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Celebrate Safely: Fireworks at Lake Cunningham!
Apr 04, 2026, 9:31 PM • Domingo Candelas
Summary
Councilmember Domingo Candelas announces safety measures for the upcoming Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration at Lake Cunningham, including road closures and a shuttle service from Eastridge Mall with security screening. Accessibility accommodations are available by request. The newsletter highlights ongoing community engagement through summer events like Music in the Square and park activations, as well as recent neighborhood cleanups and cultural celebrations such as Philippines Independence Day. Residents are encouraged to join neighborhood associations to strengthen community ties and participate in local planning. Updates on VTA Eastridge to BART construction include upcoming roadwork and overnight closures on Capitol Expressway.
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Key positions and references
Key positions
- Support for safe event access and pedestrian safety
- Promotion of community engagement through local events
- Encouragement of neighborhood association participation
- Provision of accessibility accommodations
Agenda items and issues mentioned
- Road closures for Fourth of July event
- Shuttle service security screening
- Neighborhood cleanup days
- VTA Eastridge to BART construction and roadwork
Meetings and events mentioned
- Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration at Lake Cunningham
- Music in the Square summer series
- Welch Park Paint Night registration
- Philippines Independence Day flag-raising ceremony
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Council District 8 Newsletter Hi Neighbors, The Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration at Lake Cunningham is only days away! This year, we will implement a few changes for the safety of all event attendees. The only pedestrian entrance will be on White Rd, and to increase pedestrian safety, roads along the outer perimeter of the park will be closed to vehicul…