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San Francisco again snuffs New Year’s fireworks over Covid concerns
San Francisco leaders Tuesday announced the cancellation of the New Year’s Eve fireworks show along the waterfront due to a surge in Covid-19 cases.Read More
Planning pays off: Con Fire reports fewer July 4 fire incidents compared to 2020
Though Fourth of July brought Contra Costa County’s largest vegetation fire of 2021, the number of Independence Day incidents was actually down from 2020. A beefed-up Contra Costa County...Read More
Twelve hours, 110 fires: San Francisco fire officials say fireworks caused all but two
The San Francisco Fire Department said it responded to 110 fires between 3 p.m. Sunday and 3 a.m. Sunday, with all but two attributed to fireworks. In addition, a...Read More
Contra Costa firefighters respond to more than a dozen fires since Friday
At least three of the fires were structure fires, two were vehicle fires, and there were several vegetation fires reported.Read More
Crews work to contain Bay Point vegetation fire near train tracks
Fire crews are responding to a Bay Point vegetation fire Friday night that began near Levee Road. Contra Costa Fire Protection District officials said via Twitter at 10:35 p.m....Read More
East Bay fire districts conduct training exercises with controlled burns in Concord, Moraga
The Moraga-Orinda Fire District is conducting a training burn Friday on the south side of the Campolindo Ridge. The training, to prepare firefighters for the upcoming fire season, started...Read More
Fraud attempt arrest leads to seizure of counterfeit money, fake IDs, explosive materials
An attempted fraudulent purchase Sunday morning led to the arrest of three men and the seizure of counterfeit money and identification cards, and a large cache of fireworks and...Read More
Transit agencies offer free, extended service for New Year’s Eve
San Francisco partygoers on New Year’s Eve through the early morning of New Year’s Day will have plenty of non-driving options to safely get home. The San Francisco Municipal...Read More
Grossman walkoff caps dominant performance by Trivino, A’s bullpen
After 13 innings and more than four hours of tooth-and-nail battle between the AL West's top two clubs, the A's gained ground on Houston for the second day in...Read More
Fireworks will compete with mostly cloudy skies
Thursday will be mostly cloudy in the morning before becoming partly cloudy. Highs will be in the 50s to upper 60s. Southwest winds will be 10 to 20 mph...Read More
Officials advise public to avoid Treasure Island for fireworks
As the Bay Area gears up for the Fourth of July holiday Thursday, San Francisco fire officials are encouraging people who plan on visiting the city to see fireworks...Read More
Officials urge residents to report illegal fireworks
Fire officials are warning residents about illegal fireworks as San Jose gears up to celebrate the Fourth of July on Thursday. All types of fireworks are banned in San...Read More
Mariners punish A’s, Bassitt, with nine-run barrage
Marco Gonzalez pitched a solid seven innings and shut down the A’s with four straight perfect innings to help give the Mariners a 9-2 victory to open the weekend...Read More
Firecracker mistaken for explosion rattles area near Powell Street BART
Police are investigating the apparent detonation of a firecracker near the intersection of Fifth and Market streets in San Francisco.Read More
Fireworks found at site of San Jose garage explosion
Stored fireworks appear to be the cause of a garage explosion Sunday afternoon in southeastern San JoseRead More
Nearly 25 tons of illegal fireworks seized
Roughly 49,000 pounds of illegal fireworks have been seized from at least three locations in the East Bay and others throughout the state.Read More
SF sets up emergency text alerts for NYE
San Francisco residents and visitors planning to celebrate New Year's Eve in the city can sign up to get emergency text message alerts for the evening.Read More
San Jose dismisses fireworks citations
San Jose city officials announced on Thursday the city will be dismissing all 45 citations that were issued for illegal use of fireworks that were based on online complaints.Read More
SMART train free rides begin Thursday
Free test runs for SMART train service will include rides to and from fireworks shows at the Marin County Fair on July 1 and July 4.Read More
SJ: 2,700 pounds of fireworks confiscated
San Jose police confiscated 2,700 pounds of fireworks as part of an investigation earlier this year to address public concerns about the danger of fireworks.Read More