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• Police: Man On Horse Arrested For DUI After Boy Trampled At Parade

  14-06-2018 23:33
  COLUSA (CBS13) – A man is facing DUI charges after he lost control of a horse he was riding and a boy was trampled, police say.
  The incident happened during the Colusa County Fair parade last Friday. According to the Colusa Police Department, just after 7:30 p.m., a horse walking in the parade trampled an 8-year-old boy near 10th and Parkhill streets.
  Police say the boy suffered injuries to his legs.
  Officers soon found the horse, which had thrown off its rider, near 8th and Webster street
  
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• Benicia Teen Convicted Of Killing Father, Stepmother And 8-Year-Old Brother

  14-06-2018 22:46
  EL DORADO COUNTY (CBS13) – The Benicia teen accused of killing his father, his father’s fiancée and the couple’s 8-year-old son has been convicted of murder.
  Back in September 2015, the remains of the Adam Buchanan, Molly McAfee and their son Gavin were found in a burned-out cabin in the Greenwood area of El Dorado County. Nolen Buchanan, then 16, was later arrested for the deaths.
  Prosecutors said Nolen shot and killed the three before dosing the cabin in gasoline and l
  
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• California EBT System Will Be Unavailable For 24 Hours

  14-06-2018 22:08
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – The California Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) system will be down for 24 hours June 23-24. Users will not be able to access their EBT benefits during this time.
  The Department of Social Services sent out a letter and posted the information on its website warning people to plan ahead for their shopping needs and getting cash. Those with EBT cards will not be able to use them from 11 pm on Saturday, June 23, 2018 until 11 pm Sunday, June 24, 2018 due to a system updat
  
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• Ellen DeGeneres Coming To NorCal For First Stand-Up Tour In 15 Years

  14-06-2018 21:50
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – Ellen DeGeneres is moving from daytime to evenings. The comedienne is going on a comedy tour called “An Evening With Ellen DeGeneres” this summer.
  According to the Ticketmaster site, DeGeneres has only announced 8 show dates in 3 cities.August 10- Balboa Theatre, San Diego
  August 11- Balboa Theatre, San Diego
  August 12- Balboa Theatre, San Diego
  August 15- Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco
  August 16- Davies Symphony Hall, San Francisco
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• More Than One Million Passengers Came Through SMF In May

  14-06-2018 21:24
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – More than one million passengers flew in and out of Sacramento International Airport in May- the most in more than a decade.
  1.052 million passengers officially moved through SMF last month. It was a 12.3% increase over May 2017 and the highest since July 2017.
  Part of the increase is credited to airlines offering more flights. Those additional flights led to 11.8% more seats being available in May 2018 compared to May 2017. Currently, 12 airlines operate out of Sacram
  
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• Plane Makes Emergency Landing At Mather Airport; Pilots Unhurt

  14-06-2018 21:21
  SACRAMENTO COUNTY (CBS13) – A pilot had to make an emergency landing at Mather Airport on Thursday.
  #MetroFire is o/s at #MatherAirport #MHR) w/ @SacCountyCA Division of Airports Fire Department due to an emergency landing of an aircraft with fire which is now extinguished.2 pilots were on board and uninjured.Fire units will remain o/s for an extended duration. pic.twitter.com/zYv5MwcBmw
  — Metro Fire of Sacramento (@metrofirepio) June 14, 2018Sacramento Metro Fire says they had to pu
  
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• Portuguese Prime Minister Visits California, Meets With Gov. Brown To Boost Ties

  14-06-2018 20:44
  SACRAMENTO (AP) — Portugal’s prime minister and other officials are visiting the California state Senate to boost ties between the two governments.
  Senate President Pro Tem Toni Atkins said Thursday that California has the largest population of Portuguese Americans, at more than 300,000 people. She says California and Portugal are signing a memorandum of understanding on clean energy. Its details weren’t immediately available.
  .@JerryBrownGov welcomes Portugal to the #Under2Coa
  
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• Body Found Near Highway 160, Police Suspect Homicide

  14-06-2018 18:56
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – Detectives are investigating a homicide after the body of a man was found in Sacramento.
  The man’s body was found early Tuesday afternoon, near Northgate Boulevard and Highway 160.
  Officers responded to the scene to investigate a report of a body found by a passerby. Officers soon found the body and started canvassing the area for witnesses and evidence.
  Police say the man’s death is suspicious and homicide investigators have since taken the lead on the cas
  
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• Caught On Camera: Man Opens Package On Elk Grove Porch Before Taking Boxes

  14-06-2018 18:52
  ELK GROVE (CBS13) – An apparent porch pirate was caught on surveillance camera going through boxes on an Elk Grove porch and then stealing the packages.
  The video recorded using a Ring doorbell shows the man using a knife to open a large Crate & Barrel box, looking at what was inside, then grabbing that and a smaller Amazon box before running back to his car.
  The homeowner did report the incident to Elk Grove police.
  If you recognize this person call Elk Grove PD at 916-478-8000.
  
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• Bill Would Help Remove Derelict Boats From Delta

  14-06-2018 16:11
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – Scores of dilapidated boats litter the delta. Now a new bill would set aside money to remove the vessels in five Delta counties, including Contra Costa, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Solano and Yolo.
  Old ships and barges are sometimes deliberately dumped, leaking diesel fuel or lead paint into the water.
  The classic case was the “Spirit of Sacramento,” an old paddle wheeler that a man bought for $1000. When it sank, it cost taxpayers $3 million to remove.
  A new
  
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• Texts Shed Light On Sacramento’s Hunt For MLS Investors

  14-06-2018 09:10
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — Sacramento is still fighting hard to bring an MLS franchise to the capital city, despite losing an official bid to Cincinnati last month.
  Now newly revealed text messages and emails are showing some of the behind the scenes deal-making to get a Major League Soccer team awarded here.
  The documents were released by the city of Sacramento after a Public Records Act request by an Austin attorney, seeking information about whether the MLS Columbus Crew, which is slated to m
  
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• East Area Rapist Victims May Get Shot At Compensation From California

  14-06-2018 09:08
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — Victims of the East Area Rapist may get the chance to seek up to $70,000 for emotional trauma and financial losses. Typically, victims would have just three years “after a crime” to file for compensation, but Joseph D’Angelo’s alleged victims would have until 2019 to apply.
  “At that moment, I just was flooded with adrenaline,” said Jennifer Carole, describing the day D’Angelo was arrested. “I didn’t even stop shakin
  
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• ‘Crazy Political Environment’ Puts Plan For 3 Californias On Ballot

  14-06-2018 09:04
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — The proposal to break California into three separate states has received enough signatures to be placed on the November ballot.
  According to the proposal backed by billionaire venture capitalist Tim Draper, the state would be cut into Northern California, California, and Southern California. Each would have roughly 13 million people.
  “It makes no sense how it’s carved up this time,” said Steve Maviglio, a spokesperson for the organized opposition to t
  
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• As Homeless Shelter Changes Owners, Fight Brews Over What’s Inside

  14-06-2018 08:53
  AUBURN (CBS13) — A North Auburn homeless shelter will soon be cleared out, following a switch in operations. Placer County awarded the shelter’s contract to a new vendor, but before the old operators move out, they’re cleaning house and taking items they say are theirs. But, some community members are questioning what’s being taken, claiming some items should stay put.
  It’s home to 100 people, including Deneane Williams.
  “This shelter’s changed my life,&
  
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• How Is California Spending Money From The Gas Tax?

  14-06-2018 08:44
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – The controversial gas tax bill has critics trying to repeal legislation in November, but proponents argue the money is already being put to good use.
  While flying rocks and busted roads can lead to more than pricey repairs, some drivers would rather suffer slowly at the pump.
  “Our roads are horrible. I go from here to Southern California, roads are bumpy, and there are potholes. We need to fix our infrastructure,” said Betty Conley of Sacramento.
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• How Is California Spending Money From Gas Tax?

  14-06-2018 08:44
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – The controversial gas tax bill has critics trying to repeal legislation in November, but proponents argue the money is already being put to good use.
  While flying rocks and busted roads can lead to more than pricey repairs, some drivers would rather suffer slowly at the pump.
  “Our roads are horrible. I go from here to Southern California, roads are bumpy, and there are potholes. We need to fix our infrastructure,” said Betty Conley of Sacramento.
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• Body Camera Video Of In-Custody Death Leaves Family With More Questions

  14-06-2018 08:39
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — Newly-released body camera video from Sacramento police is shedding light on the case of a parolee who died while being transported to county jail.
  As part of their commitment to be transparent and the result of a 2016 ordinance, police released body and dash cam videos Wednesday, just hours after the family of Brandon Smith held a press conference demanding answers. Smith’s family made a painful plea to find out what led up to his death.
  Smith was 30 years old a
  
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• Vandalism Of Rio Vista Church Investigated As Hate Crime

  14-06-2018 07:53
  RIO VISTA (CBS13) — A woman was arrested in the vandalism of a church that police are investigating as a hate crime.
  Danielle Ricafrente, 23 of Rio Vista, was arrested on suspicion of burglary, arson of a church, felony vandalism and hate crimes against a church.
  Investigators say part of the sanctuary at the Union Baptist Church was vandalized sometime on Tuesday night. They say someone set fire to objects inside the sanctuary.
  “You see something like this, you’re disappointed
  
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• Drone Program Gives Modesto Police Crime-Fighting Eye In The Sky

  14-06-2018 07:46
  MODESTO (CBS13) — The Modesto Police Department is teaming up with Axon, a company that develops everything from body cameras to drones, all in an effort to beef up enforcement and keep people safe.
  One of the tools officers are using to fight crime is called the Axon Air.
  Officers with the Modesto Police Department’s Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Unit are taking flight around the community. The team uses 11 drones to fight crime.
  “We’ve been realizing that it’s a force m
  
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• Drone Program Gives Modesto Police A Crime-Fighting Eye In The Sky

  14-06-2018 07:46
  MODESTO (CBS13) — The Modesto Police Department is teaming up with Axon, a company that develops everything from body cameras to drones, all in an effort to beef up enforcement and keep people safe.
  One of the tools officers are using to fight crime is called the Axon Air.
  Officers with the Modesto Police Department’s Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Unit are taking flight around the community. The team uses 11 drones to fight crime.
  “We’ve been realizing that it’s a force m
  
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• At Least 17 Arrested In Marijuana Bust At Galt Nursery

  14-06-2018 07:41
  GALT (CBS13) — An outdoor nursery was raided by Sacramento County Sheriff’s deputies who found thousands of marijuana plants behind the business.
  Ed Chamberlain has done business for several years at Superior Nursery in Galt, but he never suspected there were thousands of pot plants behind it.
  “I had no idea, never caught a whiff of anything while we were here, and we’ve been here quite a few times for palms and things like that,” he said.
  Deputies say they surprise
  
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• Victims Of East Area Rapist Get Renewed Chance For State Compensation

  14-06-2018 02:45
  SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Victims of a notorious California serial killer may get a renewed chance to seek up to $70,000 in compensation for their emotional trauma or financial losses under pending legislation.
  A budget bill being considered this week would extend the time for victims to file for benefits. Lawmakers have until Friday to approve a budget.
  Normally victims have just three years to file with the California Victim Compensation Board for crimes that in this case happened decade
  
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• Body Cam Video Shows Man Complaining Of ‘Heart Attack’ Before In-Custody Death

  14-06-2018 02:25
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — Sacramento Police released videos from the in-custody death of a man who was transported to the county jail.
  Brandon Smith died on June 6 at the hospital after he was transported from the Volunteers of America Comprehensive Alcoholism Treatment Center.
  Sacramento Police say their officer was assisting parole agents with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation with transporting Smith. Smith was loaded into a marked patrol wagon and he was later found
  
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• Construction On New Sacramento Courthouse At Railyards Could Start Soon

  14-06-2018 01:14
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – Construction could start by the end of 2018 on the new Sacramento Superior Courthouse being planned for the Sacramento Railyards.
  The state budget expected to pass the Legislature this week contains $460 million to cover the full cost of construction for the 17-story courthouse.
  If construction goes as planned the building could open in 2023.
  SEE: What are Those Black Barrels Around the Railyards?
  A state committee unanimously recommended the court plans in February 20
  
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• Study: 2014 Napa Quake May Be Tied To Groundwater Changes

  14-06-2018 01:03
  NAPA, Calif. (AP) – Research suggests the magnitude 6.0 earthquake that rocked California wine country in 2014 may have been caused by an expansion of Earth’s crust because of seasonally receding groundwater under the Napa and Sonoma valleys.
  The vineyard-filled valleys flank the West Napa Fault, which produced the quake that killed one person, injured several hundred and caused more than $500 million in losses.
  The study recently published in the American Geophysical Union’s J
  
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• High Chair Safety Standards Changing To Require 3-Point Harness

  14-06-2018 00:19
  WASHINGTON, DC (CBS13) – High chairs used both at home and at restaurants will need to have a three-point restraint system and include a passive crotch restraint, as well as requirements for rearward stability.
  The Consumer Product Safety Commission approved the new standard Tuesday, June 12. It will go into effect 12 months after the final rule is published in the Federal Register– which is a daily journal of the United States Government. All high chairs made or imported o
  
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