From the Globe Oakland Desk

Fireworks will not light up the skies in Oakland’s Jack London Square this Fourth of July because of construction in the area, according to the Port of Oakland.
    Since there won’t be a show, the Port of Oakland announced this that they are adding fireworks to the World Music and Jazz Festival on July 28 at Middle Harbor Shoreline Park.
    “A lot of people felt that Oakland should have fireworks,” said Port of Oakland spokeswoman Libby Schaaf. The park is at the end of 7th street on the water where there is a view of the Bay Bridge, said Schaaf.
    The festival starts at 11 a.m. and will have a lineup of jazz and world music as well as an artisan fair and a kids craft zone, Schaaf said.
    As summer festivities get into full swing, police warn residents to stay safe. Each year more than 9,300 people are injured as a result of using illegal fireworks, as well as millions of dollars in property damage nationwide, according to police.
    It is illegal to buy, sell, transfer, use or possess fireworks in the city. Aperson cited for such violations can face fines of up to $1,000.
    “It’s just not worth it,” Sgt. Michael Poirier said today. The city has designated locations where people can drop off fireworks, no questions asked.