Chamber asks city to consider larger Caltopia fireworks contribution; council tables decision
May 5, 2026
The chamber requested the city consider increasing its contribution for the July 2 Caltopia fireworks; council discussed funding sources, noted the chamber has raised $6,000 toward a goal of 20 to 25, and tabled the decision to gather more information.
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City officials discussed a request from the local chamber to increase the municipal contribution to this year's Caltopia fireworks, currently scheduled for July 2. The mayor said the chamber has raised "6,000" so far and hopes to reach a goal of "20 to 25," and asked whether the council might increase the city's past contribution of $2,500 to support a larger celebration tied to the nation's 250th anniversary.
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