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• PG&E Will Not Shut Off Power Thursday In 8 Counties

  08-11-2018 23:59
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – PG&E will not pre-emptively shut off power in eight counties Thursday due to high fire danger.
  Pacific Gas & Electric had notified approximately 70,000 customers via phone calls, texts, and emails that they could lose power. They will now alert those customers the Public Safety Power Shutoff has been canceled.
  PG&E first issued the warning Tuesday ahead of the red flag warning. The following counties were notified:Butte
  Lake
  Napa
  Nevada
  Placer
  Plumas
  Sierra
  
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• Residents Worried For Family, Property As Huge Camp Fire Wildfire Jumps to 8,000 Acres Butte County

  08-11-2018 22:25
  BUTTE COUNTY, Calif. (CBS13) – The fast-moving Camp Fire in Butte County, California has prompted mandatory evacuations and evacuation warnings in the area of Paradise. Follow this post for the latest updates.
  Mandatory Evacuations: (Anyone in need of assistance to evacuate should call 911.)Paradise
  Concow
  Pulga
  Carnegie Zone
  North Pines Zone
  North Fir Haven Zone
  South Fir Haven Zone
  South Pine Zone
  Old Magalia ZoneSouth Coutelenc Zone
  Centerville and Butte Creek areas
  Fire zones 2,7, 11,
  
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• Office Of Emergency Services Receives FEMA Grant To Battle Camp Fire In Butte County

  08-11-2018 22:00
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – The federal government has granted California with emergency funds to assist agencies battling the Camp Fire in Butte County.
  The fire has burned more than 8,000 acres and is threatening structures and critical infrastructure near the towns of Paradise and Magalia. It has forced thousands of people from their homes and residences.Butte Co. Fire is now 8000 acres+
  — Rachel Wulff (@rachelwulff) November 8, 2018Working with Cal Fire, California Office of Emerge
  
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• Tens Of Thousands Flee Quickly Advancing Fire In Butte County

  08-11-2018 21:25
  PARADISE, Calif. (AP) — Tens of thousands of people were ordered to evacuate a fast-moving wildfire that exploded in size Thursday, threatening several Northern California communities and forcing panicked residents to race to help neighbors who had to drive through walls of flames to escape.
  It was not immediately known if there were injuries or fatalities.
  Butte County Sheriff’s spokeswoman Miranda Bowersox said that all of Paradise, a town of about 27,000 people 180 miles (290 kilo
  
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• Camp Fire Evacuees Describe Having Trouble Contacting Family Members

  08-11-2018 21:19
  PARADISE, Calif. (AP) – Shelley Freeman says her family and friends scrambled to evacuate in Northern California as a fast-moving fire approached.
  She says she heard from a friend that people, horses and dogs had congregated in a parking lot of a Kmart in the town of Paradise. The friend waiting there with dogs in her car described to her all the trees around the store as on fire.
  READ: Latest Updates In Butte County ‘Camp Fire’
  Freeman says her friend described being surrounde
  
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• PG&E Notifying Customers In Northern California Of Possible Power Shut-Offs

  08-11-2018 20:56
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – High fire danger in northern California has prompted PG&E to notify about 70,000 customers about possible outages. In a statement Thursday, it says it may proactively turn off power in order to avoid the threat of wildfires from sparking power lines.
  The following counties could see a disruption in their power:Butte County
  Lake County
  Napa County
  Nevada County
  Placer County
  Plumas County
  Sierra County
  Sonoma County
  Yuba County“We understand how important
  
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• Holiday Tradition Returning To Old Sacramento The Night Before Thanksgiving

  08-11-2018 20:53
  OLD SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – The annual Macy’s Theatre of Lights will return to Old Sacramento the night before Thanksgiving.
  The 10-year-old tradition takes place on K Street between Front and 2nd Streets, in front of the 60′ tall Christmas Tree. The free performance is a sound and light show featuring a reading of the poem “The Night Before Christmas”, choreography on nearby balconies and rooftops, and snow falling on the crowd below.
  SEE: State Capitol Christmas
  
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• UC Davis Women’s Basketball Playing Two Nationally Televised Games

  08-11-2018 20:31
  DAVIS (CBS13) – The UC Davis Women’s Basketball team will play on national TV at least twice this season.
  The Aggies first appearance on ESPN3 will happen January 5 at UC Riverside. The second comes two weeks later on January 24 at CSU Northridge. Those two teams played each other in last season’s Big West tournament. The Aggies, which are two-time defending Big West Conference champions, won that game.
  UC Davis may get a 3rd game on ESPN3 at the end of February. The netwo
  
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• Hospital Evacuated In Paradise As Camp Fire In Butte County Grows

  08-11-2018 20:12
  (CNN) — A hospital in Paradise evacuated its patients as the Camp Fire, which was sparked early Thursday, got uncomfortably close.
  ​”Given the Butte County fire is within close proximity, as a precaution Adventist Health Feather River Medical Center is evacuating all patients. All patients are being transported to surrounding area hospitals,” a statement said.
  The Camp Fire began about 6:33 a.m. and within three hours had burned about 5,000 acres, according to the Califor
  
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• ‘Camp Fire’ Jumps To 5,000 Acres In Butte County, Mandatory Evacuations Ordered

  08-11-2018 19:55
  BUTTE COUNTY, Calif. (CBS13) – A fast-moving fire in Butte County, California has prompted mandatory evacuations and evacuation warnings in the area of Paradise. Follow this post for the latest updates.
  Mandatory Evacuations: (Anyone in need of assistance to evacuate should call 911.)Paradise
  Concow
  Pulga
  Carnegie Zone
  North Pines Zone
  North Fir Haven Zone
  South Fir Haven Zone
  South Pine Zone
  Old Magalia ZoneSouth Coutelenc Zone
  Centerville and Butte Creek areas
  Fire zones 2,7, 11, 12, 13E
  
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• California Flags Flying At Half-Staff After Deadly Thousand Oaks Bar Shooting

  08-11-2018 19:52
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – Governor-elect Gavin Newsom ordered flags at all state buildings to be flown at half-staff after Wednesday night’s deadly shooting in Thousand Oaks that claimed the life of a Ventura County Sheriff’s Sgt. and 11 others.
  He also issued a statement:
  “Jennifer and I extend our deepest and heartfelt condolences to the friends and families of Ventura County Sheriff’s Sgt. Helus, and to the friends and family of the many who lost their lives in yet an
  
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• Several Students At Hong Kingston Elementary Passed Out, Stockton Unified Investigating

  08-11-2018 19:30
  STOCKTON (CBS13) – The Stockton Unified School District is looking into why several students at Hong Kingston Elementary School experienced light headedness and passed out Wednesday afternoon, just before school dismissal time.
  The district placed the school on lockdown so first responders could treat affected students. Four students were transported to area hospitals for tests. None of those students were admitted to the hospital.
  The Stockton Unified School District already tested the ca
  
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• Fast-Moving ‘Camp Fire’ In Butte County Forces Evacuations Near Paradise

  08-11-2018 18:34
  9:34 a.m. UPDATE: Newest evacuation orders from the Butte County Sheriff’s Office:
  Evacuations have been issued for the Carnegie Zone, North Pines Zone, North Fir Haven Zone, South Fir Haven Zone, South Pine Zone, Old Magalia Zone and the South Coutelenc Zone.
  The sheriff’s department urges anyone in need of assistance is needed to evacuate to call 911.
  9:31 a.m. UPDATE: Images are coming in from the area of the Camp Fire.richard-mcmannis-fireCamp Fire (credit: Richard McMa
  
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• PG&E Could Cut Power To 63,000 Amid Red Flag Warning

  08-11-2018 09:17
  FORESTHILL (CBS13) — PG&E is warning roughly 70,000 customers in eight counties of another likely power shut off due to gusty winds and high fire danger.
  The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning on Wednesday night that will last through Friday morning. Some areas may see wind gusts up to 45 mph.
  PG&E is closely monitoring weather conditions and may not be able to make a definitive call to shut off power for safety until the early morning hours of Thursday (4:00 a.m. t
  
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• Will Gavin Newsom Live In Sacramento As Governor?

  08-11-2018 08:38
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – Now that Gavin Newsom is California’s next governor, everyone’s wondering where will he live?
  Gov. Jerry Brown is credited with bringing life back to California’s historic Governor’s residence.
  “My legacy is restoring the old governor’s mansion,” he said.
  Many people, including Sacramento Vice Mayor Steve Hansen, would like to see the next governor move in.
  RELATED: Gavin Newsom Defeats John Cox To Become California Govern
  
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• Proposition 7 Passage Is Just First Step Of Abolishing Daylight Saving Time

  08-11-2018 08:21
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – It looks like Californians are tired of resetting those clocks.
  Proposition 7 passed overwhelmingly Tuesday night with Californians choosing to end Daylight Saving Time. But it’s not a done deal just yet.
  “I hate daylight saving because I hate the change,” said Jessie Cool. “My body’s set and I’m ready to go.”
  “I think it’s terrible,” said Rakeem Jelani. “Daylight Saving Time should be abolished because
  
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• Hawaiian Chieftain’s Plans Change Course With Tower Bridge Work

  08-11-2018 08:08
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — A tall ship’s plans have run aground in Sacramento due to some Caltrans construction.
  The Hawaiian Chieftain is an annual visitor to the Old Sacramento waterfront.
  “Our primary focus when we are here in Sacramento is our education programs,” said the ship’s captain Brendan Reed. “We take school kids out for field trips.”
  RELATED: Electrical Problems Temporarily Close Tower Bridge
  But this year, the journey was cut short by about
  
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• Lodi Suspect Sought In Deadly Home Invasion Robbery, 2 Teens Already Arrested

  08-11-2018 06:56
  LODI (CBS13) — Lodi police are searching for a suspect in connection with a homicide and home invasion robbery that left a 26-year-old man dead.
  Two teenagers have already been arrested after the ninth homicide so far this year in Lodi.
  “It’s something that’s unusual for Lodi. We don’t see that,” said Lodi Police Sgt. Rick Garcia. “It’s alarming to the police department,” he said.
  RELATED: 3 Suspects Sought After Shooting In Lodi Leaves
  
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• Vote Count Continues In Denham-Harder Congressional Race

  08-11-2018 05:51
  STANISLAUS COUNTY (CBS13) — The race for California’s Congressional 10th District is still too close to call between Republican incumbent Jeff Denham and Democrat Josh Harder.
  Denham led Harder by nearly 1,300 votes on Wednesday night.
  This comes after problems at several polling places in Stanislaus County and an attempt to keep the doors open longer so people can vote. Hours after the polls opened, election observers began receiving complaints at 35 of the 147 polling places in Sta
  
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• PG&E Warns 70,000 Customers It May Cut Off Power Early Thursday Morning

  08-11-2018 03:27
  COLFAX (CBS13) — Pacific Gas and Electric is warning 70,000 customers that the utility may cut their electricity with gusty winds expected on Thursday.
  Mar-Vals Sierra Market in Colfax didn’t have any means to stay open when PG&E shut off power in October. Managers are worried they may have to go dark again if PG&E cuts power again on Thursday morning.
  RELATED: PG&E May Shut Off Power On Thursday Over Fire Concerns
  “We’re definitely nervous anytime we&rsq
  
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• Minority candidates see both success and veiled racism

  08-11-2018 01:26
  WASHINGTON (AP) — For all the many successes among candidates of color, the midterm elections also proved to some the enduring power of racism, with minority politicians’ intelligence and integrity called into question by their opponents and President Donald Trump in what were widely seen as coded appeals to white voters.
  Several Democratic strategists said Wednesday that the outcome showed the need for the party to recalibrate its strategy heading into 2020 and beyond.
  To win, they
  
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• Jeff Sessions pushed out after a year of attacks from Trump

  08-11-2018 01:12
  (Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons)
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Jeff Sessions was pushed out Wednesday after enduring more than a year of blistering and personal attacks from President Donald Trump, who inserted in his place a Republican Party loyalist with authority to oversee the remainder of the special counsel’s Russia investigation.
  The move has potentially ominous implications for special counsel Robert Mueller’s probe, given that the new acting attorney general, Mat
  
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• Favorites, Incumbents Win at Polls, But Rent Control Measure Fails

  08-11-2018 00:02
  (CBM) – The midterm election results show some favorites and incumbents won, but there were more than a few surprises.
  Former Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom is predicted to be the next governor of California. With 100 percent of precincts reporting in, Newsom had a 10 point lead over his Republican challenger John Cox.
  Newsom, who is originally from San Francisco, rose to national prominence as mayor of the city. He ran on a progressive campaign which promised to back issues such as ending the stat
  
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