As the economy lands more people in trouble with creditors, an increasing number are turning to a little known Sacramento County office for help.

Stung by criticism over its heavy investment losses, CalPERS launched a Web site Thursday that promises to "separate fact from fiction" in the debate over the pension fund's future.
Free cancer screenings and vision services will be offered Saturday at the Imani Community Clinic in south Sacramento as part of a community outreach program to detect cancer in minority and medically underserved populations.
The Sacramento-based California Hotel & Lodging Association has scheduled a series of seminars to help hoteliers attract more guests through Web sites and marketing programs.

Stock futures pointed to a modestly higher open Friday as investors try to shake a two-day losing streak.

Housing industry warns of expiring federal tax credit
Jim Wasserman The pros say buyers should commit soon if they want to get that federal $8,000 first-time homebuyer tax credit.
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