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• Mother Of Dead California Skydiver Says Jump Was On Bucket List

  08-08-2016 23:01
  
  ACAMPO (AP) – The mother of a skydiver who plummeted to his death with an instructor in a California vineyard said her teenage son was an adventurous spirit who was willing to try just about anything – including the jump that was on his bucket list of things to do in life.
  Tyler Turner, 18, had a mild case of cerebral palsy and walked with a crouched gait. His mother Francine Salazar said that didn’t dampen his zest for life.
  Turner had graduated from high school with honors an
  
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• Part of EB I-80 near Colfax closed after crash, fire

  08-08-2016 22:39
  
  One lane of eastbound Interstate 80 near Colfax remains closed Monday after a big rig crash sparked a brush fire along the side of the highway, the California Highway Patrol said.
  
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• Big rig crash, fire slow eastbound I-80 near Colfax

  08-08-2016 21:54
  
  Crews are fighting a fire that sparked after a big rig crash on eastbound Interstate 80 near Colfax, the California Highway Patrol said.
  
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• Argument leads to shooting death at party in Sacramento

  08-08-2016 21:16
  
  An argument at a Sacramento party early Monday morning led to a man being shot and killed, police said.
  
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• Woman Sexually Assaulted While Jogging In Elk Grove

  08-08-2016 20:42
  
  ELK GROVE (CBS13) – A woman was assaulted Friday morning while jogging down an Elk Grove bike path.
  The assault happened at Betschart Park near the 5600 block of Adobe Spring Way and Elk Grove police need help finding the suspect.
  The 58-year-old woman was approached from behind by a man who then grabbed her and exposed himself to her. She told police the man then tried to pull her into the bushes but let go and she ran away.
  EGPD Press Release – Attempted Sexual Assault near Betscha
  
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• Researchers want old photos of Lake Tahoe algae

  08-08-2016 19:49
  
  With all their modern scientific equipment and state-of-the-art computer models, researchers trying to better understand the effect of algae growth in Lake Tahoe are searching for new tools to aid in their mission -- old photo albums.
  
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• Lake Tahoe Researchers Seek Old Photos Of Lake Algae

  08-08-2016 19:15
  
  INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. (AP) — With all their modern scientific equipment and state-of-the-art computer models, researchers trying to better understand the effect of algae growth on Lake Tahoe are searching for new tools to aid in their mission — old photo albums.
  Experts at the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center said in an annual report last week that the mountain lake is getting warmer and the water clarity has worsened.
  The Sierra Sun reports, however, what is less clear i
  
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• Modesto school promotes positivity on first day

  08-08-2016 18:36
  
  A giant, green, inflatable Spartan mascot holding a shield welcomed students to the first day of school at Modesto's Grace Davis high school Monday.
  
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• Race car driver, Carmichael native killed in crash

  08-08-2016 18:16
  
  A Carmichael native and top dirt track race car driver was killed in a crash at a Kansas track.
  
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• Southwest Debuts New Direct Sacramento To Baltimore Flight

  08-08-2016 17:53
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – Sacramentans will now have another direct link to the East Coast as of Monday morning.
  Passengers celebrated with cake and cupcakes as they boarded the inaugural direct flight from Sacramento to Baltimore.
  Celebrating NEW daily service between SMF and BWI offering easy access to DC! Book now https://t.co/zrQ4xZkPCt. pic.twitter.com/gFf6YYQBXC
  — Sacramento Airport (@SacIntlAirport) August 8, 2016Officials say the flight is 90 percent full – so it’s a g
  
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• Inflatable Spartan shield towers over first day of school

  08-08-2016 17:51
  
  A giant, green, inflatable Spartan mascot holding a shield welcomed students to the first day of school at Modesto's Grace Davis high school Monday.
  
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• Hulu dropping free video, preps for new strategy

  08-08-2016 17:47
  
  Hulu is dropping the free TV episodes that it was initially known for as it works on an online television service to rival cable TV.
  
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• Lodi Officers Use Spike Strips To Stop Suspect Car

  08-08-2016 17:44
  
  LODI (CBS13) – Officers resorted to using spike strips to stop a suspect’s car Sunday night.
  The incident happened in Lodi. Police say officers tried to pull over a driver suspected of unspecified traffic violations, but he took off.
  A chase then began – with officers eventually using a spike strip to slow the driver down.
  The driver, identified as 22-year-old Lodi resident Christian Barron, eventually stopped and was taken into custody without further incident.
  Barron was book
  
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• Man Found Fatally Wounded In Front Of South Sacramento Residence

  08-08-2016 17:00
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – A man was found fatally wounded after a reported shooting in south Sacramento early Monday morning.
  The Sacramento Police Department says officers responded to the 8300 block of Anton Way a little after 12:30 a.m. after multiple reports of a shooting.
  At the scene, an injured man was found in front of a home in the area. His wounds were believed to be life-threatening, officers say, and medics promptly took him to the hospital.
  He was later pronounced dead, police say.
  
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• Fight leads to shooting death at party in Sacramento

  08-08-2016 16:33
  
  A fight at a Sacramento party early Monday morning led to a man being shot and killed, police said.
  
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• Study: Sacramento FD takes longer to get to calls

  08-08-2016 16:14
  
  A study to be presented to the Sacramento City Council on Tuesday says Sacramento firefighters are not meeting their response time goals and are falling behind some standard response times.
  
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• Young, Black Job Seekers Spruce Up Resumes, Aviation Careers Opening

  08-08-2016 15:41
  (CBM) – Recent college grads and job seekers under the age of 31 have a week to fly into a job applicant pool for a well-paying gig with the country’s national aviation authority.
  The Federal Aviation Administration is accepting applications from entry-level candidates across the U.S. for air traffic controller positions until August 15.
  And at least two Congressmen are looking to increase African-American outreach for the jobs. In the spring Reps. Carlos Curbelo of Florida and Sean
  
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• Carmichael Native, Top Dirt-Track Racer Bryan Clauson Dies From Crash Injuries

  08-08-2016 15:41
  
  INDIANAPOLIS (CBS13/AP) – Bryan Clauson, considered the top dirt-track racer in the country, has died from injuries suffered in an accident at the Belleville (Kansas) Midget Nationals USAC midget race. He was 27.
  His death was announced Monday morning at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. A statement from his family was read that said Clauson died Sunday evening.
  “Our Bryan fought to the end with the same desire that he demonstrated behind the wheel of all the various race cars he would pa
  
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• Delta Grounds Flights Due To Systems Problems

  08-08-2016 15:19
  
  SACRAMENTO (AP) — Delta Air Lines has grounded flights and predicted widespread cancellations Monday, disrupting the travel plans of thousands of passengers, after a power outage hit its computer systems globally.
  The Atlanta-based carrier said the outage began at around 2:30 a.m, though it was unclear how that affected the company’s global computer systems. Eastern. Flights which were already en route were operating normally, but others were delayed or cancelled.
  The massive outage
  
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• Yuba City Mall Evacuated After Man Shoots Self

  08-08-2016 09:30
  
  YUBA CITY (CBS13) – The Yuba Sutter Mall was evacuated and shut down to the public on Sunday after a man shot and killed himself inside the mall.
  It happened around 11:37 a.m. The Yuba City Police Department says it received a call from mall security that there was an adult white male believed to be in his 60s in the mall carrying a rifle. Witnesses reported seeing the man sit down on a bench with the gun inside the mall in front of the JC Penney.
  Police officers tried to speak with the ma
  
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• Delta College pitcher gunned down in SF

  08-08-2016 03:32
  
  A San Joaquin Delta College pitcher was identified Sunday as the man who was shot and killed in San Francisco, police said.
  
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• Deirdre's Diary: Bring On The Medalists!

  08-08-2016 03:29
  
  It’s one of my favorite parts of the Olympic gig. Virtually every American athlete who wins a medal is eventually brought to our NBC work space.
  
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• Body Found Near Sacramento River

  08-08-2016 03:17
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — The Sacramento Sheriff’s Department has confirmed a body was found near the Sacramento River Sunday evening.
  The body was found on the 3100 block of Garden Highway around 5 o’clock and has not been identified. The department has not yet released any information as to how the person died.
  The Sacramento County Coroner is en route to the scene.
  CBS13 has crews responding and will provide further details as they become available.
  
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• Body pulled from Sac River near Garden Highway

  08-08-2016 02:53
  
  A body was pulled from the Sacramento River near Garden Highway on Sunday afternoon, according to fire officials.
  
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• Ex-Delta College pitcher gunned down in SF

  08-08-2016 01:56
  
  A former San Joaquin Delta College pitcher was identified Sunday as the man who was shot and killed in San Francisco while reportedly playing "Pokemon Go," police said.
  
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• Yuba City shoppers 'hysterical' after man kills self

  08-08-2016 01:26
  
  The Yuba Sutter Mall in Yuba City was shut down for hours Sunday after a man shot and killed himself inside the mall, officers said.
  
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