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Carmichael doctor's sex-crimes sentencing delayed again

By Andy Furillo - Published: 12:00 am

For the third time since he was convicted of sexually exploiting two of his patients, former Kaiser plastic surgeon Dr. Scott Takasugi was able to dodge a prison cell Friday, but his time is running out fast.

Sacramento cop arrested, faces domestic violence charges

By Kim Minugh - Published: 12:00 am

A Sacramento police officer was arrested Friday morning on suspicion of felony domestic violence and brandishing his service weapon during an argument with his girlfriend, according to authorities.

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.

El Dorado judge to decide how girl will be tried in homicide case

By Peter Hecht - Published: Friday, November 20 2009 - 12:00 am

One day after her 15th birthday, Tylar Marie Witt took the witness stand Thursday, and her testimony behind closed doors left lawyers arguing vehemently over her complicity in her mother's brutal killing.

Convicted embezzler says obsession with horses fueled her crimes

By Denny Walsh - Published: Wednesday, November 18 2009 - 12:00 am

Gripped by depression and job-related stress, Regina Schenck became obsessed with horses, she wrote to the federal judge who would sentence her for stealing more than $1.3 million from a prominent Sacramento law firm.

Sacto 9-1-1 blog

Three detained after fatal shooting in North Highlands

Posted by Anthony Sorci at 10:13 PM

From Ed Fletcher: A 21-year-old man was fatally shot Friday night in a North Highlands home, Sacramento County Sheriff's officials report. Three men, all 24 years old, were detained in ...

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