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• Bill Could Limit Schools From Starting Before 8:30 A.M.

  01-09-2018 23:59
  SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers voted Friday to bar middle and high schools from starting before 8:30 a.m., one of the dozens of proposals debated in the Legislature on the final day of its legislative session.
  The bill, SB328, narrowly passed in both chambers. The development came as lawmakers scrambled to pass bills ahead of a midnight deadline, addressing topics ranging from internet neutrality and smoking at state beaches. Lawmakers also announced they were shelving seve
  
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• Woman Accused Of Going AWOL Says She Was Assaulted By Superior

  01-09-2018 09:43
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — A Sacramento woman is behind bars, accused of deserting the army during boot camp.
  She claims she left the military for good reason, after allegedly being assaulted by a superior, and she says she had no idea she was committing a crime when she took off.
  “I had no clue. I wouldn’t have done it this way,” said Quintera King.
  Twelve years after walking out on basic training, the once army hopeful is now sitting behind bars, never knowing she had been de
  
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• Friday Night Football Canceled Over Protest Threat After MAGA Hat Incident

  01-09-2018 09:39
  EL DORADO COUNTY (CBS13) — Tensions at Union Mine High School continue to mount over a Make America Great Again hat.
  Threats of a protest at Friday night’s football game between Union Mine High School and Douglas High School and rumors of violence led school officials to cancel the game.
  “I was actually planning to go with some friends,” said Union Mine freshman Steven Aguero. “After school ended, the announcement went off saying that the game has been canceled. So
  
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• As Summer Ends, The Barn Is Behind Schedule

  01-09-2018 09:36
  WEST SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — As summer comes to a close there’s a part of the city’s waterfront that’s been a bit of a disappointment, The Barn.
  The oblong shaped wooden structure sits along the Sacramento River just down the road from Raley Field. It was supposed to be the jewel of the city’s waterfront.
  Last year there was a vibrant scene with people people packing in to the outdoor event space enjoying food and concerts, but this summer the scene is much different.
  
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• Woman With Down Syndrome Lives Dream To Be Flight Attendant

  01-09-2018 08:50
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — Roseville woman’s dreams have taken flight.
  Tracy Sharp lives with Down syndrome. She always wanted to be a flight attendant, and on Friday she became one.
  Southwest Airlines allowed Sharp to serve as an assistant flight attendant on a flight from Sacramento to Seattle. Southwest veteran flight attendant Vicki Heath helped make it all possible after she befriended Sharp on a recent trip.
  WATCH: Here's the moment where Tracy met Vicki on her dream flight as a @Sou
  
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• Ask Us: What Happens To Mail Service During A Wildfire?

  01-09-2018 08:26
  SACARMENTO (CBS13) — Dealing with the aftermath of a wildfire can be devastating. The last thing a victim should have to worry about is what might happen to their private mail delivery service if their home is damaged or destroyed.
  CBS13 viewer Margaret Jackson, though, is concerned about that scenario. She’s one of dozens of viewers responding to our “Ask Us” campaign, sending us the following question:“Is it really safe to deliver mail to burned-out houses in the
  
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• Week Three High School Football: Jesuit Falls At Home To Powerhouse Capital Christian

  01-09-2018 08:19
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — It’s week three and teams are starting to find their identity. Last week we saw some underclassmen emerge onto the scene, and this week the seniors were out in full force, ready to show off their summer gains.BURBANK 8, VACAVILLE 40
  VACAVILLE — Both teams fought for their first win Friday night after a tough 42 point shutout last week for Vacaville and a close 40-39 loss for Burbank, and Vacaville came out on top.In the first quarter, Burbank struck first,
  
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• Expect Interstate 5 Delays Over Labor Day Weekend Fore Emergency Fixes

  01-09-2018 07:11
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — Traveling over the Labor Day weekend will come with some delays in Sacramento as a long emergency road closure is expected to last through Tuesday.
  Repair work began again on Friday night on Northbound Interstate 5 near Richards Boulevard leaving lanes closed. The I Street onramp heading to Interstate 5 will also be closed. That’s expected to shift traffic to Highway 50 and Interstate 80.
  An emergency contract has been secured to make sure Caltrans can repair pot
  
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• Expect Interstate 5 Delays Over Labor Day Weekend For Emergency Fixes

  01-09-2018 07:11
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — Traveling over the Labor Day weekend will come with some delays in Sacramento as a long emergency road closure is expected to last through Tuesday.
  Repair work began again on Friday night on Northbound Interstate 5 near Richards Boulevard leaving lanes closed. The I Street onramp heading to Interstate 5 will also be closed. That’s expected to shift traffic to Highway 50 and Interstate 80.
  An emergency contract has been secured to make sure Caltrans can repair pot
  
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• Modesto Falls Out Of Top 5 Worst Cities For Car Theft

  01-09-2018 04:55
  MODESTO (CBS13) — A survey covering the top spots for vehicle theft in the nation is missing a familiar face.
  Modesto has ranked No. 1 seven times since 2004, most recently in 2015, when it comes to most vehicle thefts per capita.
  But that changed in 2017 as the city dropped out of the Top 5.
  The National Insurance Crime Bureau’s statistics for vehicle theft showed five of the Top 10 spots for vehicle theft are in California, but none of the Top 3.
  The surprise jump of the year is wa
  
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• Law Restricting Teens From Being Tried As Adults Heads To Governor’s Desk

  01-09-2018 03:57
  TRACY (CBS13) — Parents are furious over a controversial bill Gov. Jerry Brown is considering signing into law. It would allow their children’s accused killers to serve less time.
  Senate Bill 1391 prevents juveniles who are 15 years old or younger from being tried as adults.
  Nicole Mendez is not only fighting for her son, Alfredo Mendez, but other parents suffering loss from what she calls senseless violence.
  RELATED: Juvenile Justice In California 2017
  “He was an amazing,
  
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• Union Mine High School Cancels Football Game Over Perceived Threat

  01-09-2018 01:34
  EL DORADO COUNTY (CBS13) — A high-school at the center of a controversy over a Donald Trump campaign hat in the classroom has canceled its Friday night football game as a result of perceived threats.
  Union Mine High School Principal Paul Neville announced the cancellation, saying the school and the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office found “safety concerns” surrounding the team’s football game against Douglas High School.
  The school made national headlines after a stu
  
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• Flight Attendant Dream Comes True For Woman With Down Syndrome

  01-09-2018 01:28
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – Big dreams are taking flight for Tracy, a Roseville woman with Down syndrome who’s always wanted to become a flight attendant.
  And today, Southwest Airlines is helping make her dream become a reality.
  Vicki recently flew with Tracy on a flight from Texas to Sacramento, and says the two really hit it off. And after hearing about Tracy’s dream, Vicki went to work helping Tracy become her assistant on a flight.
  Vicki: “Would you please come join me on th
  
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• Gridley Herald Newspaper Closes Amid Newsprint Tariff Fight

  01-09-2018 00:51
  GRIDLEY (CBS13) — A newspaper unexpectedly shuttered its doors after nearly 140 years of serving the area. .
  The Gridley Herald published the last issue of the weekly paper in its 137-year history on Friday.
  Staff were abruptly told on Thursday that the newspaper issue they were putting together on Friday would be the last by representatives from its parent company, GateHouse Media.
  GateHouse Media owns 10 other newspapers in California, including the Stockton Record.  It boasts a rea
  
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• Pediatricians Drop Age Limit For Rear-Facing Car Seats

  01-09-2018 00:48
  (CNN) – Children should ride in rear-facing car seats until they reach the height or weight limit for the seat, according to updated recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
  This changes the academy’s previous guidance, which said children should ride in rear-facing seats until at least age 2. The new recommendation eliminates the age-specific milestone to turn a child’s car seat around.
  Car seat manufacturers are making seats that allow children to remain
  
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