Discovery Park's boat launch is closed due to an oil spill on Thursday, according to the Sacramento County Regional Parks. (Video player above: Thursday morning headlines) Sign up for our ...

County spokesperson Ken Casparis said the oil was contained near the boat launch and would not affect the beach at nearby Tiscornia Park. He said the launch might reopen as early as 6:30 p.m.

The Sacramento County Regional Parks Department announced the closure of the Discovery Park launch, which is typically used by recreational boats, just after 3 p.m. Thursday.