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West Sacramento unveils ‘The Sacramento Pitch,’ a campaign led by minority Kings owner Mark Friedman and local officials to land an MLB expansion team. The plan centers on a $1.8 billion privately funded ballpark on a 50-acre site in the Bridge District near Sutter Health Park, leveraged by Sacramento’s large media market and growth to argue for a new MLB franchise.
Major League Baseball is coming to West Sacramento, raising questions about how the Sacramento River Cats, a Triple-A franchise of the Giants, will share Sutter Health Park with the A's. The park, which has a capacity of around 14,000 seats, will need modifications to meet MLB standards, including upgrading LED lighting and adding an additional clubhouse. The A's will play in West Sacramento for the next three seasons with the option of a fourth before moving to their permanent home in Las Vegas. Ticket information and pricing will be available after the MLB schedule is released this summer, with priority access for current A’s and River Cats season ticket members. Officials are expected to address the impacts on the River Cats at a 10 a.m. news conference.
A large portion of Southport Parkway in West Sacramento is closed as police investigate a deadly crash involving one vehicle. The road is closed between Lake Washington and Ramco, and details about the cause of the crash have not been released. Police have indicated that both directions of the road will remain closed for about another hour.
Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento is being considered as a possible temporary home for the Athletics baseball team as their lease at the Oakland Coliseum is expiring, leaving them without a stadium until their new ballpark is built. While some fans are excited about the prospect, others believe the team should go back to discussions with the city of Oakland. West Sacramento city leaders and fans are considering the potential impact of adding another professional franchise to the community, while Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg sees the possibility as a demonstration of the city's enthusiasm for local, professional sports.
A family-owned ice cream shop in West Sacramento was targeted by burglars on the day after Thanksgiving, resulting in the loss of thousands of dollars. The burglars broke into the building, cash register, and safe, stealing a five-figure sum. The family is working on repairing the shop and collaborating with law enforcement to apprehend the culprits.
The westbound side of Highway 50 in West Sacramento was closed after a fatal crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian overpass under construction. Bridge inspection crews were called to the scene, and all westbound lanes were closed until the structure could be inspected and cleared. Traffic started flowing again just before 7 a.m.
A person died after a stabbing near the Sacramento River in West Sacramento. The police have detained a person of interest in connection with the incident, which is being investigated as a homicide. The stabbing occurred following a reported disturbance, and the police are not seeking any other suspects at this time.