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Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio is now Pope Francis. Read local reactions to the announcement.

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Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio is now Pope Francis. Read local reactions to the announcement.

Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio is now Pope Francis. Read local reactions to the announcement.
Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio is now Pope Francis. Read local reactions to the announcement.
Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio is now Pope Francis. Read local reactions to the announcement.
Would-be bank robbers came away empty-handed Wednesday.
Two motorcycle riders crashed in separate incidents Wednesday.
A new Walmart store, located at the corner of Bruceville Road and Whitelock Parkway, opened for business Wednesday.
Cats will soon go into heat and be fertile, officials warn.
Sacramento County Sheriff's Department deputies thwarted a suicide attempt in Carmichael Monday.
A woman was robbed at a Fair Oaks Boulevard ATM in Carmichael, authorities say.
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The school is currently being overseen by acting Principal Nick Girimonte.
Dixon may solicit proposals for an in-house city attorney.
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An Elk Grove high school saw a fire in its band room Friday.
Students spread rumors of a planned Friday shooting at an Elk Grove school.
An alert resident saw the crime taking place and called police.