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By Joe Davidson - Updated: 12:46 am

Devontae Butler ran with power and purpose, leaving cleat marks on the chests and chins of overwhelmed Tokay Tigers. Shaq Thompson was fast to the corner and a blur to the end zone. And the defense dominated the line of scrimmage, laid players out, pounced on loose balls and raced with a convoy into the end zone for two scores.

GOP report: Accuser says Mayor Johnson offered to pay her $1,000 a month

By Ryan Lillis and Sam Stanton - Published: 12:00 am

Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson allegedly offered to pay a young woman $1,000 a month after she accused him of touching her inappropriately two years ago, according to a congressional report released Friday.

Monarchs are finished in Sacramento

By Ailene Voisin - Published: 12:00 am

The franchise that turned Arco Arena into a purple haze of confetti in September 2005, that captured a basketball championship and paraded down J Street, is uprooting and possibly dissolving.

Thanksgiving donations decline in Sacramento area

By Cynthia Hubert - Published: 12:00 am

Charities that feed the hungry in the Sacramento region are counting on a surge of public generosity this weekend as they prepare to offer Thanksgiving meals to an unprecedented number of needy people.

Helping Others: Connect with charities, volunteer groups

Roseville man leaves $5 million to Placer charities

By Ed Fletcher - Published: 12:00 am

There is a good chance Virgil Harrigan never saw the sun set over Bruin Ranch. He likely never heard the babble of Bear River, where it cuts through a rocky gorge on the ranch, or spied the wild turkey, blue heron, deer and boar on the 2,500- acre Sierra Nevada foothills property.

Death penalty ruled out in ex-Sacramento deputy's murder trial

By Andy Furillo - Published: 12:00 am

He didn't pull the trigger and he used to wear the uniform of a deputy sheriff, and that's probably why prosecutors announced Friday they will not pursue the death penalty against Chu Vue, according to a criminal law expert.

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HOME & GARDEN

Native American garden honors history

Located just north of the Mondavi Center, the garden provides a showcase of plants used and revered by Patwin tribe.

Seeds: Springlike weather fools many flowering plants, so enjoy the show

Bob Shallit

Ball drop falls victim to cash crunch

It's official. There will be no Times Square-style New Year's Eve ball drop in downtown Sacramento this year.

Quiz

Sacbee News Quiz: Put your knowledge to the test

Flu clinics, pit bulls, Chris Webber. They all made news in Sacramento this past week. Do you remember why?

Our region

Author to bring backyard farming know-how to Sacramento

Chickens are illegal in the city of Sacramento, although there's a growing effort working to change that.

Weekend

Takin' it to the slopes

Whether you're a powder maniac or a rank newbie, the right gear will help you make molehills out of mountains.

FALL LEAVES

Weekend finale for fall foliage

This is likely your last chance to see great fall colors in the region. Check out our updated 2009 photo gallery, and get tips for this weekend's best bets for fall color.

Fall leaves photo contest ends Thursday

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