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LocalCriminal Yolo grand jury is investigating deadly Esparto fireworks explosionUpdated March 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM
LocalEmails show investigators wanted to probe Esparto warehouse owner before deadly blastUpdated March 11, 2026 at 12:20 PM
InvestigationsEsparto company tried to claw back seized fireworks, citing Yolo County sheriffUpdated February 3, 2026 at 10:05 PM
HomepageDelayed Cal Fire report shows state knew fireworks enforcement issues before Esparto deathsUpdated January 22, 2026 at 1:28 PM
LocalNew records confirm Cal Fire knew Esparto company dealt in illegal fireworksUpdated January 16, 2026 at 5:42 PM
LocalDid Cal Fire fail to follow a tip that could have prevented a tragedy in Esparto?Updated January 14, 2026 at 12:56 PM
LocalEsparto victims’ families file $35M claim. Yolo, fire officials, fireworks firms namedUpdated December 23, 2025 at 5:47 PM
LocalYolo County deputy sheriff with ties to Esparto explosion site retiresDecember 18, 2025 at 11:55 AM
LocalRestraining order renewed because of alleged online doxxing in California NAACP caseDecember 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM
LocalFireworks company responsible for deadly Esparto explosion fined $221,000 by stateUpdated December 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM
LocalSacramento DA is investigating allegations of fraud in NAACP COVID food programUpdated December 8, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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Local5 takeaways from The Bee’s new investigation of the deadly Esparto fireworks blastUpdated November 17, 2025 at 1:33 PM
LocalFollowing warehouse fireworks raid, investigators failed to follow trail to EspartoUpdated November 17, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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LocalLawmakers introduce bill to strengthen fireworks licensing in wake of Esparto blastSeptember 19, 2025 at 1:11 PM
LocalVideos, texts show how the Sacramento NAACP pressured restaurants in COVID programUpdated September 19, 2025 at 6:42 AM
LocalMessages show blurred lines before and after deadly Esparto fireworks blastUpdated September 12, 2025 at 1:21 PM
LocalDA serves warrant at Esparto fire station, chief’s home over fireworks explosionUpdated August 30, 2025 at 1:06 PM
LocalCA legislators grill Cal-OSHA chief over recent audit findingsUpdated August 29, 2025 at 1:44 PM
LocalAG: Cal Fire, Yolo can handle Esparto fireworks case despite conflict concernsUpdated August 12, 2025 at 4:34 PM
