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CBS13 News AM News Update – 12/14/21The latest titles.
Weather forecast Tuesday – December 14, 2021Find out what kind of weather we expect this week.
Snowstorm messes up Sierra travelInterstate 80 is experiencing a major closure due to the storm.
Drivers ignore risks and drive on flooded Del Paso BoulevardLive on TV, a driver drove his car into deep water and onto the sidewalk in Sacramento where an intersection was flooded. Authorities warn of the dangers of driving in stagnant water.
Homeless residents take advantage of City Hall lobby to stay dryThe continued rain makes it difficult for the homeless to stay dry, so some of them made it to City Hall, where they are allowed to wait until the storm is over tonight.
Car hits fire hydrant in FolsomThe car struck the fire hydrant at E. Bidwell Street and Blue Ravine Road. The driver left on foot, according to the authorities.
Men accused of starting the Caldor fire flee around midnight MondayThe father and son face five counts to which they have pleaded not guilty.
1 person died after driving car through tree in Rancho CordovaThe Sacramento Metro Fire Department said the driver hit a tree on Douglas Road and Sunrise Boulevard. Rancho Cordova police are investigating.
Several feet of new snow is expected to fall by ThursdayDarla Givens shows the amount of snow that should come from the storms that cross our region.
Drivers brave the storm to cross the SierraThe weather does not calm down in the Sierra where the snow makes the roads dangerous. Still, some drivers force their way along I-80, chaining in just to stay on the road.
Downtown Sacramento Sets New One-Day Precipitation RecordThe new record is set at 1.87 inches. The previous record of 1.73 inches was set 106 years ago.
Notice concerning watercourses and small streams in effect until Tuesday morningA flood advisory is in effect for our region until 6:30 a.m. Tuesday. Authorities are warning drivers not to drive in areas where there is standing water.
Del Paso Boulevard closes due to floodingDel Paso Road was closed in both directions Monday evening from Northgate Boulevard to Carey Boulevard due to flooding. At one point, a driver got stranded and needed help.
Possible threat posted on social media calls for Calaveras high school lockdownA possible threat posted on social media has caused a lockdown at Calaveras High School. The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office said school officials were notified of the publication late Monday morning.
Sacramento County couple sentenced to 25 years in prison for death of boyA couple convicted of an abuse case that led to the death of a young boy have been sentenced to 25 years in life. Jessica Prater and Adam Caldwell were sentenced in November.
Gov. Newsom vows to use Texas abortion-ban tactics for gun control lawsCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom on Saturday pledged to allow private citizens to ban the manufacture and sale of assault weapons in the state, citing the same authority claimed by conservative Texas lawmakers to ban most abortions once a heartbeat is detected.
CBS13 News PM News Update – 12/13/21Be aware of the main news of the day.
Residential food recycling program becomes mandatory in summer 2022Moldy coffee grounds, eggshells and pomegranates will no longer go in Sacramento’s trash cans due to a mandatory residential food waste recycling program slated to start in 2022.
2nd Annual Holiday Tree Lane underway in LincolnTrees are in downtown Lincoln. At the end of the exhibition period, the trees will be handed over to the lucky winners.
Sacramento Ballet’s Nutcracker returns to SacramentoThe annual tradition returns after being closed in 2020. It features a whole new choreography. The show continues from Thursday 12/16/23.
Flooding on Highway 99 at 47th Avenue causing delaysSignificant delays have been reported along Highway 99 at 47th Avenue in Sacramento due to pavement flooding.
Sacramento city under fire for towing manned recreational vehiclesThe city of Sacramento faces criticism for towing vehicles that homeless people live in, but we learn the city may stop the policy. Mayor Steinberg presents a proposal that would prevent the city from towing motorhomes and cars, unless it can provide homeless people with a place to stay
Q & Answers: Are tornadoes linked to climate change?UCD Regional Climate Modeling Professor Paul Ullrich joined us to explain the possible link between climate change and tornadoes.
Holiday Shopping Deadlines LoomFor those who want to send Christmas gifts in the mail this year, the deadline to ship them on time is Friday.
