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• California Death Row Inmate Dies After Being Found Unresponsive In Cell

  05-12-2018 23:35
  SAN QUENTIN (CBS13) – An inmate on California’s death row was found unresponsive and later died, corrections officials say.
  The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation says convicted murderer Joseph A. Perez Jr. was found unresponsive in his San Quention State Prison cell Tuesday a little after 9 p.m.
  First aid was started immediately when he was found, but Perez was pronounced dead less than a half hour later.
  Exactly what caused Perez’ death is still being inv
  
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• Person With Active Case Of Tuberculosis Found At Mule Creek State Prison

  05-12-2018 22:15
  IONE (CBS13) – Authorities are investigating a case of active tuberculosis found at Mule Creek State Prison.
  Amador County Public Health officials said on Wednesday the case was documented within the prison, but it hasn’t been made clear if the person infected is an inmate or staff.
  Prison officials say they are taking all the necessary precautions to control and contain any possible outbreak.
  Several agencies are working with the prison and the county public health office on the inv
  
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• Proposal To Name Portion Of Solano County Highway After CHP Officer Killed In Crash

  05-12-2018 21:09
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – Part of Interstate 505 in Solano County may be renamed the CHP Officer Kirk Griess Memorial Highway to memorialize the officer killed in the line of duty.
  The Assembly introduced a resolution to get the renaming process underway. Once passed, 505 between the I-80 interchange and the Vaca Valley Parkway would be named after the fallen officer.
  This measure would designate the portion of Interstate 505 between the Interstate 80 interchange and the Vaca Valley Parkway in
  
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• Confirmed Case Of Tuberculosis Found At UOP’s Stockton Campus

  05-12-2018 20:55
  STOCKTON (CBS13) – Health officials say a person at the University of the Pacific has a confirmed case of tuberculosis.
  The school says the person, who was at the Stockton campus, is now under medical treatment. It’s unclear if the person is a student or staff member, but they’ll remain off campus until medically cleared.
  “By now, everyone on the Stockton campus, starting with the people who may have had close contact with the person, has been notified and offered screeni
  
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• California Looking To Add More Affordable Preschool Options For Families

  05-12-2018 20:41
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – The California legislature will debate three Assembly bills in the upcoming session that would open up preschool options for thousands of California families.
  Assemblyman Kevin McCarty introduced AB 123, AB 124 and AB 125 on Monday.
  AB 123 deals with Pre-K for All. It would expand the California State Preschool Program to include 4-year-old’s who live in school attendance areas where 70& or more of the children are enrolled in free or reduced-lunch programs.
  
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• Police: Woman Robbed Modesto Store Using Stick That Held Bathroom Key

  05-12-2018 19:18
  MODESTO (CBS13) – Authorities are asking for help in finding a woman accused of robbing a Modesto ampm store.
  The incident happened on Nov. 29.
  Surveillance photos of the woman and her car. (Credit: Modesto Police Department)
  Modesto police say the woman threatened the clerk with the nearly two-foot-long stick that’s used to hold the store’s bathroom key. It’s unclear what exactly she stole.
  The woman is described as a about 5’8”, 180 pounds and was wearing gr
  
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• Some Paradise Residents Will Be Allowed To Go Home Starting Wednesday

  05-12-2018 16:45
  PARADISE (AP) – Some residents of a Northern California town devastated by a deadly wildfire will be allowed to return home Wednesday, nearly a month after the blaze swept through the town, authorities said.
  Evacuation orders will be lifted Wednesday for some neighborhoods in Paradise, where a fire destroyed about 14,000 homes and killed at least 85 people, the Butte County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement.
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• Sacramento Chosen To Host Start Of 2019 Amgen Tour Of California

  05-12-2018 15:36
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – Sacramento will be hosting the first stage of the 2019 edition of the Amgen Tour of California.
  The host cities and race schedule was announced on Wednesday.
  Several Sacramento region cities will be playing a part in the men’s race: Stage 1 will begin in Sacramento, Stage 2 will go from Rancho Cordova to South Lake Tahoe, and Stage 3 will start in Stockton and go to Morgan Hill.
  In total, the race will cover more than 750 miles from Sacramento to the finish line
  
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• Supreme Court Hears Important Civil Forfeiture Case

  05-12-2018 14:02
  The profile of suspects who have their assets seized, a researcher observed, “differ greatly from those of the drug lords, for whom asset forfeiture strategies were designed.”
  (NNPA) – The Supreme Court this week is considering limiting the practice of civil forfeiture, which law enforcement has used since the War on Drugs mostly against African-Americans, Hispanics and those in poor communities.
  At the heart of arguments in the nation’s highest court are two questionable
  
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• Sen. Kamala Harris Expected to Announce 2020 Intentions

  05-12-2018 13:51
  Official photo of United States Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA).
  (NNPA) – California Democratic Sen. Kamala Harris has never been known to pull-punches.
  Harris is viewed by those who know her as someone who’s “as tough as they come.” And, she knows that any bid for president in 2020 against the bombastic Donald Trump will take a bit of rhinoceros skin to deal with.
  “It’s a very serious decision,” Harris told MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” co-host M
  
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• Mail Mix-Ups in El Dorado County Cause Headaches During Holiday Season

  05-12-2018 08:26
  EL DORADO COUNTY (CBS13) — Major mail mix-ups are causing some Christmas concern in some El Dorado County communities. Many people are reporting delayed packages, even missing mail coming out of the Pollock Pines Post Office and they say the problem has been going on for several years.
  The Christmas cheer is on full display, but across parts of El Dorado County, this holiday season also brings frustration.
  “The mail’s been hell,” said longtime Pollock Pines homeowner Joan
  
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• Residents Concerned About State Of Neighborhood After String Of 7-Eleven Robberies

  05-12-2018 07:59
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — The Sacramento Police Department is investigating a string of robberies in East Sacramento, all of which were at local 7-Eleven stores.
  “We’re looking for the public’s help,” said Officer Linda Matthew with the Sacramento Police Department. “If anyone has heard of anything or recognizes who these suspects are, call our department.”
  Surveillance cameras captured images of the alleged suspects in the act. The first happened robbery on
  
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• Sheriff Scott Jones Defends Blocking Inspector General, Black Lives Matter Activists Protest Meeting

  05-12-2018 07:32
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — Sacramento County Sheriff Scott Jones went before the board of supervisors Tuesday to defend his authority in blocking the county’s inspector general from investigating crimes, including officer-involved shootings.
  “I’ve been described as rogue. Authoritarian. A dictator.  A mini Trump … all because I won’t voluntarily allow independent oversight of the sheriff department,” Jones said.
  The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors
  
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• Police: Modesto Man Exposed, Touched Himself In His Car Then Asked Females For Directions

  05-12-2018 07:16
  MODESTO (CBS13) — A Modesto man has been arrested on charges of indecent exposure and annoying a child, police said Tuesday.
  The suspect, 28-year-old Devon Lee Harris, was identified as the suspect in two separate cases where he allegedly asked a female for directions from his vehicle while exposing and touching himself.
  Police said Harris would ask a female for directions and as they moved closer to his vehicle, the women could see him exposing himself.
  When the incidents were originally
  
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• Police: Modesto Man Exposed Himself, Fondled Himself In Front Of Females

  05-12-2018 07:16
  MODESTO (CBS13) — A Modesto man has been arrested on charges of indecent exposure and annoying a child, police said Tuesday.
  The suspect, 28-year-old Devon Lee Harris, was identified as the suspect in two separate cases where he allegedly asked a female for directions from his vehicle while exposing and touching himself.
  Police said Harris would ask a female for directions and as they moved closer to his vehicle, the women could see him exposing himself.
  When the incidents were originally
  
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• Mall Santa In Chico Gets Heartbreaking Requests From Camp Fire Kids: A New Home

  05-12-2018 06:19
  (CNN) — The Chico Mall has everything you’d expect to find there during the holiday season — non-stop Christmas music, trees and oversized ornaments, along with signs advertising great deals for increasingly frenzied shoppers.
  It also has a temporary classroom space and a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center to help people who lost their homes in the Camp Fire, which devastated nearby Paradise, California, and the surrounding area.
  While they’re at the mall to sign up
  
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• Hield Scores 20, Kings Bury Suns Early In 122-105 Win

  05-12-2018 05:52
  PHOENIX (AP) – Buddy Hield scored 20 points, De’Aaron Fox had 16 points and seven assists and the Sacramento Kings coasted to a 122-105 win over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night.
  Seven Kings scored in double figures, including Bogdan Bogdanovic off the bench with 14 points. Sacramento has won two straight after losing its previous three.
  Rookie De’Anthony Melton led Phoenix with a career-high 21 points. Trevor Ariza and Josh Jackson scored 14 each for the Suns, who fell behind
  
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• Person Found With Serious Injury In Downtown Sacramento Resulting In Traffic Delays

  05-12-2018 05:11
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — Sacramento police are investigating an incident that left a person with a serious injury in Downtown Sacramento Tuesday evening near 14th and J Street.
  Captain Norm Leong said that officers did not know how the injury occurred and they are investigating the incident.
  Person was found near 14/J with a serious injury but unknown how it occurred as we are still investigating. We have started diverting traffic at 10th/J and allowed limited traffic through J Street with two
  
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• Person Found With Serious Injury In Downtown Sacramento Prompting Traffic Delays

  05-12-2018 05:11
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — Sacramento police are investigating an incident that left a person with a serious injury in Downtown Sacramento Tuesday evening near 14th and J Street.
  Captain Norm Leong said that officers did not know who the injury occurred and they are investigating the incident.
  Person was found near 14/J with a serious injury but unknown how it occurred as we are still investigating. We have started diverting traffic at 10th/J and allowed limited traffic through J Street with two
  
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• Sheriff Scott Jones Defends Blocking Inspector General, Activists Protest Meeting

  05-12-2018 04:40
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — Sacramento County Sheriff Scott Jones went before the board of supervisors Tuesday to defend his authority in blocking the county’s inspector general from investigating crimes, including officer-involved shootings.
  “I’ve been described as rogue. Authoritarian. A dictator.  A mini Trump … all because I won’t voluntarily allow independent oversight of the sheriff department,” Jones said.
  The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors
  
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• To Develop Or Not Develop? Stockton City Council Considers Fate Of Empty Lot

  05-12-2018 03:46
  STOCKTON (CBS13) — Stockton city leaders are debating whether to keep an area north of town for agriculture purposes or make it into a prime spot for development.
  This debate was all part of an economic and education enterprise, an amendment to Stockton’s General Plan 2040.
  The area north of Eight Mile Road is currently zoned as ‘village,’ which means housing or other development could be placed there. Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs said a new plan will make things more res
  
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• Sacramento County Asking State Legislature To Help Fund Trial For Suspected East Area Rapist Joseph DeAngelo

  05-12-2018 02:58
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — As the case against the suspected East Area Rapist moves forward, the cost of prosecuting him is turning out to be more than Sacrament County bargained for — approximately $20 million.
  County Supervisors took up the issue of funding the case on Tuesday.
  “This is a big dollar item that could have an impact on our general fund,” said Don Nottoli, District five supervisor.
  Nottoli said the county does not want the shoulder the cost of prosecuting the Eas
  
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• Sacramento County Asking State Legislature To Help Fund East Area Rapist Trial

  05-12-2018 02:58
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — As the case against the suspected East Area Rapist moves forward, the cost of prosecuting him is turning out to be more than Sacrament County bargained for — approximately $20 million.
  County Supervisors took up the issue of funding the case on Tuesday.
  “This is a big dollar item that could have an impact on our general fund,” said Don Nottoli, District five supervisor.
  Nottoli said the county does not want the shoulder the cost of prosecuting the Eas
  
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• Search On For Multiple Suspects Connected To String Of Convenience Store Robberies

  05-12-2018 02:40
  EAST SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — Sacramento police are looking for information to help identify multiple suspects involved in robberies at a couple convenience stores in East Sacramento in the last couple weeks.
  (source: Sacramento Police)
  Two of the robberies happened at the same location in the 7700 block of La Riviera Drive, one day apart. The third robbery happened in the 5500 block of Florin Perkins Road.
  READ: Alleged Manteca Car Thief Arrested In Del Webb Area
  The first incident occur
  
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• Robert Redford, Joan Baez, And More Inducted Into California Hall Of Fame

  05-12-2018 02:24
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — Sacramento has really rolled out the red carpet for this star-studded event. It’s a little chilly, but there’s definitely excitement in the air. Fans are beginning to line up to get a look at the honorees.It’s the 12th annual California Hall of Fame with eight inductees including academy award-winning actor and director Robert Redford, Grammy award-winning musician and activist Joan Baez, and Fernando Valenzuela, beloved former Los Angeles Dodger
  
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• California Lawmakers Renew Effort To Get Rid Of Sales Tax On Diapers

  05-12-2018 01:59
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – California lawmakers are once again trying to get rid of the sales tax on diapers.
  Assembly Bill 66 would make diapers size 3 and under exempt from sales or use tax.
  A similar bill, AB 717, was vetoed by Governor Brown in 2016, along with a number of bills aiming to get rid of sales tax on certain items. He wrote:
  “Each of these bills creates a new tax break or expands an existing tax break. In total, these bills would reduce revenues by about $300 million throug
  
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• Using Your Phone While Driving May Add Point To Your Driving Record

  05-12-2018 01:46
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – Driving while texting or holding your cell phone may earn you a point on your driving record.
  Right now, those distracted driving violations are exempt from counting as points on your license; however, Assembly Bill 47 would change that.
  California law already states drivers can only use a telephone is that phone is specifically designed and configured to allow hands-free listening and talking. Drivers who are 18 and younger can’t use a device even if it&rsq
  
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• Using Your Phone While Driving May Add A Point To Your Driving Record

  05-12-2018 01:46
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – Driving while texting or holding your cell phone may earn you a point on your driving record.
  Right now, those distracted driving violations are exempt from counting as points on your license; however, Assembly Bill 47 would change that.
  California law already states drivers can only use a telephone is that phone is specifically designed and configured to allow hands-free listening and talking. Drivers who are 18 and younger can’t use a device even if it&rsq
  
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• Alleged Manteca Car Thief Arrested In Del Webb Area

  05-12-2018 01:15
  MANTECA (CBS13) — A Stockton man is behind bars after providing a false name to police and being arrested for auto theft in the Del Webb of Manteca.
  Police said they were dispatched to the Shadow Berry Drive area Tuesday afternoon with very detailed descriptions of two subjects.
  After locating the subjects, police said they detained both based on circumstances. One of those suspects was 36-year-old James Peak of Stockton. Peak was eventually arrested for providing officers with a fake name
  
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• California Legislature Moves Forward With Plans To Keep Year-Round Daylight Saving Time

  05-12-2018 00:58
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – Now that Proposition 7 passed, which allows the legislature to keep Daylight Saving Time year-round, lawmakers are moving forward with plans to do away with standard time.
  Assemblymembers Kansen Chu (D-25th District), Lorena Gonzalez (D-80th District) and Jay Obernolte (R-33rd District) introduced Assembly Bill 7 on Monday. If passed, it would set California’s standard time to year-round daylight saving time. Before the law takes effect it would need to be author
  
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• Nevada County Investigators Looking For Information On Missing Person

  05-12-2018 00:53
  NEVADA COUNTY (CBS13) — The Nevada County Sheriff’s Department is looking for information to help locate a homeowner who has been missing since the early fall of 2016.
  The Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Task Force executed a warrant for Donald J. Nader, the homeowner at 18332 Lawrence Way in Grass Valley in June 2018. While searching the home, investigators were unable to locate Nader.
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• California Community Colleges May Waive Fees For 2 Years For Qualifying Students

  05-12-2018 00:45
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – Several California lawmakers want to make two years of Community College free for qualifying students.
  Assemblymembers Miguel Santiago (D-53rd District), Rob Bonta (D-18th District), Kevin McCarty (D-7th District) and David Chiu (D-7th District) introduced Assembly Bill 2 on Monday.
  If passed, it would expand the California College Promise to cover 2 academic years for certain students. Currently, the program waives some or all fees for certain students enrolled in at
  
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