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CBS News
07-08-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Here's a sneak peek at The BLVD! in West Sacramento
A new entertainment venue is about to open in West Sacramento, and we got a sneak peek. The BLVD! in West Sacramento is a new place to play, featuring 37,000 square feet of food and fun. It's an entertainment center featuring a bowling alley and modern-day arcade games. "We really feel like this is a place where people can come, stay for hours, have a great time," said Tami Thompson, The BLVD! director of sales and marketing. Suzette Gibson was among the very first people to try out the laser tag arena. "It was really great, a lot of exercise, a lot of running around, but beautiful," she said. It also features a live DJ, a bar and a restaurant. The bowling lanes also have a high-tech projection system called "Spark." "It animates your lane, it has all kinds of killer graphics and it's just a really cool experience," Thompson said. The BLVD! is located along West Capitol Avenue in the old Safeway building that's been vacant since 2018. They plan on hiring more than 100 employees. West Sacramento Mayor Martha Guerrero says it's a great addition to the community. "I'm incredibly impressed at all the entertainment activities they have here for both children and adults," Guerrero said. This is only the company's second location. So why did they pick West Sacramento? "We see a lot of industry coming in, a lot of buildings coming in and we wanted to be a part of the expansion," Thompson said. The new business has drawn some criticism for having a dress code that bans torn or baggy clothes and large chains. "We want to make sure that people want to come here and have a good time with their family, and we want to make sure people feel safe," Thompson said. But many West Sacramento residents say getting this type of venue is long overdue. "It's good to have some type of entertainment where we don't have to leave the area, and it's right here in our neighborhood," Gibson said. The BLVD! opens its doors to the public on Friday. Bowling costs between $30 and $55 an hour, depending on the time of day.
CBS News
03-08-2025
- CBS News
Fair Oaks man suspected in deadly West Sacramento hit-and-run that killed 2
A Fair Oaks man was arrested in connection with a deadly hit-and-run in West Sacramento that left two people dead, West Sacramento Police said on Sunday. The hit-and-run happened on Saturday night on Jefferson Boulevard. Police said two female victims were found at the scene, and that it was determined that a hit-and-run had taken place. In coordination with Vacaville Police, officers found and arrested a suspect. West Sacramento Police identified the suspect as 71-year-old David Alison Walker, of Fair Oaks. The Yolo County Coroner's Office will identify the victims. West Sacramento Mayor Martha Guerrero issued a statement following the deadly incident. "Thank you to the West Sacramento Police Department for your swift and dedicated work in apprehending the suspect involved in yesterday's tragic accident that took two precious lives from our community.I also thank our West Sacramento Fire Department Firefighters who were on the scene handling this horrific heart goes out to the families and loved ones who are grieving this unimaginable loss. Please know that the entire West Sacramento community stands with you during this painful time," Guerrero said.
Yahoo
29-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
State approves $25M in funding for I Street Bridge Replacement in West Sacramento
( — The California Transportation Commission approved $25 million in construction funding for the I Street Bridge Replacement Project on Friday. It said it is advancing a critical regional effort to build a modern, multi-modal river crossing between West Sacramento and Sacramento. The funding was reportedly awarded through the Local Partnership Program, made possible by Senate Bill 1. It supports the construction of a new bridge upstream from the existing I Street Bridge. The new span will connect the growing Washington Neighborhood in West Sacramento with the Sacramento Railyards, serving autos, transit, bikes, and pedestrians. California officials capture, kill mountain lion accused of attack on camp employee 'Building a safe river crossing between the two cities is a priority,' said West Sacramento Mayor Martha Guerrero. 'Thank you to the CTC for this critical funding. We look forward to working with Sacramento to get the new bridge built as soon as possible.' The current I Street Bridge, built in 1911, is no longer adequate for modern traffic safety needs, according to CTC. Its narrow nine-foot lanes can't accommodate buses or emergency vehicles, and the sidewalks do not meet accessibility standards. CTC said the replacement project has undergone extensive community engagement and design review, resulting in a signature tied-arch bridge that will serve as an architectural landmark for the region. The project is now 95% designed and fully environmentally cleared, according to CTC. The City of Sacramento is expected to solicit construction bids in late 2025, with construction beginning mid-2026 and completion expected by 2031. CTC said the existing bridge crossing the Sacramento River will remain in use for rail, while its upper deck is planned to be converted into a pedestrian and bicycle crossing once the new bridge is complete. With this new allocation, total funding committed to the $300 million project now exceeds $275 million, including a $250 million commitment from Caltrans through the Federal Highway Bridge Program, according to CTC. Remaining funds will reportedly be provided through local sources. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
27-06-2025
- Automotive
- CBS News
Sacramento eyes 2026 construction start for new I Street bridge as state considers awarding more funding
Building a new bridge across the Sacramento River has been a dream for decades. Now, a new connection between West Sacramento and the capital city could be one step closer. On Friday, California's transportation commission is voting on awarding Sacramento $25 million more towards building a new I Street bridge. The Ford Model T was the most popular car back when the current double-decker I Street bridge was built 114 years ago. Today, the span across the Sacramento River regularly sees bumper-to-bumper traffic, and officials say it just wasn't designed to handle today's modern vehicles. "It's very narrow, and if you're trying to get anything more than a compact car across that thing, it feels pretty tight," said City Councilmember Phil Pluckenaum. West Sacramento Mayor Martha Guerrero says building a new bridge is one of her top priorities to make sure "people can cross to Sacramento safely." A replacement bridge has been in the works for decades but has been on hold due to funding gaps. A city fact sheet shows construction was supposed to begin two years ago, with it opening in December of this year, and the original cost estimate of $228 million has now ballooned to $320 million and climbs with every delay. Pluckebaum said that starting construction soon is crucial to getting the bridge built. "If we can get this project going in the current pricing structure and timeline, we've got a shot," he said. "But if we delay even one more year, we may miss our window and lose this bridge opportunity for who knows how many more years." The City of Sacramento said the state has now committed $275 million to the project, which will also use local and federal funding. The new goal is to finalize permits this summer and begin construction in the spring of 2026. "This is fundamental for our community, for West Sacramento and Sacramento to be able to remain connected," Pluckebaum said. The existing bridge won't be torn down. It will continue to be used for train traffic on the lower deck and a bike and pedestrian crossing on top.
CBS News
06-06-2025
- Business
- CBS News
West Sacramento's State of the City: Mayor touts growth, planned $100M investments into city projects
West Sacramento mayor breaks down top priorities from 2025 State of the City address West Sacramento mayor breaks down top priorities from 2025 State of the City address West Sacramento mayor breaks down top priorities from 2025 State of the City address WEST SACRAMENTO -- Mayor Martha Guerrero, in her State of the City address, emphasized growth as she laid out future plans for the city on Thursday. The mayor, in listing off the successes of this past year, was quick to first point out that West Sacramento pulled off Sutter Health Park becoming the new temporary home of the formerly-Oakland Athletics as the club makes its eventual move to Las Vegas. "We are setting the standard for what a small but mighty city can do. We're not just growing. We are growing with purpose and with passion," said Guerrero in her address to the city. In less than a year's time, the city got the AAA-Minor League ballpark up to Major League Baseball standards, implemented a traffic safety plan and worked to invest in small businesses near the ballpark, helping them expand and prepare for an increase in foot traffic. The city is leaning into its newly announced nickname, 'the baseball side of the river.' "We are demonstrating to Major League Baseball that we have what it takes, a small city, what it takes to highlight some of the success along the riverfront," Guerrero told CBS13. With rapid growth, West Sacramento is going through some expected growing pains. It's had to respond to more foot traffic, a population uptick and all the infrastructure needs that entails. Better roads, more police and bigger projects are the city's focus. A major priority for both the city of West Sacramento and the city of Sacramento is finally breaking ground on the years-in-the-making I Street Bridge Replacement Project. In collaboration with Sacramento, Guerrero says West Sacramento will be financially investing in the project and expect it to break ground in 2026. "What we do need is a bigger bridge that allows for safer bike and pedestrian traffic going to the Railyards and also coming to our Washington District, which we are planning on expanding," said Guerrero. As Sacramento faces a steep $44 million budget deficit, West Sacramento is seeing rare financial freedom. Guerrero pointed to the November election, when voters passed a sales tax increase through Measure O. Its passage has now given the green light to a more than $20 million investment back into city projects. "For parks, addressing homelessness, police and fire," said Guerrero. The mayor says Measure O has already helped West Sacramento's police force grow by 38 new officers and funded critically needed road repairs. Plus, in a first of its kind $86 million bond issuance, the city over three years will be able to fast-track new development projects. This, Guerrero says, one day could mean that West Sacramento has its own downtown scene. "Right now, it is just conversations on what we can do to support building a downtown that is attractive with mixed-use development along West Capitol," said Guerrero. West Capitol Ave. is home to the Grand Gateway Master Plan, which reimagines the corridor connecting Jefferson Blvd. down to the riverfront. The city has recently purchased old motel properties along West Capitol Ave. that currently house homeless temporary housing services to eventually be turned into a boutique hotel and new housing. Next summer, the city also expects the Pierside Development along the waterfront to open, home to more than 200 new apartments and commercial space. A hotel on the water is also in its early planning stages next to the Ziggurat building on the West Sacramento side of the river. "I'm proud to share we are seeing remarkable momentum across all sectors. Industrial, residential, office, retail and mixed use," said Guerrero in her state of the city remarks. Watch the mayor's full address at this link.
