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WestFest returns this year with sweeping safety upgrades after last year’s tragic shooting claimed three lives, including an infant and unborn child — a loss that still haunts the community. Organizers have ramped up emergency coordination, beefed up visible security, and restructured the event’s schedule to run Wednesday through Saturday, with extended carnival hours. While longtime fans cherish the festival’s nostalgic charm, many are hesitant to attend, fearing for their safety — and some are calling for more trained law enforcement over armed crowds. Though a few are skipping this year to watch the new measures unfold, the hope remains that WestFest can reclaim its joyful, community-centered spirit — but healing and trust will take time.

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