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• California Use of Force Bill Drops Police Prosecution Standard

  25-08-2018 08:52
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – The deadly shooting of a young father prompted swift action in the state Capitol. But lawmakers are stepping back on a bill that would prosecute officers behind the barrels of those deadly shootings.
  “We’ve seen killings by police officers that could have been avoided and should have been avoided,” said Hazel Watson, a volunteer with Sacramento ACT.
  The controversial bill has dropped language that would hold police criminally responsible for killing s
  
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• Sacramento World War II Hero Returning To France For Honors

  25-08-2018 08:35
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — His bomber went down near Germany in World War II. He not only lived to tell the story but now he’s being honored in France 75 years later.
  “To me, it’s like I’m returning to a second home,” said retired Col. Demetrios Karnezis, better known as Jim.
  The long-time Sacramento resident held his head in his hands remembering the war that ended decades ago
  “I joined right after Pearl Harbor,” he said. “I didn’t hesitate,
  
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• Police Investigate Armed Robberies During Online Sale Exchanges in Elk Grove

  25-08-2018 08:19
  ELK GROVE (CBS13) — Elk Grove Police are investigating a rash of armed robberies during online sale meetups.
  They happened Thursday night within just a few miles of each other and police say it appears each case is related.
  “I actually live one block down and I cannot believe this is happening in my town,” said Elk Grove resident Nancy Passaretti.
  Three public schools became the site of three armed robberies in less than two hours in Elk Grove, all the result of online transact
  
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• Week 1 High School Football Roundup: Folsom Makes Up For Last Week, Dominates Jesuit

  25-08-2018 08:05
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) —  The butterflies of last week were in the rear view as high school football kicked off Friday. For those who won, it’s time to build momentum. And for those who lost, this is the time to get their game right.Here is a roundup of games from Friday:FOLSOM 51 JESUIT 14
  SACRAMENTO — After playing spectator last week, Jesuit wasted not time against the Folsom Bulldogs, taking the early 7-0 lead.But the Bulldogs did not scare easily. Kayden Bennet worked a q
  
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• Police: Deadly Shooting Suspect Tried To Hide With Students

  25-08-2018 07:08
  10 p.m. UPDATE: A suspect tried to hide with students who were evacuated from a high school football game after a deadly shooting.
  A 16-year-old boy was killed and an 18-year-old male was critically injured in a shooting near Bell Avenue and Washington Street. Two suspects were arrested following the shooting.
  The shooting prompted a lockdown at the nearby junior varsity high school football game between Bethel High School and Armijo High School. Students were evacuated to a nearby gym.
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• Teen Killed, 1 Injured In Shooting Near Armijo High School; Suspect Found In Gym

  25-08-2018 05:08
  8:10 p.m. UPDATE: A 16-year-old has died and an 18-year-old is in critical condition after a shooting near Armijo High School on Friday.
  Two juvenile suspects were arrested in the shooting. One of them was found in the school gym.
  Update 16-year-old killed in shooting near Armijo HS, and 18-year-old in critical. Two juvenile suspects arrested . One located in school gym, one in nearby residence.
  — stevelarge (@largesteven) August 25, 2018Police ordered a lockdown of nearby Armijo High Scho
  
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• California Bill Would Let DACA Recipients Serve On State Boards

  25-08-2018 04:23
  SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – Immigrants living in California without full legal status could serve in some appointed offices under a bill the state Senate sent Gov. Jerry Brown on Friday.
  The measure, passed by the Senate 26-11, would let people over 18 who lack authorization to live in the country be appointed to boards and commissions.
  Sen. Ricardo Lara, who authored the bill, says it would overturn laws designed to exclude immigrants from civic life.
  “We make the best policies when w
  
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• California Highway Patrol Investigating Vehicle Versus Horse Collision

  25-08-2018 01:51
  STANISLAUS COUNTY (CBS13) — Neighbors in a small urban community just southwest of Ceres are concerned over the fast moving traffic they say gets faster and louder every day.
  South Carpenter Road near the St. Stanislaus Golf Course is filled with motorists, bicyclists and even horses.
  Dennis Stapleton said he gets angry every time he hears about a senseless car crash involving an innocent animal like a horse.
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• Plan Would Let PG&E Sell Bonds, Pass Cost Of Wildfires To Customers

  25-08-2018 00:36
  SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – California utilities could sell bonds and pass on the cost to their customers to help cover debt incurred when their equipment starts wildfires, under proposed legislation outlined on Friday.
  The proposal is part of a wide-ranging plan to help shield utilities from bankruptcy and better prepare the state to deal with massive wildfires. The plan needs legislative approval next week but Republicans and Democrats appeared to be on board.
  Pacific Gas & Electric ex
  
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