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• African American Organizations to Honor Newly Appointed Executive Director of the California League of Cities

  19-01-2017 23:25
  (SACRAMENTO) – The newly appointed Executive Director of the League of California Cities will be honored by a number of statewide African American organizations Thursday evening in Sacramento.
  Carolyn Coleman, the first Black woman to serve in the role for the League of California Cities, will be honored at Cafeteria 15L in Downtown Sacramento from 5-6:30 p.m. tonight.
  Ms. Coleman has more than 25 years of experience as a leader and an advocate in the public and private sectors, including
  
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• Deputies: Ponderosa High Student Arrested After Bringing Loaded Gun To School

  19-01-2017 19:52
  
  SHINGLE SPRINGS (CBS13) – Authorities say a student has been arrested after allegedly bringing a loaded gun to school on Thursday.
  The arrest happened at Ponderosa High School. The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were called to the school around 8 a.m. on a report of a student being detained for bringing a loaded firearm.
  At the school, deputies arrested the student. No details about the student have been released.
  Detectives are continuing to investigate the incident
  
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• Thieves Steal 190K Bees Destined For California’s Almond Trees

  19-01-2017 19:46
  
  GREAT FALLS, Mont. (AP) — A Montana beekeeper says thieves got away with 488 bee hives he had taken to California to pollinate almond trees.
  Lloyd Cunniff tells the Great Falls Tribune  it appeared the thieves used semitrailers to steal about 190,000 bees sometime between Monday night and Tuesday morning in Yuba City, California. He said he was storing the bees on a fellow beekeeper’s property before moving them to Fresno, where he had a contract to pollinate almond trees.
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• 35 Travis AFB Airmen Return From Deployment In Iraq

  19-01-2017 19:40
  
  TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE (CBS13) – From the fog of war to a welcoming morning mist, 35 airmen from this seasoned contingency response wing at Travis Air Force Base came home to happy hearts.
  “I’m excited,” one airman said. “It’s been a long three months.”
  It was a critical three-month deployment to Iraq. The airmen played a key role in re-opening an airfield that had been taken over by the Islamic State in the battle for Mosul.
  However, the opening of the a
  
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• Missing South Lake Tahoe Man, 75, Found

  19-01-2017 19:00
  
  10 a.m. Update: Authorities say Daniel Trevis was found cold but safe on Park Avenue less than a mile from his home.
  South Lake Tahoe authorities thank everyone for their help.
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  SOUTH LAKE TAHOE (CBS13) – The search is on for a missing man in South Lake Tahoe as the city experiences a severe snow storm.
  The City of South Lake Tahoe is asking for help in finding 75-year-old Daniel Trevis. Authorities consider him at risk because of the severe storm and because he suffer
  
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• Strong Winds Topple Trees, Power Outages Persist Due To Storm

  19-01-2017 15:36
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – Storm-caused problems are continuing to persist in the region Thursday morning.
  Widespread power outages continue to plague the valley. As of 5 a.m., just over 13,000 SMUD customers are without power. The outages span from Citrus Heights to Thornton, and then from Rancho Murieta to North Natomas.Crews dealing with 229 outages affecting 13,100 customers. Work continues, daylight should help restoration efforts.
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• Roland Martin Challenges State’s Black Leaders in Passionate MLK Speech

  19-01-2017 14:55
  SACRAMENTO (CBM) – TV One commentator and host Roland Martin challenged African American legislators and other officials to aspire to the goals, dreams, and ideals of civil rights icon Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during a speech last week in Sacramento.
  Martin, a journalist, and the host of TV One’s NewsOne Now, asked attendees at the California Legislative Black Caucus’ (CLBC)’ annual breakfast ” Are We Satisfied? He said he was not satisfied where we are but
  
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• Sierra Nevada Homeowners Urged To Watch Propane Tanks In Snow

  19-01-2017 09:27
  
  SODA SPRINGS (CBS13) — Those living in the Sierra are being warned to keep an eye on their properties. With another set of storms due this week, homeowners are urged to protect their propane tanks and natural gas lines that may suffer from heavy snow loads.
  In Soda Springs, the community of Serene Lakes saw nearly a foot of snow on Wednesday.
  And with more snow on the way, many are doing what they can to take precautions.
  “It’s a lot of work,” said Tim Fitzpatrick.
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• Folsom Teacher On Leave After Confederate Flag Found Hanging In Classroom

  19-01-2017 08:35
  
  FOLSOM (CBS13) – Reports of a Confederate flag hanging inside a Sutter Middle classroom has some parents up in arms and a teacher put on paid leave.
  According to school officials this isn’t the first time the teacher has been brought up on racist allegations.
  Parents we spoke with want to know the context of the lesson and why the flag was ever hanging.
  “There are upsetting things that have happened in our past. I would hope that he would teach them in a sensitive manner so tha
  
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• Flu On The Rise In California With 9 Dead In 2017

  19-01-2017 08:23
  
  STANISLAUS COUNTY (CBS13) – California is one of 12 states reporting widespread flu activity. Last week, Stanislaus County saw its first flu death of 2017. And with nine deaths across the state so far, health officials are predicting this year to be one of the worst in 10 years.
  “It’s quite usual for influenza in Northern California to become prevalent after the Christmas vacation,” said Dr. Walker, Public Health Officer for Stanislaus County Health Services Agency. &ldqu
  
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• California Water Officials Warn To Wait Before Declaring End Of Drought

  19-01-2017 07:46
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — Despite record-setting rain and snowfall, state regulators say they may continue their drought restrictions.
  The generous drenching to start 2017 could put California on track for the wettest year on record, but behind closed doors, the people in charge of the state’s water say the drought and conservation rules are here to stay.
  California has faced five years of drought, prompting emergency restrictions on water usage. After two wetter winters, some of the rest
  
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• Stormy Start To 2017 Brings More Water Hazards To Golf Courses

  19-01-2017 07:34
  
  SACRAMENTO COUNTY (CBS13) — Golf courses around the Sacramento region have had a rough start to the new year — the muddy ground brought business down, and it was worse for one golf course, which flooded.
  The Emerald Lakes Golf Course in Elk Grove closed on Wednesday, ahead of the storm. After nearly a week, employees of the golf course were able to walk on the course after it flooded.
  “This was the cusp of where the flooding ended, right here through the other side, we were und
  
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• High Winds Uproot Trees From Soaked Ground

  19-01-2017 07:30
  
  EL DORADO HILLS (CBS13) – A homeowner watched and ran as his pine tree uprooted among heavy winds.
  “This is crazy. Nothing like I’ve ever seen. Look at this, look at the ground,” Dave Stroncak said while looking in disbelief.
  Saturated roots and wicked winds took both this massive pine and even Dave by storm.
  “I tried to tie my tarp down because the wind was blowing so hard this way. So I’m tying this last one to the trailer here when I saw this whole ground l
  
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• Jacknifed Big Rig On Interstate 5 Jams Traffic In Davis Toward Interstate 80

  19-01-2017 07:16
  
  DAVIS (CBS13) — A jackknifed big rig caused a big traffic mess from Woodland to Davis and toward Sacramento.
  The big rig jacknifed on a bridge southbound Interstate 5 as high winds started gathering around 6 p.m. on Wednesday night. Vehicles were sent down Pole Line Road toward Interstate 80.
  The cab of the big rig was left hanging over the edge, but the passenger and driver were rescued.
  High winds and heavy rain added to the slowing traffic, leaving people waiting 20 to 30 minutes and tr
  
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• Live Updates On Power Outages, Storm Damage

  19-01-2017 05:42
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — High winds have knocked out power to tens of thousands of residents in the Sacramento area and beyond.
  We’re keeping track of the latest from Wednesday’s storm here:
  
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• $1.9 Billion Accounting Error Adds To California’s Deficit Projection

  19-01-2017 02:35
  
  SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – Gov. Jerry Brown’s administration miscalculated costs for the state Medi-Cal program by $1.9 billion last year, an oversight that contributed to Brown’s projection of a deficit in the upcoming budget, officials acknowledged this week.
  The administration discovered accounting mistakes last fall but did not notify lawmakers until the administration included adjustments to make up for the errors in Brown’s budget proposal last week. The Democratic g
  
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