One Year Later: Justice for Esparto | Oakland News

Oakland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 2, 2026 · 1m

One year after a deadly fireworks explosion in Esparto, California, seven workers are still gone — their families haunted by loss and a decade-long cover-up. Eight people now face charges, including murder, as prosecutors reveal over 11 million pounds of explosives flowed through an illegal operation. A grand jury exposed local officials’ knowledge and inaction, though county leaders have rejected the findings and canceled a promised accountability interview. For the grieving families, justice remains elusive — their loved ones’ lives stolen by greed, their pain echoing as they fight for…