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Published Jul 5, 2025 KEVIN L. SMITH Kevin L. Smith, a native of Rochester (NY), has been covering high school sports for over a decade. He started out as a freelance sports writer in 2013.

Sacramento is stepping up its crackdown on illegal fireworks. Fines now range from $1,000 to $10,000, and enforcement is year-round. Fire officials say even one spark can lead to disaster.