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CBS News
21-07-2025
- CBS News
Man suspected in Sacramento County break-in arrested following standoff
Authorities in Sacramento County said they have arrested a man suspected in a break-in following a standoff at home Monday morning. According to the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office, a suspect broke into an unoccupied home on Sunnyview Lane in the community of North Highlands. Deputies said the residents returned home and found him inside, claiming to have a gun. The residents of the home were able to escape unarmed, as the suspect refused to come out, deputies said. Shortly before 9 a.m., the sheriff's office said deputies K-9 and drone teams were on scene in an attempt to have the suspect surrender peacefully. About 20 minutes later, the sheriff's office said the suspect was taken into custody with the help of a K-9. Deputies did not release the suspect's name. The suspect will be transported to the Sacramento County Main Jail after being medically cleared.
CBS News
21-06-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Upper Westside development on Natomas farmland to be considered by planning commission
Farms versus future growth — it's a debate in Sacramento County that will be up for a vote next week. Developers want to build thousands of new homes on property that's outside the designated urban area. The land is on the west side of South Natomas between I-80 and the Sacramento River. Three decades ago, this land, within sight of Downtown Sacramento, was spared from urban development and set aside specifically for farming and wildlife habitat. Now, developers have submitted plans called the Upper Westside to build new homes and businesses on these 2,000 acres. Former Sacramento Mayor Heather Fargo is now president of the Environmental Council of Sacramento and is leading opposition to the project. "This project is huge. It's frankly the size of Galt. It is 25,000 people, over 9,000 housing units, 3 million square feet of commercial," Fargo said. Fargo calls the area "prime foraging habitat." Josh Harmatz lives along Garden Highway, which runs parallel to the river, and is concerned that all the new homes and businesses will triple the traffic on the narrow two-lane levee road. "There's just no room and there's no shoulder for this amount of traffic," Harmatz said. Project supporters say the development will create much-needed new housing for the Sacramento region. Plans also include four new schools, 83 acres of new commercial businesses, ten parks, and its signature feature — a tree-lined canal that can be used for recreation. "It's an extraordinary proposal that aligns seamlessly with the county's vision for smart, sustainable planning," said Nick Avdis, Upper Westside land use attorney. Opponents say the development would wipe out decades of efforts to preserve open space, protect wildlife, and support farming in Natomas. "We were doing great plans for 25 years, and this particular project is against all of them," Fargo said. The Sacramento County Planning Commission is scheduled to consider the Upper Westside project at its meeting Monday night. The plan would also need to be approved by the county Board of Supervisors before building could begin.
CBS News
18-06-2025
- CBS News
Person, dog killed in Antelope Home Depot parking lot hit-and-run
An investigation is underway after a person and their dog died after a hit-and-run in a Sacramento County shopping center parking lot early Wednesday morning. Metro Fire of Sacramento says crews were called to the scene along Antelope Road around 4:30 a.m. First responders found that a person had been struck by a car. That person was soon pronounced dead, firefighters say. The person, whose name has not been released at this time, appears to have been walking their dog in the parking lot when they were hit. The dog also died, firefighters say. Whoever hit the pair fled the scene, authorities say. No description of the suspect or their vehicle has been released at this time. California Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.
CBS News
16-06-2025
- Health
- CBS News
Sacramento County child being treated for measles after international trip
Public health officials announced Monday that a child from Sacramento County has a confirmed case of measles. Sacramento County Public Health officials stated that the child, who was unvaccinated, had recently returned from an international trip. Contact tracing is also underway due to the child having visited Mercy San Juan Medical Center in Carmichael on June 10. People who were working or visited the hospital between 5:11 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. are being contacted about possible measles exposure. Officials noted that the child was not a measles exposure risk outside of that timeframe. "This case shows how easily measles can re-enter our community through international travel," said Dr. Olivia Kasirye, Sacramento County's Public Health Officer, in a statement. The Sacramento County case is now California's 14th confirmed measles case in 2025, with nearby Yolo County also having recently reported a confirmed case as well. Sacramento County public health officials noted that their case is not linked to other recent detections. Notably, health officials say most of California's confirmed measles cases in recent years are linked to international travel. Health officials also noted that they're continuing to monitor wastewater for possible indications of measles in the Sacramento area. The U.S. has more than 1000 confirmed measles cases so far this year, according to the CDC, compared to just 285 cases in all of 2024.
CBS News
14-06-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Grass fire in Sacramento County threatens structures, firefighters say
SACRAMENTO COUNTY – Fire crews are battling a grass fire that is threatening structures near the Vineyard area of Sacramento County, firefighters said. The Cosumnes Fire Department said shortly before 4:45 p.m. that the fire is burning in the area of Bradshaw Road and Bader Road, south of Calvine Road. No other information was immediately available. This is a developing story.
