Citing concerns over potential conflicts of interest, the Yolo County Board of Supervisors sent a letter to the California Department of Justice, requesting it to join the Esparto investigation.

The Yolo County Board of Supervisors wrote a letter Friday afternoon to state Attorney General Rob Bonta, asking for his office’s lead in the criminal investigation of the June 1 explosion at a ...

Board Chair Dr. Marie Vixie Sandy says both of Yolo County's district attorney and sheriff support the request.

More than two weeks after the deadly explosion in Esparto, many questions remain unanswered. The fireworks industry has a ...

The board said it hopes the state Department of Justice’s involvement will ensure public trust in an investigation that involves several county employees and local leaders.