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• 2 Men Suspected Of Breaking Into, Burglarizing Vacaville Apartments That Recently Caught Fire

  03-04-2019 22:45
  VACAVILLE (CBS13) – Two men have been arrested after police say they broke into and burglarized an apartment complex that had caught fire recently.
  The incident happened Wednesday morning along the 1500 block of Alamo Drive.
  A complex on that block had recently been the site of the fire back in March. Vacaville police say the two men – 34-year-old Avery James and 41-year-old Dante Johnson – broke the windows of the building and had started taken items inside.
  One of the men aft
  
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• Committee Vote On Bill That Would Allow California State Workers To Bring Infants To Work Delayed

  03-04-2019 18:58
  UPDATE: Lawmakers say the bill was pulled from Wednesday’s hearing, but it will come up in committee again in the next few weeks.
  Previous story below: 
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – A bill allowing state workers to bring their infants to work with them is up for a committee vote.
  Assembly Bill 372 was introduced back in February. Wednesday morning, the bill was scheduled to be voted on in the Public Employment and Retirement Committee hearing.
  RELATED: California State Workers May Get T
  
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• Committee To Vote On Bill That Would Allow California State Workers To Bring Infants To Work

  03-04-2019 18:58
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – A bill allowing state workers to bring their infants to work with them is up for a committee vote.
  Assembly Bill 372 was introduced back in February. Wednesday morning, the bill was scheduled to be voted on in the Public Employment and Retirement Committee hearing.
  RELATED: California State Workers May Get To Bring Infants To Work For First 6 Months
  If passed, state workers would be able to have more parent-infant bonding at work.
  Babies would need to be between the ag
  
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• Cement Truck Involved In Deadly Crash On Highway 50 Near Sunrise Boulevard

  03-04-2019 18:30
  RANCHO CORDOVA (CBS13) – Traffic was seriously backing up on eastbound Highway 50 in the Rancho Cordova area Wednesday morning due to a deadly crash.
  The incident happened a little after 8 a.m. just west of Sunrise Boulevard.
  A cement truck and several other vehicles were involved in the crash, according to California Highway Patrol. Several lanes were blocked.
  CHP confirms at least one person has died in the crash.
  All lanes were reopened on the highway a little after 10 a.m.
   
  
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• Police: Man Arrested In Roseville Retail Thefts Had 8 Warrants Out Of 4 Counties

  03-04-2019 16:46
  ROSEVILLE (CBS13) – It was a “see something, say something” moment for some Roseville retail employees that led to the arrest of a man with eight warrants out in four counties.
  The incident happened Tuesday morning at a store along the 900 block of Pleasant Grove Boulevard.
  Roseville police say employees saw a man – later identified as David Franklin Tietjen – apparently casing some items at a store. Another man, Nathan Mark Gallagher, was seen circling outside in a
  
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• California Could Join Utah As Only States To Lower Legal Blood Alcohol Level To .05

  03-04-2019 16:16
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – California could soon have some of the toughest drunk driving laws in the country if two bills being introduced in the state legislature this week pass.
  SB 545 would require everyone convicted of a DUI – even first-time offenders – to have interlocking ignition devices installed in their vehicle. The device prevents the car from starting if the driver does not pass an alcohol breathalyzer test.
  The second bill, AB 1713, would bring California’s legal
  
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• Bone Fragments Uncovered By Construction Crew In Downtown Sacramento

  03-04-2019 15:49
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – An investigation is underway after bone fragments were found by a construction crew in Downtown Sacramento.
  The discovery was made in the area of 12th and J streets on Tuesday.
  Construction crews are working on fixing the sidewalk in front of a FedEx Office building near the intersection. One worker apparently lifted up some concrete and found the bones.
  At this point, it’s unclear if the bones are human remains or animal bones. The Sacramento County Coroner&rsqu
  
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• Woman Who Went Viral Tweeting From Stranded Viking Cruise Ship Returns Home

  03-04-2019 09:02
  RIO VISTA (CBS13) — The Rio Vista woman who shot terrifying videos aboard the Viking cruise ship that signaled a mayday off the coast of Norway is finally back home.
  Alexus Sheppard’s videos showed the world what passengers on that ship were facing. Twenty-one million people have watched the videos she tweeted out from the ship.
  “It was like, well, I hope we don’t die, but we might,” Sheppard said.
  Sheppard and her wife Deborah Perry were both onboard as the cruise
  
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• Woman Who Shot Alarming Video From Stranded Viking Cruise Ship Returns To Rio Vista Home

  03-04-2019 09:02
  RIO VISTA (CBS13) — The Rio Vista woman who shot terrifying videos aboard the Viking cruise ship that signaled a mayday off the coast of Norway is finally back home.
  Alexus Sheppard’s videos showed the world what passengers on that ship were facing. Twenty-one million people have watched the videos she tweeted out from the ship.
  “It was like, well, I hope we don’t die, but we might,” Sheppard said.
  Sheppard and her wife Deborah Perry were both onboard as the cruise
  
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• Neighbors Concerned Over Marijuana Lounge In Colonial Heights

  03-04-2019 08:57
  COLONIAL PARK (CBS13) — There was a heated debate in Colonial Heights Tuesday over a marijuana lounge operating in the neighborhood. Some questioned if the establishment is legal and claim people driving away from the lounge are driving under the influence.
  Residents say the visitors on Sunday and Tuesday nights are creating a traffic nightmare. Wayne, the owner of the old Public House Theater, is at odds with neighbors over heavy traffic and a steady stream of visitors.
  “This i
  
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• Airport Runway Renovations Mean More Noise For Natomas Neighbors

  03-04-2019 08:30
  NATOMAS (CBS13) — Beginning Tuesday, there are big changes at Sacramento International Airport. One of its two runways is now shut down until late October, and officials warn nearby neighbors will be hearing more noise.
  David Arace’s Natomas home is right in the flight path of aircraft taking off from Sacramento International Airport’s east runway. Now he’s worried airport construction will make the jet noise much worse.
  The west runway is set to be shut down for renovati
  
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• Couple Rescues Kittens Left For Dead At Lodi Dump

  03-04-2019 08:28
  LODI (CBS13) — They were left for dead at a Lodi dump, but three kittens are now recovering nicely after being rescued by Good Samaritans. The kittens were found barely alive inside a pile of garbage at Central Valley Waste Services.
  Jerry Glenn Hitchcock said, “There was no doubt. We were not going to leave those cats there.”
  Nursing back to health after being left to die, three kittens found in Lodi are now in good hands, but just days ago the newborns were thrown out like tr
  
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• The Drought May Be Over, But Experts Say We’re In A ‘Quake Drought’

  03-04-2019 08:07
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — California just got out of an epic drought but seismologists say a new one is here.
  They call it an “earthquake drought” because it’s been years since a major earthquake has happened in the state, but experts know this so-called drought will end with some destructive results.
  Berkeley florist Jean Lee is as ready as she can be for an earthquake, she wonders when the next big one could hit. Seismologists do too. Some believe California is in the midst
  
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• Community Mourns Dixon 17-Year-Olds Who Were Electrocuted Trying To Save A Dog

  03-04-2019 07:46
  DIXON (CBS13) – More than one hundred people gathered Tuesday night to remember the lives of two teens electrocuted in a nearby canal.
  “Just goes to show how a small community comes together and really what a good kid Jake was,” his uncle, Eric Hourmouzus.
  Family, friends, and complete strangers now sharing in the great loss of Jacob Hourmouzus and Jacob Schneider.
  “Every month he would text me and tell me he loves me, but man, this is a tough way to say goodbye to a frie
  
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• The Great Goat Escape: Goats Take Over Highway 65, Some Struck By Vehicles

  03-04-2019 07:08
  LINCOLN (CBS13) — A large number of goats escaped their pasture Tuesday evening and found their way onto Highway 65 and Ferrari Ranch Road.
  (credit: Lincoln Police Department)
  Lincoln police and CHP Auburn officers responded to help clear the goats. Officials said several of the goats were struck by vehicles.
  Placer County Animal Services responded to the scene and have helped round up the goats near the Park and Ride lot, according to police.
  No drivers were hurt in the incident. The road
  
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• Harden Scores 36, Rockets Rout Kings 130-105

  03-04-2019 06:43
  SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — James Harden had 36 points and 10 assists, Houston matched its season high with 26 3-pointers and the Rockets beat the Sacramento Kings 130-105 Tuesday night.
  Eric Gordon and Danuel House Jr. each scored 19 points, Kenneth Faried added 12 points and 11 rebounds, and P.J. Tucker scored 13. The Rockets have won 17 of 20.
  Houston (50-28) moved a half-game ahead of idle Portland for third place in the Western Conference. It’s the fifth time in the six years that
  
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• First Images Of New Republic FC Stadium Released

  03-04-2019 04:35
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — Sacramento Republic FC released the first renderings for their new stadium in the Railyards.
  In January, it was announced that billionaire investor and philanthropist Ron Burkle bought the controlling interest of the team, and his group reached a deal to buy the staium site and surrounding 14 acres east of 7th Street to create an entertainment district for the railyards.
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• Dixon Teens Jake Hourmouzus And Jacob Schneider Electrocuted While Trying To Rescue Dog

  03-04-2019 04:00
  DIXON (CBS13) — Two Dixon teens were killed while reportedly trying to rescue a dog from an irrigation canal.
  Around 4:15 p.m. Monday CHP officers responded to reports of two teens lying unconscious near an orchard along Dixon Avenue West. After being treated with life-saving measures, both boys were pronounced dead at Kaiser Permanente, Vacaville, say authorities.
  Jake Hourmouzus’ student ID photo. (credit: Dixon High School)
  One teen who was killed has been identified as 17-year-ol
  
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• Sacramento City Educators Plan To Strike Next Week

  03-04-2019 03:51
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — The Sacramento City Teacher’s Association announced Tuesday they intend to strike next Thursday, April 11, over alleged violations of the collective bargaining agreement with the district.
  Members of the union had earlier voted to authorize a strike on March 15, with 92% of members supporting a walkout.
  The union says the strike is scheduled to last one day and teachers will return to work on April 12.
  SCTA said they identified 30 violations of the collective bar
  
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• Water Flowing Through Oroville Main Spillway After Repairs

  03-04-2019 03:30
  OROVILLE (CBS13) — With water rushing out of the Oroville spillway for the first time in years, officials expect river levels rise as more rain and snowmelt are predicted.
  Drone video shows the awesome power of Mother Nature after the gates were opened at the Oroville Spillway and water began pouring out for the first time since the $1.1 billion reconstruction project began.“I think they did a good job. They wouldn’t want to do it another time,” said one man who lives in
  
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• Permanent Fix In Works After EDD Put Millions At Risk Of Identity Theft

  03-04-2019 03:12
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – Following four years and dozens of CBS13 reports, a permanent fix is finally in the works to prevent state agencies from mailing your social security number. This follows a state audit of the Employment Development Department (EDD) that found the agency has been putting millions of Californians at risk of identity theft.
  CBS13 CONTINUING EDD COVERAGE: “California UN-Confidential”July 7, 2015 State Employment Development Dept. Puts Millions Of Californians A
  
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• It’s A Birthquake At Sutter Health! 14 Labor And Delivery Nurses Are Pregnant At The Same Time

  03-04-2019 02:28
  The baby boom at Sutter hospital in Sacramento. (Credit: Julie Poerio)
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — There’s some baby fever at Sutter Medical Center in Sacramento. A total of 14 labor and delivery nurses have been pregnant and have either given birth or will give birth this year.
  The ladies’ “birthquake” photo has thrust 14 of Sutter Medical Center’s best, along with their growing bumps, into the spotlight. Some, like MonTana, Chelsea, and Julia, even share the same d
  
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• Vehicle Crashes Into East Sacramento Post Office, Injuring 3 People

  03-04-2019 01:17
  EAST SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — A vehicle crashed into a post office building Tuesday afternoon injuring three people, according to Sacramento Fire.
  The crash happened near the corner of Alhambra Boulevard and Stockton Boulevard. The three patients are being treated for injuries, firefighters said.
  Police said the driver of a Honda Civic made was apparently trying to park in a handicap space but hit the gas pedal instead of the brake. The elderly driver and two pedestrians suffered minor injurie
  
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• Firefighters Rescue 2 Adults That Were Stuck In The River For 2 Days

  03-04-2019 01:00
  STANISLAUS COUNTY (CBS13) — Firefighters rescued two adults who had capsized and were in the Tuolumne River for two days, Tuesday.
  (credit: Stanislaus Consolidated Fire Protection District)
  First responders were called to the scene with reports of someone screaming for help in the river. The people were found behind the Greenleaf Nursery on Lake Road.
  A Stanislaus Consolidated Fire Protection District’s Water Rescue Team boat found the two adults in the water.
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• Dixon Teen Jake Hourmouzus And Friend Electrocuted While Trying To Rescue Dog

  03-04-2019 00:00
  DIXON (CBS13) — Two Dixon teens were killed while reportedly trying to rescue a dog from an irrigation canal.
  Around 4:15 p.m. Monday CHP officers responded to reports of two teens lying unconscious near an orchard along Dixon Avenue West. After being treated with life-saving measures, both boys were pronounced dead at Kaiser Permanente, Vacaville, say authorities.
  Jake Hourmouzus’ student ID photo. (credit: Dixon High School)
  One teen who was killed has been identified as 17-year-ol
  
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