Freeway closure, homeless nonprofit shakeup and more. Sacramento’s top stories for 5/22

From a major freeway shutdown to leadership changes at a key homeless services nonprofit, the Sacramento Bee coverage a range of stories on Friday, May 22.

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Here’s a quick rundown:

• Freeway closure: The northbound Capital City Freeway will close for 28 hours between N Street and Exposition Boulevard from 11 p.m. Friday, May 29, to 3 a.m. Sunday, May 31. Crews will apply a polyester concrete overlay on the American River Bridge deck as part of a $239.5 million widening and rehabilitation project. The work is expected to wrap up in late 2026.

• Non-profit leadership shakeup: Lisa Bates announced she will step down as CEO of Sacramento Steps Forward on June 5 after seven years leading the nonprofit. Trent Simmons, the chief program officer since early 2025, has been named interim CEO by the board. The departure follows a recent Point-in-Time count showing a 13% rise in homelessness in Sacramento County compared to 2024.

• Land Park home sold: A rare four-bedroom midcentury modern home in South Land Park sold in a single weekend after listing for $900,000. Built in 1968 by the Streng Brothers and designed by architect Carter Sparks, the home at 6301 Longridge Way was on the market for the first time. The listing agent said Streng Brothers custom homes are rare in the neighborhood and typically command a premium.

• Health violations: Sacramento County health inspectors closed three restaurants and cited nine others for health code violations between May 14 and May 20. One Florin Road Asian restaurant received a red placard after inspectors discovered approximately 66 rat droppings, including on a container of syrup. Violations at other establishments included cockroach infestations, improper food storage and missing food handler certifications.