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Tornado among strongest storms to hit US
The tornado that tore through the Oklahoma City suburbs this week ranks among the strongest storms ever to strike the United States, packing powerful winds that topped 200 ...
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10-year-old boy talks about night he was shot 5 times
NORTH HIGHLANDS, CA - The North Highlands boy shot five times while playing outside during a birthday party is home from the hospital. Eri Raya, 10, was released from UC Davis Medical Center Friday, and is now receiving some care at home, according to his older brother. Raya said the shooter pulled up in a vehicle in front of the house while he playing outside around 11:15 p.m. on April ...
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Teachers were heroic protectors during Oklahoma tornado
There are multiple stories coming out of Moore, Okla., of teachers putting their own lives on the line to protect their students, just as teachers in Newtown and other schools risked and sometimes lost their lives for students. During the worst of the tornado that destroyed Moore, teachers shielded children with their own bodies even as roofs collapsed around them, according to educators and ...
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Marysville Considers More Red Light Cameras
MARYSVILLE- The Marysville City Council will look at a proposal by the police department to add two more red light camera intersections to the eight the city already has. The police department says they will allow a short-staffed department to deploy its officers more efficiently. It denies that the motive is to raise money for the city, since most of the $500 fine for a violation goes to the ...
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Kings to Pick 7th in NBA Draft
Coach Keith Smart represented the Sacramento Kings at the NBA Draft lottery Tuesday. (File Photo) SACRAMENTO- The Sacramento Kings will pick seventh at the 2013 NBA draft. According to the team, this is the sixth time the team has gotten the number seven spot during its time in Sacramento. Chris Kelly, former Facebook executive and current investor in the team, tweeted Tuesday evening, ...
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Mission: Impossible [DVD]
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Daily though Global MarchProtest Against Monsanto in Sacramento
On Wednesday, May 22, 2013, there will be a protest/march from the CA Department of Food and Agriculture located at 1220 N. St Sacramento, CA beginning at 10AM and the march ends at the California State Capitol Building tentatively ...
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Things to Do Want to grow your own veggies Join a community garden
Want to plant a vegetable garden but have no space (or sun)? Join Sacramento's community gardens. "There's still plenty of time to get a plot and plant!" said Bill Maynard, Sacramento's community garden coordinator. "It makes a great summer activity for families." The annual cost ranges from $25 to $75, depending on garden location. Maynard offers free seeds ...
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CEOs say business climate is much friendlier in the Lone Star State
A growing number of California companies are fed up - and moving out - to Texas. Chief executive officers interviewed by KCRA 3 said they're finding Texas to have a much friendlier business ...
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“Long Live the Kings Rally” Detailed
SACRAMENTO- The Sacramento Kings gave details Tuesday about the ';Long Live the Kings Rally'; scheduled for Thursday. Mayor Kevin Johnson will be joined by prospective owner Vivek Ranadive, Kings players of the past and present, mascot Slamson and Kings dancers at Cesar Chavez Park. The rally will go from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Special guests and live music are also slated to be a part ...
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Body Found in Natomas Canal
File Photo NATOMAS- A body was found Tuesday afternoon floating in a canal in Natomas, police say. It was reported shortly after 4:30 p.m., near Natomas Boulevard and Bridgecross Drive. Stay with FOX40 and FOX40.com for the latest information as this story ...
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Swiss-Grand Resort & Spa, Bondi Beach, Australia
Perfectly positioned alongside Sydney's World famous Bondi Beach, the Swiss-Grand is a great hotel, packed with uniqueness and extras. At ...
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