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• Rain Halts Work For Some Searchers After Camp Fire For Fear Of Falling Trees

  23-11-2018 21:37
  High winds and heavy rains are temporarily halting the work of some teams searching for remains in the aftermath of a deadly Northern California wildfire.
  The Butte County Sheriff’s Office says more than 800 people are searching the soaked rubble for human remains. It says 563 people are still unaccounted for.
  A rescue worker uses a cadaver dog to search for human remains at a mobile home park that was destroyed by the Camp Fire on November 14, 2018 in Paradise, California. (Photo by Getty
  
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• What Makes The Camp Fire The Worst?

  23-11-2018 21:28
  The Camp Fire in Northern California in many ways has become the worst wildfire the history of a state whose topography and climate have long made it ripe for devastating blazes.
  With terrain ranging from steep, tree-topped mountains to dry, brush-covered hillsides, and matched with a climate that frequently varies from light rainy seasons to drought years, California has been home to deadly, destructive wildfires since record-keeping began in the early 20th century.
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• What Makes A California Wildfire The Worst?

  23-11-2018 21:28
  The Camp Fire in Northern California in many ways has become the worst wildfire the history of a state whose topography and climate have long made it ripe for devastating blazes.
  With terrain ranging from steep, tree-topped mountains to dry, brush-covered hillsides, and matched with a climate that frequently varies from light rainy seasons to drought years, California has been home to deadly, destructive wildfires since record-keeping began in the early 20th century.
  Figuring out just how bad a
  
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• Former State Senator Rod Wright Among Those Receiving Pardons

  23-11-2018 21:02
  SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A former state senator convicted of lying about his residence and three refugees from Vietnam who could face deportation are among 38 people pardoned Wednesday by Gov. Jerry Brown ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
  Brown’s pardons also include a man who just lost his Paradise home in a wildfire.
  The Democratic governor also commuted the sentences of 70 people still serving time, including Walter “Earlonne” Woods, who co-hosts a podcast called &ld
  
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• Run To Feed The Hungry Sees Slight Drop In Participants; Poor Air Quality Blamed

  23-11-2018 21:00
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – For the first time since 2014, Sacramento Food Bank & Family Service’s Run to Feed the Hungry saw fewer participants than it had the previous year.
  The total number of participants in Thursday’s run was 27,169, which was 2,435 fewer runners than ran in 2017.
  Race organizers attribute the decline to recent poor air quality last week, which is typically when the event receives a large numbers registrations.The list below shows how many people participated
  
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• Two People Killed In Separate Crashes Overnight In Sacramento County

  23-11-2018 19:52
  SACRAMENTO COUNTY (CBS13) – Police are investigating two deadly crashes that happened in Sacramento County on Thursday night early Friday morning.
  The first crash happened just before midnight on Thursday on Power Inn Road near Auberry Drive in Elk Grove. A car crashed into a pole, temporarily knocking out power to thousands, according to the CHP.
  The second crash happened less than an hour later on Business 80 near the Arden Way off-ramp in Sacramento. A 35-year-old Sacramento man lost co
  
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• Rain Delays The Opening Of Global Winter Wonderland

  23-11-2018 18:27
  Global Winter Wonderland at Cal Expo is Sacramento is, once again, delaying its opening until Saturday at 4:30 p.m. because of the rain.
  Last Friday, organizers of the annual event rescheduled the opening until today because of poor air quality from the Camp Fire smoke, which at one point, was measured at hazardous levels.
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• Rain Delays Opening Of Global Winter Wonderland

  23-11-2018 18:27
  Global Winter Wonderland at Cal Expo is Sacramento is delaying its opening, which was today, until Saturday at 4:30 p.m. because of the rain.
  Last Friday, organizers of the annual event anticipated a later opening because of poor air quality from the Camp Fire smoke, which at one point, was measured at hazardous levels.
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• With Help From Rain, Camp Fire Nearly Extinguished

  23-11-2018 17:45
  CHICO, Calif. (AP) — Officials in California say rain has helped nearly extinguish the nation’s deadliest wildfire in the past century.
  The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said Friday that the fire that’s destroyed the town of Paradise is 95 percent contained.
  The agency says the massive blaze killed at least 84 people and destroyed nearly 19,000 buildings, most of them homes. Authorities stressed that many of the people reported missing may be safe a
  
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• With Help From Rain, Camp Fire 95% Contained

  23-11-2018 17:45
  CHICO, Calif. (CBS/AP) — Officials say rain has helped nearly extinguish the nation’s deadliest wildfire in the past century.
  The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said Friday that the 153,336-acre fire that’s destroyed the town of Paradise is 95 percent contained.
  The agency says the massive blaze killed at least 84 people and destroyed nearly 19,000 buildings, most of them homes. Authorities stressed that many of the people reported missing may be saf
  
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• Death Toll From Camp Fire Grows To 84, Over 500 Still Missing

  23-11-2018 15:29
  CHICO, Calif. (AP) — Authorities say there has been one more fatality in the Camp wildfire, bringing the death toll from it to 84.
  They also say the fire is 95 percent contained. The blaze that started Nov. 8 leveled Paradise, destroying more than 13,000 homes.
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  The Butte County Sheriff’s Office says more than 560 names remain on the missing list.
  Authorities stressed that many of the people on the list may be safe and unaware they have been reported missing.
  
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• Drivers Mostly Welcome Wet Weather As Another Storm Bookends Thanksgiving

  23-11-2018 07:48
  ROSEVILLE (CBS13) – As the rain moved in Thursday night, it made conditions a bit challenging for people out on the roads after Thanksgiving dinner.
  The rain was pretty light for most of Thanksgiving, but it was enough to get the attention of people who had to drive in it.
  Spotty on and off throughout evening, raindrops rolled in steady just after 7 p.m. – just in time to make the roadways a bit slick for those making the rounds after Thanksgiving dinner.
  “I live in Granite Bay
  
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• ‘Tower Of Niceness’ Group Of Kids Out To Do Good Raises $5K For Camp Fire Victims

  23-11-2018 06:41
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – A local group of kids has raised $5,000 for Camp Fire relief efforts.
  The Tower of Niceness is an organization started by three Sacramento children four years ago who were inspired to connect people in the community with charities.
  “They’ve stuck with it and that inspires us and keeps us going,” said father Brian Sharp, who helped come up with the Tower of Niceness idea.
  The group has raised over $50,000 over the past four years – and volunteers
  
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• Modesto 6th Grade Teacher In The Running For ‘America’s Favorite Crossing Guard’

  23-11-2018 06:03
  MODESTO (CBS13) – He brightens kids’ days one high-five at a time. Now a 6th grade teacher from Modesto is in the running to be “America’s Favorite Crossing Guard.”
  They call him Mr. Brite – and not just because of his fluorescent yellow jacket and bright red sign.
  Each day before and after school, crossing guard Mike Brite brightens kids’ days with a high five.
  “I stay out here from 8:10 till the bell rings,” Brite said.
  For the last 26 year
  
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• Strikes Unlimited In Rocklin Opens Its Doors On Thanksgiving Just For Camp Fire Victims

  23-11-2018 05:35
  ROCKLIN (CBS13) – Businesses are opening their doors to Camp Fire evacuees, but one wasn’t just whipping up some Thanksgiving meals – it also offered an entire day of fun.
  Vivian Davis and her mother don’t have a home to return to this Thanksgiving. It burned down in the Camp Fire.
  “It’s gone. We have seen pics and everything and it’s really gone,” said Davis.
  She and her mother felt lucky to be staying with a college friend in Chico. Even so, they
  
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• Camp Fire Death Toll Grows To 84; Flames Now 95 Percent Contained

  23-11-2018 05:09
  PARADISE (AP) – Authorities say there has been one more fatality in the Camp Fire, bringing the death toll from it to 84.
  They also say the fire is 95 percent contained. The blaze that started Nov. 8 leveled Paradise, destroying more than 13,000 homes.
  The Butte County Sheriff’s Office says more than 560 names remain on the missing list.
  Authorities stressed that many of the people on the list may be safe and unaware they have been reported missing.
  Fire officials say rain is helping
  
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• Thanksgiving Kindness: Sacramento Boy Gives Out McDonald’s Burgers To Homeless

  23-11-2018 04:26
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – It was early and cold out, but it was Thanksgiving morning and Kendrick Brown really wanted to be out feeding Sacramento’s hungry and homeless.
  “Because helping people is doing the right thing,” Kendrick said.
  He’s 7, by the way, so his parents and sister came with. But handing out McDonald’s burgers was Kendrick’s idea.
  “Trying to teach him that, there are people out here doing better than us so we try to go and help out,&rdqu
  
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• CHP: Woman Driving Under The Influence With 3 Kids In Car Crashes On Highway 70

  23-11-2018 01:58
  OROVILLE (CBS13) – A woman is facing DUI charges after crashing her car with her three children inside near Oroville late Wednesday night.
  California Highway Patrol’s Oroville division said 25-year-old Modesto resident Ziauna Bloyer was heading north on Highway 70 when, north of Garden Drive, she lost control of her car and crashed into the median wall. The crash caused the car to flip over and land on its roof.
  Menlo Park firefighters, who were helping with the Camp Fire, were first
  
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• Up To Another 16 More Inches Of Snow Possible In Sierra

  23-11-2018 00:23
  RENO, Nev. (AP) – Another Pacific storm system is headed for Lake Tahoe where nearly a foot (30 centimeters) of snow already has fallen and at least one big ski resort was forced to close on Thursday because of inclement weather.
  Up to another 16 inches (40 centimeters) of snow was possible by early Saturday above elevations of 7,000 feet (2,130 meters) around the mountain lake southwest of Reno, the National Weather Service said late Thursday.
  The heaviest snow was expected west of the la
  
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• Nearly A Foot Of Snow Atop Sierra; More On Way To Lake Tahoe

  23-11-2018 00:23
  RENO, Nev. (AP) — Another Pacific storm system is headed for Lake Tahoe where nearly a foot of snow (30 centimeters) fell overnight and one ski resort has closed due to inclement weather.
  Heavenly Mountain on Tahoe’s south end closed Thursday because of increasing winds and heavy snowfall forecast into the weekend but planned to open Friday.
  Light snow showers continue today before another round of heavy snowfall returns tonight above 5500-6000 ft. Snow levels will rise above pass le
  
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