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Sacramento County couple allege fraud by surrogacy escrow company, feds investigating
FAIR OAKS -- By the numbers, a Sacramento-area couple has been on a parenthood journey that's included 23 retrievals, eight embryos, and five screenings—all before a surrogate pregnancy.It's taken Katelyn and Christopher Kettmann more than the process on paper to get to this point—their surrogate is 21 weeks pregnant with a baby boy.It's what they have been waiting for: celebrating the birth of their son and expanding their family. They say infertility can be a "lonely feeling," so they've shared their journey throughout to build community and support."We had just hit that point of like, OK, things are going good....
Barricaded suspect fatally shot by Sacramento County deputies
(FOX40.COM) — A domestic violence suspect who barricaded themself inside a home in North Highlands was fatally shot by deputies with the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office Monday. According to the sheriff’s office, the suspect was shot after he pointed a gun at the victim and threatened her. The sheriff’s office said a victim inside the […]
Sacramento deputies shoot, kill barricaded person during standoff that led to nearby evacuations
NORTH HIGHLANDS, Calif. — Sacramento deputies shot and killed a person suspected of domestic violence during a standoff Monday that led to nearby homes being evacuated. The standoff is along Lund Court off Elkhorn Boulevard in the North Highlands area, the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office said. The person had barricaded themself, and deputies said the person had pushed a domestic violence victim to the ground.
Man accused of killing his parents after they were found dead in Elk Grove home, police say
ELK GROVE, Calif. — Elk Grove police arresteda 44-year-old man in connection with the deaths of his parents, the department announced Monday. Mark Navarette now sits in the Sacramento County Jail on two murder charges, jail records show. Officers around 2:15 p.m. on Saturday went to a home on...
Suspect barricaded in North Highlands home shot and killed, sheriff says; no deputies injured
NORTH HIGHLANDS – Several homes were evacuated as authorities dealt with a barricaded domestic violence suspect in North Highlands on Monday. The scene was on Lund Court, just off of Elkhorn Boulevard. According to the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office, several surrounding homes were evacuated due to the situation. Deputies said they believed a victim, who was possibly immobile after being allegedly pushed to the ground, was still inside the home. Around 1:30 p.m., deputies announced that the suspect had been shot. The suspect later died, the sheriff's office announced. No deputies were injured, the sheriff's office says. No other details have been released at this point.
Girl hospitalized after shooting in Upper Land Park neighborhood
(FOX40.COM) — A girl was transported to the hospital on Tuesday morning after being shot in an Upper Land Park neighborhood, according to the Sacramento Police Department. Officers responded to the 2600 block of Kit Carson Street just before 4:45 a.m. following reports of a shooting in the area. After arriving on scene, officers found […]
Sacramento County sheriff hosts his first rodeo in Folsom
FOLSOM, Calif. — Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper has decided to host his first sheriff’s rodeo in Folsom. Rodeo and agriculture have deep ties to Sacramento region and Cooper believes the rodeo will be a good event to showcase the rich culture. Cooper will kick the night off...
Man dies after being hit by a car in Sacramento County
ORANGEVALE, Calif. — A man died after being hit by a car in Orangevale on Monday. The California Highway Patrol said around 7:50 a.m., a man was standing on the center median of Hazel Avenue, south of Greenback Lane. A woman was driving a Ford Fusion southbound on Hazel Avenue, through the intersection of Greenback Lane.
Inmate dies at Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center, autopsy ordered
SACRAMENTO, California — A 41-year-old male inmate died while in custody at the Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center (RCCC) late Friday night. The inmate, who had been in custody since March 28, 2024, on a felony warrant brought by the Sacramento Police Department, was housed in the Christopher Boone Facility (CBF). According to a press release from the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office, deputies were alerted by an inmate worker that another inmate needed medical assistance.
Officials impose alcohol ban on the American River during long Fourth of July weekend
Sacramento County officials have banned alcohol on the lower American River and Sherman Island over the 4th of July holiday weekend, and are reminding the public to wear life jackets when entering any waterway, with free life jacket loan stations available.
Officials urge caution at Sacramento-area rivers as flows move fast and cold
More people will likely make their way to the American River to cool off as temperatures peak well above 100 degrees this week. But as last winter’s snowpack melts, river flows are moving cold and fast. Already, officials say three people have drowned in the Auburn section of the river.
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