The Yolo County Environmental Health Division and state agencies will analyze soil in valuable agricultural fields after a fireworks explosion earlier this month at an Esparto warehouse spewed toxic fumes on nearby crops.

Nearly two weeks after the deadly explosion at a fireworks facility in Esparto, Yolo County Sheriff Tom Lopez clarified his agency's involvement in the investigation and the close connection of two of his employees.

SAN JOSE – A major explosion at a pyrotechnics facility in Yolo County has forced the cancelation of a Fourth of July fireworks display at Lake Cunningham Park in San Jose, but a drone show will take its place, according to the city.