The law gives local authorities more power to inspect and regulate fireworks facilities. Industry officials say California still has gaps to close.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The chimney is all that remains of the home that once stood at the Esparto fireworks explosion site on July 18, the first day the ...

California lawmakers voted unanimously Sunday to pass a bill seeking to shore up fireworks licensing and oversight after the deadly July 1, 2025, fireworks explosion in Esparto. The explosion, which ...