Aaron Vargas said he was tormented by the man who repeatedly raped him as a child. However, prosecutors say Darrell McNeill’s murder was premeditated — and Vargas should go to prison for life.
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Another pedestrian in a wheelchair dies crossing the street
For the second time in a week, a person was killed while crossing a Sacramento street in a motorized wheelchair.
Symbol of hate shows up again at UC Davis
Just as history can sometimes repeat itself, apparently so can hate. For UC Davis, intolerance has once again reared its head in the form of a swastika carved into a bulletin board on campus.
South Sacramento burglar killed in officer involved shooting
A burglar was shot and killed by Sacramento police officers after a home invasion turned into a standoff situation, according to officials.
Let the Census Bureau counting begin
Just how many people are living in the United States? This week the Census Bureau will start the process of finding out.
Pink slips leave school employees reeling
After nearly 30 years, high school counselor Michael Beckner may lose his job but he’s more worried about kids who could be hurt.
Superintendent: More than 21,000 educators face potential layoffs
Budget cuts are devastating public schools, said California Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O’Connell as preliminary layoff notices went out to teachers. SLIDESHOW: School’s empty chairs symbolize layoffs
Whitman, Poizner spar over taxes in first gubernatorial debate
The two Republicans seeking their party’s nomination for governor debated what kind of tax cuts would best stimulate California’s faltering economy.
Judge sentences Woodland gang member 55 years to life for shooting
An 18-year-old Woodland youth was sentenced to 55 years to life in prison Monday for a gang-related park shooting that left one person seriously injured, according to the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office.
New Assembly Speaker gives raises to staff
California Assembly Speaker John Perez wasn’t the only one who received a pay raise when he assumed the leadership post at the start of the month.
