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Fireworks fury erupts in Long Beach as Gavin Newsom vows to “look into” canceled July 4 show

Gov. Gavin Newsom will look into the canceled Long Beach fireworks amid resident disappointment.
Long Beach replaced fireworks with a drone show after a five-year permit was approved.
The California Coastal Commission cited pollution fears and wildlife concerns in denying pyrotechnics.
Residents said they would miss the tradition of the annual Fourth of July display.
The drone show was described by some locals as a change from the traditional spectacle.
The five-year permit allowed the city to switch to drones for the independence celebration.
Officials indicated the governor’s review is ongoing as an inquiry into the decision proceeds.
The incident followed environmental reviews and permitting considerations tied to the coastal area.
The fourth of July event in Long Beach typically draws thousands of spectators.
The report noted that a drone show was planned as part of a broader celebratory initiative.

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