Sacramento County’s DA sued Lennar and Winn Development, alleging site clearing at a Rancho Cordova project destroyed nesting‑bird habitat and violated state protections.

The Planning Commission gave River Park a two‑year extension while city staff and the developer finish environmental and fiscal studies ahead of hearings next year.

A Draft EIR for a mixed‑use plan at 6382 Phillip Road shows homes and a million‑square‑foot "innovation center," prompting petitions and criticism over traffic, water and power. Neighbors want a clearer project description before the city moves forward.