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• 2 Dead After Fight On Sacramento Freeway Identified

  13-08-2018 23:53
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – The coroner’s office has released the names of the two people killed in a road rage incident on Interstate 5 over the weekend.
  Drivers captured the chaotic scene in the northbound lanes near the Del Paso Road exit early Sunday morning. California Highway Patrol says both drivers stopped and began to fight after a crash.
  Witnesses said one of the drivers had a bat and was using it to hit car windows.
  Investigators say one of the men was killed in the fight due to
  
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• Sacramento Police Reconsider Foot Chases After Stephon Clark’s Death

  13-08-2018 22:55
  SACRAMENTO (AP) – Police in California’s capital city announced Monday that they are discouraging dangerous foot pursuits of suspected criminals after a chase led to the fatal shooting of an unarmed black man in March.
  Under the new policy, Sacramento officers must consider their own safety, danger to the public and suspect and the importance of making an arrest. Officers must start their body-worn cameras and broadcast why they are beginning the chase and a description of the suspec
  
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• Stockton’s Old Empire Theatre Damaged In 3rd Fire This Summer

  13-08-2018 19:58
  STOCKTON (CBS13) – A fast-moving fire damaged an old theater on the Miracle Mile in Stockton over the weekend – and police say it’s not the first fire there this summer.
  Crews were dispatched to the fire around 7:15 p.m. Sunday. When crews arrived, they found smoke and flames coming from the rooftop of the building. They then called for a second alarm.
  The old #EmpireTheater on #Stockton's #MiracleMile is taped off & a firefighter is parked out front, this morning, followin
  
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• Rent control fuels costliest fight on California 2018 ballot

  13-08-2018 18:45
  SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A Los Angeles-based health care nonprofit known for funding controversial ballot measures is waging an expensive battle with the real estate industry over rent control in California.
  The AIDS Healthcare Foundation has poured more than $12 million into a November initiative it’s spearheading to let cities and counties regulate rental fees in buildings that state law currently shields from such control.
  A $10 million contribution the foundation reported Wednes
  
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• VIDEO: Officers Rush In To Evacuate Animal Shelter In Wildfire’s Path

  13-08-2018 17:29
  VACAVILLE (CBS13) – In the chaotic moments on Friday when the Nelson Fire first started bearing down in Solano County, officers from the Vacaville Police Department jumped into action.
  Right in path of the fire was the SPCA of Solano County, housing dozens of animals.
  The Nelson Fire was just behind the Solano SPCA. (Credit: Vacaville Police Department)
  The shelter had to evacuate, now.
  With smoke just off in the distance, officers went right to work and started to help corralling animals.
  
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• Person Critically Hurt In Rollover Crash Off I-5 In Sacramento

  13-08-2018 16:14
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – Two people were hurt, one critically, in a rollover crash on Interstate 5 early Monday morning.
  The incident happened just before 6 a.m. on the southbound side of the freeway between West El Camino Avenue and Garden Highway.
  Rollover crash SB I-5 between West El Camino and Garden Hwy. 2 people transported! ⁦@GoodDaySac⁩ ⁦@GoodDayTraffic⁩ ⁦@CBSSacramento⁩ ⁦@morganstu1⁩ ⁦@GoodDayKenR⁩ pic.twitter.com/Dk4Ws7tIz2
  
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• Accused Golden State Killer To Be Charged For First Murder In 1975

  13-08-2018 15:41
  VISALIA (CBS News) – CBS News has learned the alleged Golden State Killer will be charged Monday for what investigators believe was his very first murder. Joseph DeAngelo is accused of shooting Claude Snelling in Visalia, California, in 1975. The district attorney and police chief will announce the new charges. Detectives say his criminal behavior escalated in the small farming town, from sadistic burglar to notorious serial killer.
  “In my heart, I believe he’s the on
  
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• Fox With Plastic Jar Stuck On Head Rescued Near Georgetown

  13-08-2018 15:34
  GEORGETOWN (CBS13) – A fox with a plastic jar stuck on its head was caught on camera in El Dorado County.
  Wildlife officials say the fox is skin and bones and was infested with maggots when it was found.
  Two volunteers with the Gold Country Wildlife Rescue group were able to capture the fox.
  The fox is now under the care of the rescue. They’re asking for donations to try and help save its life.
  This comes months after ‘auburn lake trails’ residents spotted a coyote with i
  
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• KKK Flyers Found In Solano County Neighborhoods

  13-08-2018 07:18
  SUISUN CITY (CBS13) — Neighbors in Suisun City are rattled this weekend over what thrown in their driveways — KKK flyers weighed down with a bag of rice.A CBS13 view who did not want to be identified sent in a photo of one. The flyer reads, “SAVE OUR LAND, JOIN THE KLAN” with a phone number and a website.  Donna Parker lives in the neighborhood where flyers were found.“Just to think that something like this is going around… it just shocks me. I don&rsquo
  
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• Police Believe Man Stole Cash From Islamic Center, Attempted To Break Into Another

  13-08-2018 06:44
  MANTECA (CBS13) — Police say an unidentified suspect attempted to break into the Islamic Center of Manteca early Saturday morning.
  This comes less than a day after a suspect broke into the California Islamic Center in Lodi, according to the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Department.
  (source: San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office)
  According to Sheriffs, the suspect jumped the fence at the Lodi Center early Friday morning and entered the church through an open window. He then alleged
  
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• Family Returns From Carr Fire Evacuations To Find Firefighters Fed Their Fish

  13-08-2018 05:54
  (CNN) — A Redding, California, family who fled the sprawling Carr Fire returned home to find something fishy had happened while they were away.
  They were doubtless elated.
  According to a tweet from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, the family fled the 190,000-acre blaze burning just west of Redding, in Northern California.
  California blazes race toward homes
  They left behind their finned friend, Grant, and the father told his daughter that Grant likely hadn’t
  
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• Two Alarm Fire At Stockton Empire Movie Theatre

  13-08-2018 05:17
  9:20 UPDATE: Firefighters have confirmed that the fire has been extinguished.
  No injuries were reported in the incident.
  The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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  STOCKTON (CBS13) — A two-alarm fire has broken out at the Old Empire Theatre in Stockton, according to police.
  Police have shut down the street on the 1800 Block of Pacific Avenue.People are advised to avoid the area.
  The fire started Saturday evening.
  This is a developing story. 
  
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• Therapy Dogs At Sutter Hospital Help Rehabilitate Stroke Victims

  13-08-2018 03:18
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — Lavender and Seely are more than just dogs. These two therapeutic dogs are helping patients at Sutter Hospital in their physical therapy.Lavender is helping Stephen Miller with his physical therapy.
  He’s been at Sutter hospital for the past four weeks after suffering a stroke.“Being a stroke victim, you have to reconnect your brain with your body, and these guys are great at helping you heal,” Miller said.
  ALSO: Fire Prompts Home Evacuations In A
  
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• Rent Control Fuels Costliest Fight On California November Ballot

  13-08-2018 02:01
  SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – A Los Angeles-based healthcare nonprofit known for funding controversial ballot measures is waging an expensive battle with the real estate industry over rent control in California.
  The AIDS Healthcare Foundation has poured more than $12 million into a November initiative it’s spearheading to let cities and counties regulate rental fees in buildings that state law currently shields from such control.
  A $10 million contribution the foundation reported Wednesd
  
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• Police: DUI Suspect Leads Police On Pursuit, Crashes Into Traffic Light

  13-08-2018 00:31
  LODI (CBS13) — Lodi police said they arrested a man Saturday after he lead police on a chase through the city.
  (source: Lodi Police Department)
  According to police, officers attempted to conduct a vehicle stop on Chris Hodson for driving on the wrong side of the road and striking a curb.
  Instead of pulling over, police said Hodson fled in his vehicle, leading police in a pursuit until he struck a traffic light near Fairmont and Lodi Avenue.
  (source: Lodi Police Department)
  Officials said H
  
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