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• 1 Romaine Lettuce Source Identified in E. Coli Outbreak, 149 People Sick

  09-05-2018 23:26
  ATLANTA (CBS13) – The E.Coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce grown in the Yuma, Arizona region has now sicked 149 people in 29 states, including California. The FDA has identified one farm linked to the outbreak.
  One person has died. That person lived in California; however, the California Department of Public Health would not disclose a location.149 people sickened
  29 states
  1 death in California
  64 people hospitalized
  1 farm identified in Yuma, Arizona region
  Romaine lettuce no longer
  
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• Become The Social Media Coordinator For Justin Timberlake Concert

  09-05-2018 22:41
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – Justin Timberlake is hiring a social media coordinator for his concert tour.
  LinkedIn and Live Nation Entertainment teamed up to find a guest social media manager for JT’s “Man of the Woods” tour.
  In order to be considered, you need to post a video to LinkedIn before 11:59 pm on Sunday, May 13 describing how this opportunity would “fuel your passions or boost your career.” You must be at least 18 and use the hashtag #LinkedInTopCompaniesCo
  
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• 1 Man Arrested, 2 Still Sought After Citrus Heights Home Invasion Robbery

  09-05-2018 22:31
  CITRUS HEIGHTS (CBS13) – Officers have arrested one man and are still looking for two others in connection to a home invasion robbery in Citrus Heights.
  The incident happened early Wednesday morning. Citrus Heights police say officers responded to the 6300 block of Wexford Circle to investigate a residential burglary.
  As they were pulling up, officers spotted two men running out of the front door. The two then ran into the backyard and officers reported hearing a gunshot. No one was hurt,
  
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• Yosemite National Park Daily Lottery for Permits Now Open

  09-05-2018 22:18
  YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK (CBS13) – The daily lottery for permits to ascend the Half Dome Cables in Yosemite National Park opened Wednesday, May 9 for the summer season.
  Applications are accepted online only for the daily lottery two days in advance of the intended hiking date. There are a limited number of permits issued daily. Day use permits won’t be issued in person through any office in Yosemite National Park.
  Overnight use permits are available through the Yosemite National Park W
  
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• Group of Sacramento Co-Workers Wins $3.2 Million in Mega Millions

  09-05-2018 21:27
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – A group of 10 co-workers in Sacramento, who refers to themselves as “The Lucky 10”, won $3.2 million in Mega Millions.
  They matched 5 out of the 6 numbers for the March 23rd drawing. Had they matched the Mega Millions number they would have won the estimated $421 million jackpot.
  Debra Allen bought the ticket for the group. When she first checked the numbers she wasn’t wearing her reading glasses and thought they won $3,000. When she checked again, th
  
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• Sacramento Kings Guard De’Aaron Fox Opens Own Online Memorabilia Store

  09-05-2018 21:04
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – Kings Point Guard De’Aaron Fox launched a new online memorabilia store, and part of the proceeds will be donated to Albie Aware and the Fox Whole Family Foundation.
  The store will sell autographed jerseys, balls, and game-worn shoes.
  WATCH: Local Teen Has Promposal for De’Aaron Fox
  Fox said, “I created De’Aaron Fox Memorabilia to offer products and unique experiences.  I thought it was important for me to take an active and creative ro
  
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• Modesto Considered the ‘Crossroads’ For Wonder Drug Now Considered Illegal

  09-05-2018 20:45
  MODESTO (CBS SF) — CBD oil is being hailed a miracle drug for children with severe epilepsy, but under federal law, it’s illegal.
  Now, some parents feel caught in the middle.
  “It is a miracle.” proclaimed Jennifer Kubisz.
  “Magical,” added her husband Dan Kubisz.
  “It’s amazing,” marveled Bernadette Eccleston.
  And under federal law, it’s illegal.
  That’s because this drug is extracted from marijuana.
  “That’s cannabis, yes
  
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• Protected Bikeways Now Being Installed in Sacramento

  09-05-2018 20:25
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – New parking protected bikeways are being installed in Downtown Sacramento.
  Lanes are being reconfigured and striped on P Street from 9th to 15th, Q Street from 9th to 15th, and 10th Street from Q to I.
  READ ALSO: As Bike-Sharing Business Increases in Sacramento, Lawmakers Wary of Bike Blight
  Once completed in Mid-May, the bike lanes will be next to the curb. The parking lanes will then be out in the street and will serve as a buffer zone between bicyclists and cars. Th
  
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• Hyatt Regency Sacramento Now Letting Non-Guests Use Its Pool in the Summer

  09-05-2018 20:01
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – The Hyatt Regency Sacramento is opening its pool and outdoor bar up to non-guests.
  Starting Memorial Day, locals can buy a pool pass on Sundays and enjoy “Chill Beats and Cool Drinks.” The Hyatt will have a special poolside menu and drink specials.
  The UNWIND- A Unique Pool Experience is being billed as “an alternative to the cheesy Vegas-Style Pool Party scene.” It’s only open to adults 18 and older. IDs will be checked at the pool. Towel
  
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• Marijuana Sales Aren’t Bringing in the Money California Expected

  09-05-2018 19:36
  LOS ANGELES (CBS13) – So far, the sale of legal marijuana in California isn’t bringing in the green stuff.
  Broad legal sales kicked off on Jan. 1. State officials had estimated California would bank $175 million from excise and cultivation taxes by the end of June.
  But estimates released Tuesday by the state Legislative Analyst’s Office show just $34 million came in between January and March.
  Seth Kerstein, an economist with the office, says tax collections are expected to
  
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• Bandera Closing Its Sacramento Location

  09-05-2018 19:24
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – Bandera is closing its doors after 20 years in business.
  The restaurant is on Fair Oaks Boulevard in East Sacramento and known for its upscale Southwest cuisine.
  Bandera operates a number of restaurants nationwide but only the Sacramento location is closing.
  ALSO SEE: The Rusty Duck May Be Making a Comeback
  
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• Modesto PD Trying to Solve Cold Case

  09-05-2018 19:08
  MODESTO (CBS13) – Modesto Police are hoping for a break in a cold case.
  Jenny Wu was murdered in April 2017. Her body was found in an alley in the area of Grape and Evergreen in Northwest Modesto. The 41-year-old lived at a nearby care facility and often took walks by herself. She had been reported missing the evening before her body was found.
  Anyone with information is asked to call Stanislaus Area Crime Stoppers: 209-521-4636.
  
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• Antelope Man Accused Of Trying To Meet Teen For Sex

  09-05-2018 17:43
  ROSEVILLE (CBS13) – Detectives say they have arrested an Antelope area man suspected of trying to meet with an underage teen for sex.
  The arrest happened on May 4. Roseville police say 22-year-old Aleksandra Anatolyevich Rudenko had arraigned to meet up with what he believed was a 13-year-old girl he had been talking to on social media.
  Aleksandra Anatolyevich Rudenko’s booking photo. (Credit: Roseville Police Department)
  When he showed up in Roseville that day, however, Rudenko
  
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• Horton and Santiago Seek to Expand Renter’s Tax Credit

  09-05-2018 16:44
  (CBM) – Board of Equalization Member Jerome E. Horton is working with Assemblyman Miguel Santiago to introduce legislation that will reduce the housing cost for renters.
  A full-fledged housing crisis has gripped California, marked by a severe lack of affordable homes and apartments for seniors and middle-class families – as a result of property values climbing to pre-recession levels. The median cost of a home in California is now a staggering $500,000, twice the national median cost
  
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• As Hit-And-Run Arrest Rate Drops, State Pulls Plug On Critical Safety Tool

  09-05-2018 08:21
  California legislators joined the fight to catch hit-and-run drivers by enacting Yellow Alerts, like Amber Alerts. But less than a year later, the feds denied the state the ability to post the alerts.
  
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• Uber To Launch Flying Taxis Via VTOL Craft

  09-05-2018 08:20
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — What if you requested an Uber but instead of a car, a plane showed up at your doorstep?
  The ride-sharing service has unveiled a new air taxi that could help passengers avoid the roads altogether.
  “This will allow you to simply soar over traffic like we all dreamt about as a child,” said Nikhil Goel, Head of Product for Aviation for Uber.
  Uber’s Aviation Partners revealed the future of their flying taxi service on Tuesday: vertical takeoff and landing
  
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• Call Kurtis: His Driving Record’s Clean, So Why Did A Rental Company Blacklist Him?

  09-05-2018 08:17
  RANCHO CORDOVA (CBS13) – While on vacation in Long Beach, Rancho Cordova resident Tony Schollar tried to rent a car, but the car rental company turned him away.
  Schollar was shocked and did not understand why he was not permitted to rent a car.
  “Never got into an accident, never gotten tickets,” he said.
  Schollar says Enterprise Rent A Car blacklisted him.
  “‘Sorry we can’t rent you a car, you’re on our do-not-rent list,'” recalled Schollar.
  He says
  
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• Squirrel Monkey Sanctuary Fight Draws Blowback From Neighbors

  09-05-2018 07:55
  SACRAMENTO COUNTY (CBS13) – A debate is heating up over a monkey sanctuary that’s trying to open just outside of Galt.
  The center would house at least 51 former test squirrel monkeys.
  “Our mission is to provide homes to monkeys that can be retired,” said Christine Buckmaster, a researcher for Stanford University.
  She’s seeking permission to build an animal sanctuary on a vacant portion of her five-acre property on North Valensin Road.
  “We want them to be monke
  
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• California Governor’s Race Attracts Puppeteer, Virtual Reality Manager

  09-05-2018 07:21
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — Most of the candidates running for Califonia Governor were not at Tuesday night’s debate in San Jose.
  In all, there are 27 candidates who have submitted signatures and paid to have their names printed on the primary ballot.
  One is puppeteer-turned-politician Chris Carlson. Carlson got started puppeteering at Sacramento State, where a professor showed him the age-old art form.
  “He started taking me under his wing, and he showed me the ropes, and a couple yea
  
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• ‘The Duke’ Remembered For Role In California Public Safety

  09-05-2018 07:19
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — George Deukmejian, a two-term governor of California died on Tuesday at his home in Long Beach according to friends and family.
  “The word ‘compassionate conservative’ has no better definition than George Deukmejian,” said Allan Zaremberg who worked for 10 years with “the Duke” as an advisor and legislative secretary.
  “A person who made sure that California’s public safety was No. 1,” said Zaremberg.
  He says Deukmeji
  
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• Woman Says Her DNA Helped Track Down East Area Rapist Suspect

  09-05-2018 07:15
  REXBURG, IDAHO (CBS13) — DNA from a genealogy website helped crack the East Area Rapist case, and now a woman from Rexburg, Idaho says she’s the one who helped investigators track down the suspected serial killer, Joseph DeAngelo.
  “She was stunned, we’re all stunned,” said reporter Lisa Dayley Smith.
  Smith is the reporter with the Upper Valley Standard Journal in Rexburg who interviewed the woman whose DNA test helped investigators in the case.
  “She was startl
  
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• Attempted Kidnapping Stokes Sex Trafficking Fears

  09-05-2018 07:13
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) —A frightening scene in Sacramento after witnesses say a young girl was almost kidnapped from a local market.
  The alleged kidnapper, a 29-year-old woman, is behind bars, while concerns about sex trafficking are now swirling.
  The girl was just blocks from her home when she was approached first by a man and then by a woman who she claims tried to shove her into a truck. That woman was caught on camera and eventually arrested, but her family says it’s all a big misund
  
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• Attempted Kidnapping Of Girl Stokes Human Trafficking Fears In Sacramento

  09-05-2018 07:13
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — It was a frightening scene in Del Paso Heights Sunday after a girl says she escaped from an attempted kidnapper at a local market.
  The alleged kidnapper, a 29-year-old woman, is behind bars, while concerns about sex trafficking are now swirling.
  The girl was just a few blocks from her home when she was approached first by a man and then by a woman who she claims tried to shove her into a truck.
  Manny Cota says he was recording when he confronted Latorean Beaver, the wo
  
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• As Cherry-Picking Season Begins, Homes For Migrants Tough To Find

  09-05-2018 03:59
  SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY (CBS13) — The fight to provide a safe place for seasonal farm workers to sleep, eat and shower continues just as thousands of laborers are scheduled to return to San Joaquin County.
  From now through June, crews will be in the fields harvesting cherries.
  Vernaldo Perez of Stockton has spent nearly 20 years working in the fields. Every season, he helps pick cherries, berries and watermelons. It’s a tough job that requires long hours under the hot sun.
  “To me, i
  
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• Woman Wants ‘Gravely Disabled’ Brother Off Streets

  09-05-2018 03:49
  Her brother went missing after trying to set fire to a homeless shelter on Monday. Now she's joining a push for a bill that would get people like him help.
  
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• A Decade After Closing, The Rusty Duck Part Of Riverfront Revitalization Talk

  09-05-2018 02:34
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — It was once considered by many to be the top restaurant to visit in Sacramento, but a decade after its closing, The Rusty Duck may be making a comeback.
  The restaurant was a hotspot in the 1980s and 1990s, but it closed in 2008 during an economic downturn and changed ownership.
  A Sacramento contractor has purchased the boarded-up restaurant and is closing on the property next door. He says he has a big plans, calling the area of the river district one-of-a-kind.
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• Religious Groups Mount Fight Against Conversion Therapy Ban

  09-05-2018 02:25
  Groups are adding pressure against a bill that would make it illegal for people to advertise or sell conversion therapy.
  
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• Former California Governor George Deukmejian Dead At 89

  09-05-2018 01:17
  SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – Two-term California governor George Deukmejian, whose anti-spending credo earned him the nickname “The Iron Duke,” died Tuesday of natural causes, a former chief of staff said. He was 89.
  The Republican spent three decades in California politics as an assemblyman, senator, state attorney general and governor.
  He was elected as the state’s 35th governor in 1982 when a massive absentee voting campaign edged him just ahead of Los Angeles Mayor Tom B
  
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