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• Head-On Crash Closes Part Of Highway 49 In Placer County

  15-12-2016 23:23
  PLACER COUNTY (CBS13) – Two teenagers died Thursday after they crashed head-on with another vehicle in Placer County.
  The crash happened at Highway 49 at Joeger Road. One of the males was reportedly ejected from the vehicle.
  The California Highway Patrol says both deceased teens were Bear River High School Students.
  One-way traffic control is in effect through the area as crews work to clear the wreckage. Northbound lanes are expected to reopen closed northbound lanes, according to Caltran
  
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• Girl Claims She Was Victim Of Kidnapping Attempt In Davis

  15-12-2016 22:29
  
  DAVIS (CBS13) – Davis police are investigating a report of an attempted kidnapping of a 12-year-old girl.
  The incident happened Wednesday afternoon in the area of Arena Drive and Oceano Way, near Frances Harper Junior High School, according to a statement from police.
  The victim told police she was walking home from school around 4 p.m. when a man wearing a black mask and black gloves jumped out from behind a fence and grabbed her by the wrist.  She was able to break free and hide in
  
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• Powerful Storm Moving Through Sacramento Region

  15-12-2016 20:57
  
  A storm is moving through the Sacramento region on Thursday that’s expected to drop 1-2 inches of rain in the valley, along with bringing strong winds.
  Check back here for the latest updates.
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  1:30 p.m. Update
  @SacFirePIO on scene #uprooted #tree @SMUD power lines still energized. #weather @CBSSacramento pic.twitter.com/bKPDzONb5B
  — Alisa Becerra (@Alisabecerra) December 15, 2016#tree uprooted #power lines #downtownSac @CBS13 pic.twit
  
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• Rising American River Strands Person On Island

  15-12-2016 18:33
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) —  Sacramento Fire Crews are working to rescue a person who was stranded on an island by rising American River waters.  It is happening just above the Howe Avenue Boat Ramp in Sacramento.  With rising flows from the Nimbus dam and water levels going up due to weather, Fire crews have been asking those who fish or camp on river shores to get to higher ground.  Earlier in the week crews had to rescue fishermen who were stranded by rising waters just und
  
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• 3 People, 1 Dog Rescued From Rising Waters On American River

  15-12-2016 18:33
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – Fire crews rescued three people and one dog Thursday who became trapped on an island on the American River.
  The rescue happened just above the Howe Avenue Boat Ramp in Sacramento and was caused by rising waters from increased flows from Nimbus Dam.UPDATE: Total of three adults and one dog rescued from islands above Howe Avenue boat ramp on American River. Water is continuing to rise. pic.twitter.com/qVPoSYEWNQ
  — Sacramento Fire (@SacFirePIO) December 15, 2016
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• Chemical Spill Forces Evacuations In Manteca

  15-12-2016 16:14
  
  MANTECA (CBS13) – Mandatory evacuations are underway after a large chemical spill in the city of Manteca.
  The spill happened in the area of Bessemer Avenue and Carnegie Street — just north of highway 120.
  Evacuations are in place in the nearby areas of Industrial Park, South Main Street, Yosemite Avenue and Powers Avenue, according to a statement from Cal Fire.
  “They’re trying to stabilize the area…and asking everyone to shelter in place,” said the spokespers
  
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• Woman Killed In Folsom After High-Speed Chase

  15-12-2016 16:02
  
  A woman is dead in Folsom after she slammed her car into a beauty salon.
  Around 3 a.m., a Sacramento County sheriff’s deputy ran a check on the license plate of the vehicle the woman was driving and it came back as stolen, according to a sheriff’s department spokesperson.
  When the deputy attempted the pull the driver over, the woman reportedly began to speed up, allegedly leading deputies on a chase through several cities. At times, her speed reportedly topped 100 mph.The chase conti
  
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• California Tells Uber to Stop Rides in Self-Driving Cars

  15-12-2016 15:20
  (AP) – Hours after Uber began picking up San Francisco passengers in self-driving cars Wednesday, California regulators warned the ride-hailing company to stop immediately and get a special state permit — or face legal action.
  Uber launched its public pilot program in the morning. By midafternoon, the California Department of Motor Vehicles sent the company a letter saying the service was illegal because the cars did not have a permit the department requires for putting autonomous ve
  
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• Study: Premium hikes add $10B to taxpayers’ health law tab

  15-12-2016 15:02
  Amber Lidskin, an insurance agent who work for Kuhtz Diehl Insurance and Financial Services, has been holding mini-seminars around Sacramento to educate people about the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
  OBSERVER photo by Antonio R. Harvey.
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Taxpayers will fork over nearly $10 billion more next year to cover double-digit premium hikes for subsidized health insurance under President Barack Obama’s law, according to a study being released Thursday.
  The analysis from the Cente
  
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• Missing Teens’ Families Plead For Answers At Woodland Vigil

  15-12-2016 09:03
  
  WOODLAND (CBS13) — Woodland’s New Life Community church was the scene of an emotional vigil and a new push for answers in the case of two missing Yolo County teens.
  The Yolo County Sheriff’s Department is now declaring the disappearance of 16-year-old Enrique Rios suspicious. His friend Elijah Moore’s disappearance was declared suspicious last month by Woodland Police.
  Loved ones came together for the candlelight vigil to shine a light on the disappearance of the teens.
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• Toys For Tots On Lookout For Thieves Posing As Volunteers

  15-12-2016 08:28
  
  WOODLAND (CBS13) — Thieves decided to help themselves to toy donations meant for children in need in Yolo County.
  A warehouse for Toys For Tots volunteers with hundreds of toys in bins and boxes for children was targeted by someone posing as a volunteer.
  It was a very unwelcome surprise for the Yolo County Marine Corps League, whose tireless volunteer efforts mean needy children will get Christmas gifts.
  Woodland Police were called on Tuesday morning after a man came in saying he
  
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• Santa Ready To Retire After Decades Of Spreading Cheer

  15-12-2016 08:13
  
  TRACY (CBS13) – For more than two decades, Santa and Mrs. Claus have made special visits around Northern California and the money has all gone to children’s charities, but this will be his last year.
  “We got to make all the toys, get them ready for delivery, get the sleigh packed,” Santa said.
  The season is in full swing for Santa and Mrs. Claus making sure each girl and boy gets their wish this Christmas, especially for the those on the nice list.
  “I’d like y
  
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• Natomas Residents Share Dreams About Future Of Sleep Train Arena Location

  15-12-2016 08:09
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) “This is a big part of what Natomas is.” Dozens of people came to a public meeting about the future of the Kings’ Sleep Train Arena lot.
  The nearly 200 acre site is ten times larger than the Golden 1 Center project.
  “I want to make sure that my community is economically viable,” said Lynn Lenzi, a Natomas resident.
  She and others shared their thoughts with city leaders and the Kings organization about what they’d like to see in the Sleep Tra
  
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• How Can I Keep The Grinch From Flying Off My Lawn During The Storm?

  15-12-2016 08:03
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — Christmas decorations have been disappearing from people’s yards over the last few weeks — it’s been happening all across the valley.
  Coupled with a high-wind advisory that is forecast to continue through Thursday, experts suggest homeowners need to secure their outdoor decorations properly.
  “We’ve been doing this ever since we moved here.”
  This isn’t Jordan Bucher’s first time outfitting her home with holiday decor.
  She
  
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• Rocklin Police Offer Peace Of Mind For Vacationing Residents

  15-12-2016 07:57
  
  ROCKLIN (CBS13) — Out of town on vacation, and worried about a home invasion? One local police department is taking measures to keep your home secure while you’re gone — free.
  The vacation check program first began at the Rocklin Police Department in 2003, and now the program is picking up more steam.
  Stu Lehman has been a volunteer with the Rocklin Police Department for 11 years. Since then, Lehman has served as the eyes and ears for thousands of Rocklin residents, who co
  
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• Man Shot Multiple Times Outside Sacramento County Bar

  15-12-2016 07:48
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — A man was shot multiple times walking out of a bar in Sacramento County on Wednesday.
  Police say the man walked out of a bar on 14th Avenue near 59th Street and was shot six to eight times.
  The victim was rushed to a local hospital where he’s undergoing surgery.
  There is no word on a potential suspect.
  
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• Winter Storm Prompting Watches And Warnings In Sacramento Area

  15-12-2016 07:16
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — Get ready for a wet and windy Thursday across Northern California and into the Sacramento area.
  This storm is offering a hodgepodge of advisories as it gets set to bring plenty of rain and wind throughout the area. Let’s break down the possible troublemakers one-by-one:
  HOW MUCH RAIN?
  This storm is expected to drop between 1 and 3 inches on the Valley floor with up to 5 inches of rain the higher up you go. If it turns to snow, you’re looking at 12 to 3
  
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• Top 10 YouTube Videos Of 2016 From CBS Sacramento

  15-12-2016 03:25
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — The year is almost over, which means it’s time to start looking back at what made 2016 special, and what made it a year we’d like to forget.
  We’re starting things off with a look back at the Top 10 videos people have watched on our YouTube page this year.
  Don’t forget to subscribe to get the latest news from CBS Sacramento.
  10. 1 Pilot Killed, 1 Injured In U-2 Spy Plane CrashA September crash during a training mission claimed the life of Lt
  
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