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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: 7:56 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.

PDF: View the exhibits forwarded by Inspector General Gerald Walpin to the U.S. Attorney's Office
PDF: Read the full 62-page report: 'The Firing of the Inspector General for The Corporation for National and Community Service'
PDF: Phoenix police sex-crime unit investigation report of Kevin Johnson from 1995

UC students occupy buildings to protest fee hike

The Associated Press - Updated: 9:32 pm

Dozens of demonstrators who barricaded themselves inside a campus building at the University of California, Berkeley in a protest over fee hikes and budget cuts were removed late Friday, bringing the daylong occupation to an end, university officials said.

Sacto 9-1-1: Galt police arrest Sacramento officer for alleged domestic violence

Published: 4:11 pm

A Sacramento police officer was arrested in Galt this morning on suspicion of felony domestic violence, according to authorities.

Sacramento Monarchs fold

By Debbie Arrington - Updated: 4:44 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: 7:03 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.

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