an initiative to end poverty in the Oak Park neighborhood.
  The mayor and leaders from UC Davis, University of the Pacific and Sac State will announce a new partnership on Thursday with Oak Park neighbors.
  It’s a 15-year initiative aimed at helping children and remove educational barriers to bring generations out of poverty.
  The group will present the plan at 3 p.m. at the Guild Theater on 35th Street near Broadway.
  
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• Valley expected to climb back to triple-digits Thursday

  14-07-2016 16:05
  
  Temperatures in the Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys are expected to heat up to the triple-digits once again on Thursday and to close out the work week on Friday.
  
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• Hundreds Of Positions Up For Grabs At Golden 1 Center Job Fair

  14-07-2016 16:04
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – The Sacramento Kings and their partners are hiring.
  Hundreds of jobs up for grabs at Thursday’s job fair at Golden 1 Center – and you could get hired on the spot.
  Managers say they’re looking to fill both skilled and entry-level positions to do jobs within hospitality, security, operations and others.
  While no concrete numbers were given, Kings representatives said the staff at the Golden 1 Center will be much larger than at Sleep Train Arena –
  
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• In video, man ignores Fresno police commands, is killed

  14-07-2016 15:42
  
  Despite demands that he "Show both hands!" and shouts that "You're going to get shot man!" a 19-year-old in Central California refused to pull one hand from behind his back and to stop walking toward Fresno police. Officers then shot him four times, killing him.
  
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• Experts: See bats in their natural habitat near Yolo Causeway

  14-07-2016 10:49
  
  A wildlife foundation takes people on tours along the Yolo Causeway so they can get up close to thousands of bats.
  
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• Experts: See bats in their natural habit near Yolo Causeway

  14-07-2016 09:26
  
  A wildlife foundation takes people on tour along the Yolo Causeway on Interstate 80 so they can get up close to thousands of bats.
  
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• Anonymous Anti-Casino Flyers And Robo Calls Target Elk Grove Residents

  14-07-2016 08:59
  
  ELK GROVE (CBS13) – It was standing room only at the Elk Grove City council meeting tonight as many residents came out in strong opposition to a proposed casino project. This comes just days after casino opponents have been targeting residents with phone calls and flyers.
  The public had its first chance to comment on a local tribe’s plan to build a casino on a vacant lot, and was supposed to be an agenda item at the council meeting. But the indian tribe behind this project requested
  
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• Renderings Of Proposed Casino Shown At Public Meeting In Elk Grove

  14-07-2016 08:55
  
  ELK GROVE (CBS13) – It was standing room only at the Elk Grove City council meeting tonight as many residents came out in strong opposition to a proposed casino project. This comes just days after casino opponents have been targeting residents with phone calls and flyers.The public had its first chance to comment on a local tribe’s plan to build a casino on a vacant lot, and was supposed to be an agenda item at the council meeting. But the indian tribe behind this project requested t
  
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• Despite Controversial Comments, Nevada City Councilwoman Keeps Her Job

  14-07-2016 08:40
  
  NEVADA CITY (CBS13) – After a 2-hour debate, the city councilwoman who posted comments against police will stay in office.
  It all started at a special session held at city hall with citizens wrapped around the building with mixed emotions.
  “You should be ashamed of yourself for spouting off the way you did against all the police officers in the United States across America,” said one man.
  “I think it’s ridiculous, I feel like it’s a witch hunt actually,”
  
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• Older man, woman found after missing for more than 24 hours

  14-07-2016 08:01
  
  An older man and woman were found more than 24 hours after they were reported missing, the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department said.
  
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• Parole denied for man who sparked California victim's group

  14-07-2016 07:44
  
  California parole officials on Wednesday rejected the release of a killer whose crime led to the creation of one of the state's best-known crime victims' groups.
  
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• Surprise catches Sacramento police off guard

  14-07-2016 07:31
  
  Community members show support for local law enforcement in their own way.
  
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• Elk Grove Mayor Announces His Resignation

  14-07-2016 07:28
  
  ELK GROVE (CBS) – After five years as mayor and another five on city council, Gary Davis is done.
  Why is the mayor choosing to walk away after being so instrumental in elk grove’s success?
  This announcement even took those in his office by surprise. The man who spent 10 years working to turn Elk Grove around says it’s time for him to go.
  The city 10 years ago was in the midst of chaos. That’s how Mayor Gary Davis described Elk Grove in 2006 just six years after it incorpo
  
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• Workers, Businesses Poised For Golden 1 Center Payoff

  14-07-2016 07:09
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS) – You can hear, see, and feel the buzz about the Golden 1 Center. On the streets and in nearby businesses, the arena dominates conversation.“There is people packed waiting outside and stuff,” said “Barber” Joe.He and his business partners moved Immaculate Cuts barber shop from Elk Grove to a new location only feet from the Kings new arena. The proximity was the sole purpose for the move.
  “You’re basically stepping out on faith,” sa
  
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• Pokémon Go May Unwittingly Lead Players Near Homes Of Sex Offenders

  14-07-2016 06:56
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – The new Pokémon Go game has been downloaded on millions of phones across the country, but police say users of the virtual scavenger hunt may unwittingly put themselves in danger.
  CBS13 has learned that parents need to know their children may be playing the virtual game where sex offenders live.
  MORE: Megan’s Law – California Sex Offender Locator Website
  Pokémon Go is a virtual scavenger hunt where players use their cellphone’s GPS to fin
  
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• Teen shot multiple times outside south Sacramento home

  14-07-2016 05:21
  
  A 16-year-old boy was critically injured during a south Sacramento shooting Wednesday afternoon, the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department said.
  
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• 'Pokemon Go' gives Sacramento businesses unexpected boost

  14-07-2016 04:58
  
  Sacramento businesses are reaping the unexpected surge foot traffic and that’s translating into cash flow.
  
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• Allegations Of Financial Misconduct Cast Doubt On Future Of 2 Stockton Charter Schools

  14-07-2016 04:35
  
  STOCKTON (CBS13) — The future of two Stockton charter schools is in limbo amid accusations of financial misconduct.
  The New Jerusalem Elementary School District planned to meet with parents Wednesday evening, but was threatened with legal action from the outside group running both charter schools.
  A cease-and-desist letter was sent to the New Jerusalem Elementary School District Wednesday afternoon by the Tri-Valley Learning Corporation, which runs the Acacia Charter Schools in Stockton. I
  
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• ATF: Gun grabs on the rise in Sacramento region

  14-07-2016 04:21
  
  Two gun stores were targeted for smash and grab burglaries early Wednesday morning in the greater Sacramento region.
  
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• Nevada City Councilwoman Answers For Comments

  14-07-2016 03:59
  
  Speaker, shaming Reinette FBpost against police "We can do without a council person, we cannot live without police." #Dallas @CBSSacramento
  — JENN MCGRAW CBS13 (@NewsMcGraw) July 14, 2016Citizen: "Reinette, I believe you are sincere in your heart." @CBSSacramento
  — JENN MCGRAW CBS13 (@NewsMcGraw) July 14, 2016Citizen speaks to Reinette: "We love you… But I believe you have no idea of what you've done wrong." @CBSSacramento "unfit to serve"
  — JENN MCGRAW CBS13 (@NewsMcGra
  
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• New arena spurring downtown Sacramento makeover

  14-07-2016 02:57
  
  With the Golden 1 Center in downtown Sacramento just months from opening, the new arena is sparking a renaissance of new projects and improvements.
  
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• Fire In Sacramento County Started By Burning Roofing Debris

  14-07-2016 02:54
  
  SACRAMENTO COUNTY (CBS13) – The cause of a five-acre grass fire in Sacramento County was started by burning construction debris.The fire began Tusday evening near the intersection of Madison Avenue and Roseville Road when a roofer noticed burning debris in the back of his truck. Concerned about the truck, he dumped the load on some gravel. Embers were blown to a nearby field and quickly spread.
  Here's the truck that dumped burning pile in gravel. Embers ignited 5 acres of nearby field. pic
  
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• Grass fire sparks in North Highlands

  14-07-2016 02:53
  
  A grass fire ignited in the North Highlands area Wednesday afternoon, damaging at least one structure, the Sacramento Metro Fire Department said.
  
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• Teen Shot Multiple Times In South Sacramento Listed In Critical Condition

  14-07-2016 02:34
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – Sheriff’s department detectives are investigating a shooting in South Sacramento that left one person with life-threatening injuries.
  The shooting happened around 4:20 p.m. in the 7200 block of Lindale Drive. The gunman, a male, walked up to the teen described as a 16-year-old African American male and fired multiple shots. He then got into a waiting dark-colored sedan and left, driving southbound on Lindale, according to Sgt. Tony Turnbull, a Sacramento Sheriff&
  
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• 1 Person Shot In South Sacramento

  14-07-2016 02:34
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – Sheriff’s department detectives are investigating a shooting in South Sacramento that left one person with life-threatening injuries.
  The shooting happened around 4:20 p.m. in the 7200 block of Lindale Drive, according to a statement from the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department.
  The victim reportedly suffered a gunshot wound to the upper torso and was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
  The identity of the victim has not been released.
  
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• Investigators: Reason For Spike In Gun Store Thefts Still Not Clear

  14-07-2016 02:26
  
  ROCKLIN (CBS13) – Four gun stores were broken into early Wednesday morning and surveillance cameras helped law enforcement find and arrest the suspects in at least one of the thefts.
  We spoke to a local law enforcement official about why we’re seeing a spike in people targeting gun stores, and the answer isn’t that clear cut.
  Stores in Rocklin, Folsom, Lodi, and Elk Grove were all hit Wednesday morning and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms is trying to figure out who&
  
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• Deputies investigate south Sacramento shooting

  14-07-2016 02:24
  
  A person was injured in a south Sacramento shooting Wednesday afternoon, the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department said.
  
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• Grass Fire Burns In Sacramento County Near McClellan Airfield

  14-07-2016 01:56
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – Firefighters are battling a vegetation fire in Sacramento County.
  The fire is burning in a grassy area along Roseville Road and Palm Avenue near McClellan Airfield. The fire has burned one acre, but may grow to four acres, according to Metro Fire Asst. Chief Maurice Johnson.
  This is a developing story.
  
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• Grass Fire Burning In Sacramento County Near McClellan Airfield

  14-07-2016 01:56
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – Firefighters are battling a vegetation fire in Sacramento County.
  The fire is burning in a grassy area along Roseville Road and Palm Avenue near McClellan Airfield. The fire has burned one acre, but may grow to four acres, according to Metro Fire Asst. Chief Maurice Johnson.
  This is a developing story.
  
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• Vegetation fire burns in north Sacramento County

  14-07-2016 01:51
  
  A vegetation fire is burning in north Sacramento County Wednesday afternoon.
  
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• Walmart Store Opens Amid Controversy In Lodi

  14-07-2016 01:35
  
  LODI (CBS13) – After 10 years of legal battles, delays, and two years of construction, the doors have finally opened for Lodi’s Walmart Super-center, on Kettleman Lane and Lower Sacramento Road.
  Many residents of Lodi fought against the new Walmart, saying it would be a negative change for their small town.
  “I think residents were just Concerned that Lodi was a small town and smaller businesses. Smaller grocery stores are concerned they would put them out of business but I thin
  
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• 2 'Pokemon Go' players help catch attempted-murder suspect

  14-07-2016 01:24
  
  Two "Pokemon Go" players out hunting virtual monsters in Orange County ended up helping catch a man wanted in Northern California on suspicion of attempted murder.
  
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• Standoff ends; wanted man not found in south Sacramento

  14-07-2016 00:08
  
  A standoff with a wanted man has ended Wednesday after officers completed their search of a south Sacramento home, but he was not found, police said.
  
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