In brief: Protesters clash, officers injured

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – At least two police officers were injured Monday during a clash between Occupy protesters and pro-white demonstrators that spilled into the streets around the California Capitol.

Authorities said the skirmish erupted about 3 p.m. when about 50 members of the South Africa Project, returning to their cars after a protest on the west steps of the Capitol, were met with rocks and bottles thrown by several other groups, including members of the Occupy movement.

Two officers were injured in the confrontation, said Officer Laura Peck, a spokeswoman for the Sacramento Police Department.

Authorities said the Occupy protesters outnumbered members of the South Africa Project, who were at the Capitol to protest what they described as black-on-white violence in South Africa. Eyewitnesses described a chaotic scene, saying police moved quickly to contain the violence after bottles were thrown.

Kerrey reconsiders bid for Senate seat

OMAHA, Neb. – Former U.S. Sen. Bob Kerrey is reconsidering his decision not to run for Nebraska’s open U.S. Senate seat this year, Paul Johnson, a Democratic campaign consultant who has worked with Kerrey, said Monday.

The seat is now held by outgoing Democratic Sen. Ben Nelson.