Half Moon Bay Police Sgt. Mark Reed said authorities hope to throw a wet blanket over the more dangerous aspects of the annual celebration. He said all of his agency's officers will be on duty July 4 to keep everyone safe. He said officials are mindful of the tinder-box conditions in California this summer.
Reed said there are no permissible fireworks on the coast - and that includes the so-called "safe and sane" kind sold in Pacifica and San Bruno. Possession of most fireworks can be considered a misdemeanor with minimum fines of $500. And the big boomers can land would-be celebrants in jail.
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