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Law strengthening fireworks ban in Alameda County to take effect ahead of July Fourth — 2026-06-28
## Short Segments ## Feature Story As the Fourth of July approaches, Alameda County is taking a firm stand against fireworks with a new ordinance set to take effect on July 2. This law, adopted by the Alameda County Board of Supervisors, aims to curb the use of illegal fireworks in unincorporated areas such as Ashland, Castro Valley, Cherryland, Fairview, Hayward Acres, San Lorenzo, and Sunol. The ordinance strengthens existing state laws by banning both dangerous and so-called "safe and sane" fireworks. It introduces a new administrative penalty system, allowing county officials to issue…
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