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San Fernando lays groundwork for stepped response to illegal fireworks; council backs outreach, reporting and targeted enforcement
Summary
Facing recurring fireworks complaints, council directed staff to intensify public outreach, add reporting links to the city app, deploy targeted enforcement around hot spots and coordinate with regional partners; staff will seek low‑cost measures (postcards, signage) and will explore further enforcement and buy‑back programs with LA agencies.
The council discussed a recurring spike in illegal fireworks complaints in San Fernando and approved a set of near‑term actions combining public education, improved reporting and targeted enforcement.
Vice Mayor Mary Salodio introduced the item, saying fireworks create safety risks and community disturbance and noting special impacts on veterans, people with PTSD and pets. Police representatives described existing reporting mechanisms and a complaint heat map and cautioned that catching persons in the act can be…
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