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Crews race to find survivors of Oklahoma twister

By NOMAAN MERCHANT and SEAN MURPHY - Updated: 11:15 am

Emergency crews searched the broken remnants of an Oklahoma City suburb Tuesday for survivors of a massive tornado that flattened homes and demolished an elementary school. At least 24 people were killed, including at least nine children, and those numbers were expected to climb.

Kings face long odds of landing No. 1 draft pick in lottery

By Jason Jones - Updated: 11:07 am

One of the many questions about the Kings this offseason will be answered today.

Defense attorney denies anti-gay hate crime in Davis beating

By Darrell Smith - Updated: 10:46 am

The defense attorney for accused hate attacker Clayton Garzon asserted Monday that the March beating of another Davis man was not fueled by anti-gay sentiment.

Is Placer High School football star Vanderdoes on the move?

By Joe Davidson - Published: 9:45 am

Eddie Vanderdoes could be on the move before he makes a move out of Placer County.

Slaying of 10-year-old girl in North Highlands not an accident, sheriff's office says

By Stephen Magagnini - Updated: 7:40 am

The slaying of 10-year-old Elvira Campos as she sat and watched TV on Saturday night in her North Highlands house was not an accident, according to Sacramento County sheriff's homicide investigators.

Las Vegas casino hosts fundraiser for California senator on eve of key vote

By Laurel Rosenhall - Updated: 10:53 am

A Las Vegas casino that stands to make millions if the California Legislature approves a gambling compact for a Fresno-area Indian tribe is hosting a fundraiser this weekend for a state senator who is about to vote on the deal.

Lawmakers seek probe as doubts are raised on Bay Bridge opening

By Charles Piller - Updated: 10:03 am

Elected officials voiced increasing doubts Monday about opening the new San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge as planned on Labor Day weekend, and asked for a formal investigation into state management of the massive construction project.

Posey thinks Vogelsong will return sooner rather than later

By Matt Kawahara - Published: 9:45 am

Ryan Vogelsong had just completed his first season as a full-time major-league starting pitcher when he went to Venezuela in late 2004 to play winter ball.

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This aerial photo shows the remains of houses in Moore, Okla., following a tornado Monday, May 20, 2013. A tornado roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods, setting buildings on fire and landing a direct blow on an elementary school. View a gallery at The Frame photo blog.
Sue Ogrocki / AP

A boy is pulled from beneath a collapsed wall at the Plaza Towers Elementary School following a tornado in Moore, Okla., Monday, May 20, 2013. A tornado as much as half a mile (1.6 kilometer) wide with winds up to 200 mph (320 kph) roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods, setting buildings on fire and landing a direct blow on the elementary school. View a gallery at The Frame photo blog.
Paul Hellstern / AP

A tornado passes across south Oklahoma City, Monday, May 20, 2013. A monstrous tornado roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs, flattening entire neighborhoods with winds up to 200 mph, setting buildings on fire and landing a direct blow on an elementary school. View a gallery at The Frame photo blog.
Jose Luis Villegas / jvillegas@sacbee.com

Pamela Martinez, grandmother of Selena, Antonio, Andrew and Mackenzie Martinez, huddle on Monday evening, May 20, 2013 as they say a prayer for Elvira Campos,10, who was shot to death Saturday night while watching TV in the living room of her North Highlands home on Channing Way. Sacramento county sheriff's investigators said Sunday. The barrage of bullets that penetrated the house from outside also wounded the girl's father and mother.
Ahn Young-joon / AP

Japanese wartime flags are reflected in a protester's sunglasses during a rally against Japan in front of the Japanese ambassador's residence in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, May 21, 2013. The protesters denounced Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's previous pledges to revise Japan's past apologies for wartime atrocities and another Japanese outspoken nationalist for commenting that the Japanese military's forced prostitution of Asian women before and during World War II was necessary to "maintain discipline" in the ranks and provide rest for soldiers who risked their lives in battle. The letters read " Oppose visit to Yasukuni Shrine."