A deadly fireworks shop explosion in China's Hubei province has claimed the lives of 12 people, marking the second such incident during the ongoing Lunar New Year festivities. Emergency services ...

ALIAMANU, Hawaii (Island News) -- As Hawaiʻi prepares to ring in 2026, many residents in Aliamanu are reflecting on the tragic fireworks explosion that killed six people on New Year's Eve 2025. The ...

Attorney General Rob Bonta in August rebuffed a request from Yolo County officials to take over the investigation into the July 1 deadly fireworks explosion in Esparto and pointed to his confidence in ...

Already dealing with budget woes, Yolo County leaders frustrated over nearly $1.7 million in costs related to cleanup and investigation of the deadly Esparto fireworks factory explosion. AND ...

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 ...

A state task force on Tuesday issued wide-ranging recommendations aimed at tightening California’s fireworks laws and oversight in the wake of the deadly Esparto fireworks explosion July 1. The task ...