KCLU's John Palminteri reports on a surprise fireworks show that disturbed residents in one South Coast Community.
Some passersby said that they saw the fireworks coming from a boat or barge off the coast of Butterfly Beach in Montecito, which appeared to be in connection with a scheduled event nearby.
Permits in advance are required for this type of fireworks show, but it's unclear if public notices are also necessary.
Three Ventura County teens are in a lot of trouble after police say they started a brush fire with fireworks.
A Simi Valley Police officer saw smoke coming from the area of Barnard and Kadota Streets Wednesday afternoon.
A Ventura County man is facing charges ranging from possession of explosives to child endangerment after authorities say he was making and selling illegal fireworks at his home.
Ventura County Sheriff's detectives say they got information that Ricardo Nuno was selling fireworks from his house on Ortega Street in Fillmore. They got a search warrant, and say they found 800 pounds of illegal fireworks, and evidence he was making fireworks.
KCLU's Lance Orozco reports firefighters are worried that illegal fireworks use on the Central and South Coasts over the Fourth of July period could trigger brush fires.
With the 4th of July almost at hand, firefighters on the Central and South Coasts are worried about the potential for brush fires sparked by fireworks.
Steve Swindle is with the Ventura County Fire Department. Fireworks are illegal in Ventura County, and Southern Santa Barbara County, with the exception of so called safe and sane fireworks in the City of Fillmore.