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• Robocaller Coming From Your Area Code? California Lawmaker Takes Aim At ‘Neighbor Spoofing’

  04-02-2019 23:33
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – A California legislator has introduced a bill that aims to stop scammers from being able to spoof their area codes.
  Monday, Sen. Ben Hueso introduced SB 208 in order to set a deadline for telecommunication providers to help stop the pestering calls.
  In 2017, Americans received over 30 billion robocalls, and experts estimate that between 30 and 40 percent of these calls were scams. Today I introduced a bill to stop these illegal and intrusive calls.#WhoDis #SupportSB208
  
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• Woman, 18, Hurt In Manteca Drive-By Shooting

  04-02-2019 22:48
  MANTECA (CBS13) – An 18-year-old woman is in critical condition after an apparent drive-by shooting in Manteca Sunday night.
  Manteca police say they responded to the 1500 block of Rosemary Court a little after 10:30 p.m. to investigate a drive-by shooting. At the scene, officers found that a young woman had been shot in the head.
  The woman was rushed to the hospital. Police say she was listed in critical condition.
  Investigators believe the shooting happened near E. Louise Avenue and N. Ai
  
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• Foothills Could See Snow As Level Expected To Drop Down To 1500’

  04-02-2019 22:03
  PLACERVILE (CBS13) – The latest round of wet weather is bringing some very low snow to Northern California.
  National Weather Service forecasts show that the foothills could see significant snow late Monday night into Tuesday. Exactly how much snow the foothills could see is not exactly clear, but the snow level could drop to the 1500’ level after midnight.
  Significant snow is possible into the foothills through Tuesday, dropping down to 1500 feet after midnight tonight. Snow is alrea
  
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• 5 Teens Linked To Tracy Wheel Thefts Where Cars Were Being Left On Blocks

  04-02-2019 19:12
  TRACY (CBS13) – Investigators say they have arrested five teenagers in connection to a string of car wheel thefts in Tracy recently.
  Tracy police say they have been investigating several incidents of cars having their wheels stolen, then being left on blocks.
  Early Monday morning, officers spotted a car believed to be linked to some of the thefts. That car was pulled over and, as a result, five people – including four minors – were arrested.
  Photo of Donaven Anderson released b
  
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• Police Investigating Suspicious Death At Stockton Gas Station

  04-02-2019 18:12
  STOCKTON (CBS13) – Police in Stockton say they are investigating a suspicious death at a gas station in the city Monday morning.
  The scene is at the Chevron gas station on Fremont and Filbert streets.
  Few details about the investigation are being released, including why officers are calling it suspicious, are being released.
  More information to come. 
  
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• Colin Kaepernick Mural Removed Just Before Super Bowl To Be Replaced

  04-02-2019 17:54
  ATLANTA (CBS SF / AP) — An Atlanta artist says a building with his mural of former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick was destroyed days before the Super Bowl, so eight more are being made.
  The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports artist Fabian Williams says the building was torn down last week and was about a mile from the Mercedes-Benz Stadium that housed the Sunday’s Super Bowl. Williams says he doesn’t think it’s a coincidence that the removal coincided with the game.
  
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• Several Sierra Schools Declare Snow Day After Storm

  04-02-2019 17:42
  POLLOCK PINES (CBS13/AP) – Heavy snow falling in the Sierra Nevada mountains has led to some road and schools closures.
  The California Department of Transportation is advising motorists to avoid traveling if possible because heavy snow is expected throughout Monday.A winter storm sweeping across California and Nevada has dumped at least 8 feet (2.4 meters) of snow over the past two days. Much more is expected through Tuesday.
  Several high country schools have closed for the day: Camino Uni
  
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• CHP Testing Out GPS Dart To Help Ease Up On High-Speed Chases

  04-02-2019 16:46
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – It’s one of the most dangerous things cops do: engage in a high-speed chase. From the ground and from the air, the adrenaline matches the potential for a destructive outcome.
  Enter California Highway Patrol’s new technology. The agency is currently kicking the tires on what could be a game-changer when it comes to going after fleeing drivers.
  It’s called “Starchase” – a GPS-enabled dart fired from a laser-guided, compressed-air launc
  
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• Kings Win 6th Straight At G1C, Beat 76ers 115-108

  04-02-2019 15:27
  SACRAMENTO – The Sacramento Kings are off to a good start on their six-game homestand. The team knocked off the Philadelphia 76ers 115-108 on Saturday to make it 2-o. They play the San Antonio Spurs for the third installment on Feb. 4.Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is surrounded by Sacramento Kings players Buddy Hield, Bogdan Bogdanovich, and Harry Giles III at Golden 1 Center on Feb. 2, 2019. Kings won 115-108.(OBSERVER photo by Antonio R. Harvey)Buddy Hield led the Kings (27-
  
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• Oakland Raiders Eyeing San Francisco As Temporary Home

  04-02-2019 08:59
  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Oakland Raiders are in talks with the Giants about playing their home games next season at Oracle Park in San Francisco.
  A person with knowledge of the negotiations said Sunday night the two sides are in discussions, but no deal has been reached. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because nothing has been finalized.
  NBC Bay Area reported that an announcement of the Raiders’ plans to play in San Francisco will be made this week.
  
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• Breaking: Oakland Raiders Eyeing San Francisco As Temporary Home

  04-02-2019 06:55
  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Oakland Raiders are in talks with the Giants about playing their home games next season at Oracle Park in San Francisco.
  A person with knowledge of the negotiations said Sunday night the two sides are in discussions, but no deal has been reached. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because nothing has been finalized.
  NBC Bay Area reported that an announcement of the Raiders’ plans to play in San Francisco will be made this week.
  
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• Weekend Storm Creating Nightmare For Drivers

  04-02-2019 06:30
  Nyack (CBS13) — A strong storm is moving through the Sierra and causing quite the headache for drivers.
  “It’s been kinda scary. The visibility has been a little bit low,” said Lazar Bozic who is heading to Reno for a Sunday night music show with his bandmates.
  “It’s going to get much worse. That’s what we’ve been told,” he said.
  His band is called The Sediment Club, but their priority at the moment is getting chains on their van. He adde
  
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• Call Kurtis Investigates: Customers Demand Walmart To Stop Locking Up Black Hair Care Products

  04-02-2019 05:57
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — Several Walmart locations in the Sacramento area are locking up hair care products marketed to African American Shoppers.
  Grandmother, Tracy Green alerted us after a recent trip with her granddaughter to the Walmart in the Florin area.
  She sent 16-year-old Avonna Stewart to grab rubber bands for braiding, leave-in conditioner, and tea tree oil.
  Avonna returned empty-handed finding all three items were locked up.
  “They’re in the case. I can’t get
  
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• Call Kurtis Investigates: Customers Demand Walmart Stop Locking Up Black Hair Care Products

  04-02-2019 05:57
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — Several Walmart locations in the Sacramento area are locking up hair care products marketed to African-American Shoppers.Tracy
  Tracy Green, a grandmother, alerted us after a recent trip with her granddaughter to the Walmart in the Florin area.
  She sent 16-year-old Avonna Stewart to grab rubber bands for braiding, leave-in conditioner, and tea tree oil.
  Avonna returned empty-handed finding all three items were locked up.
  “They’re in the case. I can&rsqu
  
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• Local Friends And Rivals Enjoy Super Bowl

  04-02-2019 05:49
  ELK GROVE (CBS13) — Can a friendship between a Rams fan and Patriots fan survive the Super Bowl?
  Rob Tyson and Paul Fraga’s 20-year friendship was put to the test on Sunday.
  Tyson loves the Rams, while Fraga is a die-hard Patriots fan.
  “It’s really about friendship at the end of the day, said Tyson. “It’s just a game.”
  “We are good. Because his Rams haven’t been that good so he doesn’t have that much to cheer for, Fraga fired back.
  
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• Dramatic Video: Walmart Vehicle Fire

  04-02-2019 04:40
  ROSEVILLE (CBS13) — Check this out. We’re seeing dramatic video from the Roseville Fire Department this evening of three vehicles burning in a Walmart parking lot.This is on Pleasant Grove Road.
  No other details are available at this time.
  CBS13 will update this story when we learn more.
  
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• El Dorado County Murder Suspect In Custody In Washington State

  04-02-2019 03:23
  EL DORADO COUNTY (CBS13) — Detectives in El Dorado County have identified a suspect in the brutal murder of Helen McKinnney.
  He’s 26-year-old Tanner Seals.
  ALSO: Family Of Murdered El Dorado County Woman Look For Answers In Recovered Car
  Seals is currently behind bars in Adams County, Washington on unrelated charges. He will be extradited to El Dorado County where he will be charged with murder.
  
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• Stockton Homicide Investigation Underway

  04-02-2019 02:50
  STOCKTON (CBS13) — Police in Stockton are looking for answers after a 19-year-old man was shot and killed Saturday night.
  It happened on the 2300 block of Sandalwood Drive.
  ALSO: Teen In Critical Condition After Being Shot In Stockton
  The man was reportedly outside a house when family members say they heard gunshots and a vehicle taking off.
  Medics pronounced the man dead at the scene.
  If you have any information about the shooting, you are asked to call the Stockton Police Department
  
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• Caught On Camera: Brazen Package Theft

  04-02-2019 02:21
  PLUMAS LAKE (CBS13) — A Plumas Lake family captured a reported package theft on their home security camera.
  The video shows a man, who was with an accomplish in black Chevy Colorado, walk up to their porch and take some boxes.The family says it was home at the time of the incident but did not hear anything.
  Fortunately, the thief only got away with snacks, pacifiers, and a stuffed animal.
  If you recognize this man, you are asked to call the Yuba County Sheriff’s Office at 530-749-777
  
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• Three Fatalities In El Dorado County So Far This Weekend

  04-02-2019 01:48
  PLACERVILLE (CBS13) — The California Highway Patrol is investigating three fatal crashes in El Dorado County.
  On Friday night, a 34-year-old woman from the town of El Dorado died in a crash on Plesant Valley Road.
  On Saturday morning, a 21-year-old woman from Santa Cruz, who was the passenger in a car, died when it crashed on North Shingle Road.
  And on Saturday evening, a 36-year-old woman from Woodland died on State Route 49 when her car collided with a tree.
  CHP says it’s investiga
  
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• Campaign 2020: Vote By Mail Ballots Go Out In A Year

  04-02-2019 01:24
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — It may seem like it’s a long way away, but California county election offices will start mailing vote-by-mail ballots for the 2020 primary a year from today.
  ALSO: Kamala Harris Jumps Into 2020 Presidential Race
  The California primary is March 3, 2020.
  Secretary of State Alex Padilla’s office says more than 8.3 million Californians voted by mail in the 2018 general election, accounting for 65.3% of ballots cast.
  
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• Did You Feel It? Earthquake Strikes Near Eureka

  04-02-2019 00:54
  EUREKA (CBS13) — The U.S. Geological Survey says a 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck this afternoon in Northern California.
  The center is reported to be 35 miles southwest of Eureka.
  ALSO: USGS: 20,000 Tiny ‘Man-Made’ Earthquakes Shook Oroville Dam
  There are no reports yet of any damage.
  The USGS says there is no tsunami danger from the quake.
  
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• New Details On Officer-Involved Shooting Incident In Stockton

  04-02-2019 00:32
  STOCKTON (CBS13) — We’re learning more about yesterday’s deadly officer-involved shooting in Stockton.
  Police have identified the suspect as 40-year-old Isaiah Thomas.
  ALSO: Man Dead After Being Shot By Stockton Police
  They say an officer, Vincent Faso, who has been on the force since April 2016, was responding to an unrelated call nearby when he heard a woman screaming. He then saw Thomas attacking the woman with a knife. The officer reportedly told Thomas to drop the kni
  
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