Every year, cities around the Bay Area issue warnings about the dangers of illegal fireworks. And the use of illegal ...

Oakland residents and the fire department are preparing for the illegal fireworks and the dangers they bring during the July 4th holiday weekend.

At least five people were injured by illegal fireworks in Antioch. The incident was reported after midnight early Saturday ...

It is illegal to possess fireworks in Oakland, but the city’s law enforcement has struggled to contain the steady drumroll of mini-explosions that can be heard around town late into summer nights.

All fireworks are considered illegal in the city of Oakland, including those labeled safe and sane," said Oakland Police Capt. Aaron Smith. "Residents can surrender unused fireworks at any of the ...