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• Lake Tahoe Groups Working Together To Fight Against Invasive Species

  07-04-2018 20:58
  TRUCKEE, Calif. (AP) — A conservation group and a coalition of municipal drinking water providers at Lake Tahoe have pitched in to try to stunt the growth of invasive aquatic plants that can degrade water quality and rob the lake of its famed clarity.
  The Truckee Sun reports the Tahoe Fund and the Tahoe Water Suppliers Association recently reached their fundraising goal to buy more than 150 bottom barriers and other resources to support the Tahoe Resource Conservation District in
  
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• Northern California Drenched By ‘Pineapple Express’ Storm

  07-04-2018 20:24
  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Northern California was drenched by a powerful “Pineapple Express” storm that flooded roadways, forced flight cancellations and caused a rare baseball rainout.
  No major problems were reported after the heaviest rain from the “atmospheric river” of subtropical moisture moved through from Hawaii late Friday. But flood warnings and watches remained in effect Saturday for the Sierra Nevada, the Santa Cruz Mountains south of San Francisco and other a
  
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• Civil Rights Attorney, Ben Crump Discusses Fight For Justice

  07-04-2018 15:01
  SACRAMENTO – Following the recent police-involved shooting death of young father Stephon Clark, his family has retained the legal services of nationally active civil rights attorney Ben Crump.
  Clark, was fired upon in his grandmother’s backyard at least 20 times by two officers who suspected him of breaking into cars in the area. He was hit by eight bullets, the majority of which struck him in the back. The Sacramento Police Department released video footage from the officers’
  
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• Community Healing Circle Promotes ‘Self Care,’ Event Provides ‘Safe Space’ For Expression

  07-04-2018 14:55
  SACRAMENTO — Area residents are encouraged to join Dr. Kristee Haggins, an African-centered psychologist by training, along with other local African American mental health providers, community advocates and faith leaders from Unity of Sacramento and Sacramento Area Congregations Together at the “Safe Black Space Community Healing Circle.”
  The event will take place from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Saturday, April 7, at Unity of Sacramento, 9249 Folsom Boulevard.
  Racially, these a
  
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• Families of Slain Killed By Cops Support Clark Family

  07-04-2018 14:49
  Cephus “Uncle Bobby” Johnson, the uncle of Oscar Grant attended the protest in Sacramento to support the family of Stephon Clark. Grant, 22, was shot in the back by a BART officer at the Fruitvale Station in Oakland on Jan. 1, 2009. (OBSERVER photo by Antonio R. Harvey)
  SACRAMENTO — They came from far as Manteca, Stockton, Vallejo, Oakland, and Los Angeles to tell the story of Stephon Clark. Ironically, they are family members of victims who had similar fates — loved ones
  
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• Turtle Recovering After Rescue From Lincoln Road

  07-04-2018 08:44
  LINCOLN (CBS13) — A turtle turned speed bump in Lincoln is recovering thanks in part to a former veterinary technician’s help.Jamie Nelson saved the red-eared slider somewhat ironically named Crush and has been nursing her back to health ever since.There’s no question Crush would have died she hadn’t intervened. More than one-third of the turtle’s shell was smashed in, and things didn’t look too good.Crush was on 12 Bridges Road in Lincoln when Nelson saw her.
  
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• Davis Police Group Quickly Replaces Teen’s Stolen Wheelchair

  07-04-2018 08:38
  DAVIS (CBS13) — Some Davis law enforcement are going above and beyond to help the family of a disabled teen.
  On Thursday night, a family’s van was stolen in a shopping center, along with the teen’s wheelchair. Friday, that chair was replaced by the Davis Police Officer’s Association, less than 24 hours later.
  “I didn’t want to believe that it was gone,” said Salvador Garcia, Sr.
  Garcia, Jr., 15, was sitting in a brand new one. His father couldn’t b
  
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• Sacramento Airport Considering Developments Near Interstate 5

  07-04-2018 08:30
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — The Sacramento International Airport is looking to develop two pieces of land straddling Interstate 5.
  It’s 30 acres in what’s known as the south district and 98 acres in what they call the amenities district.
  Airport spokesperson Laurie Slothower says they’re looking for bids from developers that will create a mixed-use development featuring retail, travel and hospitality space.
  “We’re looking for everything from a pet hotel, to fast casu
  
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• Jaywalking Beating Settlement Means Changes For Sacramento Police

  07-04-2018 08:26
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — A man accused of jaywalking in Del Paso Heights who was beaten by a Sacramento Police officer has settled his case with the city.The video sparked nationwide outrage. Nandi Cain, who was walking home from work, was accused of jaywalking and confronted by Officer Anthony Figueroa.
  “He beating him like that,” said the woman recording the altercation.
  Cain was hit upwards of 20 times.
  “It turns out he had not in fact jaywalked,” said Cain’s A
  
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• Crews Keep Close On Drains Eye As Day Of Rain Soaks Sacramento

  07-04-2018 08:24
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — Friday’s rain brought flooding to parts of the Sacramento Valley. Officials received several calls about backed up drains and debris collecting on the streets.
  “It’s a little worrisome because I have horses in a stable and so the pastures are all flooded out,” said Cindy James, who lives in Sacramento.
  Matt Robinson, a spokesperson with Sacramento County Department of Water Resources, told CBS 13 the county is prepared to handle localized floodi
  
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• Modesto Man Arrested In Wife’s Murder

  07-04-2018 08:23
  MODESTO (CBS13) — The Modesto man accused of killing his wife is now behind bars after police say he was on the run for the last two days.
  Kelvin Simpson, 51, was arrested in Oakland after a short standoff with police officers.
  A small memorial has been set up in front of the family’s home. According to family and friends, Shannon Simpson brought a lot of joy into many people’s lives.
  In a statement, the family said Shannon was a loving, caring woman full of life. Neighbors had
  
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• California’s Earthquake Warning System A Work In Progress

  07-04-2018 02:46
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — When Thursday’s 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck off the Ventura Coast, researchers at Cal Tech got a very early warning.
  But why didn’t everyone in the state hear the same loud siren as they did in Mexico when last year’s massive earthquake struck?
  The simple answer is state officials are developing California’s “Shake Alert System” with caution.
  “Because we sit on the edge of the Pacific plate,” said state geologist John
  
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• Spirit Halloween Recalls PAW PATROL Hat With Flashlight

  07-04-2018 01:00
  EGG HARBOR TWP., NJ (CBS13) – A flashlight sold as part of a PAW PATROL Deluxe Marshall Hat can pose burn and fire hazards and is now being recalled. The batteries in the flashlight can overheat.
  The Nickelodeon PAW PATROL Deluxe Marshall Hat with flashlight was sold at Spirit Halloween stores from September 2015 through November 2017. The hat is red with a yellow ribbon and has black and white spotted dog ears. The black flashlight is attached to the side of the hat. The product cost arou
  
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• Yuba County Sheriff K-9 Glock Expected To Survive Shooting

  07-04-2018 00:31
  MARYSVILLE (CBS13) — The Yuba County Sheriff’s K9 wounded in a shooting on Friday is expected to survive his injuries.
  Glock was shot in the neck while police tried to stop a DUI suspect early Friday morning.
  Investigators say the Wheatland Police Department tried to pull over 26-year-old Jonathan Erick Alexander for going 90 mph through Wheatland on Highway 65. Investigators say Alexander turned off his lights, then eventually pulled over.
  The driver handed over his ID, but became u
  
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