Stockton Considers Higher Fines For Illegal Fireworks

March 28, 2017 | Rich Ibarra

The Stockton City Council is hoping to turn down the volume on the Fourth of July by clamping down on illegal fireworks.

Safe And Sane Manufacturer: Why Are Illegal Fireworks Available Online?

June 22, 2016 | Bob Moffitt

As we get closer to July 4th, law enforcement and legal fireworks manufacturers say it's too easy to buy illegal fireworks like m-80s and firecrackers on line.

New App Could Lead Police To Illegal Fireworks Launch Location

May 16, 2016 | Rich Ibarra

The City of Manteca will be taking some of the pop out of illegal fireworks this 4th of July. A new smartphone app could help tell police who lit the fuse.

Manteca To Crack Down On Illegal Fireworks

October 19, 2015 | Rich Ibarra

The City of Manteca is hoping to crack down on illegal fireworks. A new ordinance will make it easier to cite and fine people who break the law.

Environment

Fire Concerns With Fireworks Sales In Northern California

July 1, 2015 | Ed Joyce

In the fourth year of drought in California, sales and use of "safe and sane" fireworks are restricted in some areas, allowed in others.

Fireworks Painful Reminders For Some Veterans

July 4, 2014 | Bob Moffitt

We hear a lot about pets reacting to fireworks, but there's another group that suffers during Independence Day celebrations: military veterans.

Lawsuit Puts Future Of Lake Tahoe 4th Of July Fireworks In Limbo

March 28, 2014 | Ky Plaskon

The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority voted Thursday to cancel this year's and future 4th of July and Labor Day fireworks unless a federal lawsuit is settled or dismissed by April 4.