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• Calif. Attorney General: 32 People With Gang Ties Arrested In Connection With Fraud Scheme Across 13 Counties

  10-09-2018 20:33
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – Authorities have arrested 32 suspected gang members accused of carrying out a fraud scheme that stole $1 million through hacking credit card terminals and merchant accounts at medical and dental businesses.
  At a press conference today, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra announced a 240-count indictment accusing suspected members of the BullyBoys and CoCo Boys gangs of 63 counts of conspiracy to commit grand theft; 54 counts of hacking, computer access and
  
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• Man Accused Of Killing Woodland Massage Business Employee Has Court Hearing Monday

  10-09-2018 17:52
  WOODLAND (CBS13) – The man charged with the stabbing death of a massage business employee was scheduled to face a judge again today.
  Police arrested 27-year-old Rohail Sarwar after reviewing surveillance video at Cottonwood Massage.
  He’s pleading not guilty and has been given no opportunity for bail.
  Sarwar’s hearing was expected to happen at 8:30 a.m.
  
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• Garage Catches Fire In Citrus Heights

  10-09-2018 16:26
  CITRUS HEIGHTS (CBS13) – A fire broke out at a garage at a Citrus Heights on Monday.
  The fire happened on Victory Way.  According to firefighters, the homeowner was working in the detached garage, using a candle for light, according to Sac Metro Fire statement. He tells firefighters he blew out the candle, but it reignited, causing a propane tank to explode.
  All of his tools were reported destroyed.
  No other structures were threatened.
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• Folsom Man Arrested On Child Sex Charges In Idaho

  10-09-2018 16:08
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – A Folsom man accused of sex crimes with kids is in jail in Idaho.
  Investigators arrested Caleb Cameron Fife on eight sex charges from California.
  Police say only one victim has been identified. The 20-year old suspect will return to Sacramento to face a judge.
  
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• Fire At North Highlands Home Investigated As Arson

  10-09-2018 15:30
  NORTH HIGHLANDS (CBS13) – An arson investigation is underway at a North Highlands home after the exterior of a home was allegedly set on fire.
  The blaze broke out around 3 a.m. in the 3900 block of Elkhorn Boulevard at a home where a woman and two children are living. Fortunately none of them were injured.
  There were several evidence markers outside of the home.
  Firefighters were seen patching up the attic/roof area of the home.
  None of the residents were injured in the fire. Since no dama
  
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• High-Flying Kite Concerns Authorities In East Sacramento

  10-09-2018 08:19
  EAST SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — A kite flew a bit too high in East Sacramento Sunday evening, causing concern for authorities in the air.
  A sheriff’s chopper spotted the kite, which they said was flying around 800 feet in the air.
  The chopper announced over the loudspeaker for the person flying the kite to bring it down.
  A public information officer for Sacramento PD said the sheriff’s helicopter made announcements after seeing the kite at a high enough level that it could interfere
  
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• Lodi Double Homicide Marks Spike In Gun Violence

  10-09-2018 08:14
  LODI (CBS13) — Lodi brands itself as a city that is “Loveable and Liveable,” but an early Sunday double homicide marks the eighth homicide this year.
  The latest homicides happened near the Alibi Bar in east Lodi. A single flower bouquet sits in the parking lot between the bar and a corner store, serving as a memorial for the latest homicide in Lodi which claimed the lives of two men.
  Police say the homicides are related to an increase in gun violence.
  Just across the way, anoth
  
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• Cal Fire Is Burning Through Their Budget, With Months Of The Fire Season Left

  10-09-2018 07:45
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — The wildfire budget is nearly drained for the fiscal year with months still left in the season.
  Cal Fire announced Thursday it already spent $432 million of the $443 million dollar budget, leaving only $11 million remaining.
  RELATED: Snell Fire Prompts Evacuations In Napa County
  Fire officials anticipate needing an additional $234 million for the necessary resources to make it through the rest of the fire season.
  This means for the seventh time in 10 years the sta
  
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• Boy Scouts Receive Inside Look At Sacramento Police Operations

  10-09-2018 07:33
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — Dozens of Boy Scouts got up close with the Sacramento Police, a unique opportunity which took place over the weekend.
  The boys got to experience a variety of police duties, from learning about the mounted unit to SWAT training and CSI work.
  ALSO: Developer To Rejuvenate Historic Nevada City Hotel
  Roughly 50 Boy Scouts got to tour the Sacramento Police Station, getting a first-hand look at how each department works.
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• Tulloch Fire East Of Oakdale Is 100% Contained

  10-09-2018 05:18
  TUOLUMNE COUNTY (CBS13) — The Tulloch Fire, which began Saturday afternoon off of Highway 108 and Tulloch Road, is now fully contained. It burned a total of 573 acres.
  #TullochFire [final] off Hwy 108 and Tulloch Road, east of Oakdale (Tuolumne County) is now 100% contained at 573 acres. https://t.co/ktlpXiiq4n pic.twitter.com/cHERPWRV4E
  — CAL FIRE (@CAL_FIRE) September 10, 2018The fire started just after 1:30 p.m. Saturday. It burned through a rural area where there are not man
  
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• Sexual Assault Suspect Leads Police On Short Chase Through Sacramento

  10-09-2018 03:17
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — A report of sexual assault in Sacramento turned into a high-speed chase Sunday morning. But thanks to special technology, police were able to nab the suspect.
  Around 4 a.m. Sunday, Sacramento police responded to a report of sexual assault. Shortly after, through the use of the police department’s special pods, OR Police Observation Devices, the suspect’s vehicle was spotted.
  The cameras are strategically placed at intersections and locations based on crime
  
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• Sexual Assault Suspect Allegedly Leads Police On Short Chase Through Sacramento

  10-09-2018 03:17
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — A report of sexual assault in Sacramento turned into a high-speed chase Sunday morning. But thanks to special technology, police were able to nab the suspect.
  Around 4 a.m. Sunday, Sacramento police responded to a report of sexual assault. Shortly after, through the use of the police department’s special pods, OR Police Observation Devices, the suspect’s vehicle was spotted.
  The cameras are strategically placed at intersections and locations based on crime
  
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• Developer To Rejuvenate Historic Nevada City Hotel

  10-09-2018 02:29
  NEVADA CITY (CBS13) — A hotel developer has set his sights on Grass Valley and Nevada City for historic renovations.
  For those who already live in Nevada City, they know the special charm the city holds.
  Karen Fowler owns Purveyors Pantry in Nevada City.
  “It’s a wonderful historic town and everybody bands together and supports one another,” Fowler said.
  Now the historic National hotel is getting a makeover.
  ALSO: Fairytale Town Adds Anansi The Spider Play Structure
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• Caltrans: Interstate 5 To Remain Closed Indefinitely Due To Delta Fire

  10-09-2018 00:16
  REDDING (CBS13) — As the Delta Fire continues to burn in Shasta and Trinity counties, Caltrans announced that Interstate 5 will remain closed unitl further notice.
  I-5 will be closed between Redding and Mount Shasta, Caltrans said. The freeway has been closed since last Wednesday when the fire started north of Lakehead.
  Earlier in the week, Caltrans said they were concerned about large trees destroyed in the fire that would fall onto to the freeway. The Delta Fire has now burned over 40,00
  
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