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• 2 Arrested In Connection To Recent Shootings In Modesto

  19-08-2016 23:35
  
  MODESTO (CBS13) – Police have made arrests after two recent shootings along a single road in Modesto.
  Wednesday night, a 26-year-old man was shot and killed on East Rumble Road while celebrating his birthday. Nearly 16 hours later, officers investigating the man’s death saw another shooting.
  The man killed has been identified as Joseph Jackson.
  Investigators believe Jackson was shot in front of his house by 20-year-old Johnny Badie. Detectives arrested Badie on Thursday.
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• Detective investigating homicide witness 2nd shooting

  19-08-2016 23:26
  
  While serving a search warrant in a Modesto neighborhood as part of a homicide investigation, police witnessed another shooting that prompted several schools to be placed in lockdown, the police department said Friday.
  
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• DeMarcus Cousins To Play For Gold As U.S. Basketball Beats Spain

  19-08-2016 22:47
  
  RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The U.S. men’s basketball team has advanced to its third straight Olympic gold-medal game, beating Spain 82-76 on Friday.
  Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson scored 22 points for the Americans, who will play Australia or Serbia on Sunday for their third consecutive Olympic title.
  The U.S. was just good enough again against Spain, winning a much different game than the all-offense matchups that decided the last two gold-medal games. This one featured severa
  
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• Crews Battling Fire In Marysville Along Feather River

  19-08-2016 22:11
  
  MARYSVILLE (CBS13) – Crews are battling a grass fire in Marysville.
  The fire appears to be along the Feather River. Marysville police are asking people to avoid Simpson Lane to give emergency crews room to work.
  Simpson Lane is shut down due to a grass fire. Please use alternate routes and give emergency personnel room to work.
  — MarysvillePD (@MarysvillePD) August 19, 2016
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• Stockton Woman’s Death Now Classified As Homicide

  19-08-2016 21:47
  
  STOCKTON (CBS13) – Police say they’re now investigating a woman’s death from back in May as a homicide.
  The incident happened back on May 30. Officers responded to an apartment a domestic disturbance call early that morning at an apartment along the 3400 block Pacific Avenue and found one unit fully engulfed in flames.
  Firefighters went into the battle the flames and soon discovered the body of a woman inside.
  The woman has since been identified as 40-year-old Jamie Soares.
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• At least 96 homes destroyed by massive SoCal fire

  19-08-2016 21:33
  
  A preliminary assessment found 96 single-family homes have been destroyed in Southern California's huge wildfire, a spokesman said Friday.
  
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• 5th Street Bridge Unveiled At Sacramento Railyards

  19-08-2016 21:16
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – Decades in the making, hundreds joined together on Friday to celebrate the completion of the 5th Street Bridge and the beginning of a new chapter for the city of Sacramento.
  Many of those people came with their bikes ready to go as this was also their chance to take part in the first-ever bike train commute.
  But first, things started off with a grand opening ceremony with speeches from some of the folks who helped make this project possible.
  They shared the history of
  
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• CALTRANS Imposes ‘Across the Top’ Roadway Closures Roadway Closures

  19-08-2016 20:37
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has announced plans to close multiple lanes on westbound Interstate 80 in North Sacramento over two-consecutive weekends this month, including this coming Saturday and Sunday.
  The closures are part of the ongoing $133 million 80 ‘Across the Top’ project, scheduled for completion this fall.The first set of lane closures will start at 10 p.m. Friday, August 19 and continue through
  
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• Northern California Weekend Sports Agenda Aug 19-21

  19-08-2016 20:23
  
  Oakland A’s at Chicago White Sox
  San Francisco 49ers at Denver Broncos
  San Fransisco Giants vs New York Mets
   
   
   
  
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• More Across The Top Closures Over Weekend; Full Completion Now Expected By Mid-November

  19-08-2016 19:10
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – Caltrans said drivers who plan to westbound Interstate 80 in North Sacramento over the weekend expect heavy delays.
  More construction due to the Across the Top project is planned.
  The “local lane” will be closed east of Longview Drive, which will leave only the two far left express lanes open. This means that numerous exits – the Winters Street, Raley Boulevard, Norwood Avenue and Northgate Boulevard – will be closed.
  Remember 1/2 delays expecte
  
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• Driver killed when bullet-riddled car crashes into tree

  19-08-2016 18:48
  
  Modesto police found one person dead early Friday morning after a car riddled with bullet holes had crashed into a tree, officers said.
  
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• Boy, 17, Killed In Rollover Crash In Rural Sacramento County

  19-08-2016 18:33
  
  SACRAMENTO COUNTY (CBS13) – A 17-year-old boy has died after a rollover crash in rural Sacramento County.
  The crash happened late Thursday night. California Highway Patrol says a 1998 Mercedes was heading north on Hedge Avenue near Elder Creek Road when the driver lost control.
  The car rolled over several times before coming to a rest on the driver’s side in a ditch.
  Three people were in the car: the driver, a 34-year-old man, and two passengers, a 25-year-old woman and 17-year-old b
  
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• Sacramento County man killed in officer-involved shooting

  19-08-2016 18:12
  
  A Sacramento County man was shot and killed by a Sacramento County sheriff's deputy after they say he confronted them with a weapon in hand.
  
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• Stockton police investigate woman's deadly shooting

  19-08-2016 17:14
  
  A woman died after being shot in Stockton, and investigators don't know many details surrounding her killing, police said.
  
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• Woman, 32, Shot And Killed In Stockton

  19-08-2016 16:59
  
  STOCKTON (CBS13) – Police are investigating after a woman was found fatally shot in Stockton late Thursday night.
  The incident happened near Aurora and Church Streets. According to the Stockton Police Department, officers responded to the scene just after 10:30 p.m. after a reported shooting.
  At the scene, a 32-year-old woman was found inside a car. She had been shot, officers say.
  The woman was taken to the hospital, but the later died from her injuries.
  No suspects or motive has been ide
  
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• Lochte apologizes for behavior after Rio incidents

  19-08-2016 16:44
  
  U.S Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte has apologized for his behavior surrounding a late-night incident at a Rio de Janeiro gas station, saying he should have been more "careful and candid" about how he described what happened.
  
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• Citrus Heights man killed in officer-involved shooting

  19-08-2016 16:40
  
  A Citrus Heights man was shot and killed by a Sacramento County sheriff's deputy after they say he confronted them with a weapon in hand.
  
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• Planned ‘Raftopia’ Event Prompts Alcohol Ban On American River

  19-08-2016 16:23
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – Officials have issued an alcohol ban along part of the American River in anticipation of another “Raftopia” event.
  The event – which is scheduled for Saturday – did not get a permit, according to the Sacramento County Regional Parks. Noting their concern over Raftopia’s apparently strong focus on drinking alcohol, officials handed down the ban over public safety concerns.
  At least 500 people say they will be attending Saturday’s Raft
  
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• Armed man shot, killed by deputy in Citrus Heights

  19-08-2016 15:53
  
  A man armed with a sharp object was shot and killed by a deputy Thursday night in Citrus Heights, the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department said.
  
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• Investigators: Deadly Modesto Crash May Have Started As Race

  19-08-2016 15:45
  
  MODESTO (CBS13) – A deadly crash may have started with two cars racing overnight, possibly with gunfire exchanged, investigators say.
  Police have Prescott Road at Mount Vernon Drive blocked off for the investigation as of early Friday morning.
  The crash happened just before 2:30 a.m. when police say the call first came in as a report of shots fired.
  Investigators are now trying to determine if there was a shooting between the two cars before they both crashed.
  One of the drivers, a man, di
  
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• Records set, history made on track by Team USA

  19-08-2016 15:44
  
  Team USA brought home the gold by setting records and making history in track and field events Thursday. Relive the moments below:
  
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• Investigators: Man Shot, Killed By Deputies Wouldn’t Put Down Knife

  19-08-2016 15:38
  
  SACRAMENTO COUNTY (CBS13) – Deputies are investigating a deadly deputy-involved shooting near Citrus Heights.
  The shooting happened late Thursday night on Brahms Court near Roseville Road.
  According to the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department, deputies were called to the scene for a reported domestic dispute. Deputies say a man involved in the dispute left the scene – but when he came back, he allegedly had a knife.
  Deputies tried several times to get the man to put the knife
  
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• California congressman’s father sentenced to year in prison

  19-08-2016 15:23
  SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The father of a California congressman was sentenced Thursday to a year and a day in federal prison after prosecutors said he illegally funneled nearly $270,000 in contributions to his son’s campaigns.
  A federal judge also fined Babulal Bera $100,000 for violating federal election laws, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Sacramento.
  Democratic U.S. Rep. Ami Bera of Elk Grove was not charged and has denied knowing about his father’s activi
  
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• Talks stall on $400 million in California affordable housing

  19-08-2016 15:18
  SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s Assembly speaker conceded defeat Thursday on negotiations over a plan to inject $400 million into affordable housing projects, a deal that was included in the $122 billion budget compromise legislative leaders negotiated with Gov. Jerry Brown this spring.
  The funding was contingent on lawmakers approving Brown’s controversial “by right” housing proposal to speed approval for developments that include affordable units. The propo
  
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• Woman uses chalk to spread hope, inspiration

  19-08-2016 10:01
  
  Hundreds of inspirational notes are popping up in Carmichael, and we're learning who's responsible for them. 
  
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• Kings to offer prepaid parking near arena to fans

  19-08-2016 09:48
  
  With the new Golden 1 Center opening in just more than a month, the Sacramento Kings have introduced a prepaid parking option for fans on game nights.
  
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• Man shot, killed by deputy in Citrus Heights

  19-08-2016 09:08
  
  A man was shot and killed by law enforcement Thursday night in Citrus Heights, the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department said.
  
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• Citrus Heights Man Denies He Tried To Impersonate A Police Officer

  19-08-2016 08:57
  
  CITRUS HEIGHTS (CBS13) — A Citrus Heights man arrested for impersonating a peace officer is speaking out about the charge he’s facing.
  Rancho Cordova Police say Shane Jack was caught with a fake badge, a fake gun, and handcuffs. Police say Jack presented himself as a peace officer to a private security guard.
  Officers also took a photo showing what appeared to be a police light on the top of his truck’s roof.
  “We don’t know ultimately what this suspects intentions w
  
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• Police: Motorcyclist Who Tried To Bait Cops Into Chase Dies In Stockton Crash

  19-08-2016 08:49
  
  STOCKTON (CBS13) — A motorcyclist who tried to lead Stockton Police on a high-speed chase died in a collision, police said on Thursday.
  At around 8:30 p.m., officers were on a traffic stop about a half-mile away from Pacific Avenue and Regent Street when a sports bike drove past them, with the driver revving its engine.
  Officers attempted to make a stop, but the motorcyclist took off and police stopped the pursuit. Police found him a half-mile away when he crashed into an SU
  
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• One Road, Two Days, Two Shootings Leave 1 Dead In Modesto

  19-08-2016 08:42
  
  MODESTO (CBS13) — Police in Modesto have been working none stop after two shootings, one deadly, on a single road.
  On Wednesday night, a 26 year old man was shot and killed while celebrating his birthday.
  A shooting on the same street just blocks away, on Thursday.
  “It’s crazy man, crazy,” said Enrique Orozco
  “To think that in this type of neighborhood, there is that type of stuff going on,” Orozco continued.
  “It is kind of a little unnerving,” sai
  
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• Correctional Officer Arrested In Deadly Elk Grove Hit-And-Run Crash

  19-08-2016 08:37
  
  ELK GROVE (CBS13) – A suspect in a deadly hit and run turns himself into police, and it turns out he’s also a youth correctional officer.
  The horrific scene on Laguna Boulevard unraveled in broad daylight. Police said a driver lost control and hit a Prius, instantly killing a man and injuring three others.
  One of those injured was 39-year-old Rajnel Nath who police now say was driving drunk.
  The crash happened back on July 8, but Nath wasn’t charged or arrested till Tuesday.
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• RT: Man drives around crossing gate, hit by train

  19-08-2016 08:01
  
  A man is in critical condition Thursday night after going around railroad crossing gates and being hit by a light rail train, Regional Transit said.
  
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• Man shot, killed by law enforcement in Citrus Heights

  19-08-2016 08:01
  
  A man was shot and killed by law enforcement Thursday night in Citrus Heights, the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department said.
  
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• Driver Dies In Sacramento Light-Rail Train Crash

  19-08-2016 07:42
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — A driver who drove between lowered crossing gates has died after the vehicle was struck by a light rail train on Thursday.
  The crash happened on the Gold Line near Horn Road and Folsom Boulevard.
  Witnesses at the scene say the car drove between lowered crossing gates.
  The driver was a 67-year-old man.
  A bus bridge will be in place to fill the gap created by the crash, but Regional Transit officials say light rail service will start on time on Friday
  
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• Police: Person Stabbed With Machete In Sacramento County

  19-08-2016 07:34
  
  SACRAMENTO COUNTY (CBS13) — A person was stabbed with a machete on Northgate Boulevard on Thursday.
  Sacramento Police say the victim was approached by three males and two females and was at one point attacked with a machete. It’s unclear who brought he machete to the confrontation.
  The victim was talking to first responders and taken to a hospital for treatment.
  Investigators do not have suspect descriptions at this time.
  
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• Woman uses chalk to spread hope in Carmichael

  19-08-2016 07:30
  
  Hundreds of inspirational notes are popping up in Carmichael, and we're learning who's responsible for them. 
  
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• What’s Biting People At An Oakdale Dog Park?

  19-08-2016 07:27
  
  OAKDALE (CBS13) — A dog park infested with mosquitoes in Oakdale has the community buzzing with questions.
  CBS13 first learned of the problem from social media earlier this week.
  A woman and her daughter posted they were both bitten numerous times by a swarm of mosquitoes.
  Marisela Wilkinson lives right across from the Oakdale dog park on Crane Road.
  Her entire body was covered in mosquito bites.
  Since last week, Wilkinson says she’s been bitten by mosquitoes more often and duri
  
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• Stockton Mayor Declares Innocence In Strip Poker Recording Case

  19-08-2016 07:12
  
  AMADOR COUNTY (CBS13) – Mayor Anthony Silva made his first court appearance on Thursday and pleaded not guilty on all four counts, including a felony charge of illegally recording confidential communications at a strip poker game.
  “There’s a lot of things about this case that should make you go ‘hmm,’” Silva said in a brief meeting after his afternoon arraignment.
  Silva was arrested on Aug. 4 at the Silver Lake Summer camp in Amador County. He is charged
  
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• Deputies investigate officer-involved shooting in Citrus Heights

  19-08-2016 07:12
  
  Deputies are investigating an officer-involved shooting Thursday night in Citrus Heights, the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department said.
  
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• Officer-Involved Shooting Wounds 1 In Sacramento County

  19-08-2016 06:41
  
  SACRAMENTO COUNTY (CBS13) — A person was shot in an officer-involved shooting on Thursday.
  Sacramento County Sheriff’s investigators say one of their deputies was involved in the shooting.
  The incident happened on the 6100 block of Brahms Court.
  We’ll have more on this during the CBS13 News at 10.
  
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• 1 Dead In Sacramento County Officer-Involved Shooting

  19-08-2016 06:41
  
  SACRAMENTO COUNTY (CBS13) — A person shot in an officer-involved shooting on Thursday has died.
  Sacramento County Sheriff’s investigators say one of their deputies was involved in the shooting.
  Officer involved shooting @sacsheriffWaiting for details @CBSSacramento pic.twitter.com/rQwRhqbJnb
  — JENN MCGRAW CBS13 (@NewsMcGraw) August 19, 2016The incident happened on the 6100 block of Brahms Court.
  We’ll have more on this during the CBS13 News at 10.
  
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• Sacramento Committee Aims To Curb Rate Of African-American Child Deaths

  19-08-2016 06:07
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — A new committee promises to reduce the high number of African-American child deaths in local neighborhoods.
  The effort follows a recent study claiming local African-American children are twice as likely to die as any other ethnicity.
  Since her teenage son, a star football player, was killed on his way to a playoff game at Grant High School last year, Nicole Clavo has been to countless vigils for other African American children…supporting mothers caught
  
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• Woodland girl found after six days

  19-08-2016 06:05
  
  A 12-year-old girl was found after missing for six days, the Woodland Police Department said.
  
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• Silva pleads not guilty to strip poker-related charges

  19-08-2016 05:45
  
  Stockton Mayor Anthony Silva pleaded not guilty to criminal charges connected to a strip poker game with teen counselors at a summer camp for underprivileged children.
  
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• Photo captures water spout on Donner Lake

  19-08-2016 04:57
  
  A water spout was spotted at Donner Lake Thursday as thunderstorms moved through the Sierra.
  
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• 300 structures destroyed by wildfire in Lake County

  19-08-2016 04:32
  
  A nearly 4,000-acre wildfire burning in Lake County has destroyed 300 structures, including 190 homes, the Lake County Sheriff’s Department said.
  
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• Tampon Taxes A Step Closer To Being A Thing Of The Past In California

  19-08-2016 03:46
  
  SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – The California Senate is backing legislation to repeal the sales tax on tampons and other feminine hygiene products.
  The Senate approved the measure in a 38-0 vote on Thursday. AB1561 returns to the Assembly, which has already approved it but must agree to changes made in the Senate.
  The proposal by Democratic Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia of Bell Gardens would exempt tampons, pads, menstrual cups and menstrual sponges from the state’s 7.5 percent sales tax.
  
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• California Assembly Passes Bill That Would Decriminalize Prostitution For Minors

  19-08-2016 03:44
  
  SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – Lawmakers aiming to help children escape prostitution are advancing a bill to decriminalize the act for minors.
  Supporters of SB1322 argue children are not mature enough to voluntarily sell their bodies and it’s amoral for them to be charged with that crime.
  The Assembly narrowly passed SB1322 to the Senate on a 41-29 vote Thursday.
  It would decriminalize prostitution for people under the age of 18 and allow them to be taken into temporary custody.
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• Nearly 5,000 Without Power In Downtown Sacramento

  19-08-2016 03:21
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — Nearly 5,000 people are without power in Downtown Sacramento, according to the Sacramento Municipal Utilities District.
  The outage started 5:47 p.m. and is estimated to be restored around 6:50 p.m. tonight.
  Temperatures in the area are in the low to mid 90s.
  The cause  is unknown.
  
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• Nearly 5,000 Left Without Power In Downtown Sacramento

  19-08-2016 03:21
  
  6:53 p.m. EDIT: Power has been restored to most residents, with nearly 900 left without power. SMUD estimates power will be back on before 8 p.m.
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  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — Nearly 5,000 people are without power in Downtown Sacramento, according to the Sacramento Municipal Utilities District.
  The outage started 5:47 p.m. and is estimated to be restored around 6:50 p.m. tonight.
  Temperatures in the area are in the low to mid 90s.
  The cause  is unknown.
  
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