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LocalDid one California agency block another from investigating Esparto fireworks blast?Updated May 7, 2026 at 9:36 AM
Crime8 arrests in Esparto fireworks blast: 5 charged with 7 counts of murderUpdated April 10, 2026 at 5:10 PM
LocalEsparto fireworks owner also accused of suspected payroll fraud, cheating the stateUpdated April 10, 2026 at 11:07 AM
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LocalInvestigation of last year’s deadly Esparto blast continues. What questions remain?Updated March 26, 2026 at 4:26 PM
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
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LocalFireworks company responsible for deadly Esparto explosion fined $221,000 by stateUpdated December 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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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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