In response to a deadly fireworks explosion in Esparto, California, new legislation and regulatory changes are being introduced to address safety concerns and prevent future incidents. In response to ...

ABOUT 17 YEARS. ALL RIGHT. WE HAVE CONTINUING COVERAGE RIGHT NOW OF THE FIREWORKS EXPLOSION IN ESPARTO JULY 1ST. THAT LEFT SEVEN PEOPLE DEAD. THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL HAS NOW REVOKED THE LICENSES FOR ...

State fire authorities have moved to revoke the pyrotechnic licenses of the companies and their owners who were keeping fireworks in a Yolo County storage facility that exploded in July, killing seven ...

Reality Check is a Bee series holding officials and organizations accountable and shining a light on their decisions. Have a tip? Email realitycheck@sacbee.com. The day after an Esparto fireworks ...

Troy Police continue to investigate after an explosion occurred in front of a home on O’Neil Street earlier this week. According to a statement released by the Troy Police Department, they believe it ...

Text messages reveal informal ties between fire chief and fireworks operator. Investigation probes permit lapses, regulatory failures. Multiple agencies pursue accountability after seven deaths in ...