Livermore fireworks show a labor of love for part-time pyrotechnician
The setup for the Livermore fireworks show is carefully choreographed by James Wolf, a part-time pyrotechnician. Katie Nielsen reports. (7-4-23)
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The setup for the Livermore fireworks show is carefully choreographed by James Wolf, a part-time pyrotechnician. Katie Nielsen reports. (7-4-23)
Some San Jose residents are on edge after a fire broke out near their neighborhood Tuesday. Fire officials are urging people to be very careful with fireworks. Devin Fehely reports. (7-4-23)
Some cities across the U.S. are opting for drone shows instead of fireworks this year to celebrate the Fourth of July, citing the impact traditional pyrotechnics have on the environment.
"The Dog Moms" TV show host Chrissy Joy shares some tips on how to provide a safe space for your pets for the upcoming holiday.
Officials are reminding people to handle so-called "safe and sane" fireworks with great care to avoid sparking an unnecessary emergency.
Bay Area officials are reminding people to handle so-called "safe and sane" fireworks with great care to avoid sparking an unnecessary emergency. Betty Yu reports. (7-2-23)
The Fourth of July is still a few days away, but fireworks -- some legal and some not -- are already going off in Bay Area neighborhoods.
Ahead of the July 4 holiday, two people have been arrested and 38,000 pounds of illegal fireworks have been seized following an investigation into a massive fire at a storage facility in South San Jose earlier this month.
Ahead of the July 4 holiday, two people have been arrested and 38,000 pounds of illegal fireworks have been seized following an investigation into a massive fire at a storage facility in South San Jose earlier this month. Wilson Walker reports. (6/30/23)
Wednesday marked the start of "safe and sane" fireworks sales ahead of the 4th of July holiday weekend. There are only a handful of cities that still allow fireworks sales and use. In Alameda County they're allowed in Dublin, Newark, and Union City.
It took a while but Bay Area hills have turned golden brown and that means trouble when illegal fireworks are set off. Devin Fehely reports. (6-25-23)
In San Mateo County, the sheriff is trying fireworks buybacks to improve community safety.
A 15-year-old boy and his parent went to the Pleasant Hill Police Department and admitted he was the person in surveillance photos and video who brought an illegal firework to Pleasant Hill Middle School that later injured a student last month.
People who attend illegal fireworks shows in San Mateo County would find themselves facing a fine, in addition to those who set off the fireworks, following a vote Tuesday by the county's Board of Supervisors.
Lauren Toms reports on a mother who says her son was a hero for reporting Pittsburg house fire sparked by fireworks (7-5-2022)
Residents of a Pittsburg neighborhood were grateful to be back in their homes Tuesday after a close call July 4th when fireworks set fire to two backyards.
Investigators from the Santa Rosa Fire Department say illegal fireworks started a fire late Monday night on the roof of the Johnny Franklin's Muffler building.
Bullet fragments from celebratory gunfire struck five people at RingCentral Coliseum Monday night during a Fourth of July fireworks show, according to police.
Police say a stray bullet struck a 14-year-old girl who was watching fireworks in San Francisco's Bayview District on Monday night.
Police asked for the public's help Tuesday solving a fatal shooting the night before at a fireworks show.
Fireworks weren't the only way the Bay Area celebrated this 4th of July. There was a full slate of events and festivities.
Reed Cowan reports on U.S. military veterans with PTSD suffering through July 4th fireworks trauma (7-4-2022)
While thousands gather to enjoy fireworks to celebrate the birth of a nation, thousands of veterans who suffer with post traumatic stress disorder will stay indoors to avoid the fireworks.
The San Jose Fire Department is increasing patrols and visibility on this 4th of July holiday in hopes of preventing fireworks use and fires in the parched, dry hillsides overlooking the city.
The San Jose Fire Department is increasing patrols and visibility on this 4th of July holiday in hopes of preventing fireworks use and fires in the parched, dry hillsides overlooking the city. Devin Fehely reports. (7/4/22)
