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Public health officials warn of a measles exposure in Sacramento County after an infectious, unvaccinated child attended an educational enrichment program, potentially exposing as many as 130 children; the facility closed and health authorities are tracing contacts as six local cases are confirmed amid an ongoing multi-county outbreak; officials urge MMR vaccination for protection.
A man died after a reported fight at a Sacramento County Jack in the Box, prompting an investigation by homicide detectives; another man was detained but later released.
The suspect in a double homicide in the Arden-Arcade area, identified as Ricky Hunter, shot himself in front of law enforcement near the Arden Fair Mall after being tracked to an AT&T store. Sacramento police officers responded to the area for a report of a possibly armed suicidal person, later determining the individual was possibly connected to the Howe Avenue incident where two women were found dead. Hunter later died in the hospital after shooting himself in the chest.
Sheriff’s deputies and a SWAT team are involved in a shooting and standoff situation at a Fair Oaks apartment complex in Sacramento County. The subject of the investigation is isolated in an apartment, and shots were reported after 10 a.m. Deputies fired at the person, but it's unclear if the person fired at deputies. Evacuations are underway, and people are advised to stay away from the area. All deputies involved are safe, and the man in the apartment is believed to be alone and uninjured.
Deputies in Fair Oaks, Sacramento County, fired shots at a suspect who may be in an apartment complex after responding to reports of gunfire, with a standoff currently ongoing. The suspect's condition is unknown, and it's unclear if they fired shots at the deputies. Residents in the area have been advised to shelter in place, and law enforcement has evacuated the apartment complex. The situation is being treated as an active threat, and the area is heavily secured with no reported injuries among the deputies.
Two people were injured in a shooting in Sacramento County near Florin Road, with both victims expected to survive. The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident, and it is currently unclear what led to the shooting.
Strong winds and heavy rains in recent days caused significant storm damage across Sacramento County, with downed trees in various areas including Curtis Park, Fair Oaks, and Marysville Boulevard. While some trees fell onto homes, there were no reported injuries. Residents noted surprise at the relatively lesser damage this time around. The Sacramento Municipal Utility District is focusing on public safety and assessing downed power lines and trees, with no estimated time for full power restoration. Tragically, two storm-related deaths occurred in Carmichael and Yuba City due to fallen trees.
A 41-year-old man in Carmichael died after being struck by a large branch from a Cypress tree during severe weather, while an 82-year-old man in Yuba City also died after a redwood tree fell on him. The incidents occurred as strong winds caused trees to topple in Northern California, prompting officials to issue storm alerts and activate respite centers.
A tree fell onto an apartment complex in Sacramento County, displacing 20-25 people and causing the evacuation of twelve units. The incident was one of many reports of trees falling due to damaging winds with peak gusts reaching 60 mph in the area. Additionally, more than 200,000 customers experienced power outages across Northern California.
Strong winds in Sacramento County have caused power outages for over 61,000 SMUD customers, with wind gusts reaching at least 48 mph. The area of strongest winds is expected to spread north into Sacramento and east into the Foothills, potentially causing more outages and tree damage. Statewide, over 312,000 customers have lost power due to the storm.
Large explosions near a Sikh temple in Sacramento County were caused by propane tanks, with the fire spreading to a building on the temple's property. Videos and photos show the extent of the fire and explosions, but fortunately, there were no reported injuries. The Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District and the Sheriff's Office confirmed that the explosions were caused by propane tanks, and the fire department is continuing to investigate the incident.
A fire near a Sacramento County Sikh temple is under investigation after large explosions were reported, with the cause still unknown. The fire, which started in a stand-alone building in front of the temple, involved multiple large propane tanks and resulted in a partial roof collapse. No injuries were reported, and the temple itself did not sustain any damage. The Sikh community is awaiting the results of the investigation, while authorities work to determine the cause of the initial fire.
Sacramento County's district attorney, sheriff's office, Sacramento police, and business community representatives held a press conference outside a Walmart on Florin Road to address organized retail theft in the county, emphasizing coordination efforts to combat the issue. The story is still developing, and updates can be found on KCRA 3.
Two men, including the owner of a nightclub, were shot and killed outside a nightclub in Sacramento County. The shooting occurred after a fight broke out in the parking lot between a group of gang members who had refused to leave at closing time. The suspects fled in a white vehicle but were later detained by California Highway Patrol officers. Multiple firearms were recovered from the suspects' vehicle. The identities of the victims and suspects have not been released, and the investigation is ongoing.
A man was robbed at gunpoint while using an ATM in the Gold River area of Sacramento County. The suspect, described as a Black man wearing a black sweater, black mask, black beanie, and black jeans, demanded money from the victim before fleeing on foot towards Sunrise Boulevard. The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office is currently searching for the suspect.