Two women assaulted outside Badlands nightclub as police probe motive

Two women were assaulted outside Sacramento's Badlands nightclub in Lavender Heights early Monday; they sustained minor injuries and police have not confirmed a bias motive. Investigators are reviewing surveillance video with the venue, and no arrests have been reported. The incident occurs amid heightened security for the Rainbow Festival and a history of LGBTQ+-targeted attacks in the area, prompting ongoing safety precautions.