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.

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.

Holiday Weekend Busiest Time For County Animal Shelter

July 3, 2015 | Katie Orr

The Fourth of July weekend may be a time to relax for a lot of people. But it’s the busiest time of the year for the Sacramento County animal shelter.

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 Laws Vary Widely From County To County

July 3, 2014 | Bob Moffitt

Before you take home fireworks to the family with the expectation of a Fourth of July fireworks spectacular on your front lawn, make sure fireworks are legal where you live.