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• Parents Call Pilot Textbook Political Propaganda For Gavin Newsom

  15-09-2018 08:42
  ELK GROVE (CBS13) — Controversy is brewing among parents over new curriculum in Elk Grove Unified School District. The textbook in question explains the history of gay rights to first graders. And some parents accusing the book of sounding like a campaign advertisement for Gavin Newsom.
  “The book says that Gavin Newsom is a ‘champion of the people,’” said Greg Burt, Director of Capitol Engagement with the California Family Council. “And that is an opinion
  
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• Two Modesto Businesses Completely Destroyed In Massive Fire

  15-09-2018 08:27
  MODESTO (CBS13) — A square block of Downtown Modesto is heavily damaged following a massive fire that swept from one building to the next Friday evening. The fire destroyed two large commercial businesses on 8th Street between I Street and J Street.
  Video from today’s multi-alarm fire on 8th Street. Additional info available: https://t.co/7OFWCkhZ27 pic.twitter.com/DRLrkR5pWI
  — Modesto Fire (@ModestoFire) September 15, 2018Fire investigators believe it started in “Al
  
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• Week Five High School Football Highlights: Folsom Takes 13th Straight Win Over Oak Ridge

  15-09-2018 08:14
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — Folsom 62, Oak Ridge 6 — CBS13 Game of the Week
  Folsom welcomed Oak Ridge for a rivalry matchup.
  Sara was out at the game and spoke with Folsom’s head coach Kris Richardson before kickoff. See the interview below.After the kickoff, the teams showcased was a little brotherly love between neighboring schools. In the first quarter, the Bulldog’s Kaiden Bennett stirred up some action, shooting one to Parker Clayton for the first touchdown of the
  
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• Sacramento Man Who Advertised Resume on Street Corner, Employed Within Hours

  15-09-2018 08:01
  RANCHO CORDOVA (CBS13) — A local man down on his luck took to the streets to look for help, but he wasn’t asking for handouts, instead he was asking for a job. A good Samaritan noticed his efforts and posted his story online, and a caring business owner answered the call, offering him a job at a nearby restaurant.
  Aside from serving up wings and tenders, KiKi’s Chicken in Rancho Cordova is also serving up second chances.
  “It threw me for a loop because I didn’t expe
  
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• Sutter Fire Chief Won’t Face Charges For Alleged Hit And Run, Public Intoxication

  15-09-2018 07:34
  SUTTER COUNTY (CBS13) — The district attorney’s office will not file charges against the Sutter County fire chief after he was involved in an alleged criminal hit and run.
  Chief John Shalowitz was originally arrested on suspicion of public intoxication following a collision and leaving the scene of the accident.
  “Oh, I would be in jail absolutely, very frustrating,” said a local resident in reaction to the news.
  The District Attorney said charges would not be filed agains
  
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• Caught On Camera: Man Trespasses After Dark, Leaving Beer Cans At Home

  15-09-2018 06:21
  MANTECA (CBS13) — Fear is growing inside a small and quiet neighborhood in Manteca after a suspicious man was caught on camera lurking around a home. Neighbors say this is not the first time it’s happened there either.
  Residents say there are concerned for their safety and upset police won’t do anything about it.
  The images caught on security footage bring chills to several homeowners including a family with two children who find themselves not being able to sleep at night.
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• Fire Burning At Warehouses In Downtown Modesto

  15-09-2018 06:00
  9:30 UPDATE: Fire crews have gained control of the fire, but said they will be on the scene well into the night to mop up. Firefighters do not have an estimated time of clearing.
  Modesto fire confirmed that two large commercial buildings, one of which was Crescent Supply, were burned in the fire.
  Other than the one firefighter injured, no other injuries were reported from this fire.
  The cause is still under investigation.
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  6:45 UPDATE: The fire is now categorized as a general alarm fire,
  
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• Man Arrested At Drug Treatment Classes With 500 Rounds Of Ammunition

  15-09-2018 05:52
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — A Sacramento man is behind bars after showing up to his first day of court-ordered drug treatment classes and probation officers discovered 500 rounds of live ammunition in his vehicle.
  According to the Sacramento County Probation Department, the subject arrived at the class for his first day and officers performed a probation search of his vehicle, finding 500 rounds of live ammunition and a glass narcotics pipe.
  The Department said the subject was then transported ba
  
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• Stockton Man Arrested In Connection To Lodi Double Homicide

  15-09-2018 05:10
  LODI (CBS13) — Lodi police announced Friday that they arrested a suspect in connection with the double homicide that occurred on Sunday in Lodi.
  Police arrested 24-year-old Jaime Mora of Stockton in connection with the homicides in the area of Cherokee Lane and Lodi Avenue.
  Police said Mora came to the police station to give a statement and was subsequently arrested and booked into the Lodi City Jail for homicide.
  The victims from Sunday’s double homicide have also been released: 35-
  
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• Health Insurance Giant Looking To Hire Thousands In Natomas

  15-09-2018 04:01
  NATOMAS (CBS13) —  Health insurance giant Centene has announced their plans to come to Natomas. The Fortune 500 company finalized plans with The City of Sacramento to build a sprawling campus complex on 70 acres off East Commerce Way.
  Sacramento Mayor, Darrell Steinberg says landing Centene is a historic victory.
  “We are going to site the first Fortune 100 company in The City of Sacramento,” Steinberg said.
  Centene already employs 3,000 people in Sacramento and the new fac
  
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• Neighbors Are Finding Mutilated Animal Remains In East Sacramento Park

  15-09-2018 02:48
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — Dead, dismembered animals are being found in a popular Sacramento park.  To some Sacramento residents, this may sound familiar. Three years ago mutilated animals were left around town. and investigators never solved the cases.
  The latest sightings were at East Portal Park located off 51st and Rodeo Way. Neighbors say it’s no accident.
  Sacramento Police confirmed animals are being mutilated and dumped in the middle of the neighborhood park. Bu
  
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• Fire Burning At Warehouse In Downtown Modesto

  15-09-2018 02:35
  MODESTO (CBS13) — A large warehouse fire has broken out at I and 8th Street in Downtown Modesto.
  MFD and partner agencies are working a 2 alarm warehouse fire on 8th and I Street. Roadways are closed and traffic is severely impacted. More info will be posted when available. pic.twitter.com/1SxD7EblHc
  — Modesto Fire (@ModestoFire) September 15, 2018Large plumes of black smoke can be seen around the area from the fire.
  Fire crews are en route.
  Modesto fire off 8th. Across from taco tru
  
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• Two Of Three Apple Store Grab And Go Suspects Plead ‘Not Guilty’

  15-09-2018 00:40
  ROSEVILLE (CBS13) — Two of the three suspects involved in the Apple theft on Wednesday have been arraigned in court.
  From left to right: Juwan Potter, Melvin Barlow, Quincy Carter Jr. (source: Roseville Police)
  Police say they received a report of a theft at the Galleria Mall Wednesday afternoon. After the report of theft, a police officer spotted the suspect’s vehicle and pursued the suspects,  Juwan Potter, Melvin Barlow, and Quincy Carter Jr. who were taken into custody.
  
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