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• Nothing Bundt Cakes Giving Away Free Bundtlets Tuesday (But There’s A Catch)

  08-04-2019 23:18
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – What’s better than cake? Free cake! Nothing Bundt Cakes will give out free Confetti Bundtlets Tuesday in honor of opening its 300th store.
  The chain will hold the promotion at each of its stores. But, there’s a catch. Each store will only give out 300 Bundtlets for 300 seconds- from 3:00 pm-3:05 pm. Each guest will only get one cake. You don’t even need a coupon!
  Nothing Bundt Cakes opened its first store in Las Vegas in 1997. The newest store is open
  
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• Now Hiring: Thunder Valley Looking To Fill 150+ Summer Positions

  08-04-2019 22:42
  LINCOLN (CBS13) – Thunder Valley is hiring more than 150 people for the summer season in a variety of positions, including concert security , bartenders, and pool attendants.
  Thunder Valley Casino Resort will hold a job fair on-site on Tuesday, April 9 from 3 pm-7 pm and will conduct on-the-spot interviews.
  Candidates must:Be at least 18 (21 for beverage servers, bartenders, Summer Concert Series Officers)
  Pass a drug and background check
  Able to work weekends and holidays
  Apply online bef
  
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• Fallen CHP Officer Honored In West Sacramento Bell-Toll Ceremony

  08-04-2019 21:50
  WEST SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – California Highway Patrol officers gathered Monday morning in West Sacramento for a bell toll tribute ceremony to honor the CHP  motorcycle officer who was hit and killed in Southern California over the weekend.
  Authorities say Sargeant Steve Licon was in the process of writing a traffic ticket for a driver he had pulled over when he and that vehicle, were hit by 36-year-old driver Michael Callahan.
  Callahan was later arrested on multiple charges including mu
  
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• WWE Smackdown Live Coming To Golden 1 Center

  08-04-2019 19:52
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – Wrestling fans, this is your chance to see big names from WWE, live and in person at Golden 1 Center.
  WWE Smackdown Live is coming to Sacramento on June 11. According to a statement from the Golden 1 Center, the event will feature Rey Mysterio, Kofi Kingston versus Daniel Bryan, and Aj Styles versus Randy Orton.
  It will also feature Charlotte Flair, Naomi, and New Day.
  Tickets go on sale Friday, April 12 at 10 a.m. and start at $20. They will be available at the G
  
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• Group Applying Pressure To Kings, City, To Adopt Sacramento Zoo’s Natomas Relocation Plan

  08-04-2019 19:24
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – Could the Sacramento Zoo make the move to the Natomas zip code?
  The idea for the zoo move to the old arena land was quickly squashed by Kings owners last year when the team formally submitted plans to build housing on the site. But that’s not stopping zoo activists from pushing the Kings to make the land a new home for the animal kingdom.
  ALSO: Woman Clawed By Jaguar After Climbing Into Enclosure Apologizes To Zoo
  “Our slogan is ‘we want a zoo&rs
  
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• Kings Hosting Warriors, Lakers, Heat In California Classic Summer League

  08-04-2019 19:20
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – Sacramento will host the 2nd Annual California Classic Summer League for rookies, 2nd year players, and those looking to make NBA and G league teams.
  The Kings, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, and Miami Heat will play 3 games each from Monday, July 1-Wednesday, July 3. The games will follow the modified-format used by other Summer Leagues, including 10-minute quarters.
  Credit: Sacramento Kings
  Three-day passes go on sale April 9 for 2019-20 season ticket hol
  
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• ‘Additional Information’ Presented In Case Of Playboy Model Suspected Of Killing Psychiatrist

  08-04-2019 18:30
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — Former Playboy model Kelsey Turner was in court Monday for an extradition hearing in connection with the murder of a California psychiatrist who was found dead in Nevada.
  Turner was arrested in Stockton on March 21 after the body of 71-year-old Dr. Thomas Kirk Burchard was found bludgeoned to death east of Las Vegas. Police believe Burchard was attacked in his Mercedes then his body was moved to the trunk of the car and was left two miles down a dirt road.
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• Woman Shot In South Sacramento

  08-04-2019 15:59
  SOUTH SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – A woman is recovering after she was shot in South Sacramento on Sunday night.
  The shooting happened shortly after 9 p.m. in the 1300 block of Florin Road, according to a Sacramento Police Department statement.
  Although the extent of the woman’s injuries is unknown, we know the woman is listed in stable condition.
  No arrests have been made.
  
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• Overturned Big Rig Blocking Lanes Of Eastbound I-80 At Madison Avenue

  08-04-2019 15:17
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – A big rig with a trailer has overturned, blocking at least two eastbound lanes of Interstate 80 at Madison Avenue.
  The big rig appears to have collided with a Cadillac SUV before turning over.
  Neither the driver of the SUV nor the driver of the big rig was injured in the crash.
  Big Rig onside EB80 Madison off ramp… drivers appear to be okay! Traffic a mess EB80 ⁦@GoodDayCourtney⁩ ⁦@GoodDaySac⁩ ⁦@GoodDayTraffic⁩ ⁦@morgans
  
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• Overturned Big Rig Blocked Lanes Of Eastbound I-80 At Madison Avenue

  08-04-2019 15:17
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – A crash involving a big rig and another vehicle caused the eastbound Interstate 80 to be closed at Madison Avenue on Monday.
  The two vehicles, a Cadillac SUV and the big rid collided, causing the big rig to flip over on its side. Neither driver was injured in the crash.
  CHP announced the road was clear during the 8 a.m. hour.
  All lanes now open ! I-80 E/B #heavy #towtruck #collegeoaktow #chp #clear #lane #safety #slowdown pic.twitter.com/837dseouAG
  — CHP North Sa
  
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• Suspected Postal Services Thieves Caught Trying To Collect Reward Money

  08-04-2019 07:36
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — They’re accused of robbing a Sacramento postal carrier, then trying to get the reward money for information leading to an arrest
  Federal agents might describe it a special delivery that helped crack their U.S. Postal Service case.
  An armed robber stole a master key from a Sacramento postal carrier. Then a postal inspector got a call from one of the alleged criminals, double-crossing their partner.
  Federal documents show after discovering a $50,000 reward for an a
  
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• Postal Theft Double-Cross

  08-04-2019 07:36
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — They’re accused of robbing a Sacramento postal carrier, then trying to get the reward money for information leading to an arrest
  Federal agents might describe it a special delivery that helped crack their U.S. Postal Service case.
  An armed robber stole a master key from a Sacramento postal carrier.
  Then a postal inspector got a call from one of the alleged criminals, double-crossing their partner.
  Federal documents show after discovering a $50,000 reward for an a
  
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• Playboy Model Murder Suspect In Court Monday; Two More Suspects Named

  08-04-2019 07:24
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — Two more people have been accused in the murder of a Nevada psychiatrist, after a former Playboy model was arrested in Stockton in connection his death.
  Las Vegas and Stockton police are still trying to piece together the final hours of Dr. Thomas Burchard’ss life, and hope to locate two persons of interests who may have intimate knowledge of the crime.
  Our sister station KLAS in Las Vegas says one of the suspects may have been the boyfriend of Kelsey Turner.
  The
  
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• Kings Lose Final Home Game Of Season; Will End Year Below .500

  08-04-2019 05:56
  SACRAMENTO (AP) — Ian Clark scored 31 points with a career-best seven 3-pointers, Elfrid Payton had 12 of his 25 points in the final 3½ minutes and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Sacramento Kings 133-129 on Sunday night.
  Jahlil Okafor added 23 points and 14 rebounds, Solomon Hill had 13 points and Kenrich Williams scored 12 to help the Pelicans stop a three-game skid while beating the Kings for the third time in four meetings this season.
  Harrison Barnes scored 29 points for Sacr
  
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• Modesto Police Complete Half Marathon In Full Gear

  08-04-2019 05:49
  LOS ANGELES (CBS13) — Modesto Police Officer Roberto Rosas and Detective Sean Dodge ran the Run to Remember in Los Angeles on Sunday, in full gear.
  The half marathon course went through Beverly Hills and Fox Studios.
  ALSO: Police: ID Thieves Nabbed Red-Handed
  The Run To Remember race honors fallen first responders and raises money for their families.
  
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• 2019 Running Of The Elk

  08-04-2019 05:27
  ELK GROVE (CBS13) — Runners and walkers took to the streets of Elk Grove today.
  This year marked the 8th annual Running of the Elk.
  ALSO: Elk Grove Teacher Elected President Of California Teachers Association
  The event featured a 5k, 10k, a half marathon, and kids run.
  Proceeds went to the Elk Grove Youth Sports Foundation.
   
  
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• Governor Newsom Lands In Central America

  08-04-2019 03:19
  SAN SALVADOR (CBS13) — California Governor Gavin Newsom arrived in El Salvador on Sunday.
  He will meet with International Aid Organizations, Human Rights Advocates, and top Central American officials to discuss migration, violence, and poverty.
  ALSO: California, 19 Other States Sue To Block Money From Going To Trump’s Border Wall
  Governor Newsom says he stands in stark contrast to President Trump on the issue of Central American immigration. He says while the White House casts f
  
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• Sacramento Unified School District Tries To Avoid One-Day Strike

  08-04-2019 02:23
  SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — The Superintendent of the Sacramento Unified School District is asking union leaders for mediation this in hopes of avoiding a strike.
  Jorge Aguilar sent a letter to the Sacramento City Teachers Association, requesting a meeting on Monday.
  ALSO: Sac City Unified Offering $500 Per Day To Replacement Instructors If Teachers Go On Strike
  The union announced plans to strike this Thursday over alleged violations of a collective bargaining agreement with the Distri
  
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• Highway 50 Reopened After Snow Slide Closure

  08-04-2019 01:45
  UPDATE 5:58 p.m. — Caltrans reports Highway 50 is open again.
  Update: US50 ALL lanes have reopened at 5:50 pm at Echo Summit and Chiapadue to snow slides. Continue to Watch for snow equipment with flashing lights.
  — Caltrans District 3 (@CaltransDist3) April 8, 2019UPDATE 5:35 p.m. — Caltrans has delayed the opening to 6:10 p.m.
  UPDATE 5:01 p.m. — Caltrans says two vehicles were stuck in the snow, but they have now been freed.
  UPDATE 4:48 p.m. — Caltrans says it hop
  
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• BREAKING: Highway 50 Closed Due To Snow Slides

  08-04-2019 01:45
  UPDATE 4:48 p.m. — Caltrans says it hopes to have the roadway clear and open by 5:10 p.m.
  US50 all are lanes blocked at Echo Summit and Chiapadue to snow slides. Caltrans is working to clear the snow in the roadway. Working on reopening by 5:10 pm.Watch for snow equipment with flashing lights. pic.twitter.com/KHO8jRZzde
  — Caltrans District 3 (@CaltransDist3) April 7, 2019LAKE TAHOE (CBS13) — Caltrans says Highway 50 is closed in both directions at Echo Summit and Chiapa due to
  
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• One Pharmacy Robber Still On The Loose; Two Suspects Arrested

  08-04-2019 01:38
  AUBURN (CBS13) — Police in Auburn are still searching for one person in connection with a pharmacy robbery.
  It happened Saturday afternoon at the Rite Aid on Nevada Street.
  ALSO: Two 18YOs Arrested In Connection To Armed Pharmacy Robberies
  They say three people robbed the store and escaped.
  A short time later, police say they spotted the suspects in a car, then they ditched the car and ran.
  After a short chase, police arrested two people, one juvenile from Sacramento and 24-year-
  
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• Another Measles Case Found In Butte County

  08-04-2019 01:00
  CHICO (CBS13) — Butte County Public Health says it’s found an additional case of measles in an adult, bringing the total cases in Butte County to six.
  This person’s exposure locations in Chico are identified as:Chipotle, 620 Mangrove Ave.Sunday, March 31, from 2:30-3:45 p.m.
  Cinemark Theaters (movie: Hotel Mumbai), 801 East Ave.Sunday, March 31, from 7:00-10:00 p.m.ALSO: UC Davis Medical Center Says 200 People May Have Been Exposed To Measles
  Anyone who was present at eith
  
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• Travis Air Force Base Crews Land In Africa To Deliver Cyclone Aid

  08-04-2019 00:48
  TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE (CBS13) — Members of the 21st Airlift Squadron from Travis Air Force Base are in Djibouti, providing much needed Cyclone Idai relief.
  The Category 2 storm that hit Mozambique in mid-March had top winds of 110 miles per hour, submerged several villages, and killed more than 800 people.
  C-17 Globemaster
  Travis is supporting the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa.
  ALSO: Travis AFB Sending More Teams To Help With Aftermath Of Hurricane Michael
  Lt. Col. Steven N
  
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• CHP To Honor Fallen Officer In West Sacramento On Monday

  08-04-2019 00:18
  WEST SACRAMENTO (CBS13) — California Highway Patrol officers and employees will gather Monday morning to honor Sergeant Steve Licon, who died in the line of duty on Saturday.
  A bell toll tribute ceremony will be held in his memory at the CHP Academy in West Sacramento.
  ALSO: CHP Officer Dies In Motorcycle Crash
  So. California Motorcycle Officer Killed
  Sergeant Licon was struck by another vehicle while conducting a traffic stop on Interstate 15 in Riverside County.
  He is survived by hi
  
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