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CBS News
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
San Jose holding July 4 drone show after Yolo County tragedy cancels fireworks show
Officials in San Jose announced that a 4th of July drone show would take place at Lake Cunningham after Tuesday's explosion at a fireworks warehouse in Yolo County led to the cancellation of the fireworks display. Mayor Matt Mahan said in a video posted on X (formerly Twitter), "You may have heard yesterday that due to the terrible tragedy in Yolo County we had to cancel our fireworks show, but your city team pivoted quickly to find an alternative." Mahan also thanked Councilmember Domingo Candelas and officials for finding a solution in less than 24 hours. The show must go on! San Jose's first-ever drone show is happening TOMORROW at Lake Cunningham. I want to thank Councilmember Candelas and the City team for finding a solution in less than twenty-four hours that will ensure families in San Jose can celebrate American… — Mayor Matt Mahan (@MattMahanSJ) July 3, 2025 Candelas spoke to CBS News Bay Area on Wednesday as they were working on a replacement event for the fireworks display. "People just want a safe avenue to celebrate the 4th of July. We're doing what we can figure out something, especially for the community, something that's unique," he said. The mayor said the company conducting the drone show is Sky Elements, who is attempting a Guinness World Record attempt for the most drone shows in a single day. Along with the drone show, city officials said the event at Cunningham Park would also include live music, family-friendly activities and more than 15 food vendors. San Jose and several other cities in the Bay Area and Northern California canceled their displays after losing fireworks in Tuesday's explosion at Devastating Pyrotechnics in the community of Esparto. Seven people remain unaccounted for following the blast. "Our hearts and thoughts are with those we lost, their families, and everyone impacted in our community. We are grateful for the swift response of law enforcement and emergency personnel. Our focus will remain on those directly impacted by this tragedy, and we will cooperate fully with the proper authorities in their investigation," the company said in a statement Wednesday. Cal Fire along with the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) are investigating.
CBS News
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
San Jose July 4th organizers scramble after blast leads to canceled fireworks show
The explosion at the fireworks warehouse in Yolo County caused the cancelation of a number of 4th of July fireworks shows, including one in San Jose. Up to 40,000 people were expected to be around Lake Cunningham on Friday night for a festival and fireworks show, but now it might just be a festival. That's because finding another pyrotechnic company this close to the holiday is basically impossible. "You see that. That's the beach where we usually launch out of," said Councilmember Domingo Candelas. He organized the 4th of July event specifically to get people to come to a legal fireworks show versus shooting off their illegal ones in the neighborhoods. San Jose City Councilmember Domingo Candelas points to the area in Lake Cunningham Park where 4th of July fireworks would have been launched from before the show was canceled due to a fireworks warehouse explosion in Esparto on July 1, 2025. CBS "People just want a safe avenue to celebrate the 4th of July. We're doing what we can figure out something, especially for the community, something that's unique," said Candelas. Now, he and others are scrambling to figure out a backup plan, especially since the 4th of July is like the Super Bowl for pyrotechnic companies. Planning starts 6 to 8 months in advance. "It is all consuming for us. It takes hundreds of people thousands of hours to prepare and execute the 4th of July week," says Pat Dyas of Pyro Spectaculars. Dyas is a show producer for the company doing the fireworks at the Marin County Fair and also the 4th of July fireworks in Concord. He is not connected to the Lake Cunningham show, but said his company has fielded calls from other cities who are scrambling for last-minute alternatives. Along with San Jose, communities that have already announced cancellations connected to Tuesday's blast include Chico, Cloverdale, Lodi, Marysville and Placerville. "It's pretty much impossible to pull a fireworks show out of your back pocket. It's not like DoorDash where you can have it show up," says Dyas. It's disappointing news for folks planning to watch the show. "We live on the hillside on the east side. And every year we get the perfect view for the 4th of July and we always look forward to the fireworks every year," says Quang Nguyen who lives near the lake. Candelas said they're looking at all kinds of alternatives, but options are limited at the last minute. "Even the drone vendors, it's all these different folks, not just cities, but you have places like Great America, you know and hopefully we have some good news in the next couple days, but either way we'll have a big party here on the 4th of July," he says. Candelas says there will still be 18 food trucks, a live band, and tons of activities for the kids. One drone vendor is available to put on a show, but because the park is near an airport, they have to get approval from the FAA to do the show. For die-hard fireworks fans in the South Bay, Great America in Santa Clara is still doing fireworks on Friday night and so are the San Jose Giants at Municipal Stadium. A full list of July 4 events throughout the Bay Area can be found here.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Yahoo
San Jose police to enforce ‘strict zero-tolerance' during Cinco de Mayo
(KRON) — The San Jose Police Department said some city streets will be closed this weekend and on Cinco de Mayo. Traffic diversions will be enforced from May 2 until May 5, police said, as a tool for officers to enforce crowd control and address criminal activity. The police department said it will enforce a 'strict zero-tolerance policy for criminal activity' and deploy additional officers. During last year's Cinco de Mayo weekend in San Jose, 87 people were arrested and emergency dispatchers received more than two-thousand 911 calls. 'Cinco de Mayo in San Jose is a celebration of culture, family, and community,' said SJPD Police Chief Paul Joseph. 'The San Jose Police Department is committed to making sure everyone can enjoy it safely by providing a strong presence throughout the weekend and addressing any disruptive behavior that threatens public safety.' Spectators of sideshows could face citations, arrests, and fines up to $1,000. Drivers who are caught participating in sideshows will be slapped with fines ranging from $3,000 to $4,000, SJPD said. Most of the road closures are happening downtown, and on the city's east side, around areas that attracted rowdy crowds in previous years, police said. Other roads will be blocked off to make space for city-sanctioned Cinco de Mayo celebration events. Bay Area Cinco de Mayo 2025 events 'These potential traffic diversions are based on historical data of impacted areas and are subject to change based on congestion and day-of needs. If implemented, vehicles will be diverted to freeways or other surrounding streets to decongest roadways and address criminal activity. This may include temporary closures of freeway off-ramps,' the police department wrote. SJPD released the following locations for 'potential traffic diversions': E. Santa Clara Street from HWY 87 to HWY 101 South Market Street from E. Santa Clara Street to Plaza to Cesar Chavez S. 4th Street from E. Santa Clara Street to HWY 280 Alum Rock Avenue from HWY 101 to HWY 680 King Road from Alum Rock Avenue to Tully Road Story Road from King Road to E. Capitol Expressway S. Jackson Avenue from HWY 680 to Story Road Ocala Avenue from King Road to E. Capitol Expressway Tully Road from HWY 101 to E. Capitol Expressway Roosevelt Park will be fenced off Cinco de Mayo Car Show: May 3. Location: In front of SAP Center. The event takes place from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Road closures: Barack Obama Blvd. from W. San Fernando Street to W. St. John Street, and W. Santa Clara Street from Stockton Avenue to Highway 87. East San Jose Cinco de Mayo Parade and Festival: May 4. Parade: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Festival: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Location: Emma Prusch Park at 647 South King Road. Downtown Cinco de Mayo Festival: May 4. Festival: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Location: Plaza de Cesar Chavez at 1 Paseo de San Antonio. Councilmember Domingo Candelas said, 'This weekend is an opportunity to celebrate the rich cultural diversity that makes our city great. I encourage everyone to take part in family-friendly and city-sanctioned events happening throughout our community. Let's honor this tradition with joy, respect, and responsibility — by celebrating safely and looking out for one another.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
