A judge in San Diego today set bail at $2 million each for three Sacramento men, including the son of former California Assembly Speaker Fabian Núñez, accused of killing a man in a brawl.

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The arraignment of Michael Luther Schumacher and Kelly Layne Lau was postponed, but the district attorney recommended that they face additional charges. In addition, a recently unsealed probation report out of Sacramento County Superior Court details how a second woman, originally believed to be the teen's aunt, allegedly abused the boy and another child.
SAN FRANCISCO -- Federal prosecutors dropped four counts of lying to a grand jury against Barry Bonds, leaving him to face trial next year on 10 counts of making false statements plus an addition obstruction of justice charge.
The city of Sacramento is considering implementing a citywide buyout program in the face of massive budget shortfalls.
Three federal judges are considering whether they can force California to release 52,000 inmates to relieve crowded prisons without creating a public safety nightmare.
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The dance of falling revenues, which has wreaked havoc on performing arts budgets from coast to coast, now threatens the Sacramento Ballet.

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There is one game the Kings can afford to lose, and it's not Saturday's matchup against Denver or any other tilt on the schedule in the near future. It's the blame game.

The newly formed Peace Officers of California union already is experiencing a tried and true tradition in the labor movement: dissent. That subset of California Statewide Law Enforcement Association is airing gripes about non-sworn members riding the financial coattails of sworn officers.

Jingle Ball

The Jingle Ball spotlighted a variety of current pop favorites Wednesday night, and the screaming Arco Arena crowd picked David Archuleta and Jesse McCartney as its holiday favorites.

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Are you running in the California International Marathon on Sunday? Are you watching someone run? Share your photos for a runner gallery that will be featured at sacbee.com after the race.

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Sacbee.com seeks help mapping holiday displays in the region. Please send your name, address, a short display description and phone number where we may contact you. We need your information by noon Monday. E-mail lights@sacbee.com

"Helping Others" is designed to be the place to go if you want to donate to or read about local charity groups. You can also list an organization in our community that needs help.

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