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• Rocklin Resident’s Classic Mustang Stolen From Gym Parking Lot

  22-12-2016 23:03
  
  ROCKLIN (CBS13) – Police in Rocklin are asking for help in finding a stolen classic muscle car.
  The Rocklin Police Department says the 1966 Mustang was parked at California Family Fitness on Sunset Boulevard on Wednesday when, around 9:30 p.m., a person got into and drove off with the car.
  Few details about the suspect – aside from him or her wearing a red hoodie, black pants and a black mask at the time of the theft – are available.
  The car is a 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback &ldq
  
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• Pilot Program Adds More Warming Centers For Homeless In Sacramento

  22-12-2016 21:35
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – The city and county of Sacramento are teaming up to help the homeless stay warm during these freezing winter months.
  “We have the will, and we’re doing it,” said Mayor Darrell Steinberg.
  Thursday, a new pilot program was launched to open warming centers overnight when temperatures are at or below 40 degrees.
  “It’s important to remember that people on the streets are human beings, they have histories, they once had lives that were like ours
  
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• 2 Hurt, Including Child, In Fire At Modesto-Area Mobile Home

  22-12-2016 21:02
  
  MODESTO (CBS13) – Two people, including a child, suffered burn injuries in a Modesto-area mobile home fire early Thursday morning.
  The Modesto Fire Department says their crews, along with Ceres Fire, were dispatched to a mobile home park along South 7th Street a little after 12 a.m. At the scene, a crews found that a double-wide mobile home was on fire.
  All three of the residents had gotten out, but one man and a child suffered burn injuries. The two were quickly transported to the hospita
  
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• Fire Breaks Out At Land Park Gas Station

  22-12-2016 18:21
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – A gas station now has a few burn marks after a fire broke out early Thursday morning.
  The fire started a little after 1 a.m. on the corner of South Land Park Drive and Sutterville Road.
  The blaze did burn around an electrical box on the outside of the building.
  Firefighters say they had some trouble getting into the building.
  “We had some access problems because this thing’s got really good security on the outside,” said Capt. Mike Walters with the Sa
  
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• Armed Robbers Target Stockton Man Picking Up Package At Home

  22-12-2016 15:29
  
  STOCKTON (CBS13) – A robbery in Stockton has both neighbors and police puzzled.
  It happened around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Valley Oak district – a fairly quiet neighborhood, according to police.
  Police say the victim was opening his front door to pick up a package when two men brandished their firearms and forced their way into the home.
  Authorities say both suspects are still at large.
  “It does raise an eyebrow for everyone here. It’s kind of scary,” said neighbo
  
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• White nationalists raise millions with tax-exempt charities

  22-12-2016 15:24
  BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The federal government has allowed four groups at the forefront of the white nationalist movement to register as charities and raise more than $7.8 million in tax-deductible donations over the past decade, according to an Associated Press review.
  Already emboldened by Donald Trump’s popularity, group leaders say they hope the president-elect’s victory helps them raise even more money and gives them a larger platform for spreading their ideology.
  With ben
  
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• 7 Raiders, 6 Falcons selected to Pro Bowl

  22-12-2016 14:54
  NEW YORK (AP) — After more than a decade as the NFL’s black hole, the Oakland Raiders are back in the playoffs and filling up the Pro Bowl.
  The resurgent Raiders, enjoying their first winning season in 14 years, lead the league with seven players selected for next month’s all-star game.
  Quarterback Derek Carr, wide receiver Amari Cooper, center Rodney Hudson, defensive end Khalil Mack, safety Reggie Nelson, guard Kelechi Osemele and tackle Donald Penn were picked from the Raide
  
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• Cousins scores 21 as Kings rally for 94-93 win over Jazz

  22-12-2016 14:30
  SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Ty Lawson turned back the clock to his younger, more explosive days and DeMarcus Cousins played the closer role from the free-throw line, helping the Sacramento Kings rally from 20 points down Wednesday night.
  Cousins scored 21 points and the Kings beat the Utah Jazz 94-93.
  The Kings used an 11-3 run, led by Lawson and five free throws by Cousins, to take a 91-89 lead with 25.9 seconds remaining. It was their first lead since the first quarter.
  The Jazz led by 20 in t
  
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• California Faces Growing Need For Foster Parents

  22-12-2016 08:52
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – There’s a growing demand for people to open up their homes for foster kids in California.
  Officials say people who may think they wouldn’t qualify actually could.
  “I hope they’re content, I hope they’re secure,” said Kairis Chiaji of Natomas who qualified for a foster license years ago.
  After fostering several children, 9-year-old Ivory and 5-year-old Jacob moved in.
  “I really love this place,” Ivory said about the house
  
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• Big Rig Gets Stuck In Highway 70 Overpass, Again

  22-12-2016 08:48
  
  MARYSVILLE (CBS13) — An overpass claimed another big rig truck Wednesday, at least the third truck this year that has slammed into the structure, leaving the vehicles stuck.
  Caltrans confirms big rigs slammed into the same structure on Highway 70 at 17th street in March and October of this year.
  The CHP confirms the vertical clearance posted on signs as 14 feet and one inch is accurate.
  The truck that slammed into the structure Wednesday was listed as 14 feet even.
  But variations in the am
  
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• Man Shot To Death By San Joaquin Sheriff’s Deputy

  22-12-2016 07:54
  
  SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY (CBS13) — A man with a knife was shot and killed by a San Joaquin County Sheriff’s deputy.
  Deputies received a call about a man wielding a knife. What happened between then and the shooting is unknown at this time.
  The man died at a local hospital.
  The shooting shut down Waterloo Road.
  
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• Sacramento Zoo Giraffe Getting Help Through Technology

  22-12-2016 07:42
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — The Sacramento Zoo is going high-tech to help a giraffe with arthritis.
  Goody is an 18-year-old with ankle problems, but now she has a specialized boot and brace that is helping veterinarians and zookeepers track her every move.
  She’s spent years roaming at the giraffe pen at the Sacramento Zoo, but now Goody’s doing it with a custom anklet.
  More than two years ago, zookeepers and veterinarians noticed the 1,500-pound giraffe started having issues with her
  
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• Firefighters Worried About Increased Danger From Legalized Marijuana

  22-12-2016 07:35
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — Firefighters are concerned there could be an extra risk in fighting marijuana fires now that Proposition 64 has passed.
  A Dec. 12 house fire turned into a dangerous obstacle course in South Sacramento when firefighters ran into reinforced bars over windows and doors, as well as additional locks and chains and solid wood coverings.
  Firefighters say the apparent pot grow is an emblem of a potential problem, where electrical changes could also present a hazard.
  Rober
  
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• Manteca Couple Arrested For Stealing Hundreds Of Pounds Of Mail

  22-12-2016 07:11
  
  MANTECA (CBS13) — “It’s just unfathomable that two people can cause so much havoc,” said Sgt. Mike Aguilar with the Manteca Police Department.
  Sgt. Aguilar is referring to the arrest of Travis Erwin and his girlfriend, Ciara Renpis, who were busted for stealing hundreds of pounds of mail and then attempting to deposit the victim’s checks and using the victim’s credit cards.
  “To give you an idea of how much mail was located, three of these Fresh Amaz
  
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• Winter Storm Ready To Cause Holiday Travel Headaches In Sierra

  22-12-2016 07:05
  
  KINGVALE (CBS13) – This holiday weekend Donner Pass will be packed with travelers heading out of town. But impending snowy conditions won’t make the drive any easier on Interstate 80.
  “We’re going to have holiday traffic,” said Dave Wood, Caltrans superintendent. “What I need from the motorists is to slow down and be prepared.”
  Snow heading for the Sierra on Friday means a dangerous Donner Pass for everyone on the road. So Caltrans and the California Tru
  
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• Front Street Looking For Home For Dog Surrendered By 92-Year-Old Woman

  22-12-2016 05:19
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — The Front Street Animal Shelter is looking for a home for an older dog whose owner had to surrender him.
  Sir Blacky is a 12-year-old Chihuahua pug mix who had to be surrendered after his 92-year-old owner had to go to a nursing home.
  He’s described as a lap dog that could be walked, but doesn’t have a lot of energy. 
  
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• Uber Stops Self-Driving Car Tests After California DMV Revokes Registrations

  22-12-2016 02:41
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — Uber has suspended its self-driving car tests after the California Department of Motor Vehicles revoked the registration for the vehicles.
  The DMV issued a statement on Wednesday afternoon saying registrations for 16 vehicles were revoked because they weren’t properly marked as test vehicles. The DMV said Uber can seek a permit that other companies have been granted to continue its testing.
  Uber said it has stopped the pilot program in California a
  
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