Posted on July 5 at 10:11 p.m.

I was at the 4th of July fireworks show with my family and we knew that something went wrong when the firefighters, ambulance, and police sirens were everywhere. There were too many gang appearing people there, it seemed like from their clothes and language and behavior. I love to see the fireworks all the time but this one was a disappointment. Now, i am worried about going to the fireworks next year. Also, I am worried about going SBJH where some of these gangs go to school! Please mayor and other officials make this city safer so we don't have to be in fear. :)
~Nikki B.(7th grader)

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Posted on July 5 at 9:43 p.m.

I along with my 3 children attended the Firework show on July 4. I will say that after 10 years of making this event a tradition it will be our last time. We were surrounded by illegal fireworks being lit, alcohol openly being used. We were suspicious that something of a serious nature had occurred.
The show was delayed and then interrupted for 15 minutes before coming to an end. We were all glad once it was over and we were back in our car.
The crowd was unruly, teens and adults with gang attire were the majority seen. And now three stabbed and one 15 year dead. This is Santa Barbara? Please Mayor Marty Blum, Council members and please Police Chief Cam Sanchez control the gangs in Santa Babara. Make this your priority. I would like to stay here and raise my children but if this continues there will continue to be a migration out of this city to safer communities.
JJB.

On Arrests Made in 4th of July Homicide