Homicide Investigation Underway in Sacramento County

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office is currently responding to a situation involving a barricaded felony battery suspect at a supportive housing facility in Goleta, urging the public to avoid the area. Meanwhile, in Sacramento County, authorities are investigating a homicide after a female victim was found dead with possible blunt force trauma at a residence on Alta Mesa Road. The suspect in this case is also reported to be possibly barricaded inside the home. The victim, described as having severe facial injuries, appeared to have been deceased for some time, with indications of burned clothing. Both situations are ongoing investigations, with officials providing updates as new information emerges.