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Renovated basketball courts in San Jose damaged by apparent illegal fireworks
By Brendan Weber at NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· July 14, 2026
· 1 min read
Newly renovated basketball courts at a San Jose park were damaged by what appears to be illegal fireworks, the city said Monday.
The city was set to hold a ribbon-cutting event for the renovated courts at Plata Arroyo Park, but that celebration has been put on hold while the city assesses the ...
Key takeaway “Our teams worked hard to bring these courts back for the community,” San Jose Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services said in a post on social media.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 14, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Newly renovated basketball courts at a San Jose park were damaged by what appears to be illegal fireworks, the city said Monday.
The city was set to hold a ribbon-cutting event for the renovated courts at Plata Arroyo Park, but that celebration has been put on hold while the city assesses the ...
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