By Jim Tortolano Orange County Tribune What appeared to be a minor revision to the city’s fireworks ordinance turned out to be somewhat controversial, but was finally approved on a 3-2 vote […]
Fireworks ordinance tweaked
Fines, drone employed in the battle against illegal fireworks
Problems associated with fireworks – especially the illegal kind – have plagued Orange County cities for years. Stanton, however, is taking steps to use financial penalties and other approaches to curb the […]
Fireworks stats show decline
By Jim Tortolano/Orange County Tribune An expanded effort by the Garden Grove Police Department, along with a widespread social media campaign is being credited with a decline in major fireworks problems during […]
3 arrested for illegal fireworks
An ounce of prevention, it is said, is worth a pound of cure. The Westminster Police Department has prevented a large amount of illegal fireworks from reaching the streets in the days […]
Illegal fireworks injure boy
A 14-year old boy was hospitalized in serious condition Friday night after an illegal “mortar” style firework detonated prematurely while being ignited in Eastgate Park in Garden Grove. According to Sgt. Nick […]
Be safe and sane on July 4
As July 4 approaches, the City of Garden Grove, in collaboration with the Garden Grove Police Department and Orange County Fire Authority, reminds the community to take necessary precautions to ensure a […]
