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• Thousands Of Protesters Gather In Sacramento For Women’s March

  21-01-2017 23:02
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – Thousands took to the streets for the Women’s March on Sacramento this morning in an effort to get the attention of their government leaders.
  While women’s rights and human rights were at the forefront, folks who showed up touched on many issues.
  The crowds were large and loud at Southside Park.“Honestly, this is a rally, a peaceful march and rally,” said Tracie Stafford, an activist and an emcee of the march.Rachel from Davis shares why she's m
  
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• Placer County OES Warns Of Avalanche Danger In Alpine Meadows

  21-01-2017 23:01
  
  ALPINE MEADOWS (CBS13) — The Placer County Office Of Emergency Services has deemed several roadways in the area of Alpine Meadows at high risk of avalanche danger.
  The office attributes conditions to recent snowstorms and characterize the risk as “extreme.” Residents can find list of things locals can do to prepare below.
  Sign up atPLACER-ALERT.orgfor notifications. This system enables Placer County to quickly provide you with critical information in a variety of situations, su
  
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• Alleged Serial Tire Slasher Shot To Death By Neighbor In Manteca

  21-01-2017 08:59
  
  MANTECA (CBS13) – An alleged serial tire slasher was shot and killed by a neighbor who claims it was in self-defense.
  The incident occurred on Sun Haven Place early Friday morning.
  Two emergency calls were made. The first call for vandalism and the second just 15 minutes later for shots fired.
  “He could’ve just stopped, turned around, and walked home,” Jody Lawhon said as he watched from his balcony.
  He believes his neighbor went on a rampage, slashed tires, smashed windo
  
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• Whiteout Conditions Expected In Sierra As Next Storm Rolls Through

  21-01-2017 08:58
  
  LAKE TAHOE (CBS13) — The National Weather Service has issued a winter  weather warning for the Greater Lake Tahoe Area. It’s in effect from now until early Monday morning.
  They are warning residents of three to six feet of snow and winds reaching over 100 miles per hour in some parts. The worst is expected late Saturday with possible whiteout conditions.
  The county is also urging residents to be prepared for possible power outages and chances of getting snowed in.
  Works crews ar
  
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• California Rain Welcome, But Not Enough To Keep Up With Groundwater Demand

  21-01-2017 08:56
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — State and local agencies have different views when it comes to the drought in California. On a local scale, heavy rains are making an immediate impact, but across the state groundwater is being pumped faster than it can be replenished.
  Robert Swartz with the Sacramento Groundwater Authority walked through the bushes behind a giant water tank at the dead end of Northrop Ave.
  He lifted the metal cap on the well monitor and lowered the measuring tape into the earth.
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• Award-Winning Natomas Science Teacher Accused Of Taking Lewd Student Photos

  21-01-2017 06:56
  
  NATOMAS (CBS13) — A longtime, distinguished science teacher at a Natomas grade school has been arrested, and is accused of taking inappropriate pictures of his students.
  Scott MacMillan, known as Mr. Mac to his students, was featured on Good Day Sacramento when he received the nation’s highest honor for science teachers.
  Two months later, parents say the 44-year-old science teacher may have hit his lowest point after being charged with taking inappropriate pictures or videos of femal
  
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• Protesters Take To The Streets Of Downtown Sacramento

  21-01-2017 00:50
  
  4:07 p.m. UPDATE: The California Highway Patrol has reopened the onramp as the protests move into the heard of Downtown Sacramento.
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  Police closed a portion of I Street in Downtown Sacramento as protesters gathered in front of the Main Jail.
  Fearing protesters might head toward the freeway, police have also closed the following roads.
  Interstate 5 onramp from I Street
  Ramp to West Sacramento/Jibboom from I Street
  Entrance to Old Sacramento from I Street
   
  
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