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Kevin Johnson's accuser says he offered to pay her $1,000 a month

By Ryan Lillis and Sam Stanton - Updated: 12:33 pm

Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson offered to pay $1,000 a month to one of three girls who had accused him of inappropriately touching her while she was involved in his St. HOPE Hood Corps program, the girl told federal agents during their investigation of Johnson's nonprofit St. HOPE organization last year.

UC Berkeley students holed up in campus building

Associated Press - Updated: 12:28 pm

University of California Berkeley students protesting a 32 percent increase in student fees have barricaded themselves in part of a campus building.

Sacramento Monarchs fold

By Debbie Arrington - Updated: 1:02 pm

The Sacramento Monarchs unexpectedly folded today. "We love the Monarchs, but it's time to re-focus" on the Kings, said team owner Joe Maloof.

WNBA in discussions to move Monarchs to Bay Area (press release)

Former sheriff's deputy in murder plot will not face death penalty

By Andy Furillo - Updated: 1:21 pm

The District Attorney's Office will not seek the death penalty against former Sacramento County sheriff's deputy Chu Vue in his murder trial, a prosecutor said in court today.

California adds jobs, despite rising unemployment rate

By Dale Kasler - Updated: 12:52 pm

California unemployment increased to 12.5 percent last month, but the state actually added jobs for the first time in more than a year.

More states add jobs, but many for temporary staff

Capital region home prices falling, but mostly by single digits

By Jim Wasserman - Published: 12:00 am

Sacramento-area home prices are still falling compared to a year ago, but for the first time in almost 2 1/2 years, their decline can be measured in single digits.

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Service members on leave can ride BART for free - 12:08pm
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Sacramento Monarchs fold - 1:02pm
Sacramento man sentenced in unlawful deer hunting case - 11:29am
Live chat: UC students protest 32% fee hikes - 10:29am
Former sheriff's deputy in murder plot will not face death penalty - 1:21pm

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