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• Suspect Dead In Officer-Involved Shooting In Rocklin

  25-02-2017 22:02
  
  ROCKLIN (CBS13) – Rocklin police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened Saturday morning.
  The scene is on Bradford Drive.
  According to the Rocklin Police Department, officers were called to the scene for a report of an attempted burglary. An armed suspect was reportedly attempting to break into an occupied residence.
  At some point during the incident, officers opened fire.
  Police confirm the suspect is deceased.
  The area of Bradford Drive and Wickford is blocked at th
  
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• Deaths At Dangerous Intersection Have Sacramento Residents Calling For Change

  25-02-2017 08:52
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — Residents are demanding change after a series of deadly accidents in the last week.
  On average, the City of Sacramento has 10 pedestrian fatalities each year, but this month there have already been three.
  “My dad is fine. He’s not coming back,” said Rhonda Johnson, who believes her father would still be here with if the crosswalk had a light. “Just do something about it because my family is hurt by this, very hurt.”
  Ron Johnson was 62
  
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• Call Kurtis: What Happens When Financing Falls Through After Roof Repairs?

  25-02-2017 08:31
  
  CITRUS HEIGHTS (CBS13) — Mother of four Elisa Bravo recently inherited her childhood home after her mom passed away. Within months of moving back in, she had to replace the roof.
  “This is the family home. I plan to keep this house forever,” said Bravo.
  She says the roofer she contacted helped her secure financing for the $13,000 job, with no payments for up to 17 months.
  But two weeks after the installation Bravo says, “They completely buffooned me.”
  She says the ro
  
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• Fixes For Two Months Of Storms Dwarfs Annual Caltrans Emergency Budget

  25-02-2017 08:23
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — California roads have taken a beating this winter. From rock and mudslides to sinkholes and erosion, the strong have been relentless. And now the state is paying for it.
  The emergency budget for State Department of Transportation to handle issues like we’ve seen the last 75 days is roughly $250 million.
  However, DOT is currently looking at roughly $600 million of emergency repairs to damaged roads because of storms.
  “The storms are certainly stressing
  
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• Turlock Park Trees Rocked First By Drought, Then Winter Storms

  25-02-2017 04:04
  
  TURLOCK (CBS13) — Mother Nature hasn’t been kind to Pedretti Park in Turlock.
  The popular park in Turlock has been hit hard by the recent drought and winter storms. The drought has killed over 100 redwood trees. And then more trees, this time the iconic eucalyptus trees the park is known for, were taken out by this winter’s powerful storms.
  Delays to clean up the damage is keeping the park closed. But more delays could start to impact the local economy, which relies on sports t
  
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• How Severe Are Charges Against Suspect Pursued By CHP Officer Who Died In Crash?

  25-02-2017 03:34
  
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — The arrest of a suspect in connection with the death of CHP officer Lucas Chellew has some wondering if the current charges he’s facing are too light.
  Alberto Quiroz faces a felony charge of evading an officer, leading to Chellew’s death. The crime is punishable by up to seven years in jail.
  Legal experts say a manslaughter charge would be the next highest charge in severity, but prosecutors would have to prove recklessness.
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• Winter Deluge Could Cost California $1 Billion In Repairs

  25-02-2017 01:01
  
  FRESNO, Calif. (AP) – The bill to repair California’s crumbling roads, dams and other critical infrastructure hammered by an onslaught of storms this winter could top $1 billion, including nearly $600 million alone for damaged roadways that more than doubles what the state budgeted for road repair emergencies, officials said Friday.
  Adding to the problems, many communities have drained their emergency budgets and are looking to the state and federal government for help. But on top of
  
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