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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
LocalSacramento County administrator overseeing COVID food program profited from itUpdated January 7, 2026 at 4:13 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
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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
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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
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LocalAG: Cal Fire, Yolo can handle Esparto fireworks case despite conflict concernsUpdated August 12, 2025 at 4:34 PM
LocalCal Fire knew Esparto site had fireworks. Should it have checked local permits?Updated August 12, 2025 at 9:19 AM
LocalWhat we know about the people linked to the deadly Esparto fireworks explosionUpdated July 25, 2025 at 10:42 AM
LocalWas the Esparto fireworks facility a deadly powder keg hiding in plain sight?Updated July 25, 2025 at 8:55 AM
