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Friday, July 4, 2008 9:13 pm PDT
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A pair of out-of-control wildfires roared along California's central coast Friday, chewing through opposite ends of a parched forest and threatening more than 4,500 homes hundreds of miles apart. More Details
BIG SUR: Robert Handa Reports On Continuing Battle Against Basin Complex Fire
BIG SUR: Amber Lee Reports On More Mandatory Evacuations, Government Aid To Fire Victims
MONTEREY COUNTY: Robert Handa Reports On More Evacuations Near Out-Of-Control Wildfire
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Those seeking the oohs and aahs of traditional Fourth of July fireworks could be sadly disappointed this year: Public displays and sales of boxed firecrackers are being canceled or scaled back across the nation, victims of a sluggish economy, wildfire fears and product shortages caused by a warehouse fire in China. More Details
BAY AREA: KTVU Reports On Pre-Fireworks Celebrations In San Francisco & San Jose
MORAGA: John Fowler Reports On Not-So-Obvious Firework Hazards
MT. HAMILTON: Cara Jones Tours A Re-Opened Fire Watch Tower
To Report Illegal Fireworks In Oakland Call 510-238-2373
Oakland Firehouse Fireworks Dropoff Locations
SAN FRANCISCO: Patti Lee Reports On SFPD Stepping Up Watch For Illegal Fireworks
EAST PALO ALTO: Debora Villalon Reports On Illegal Fireworks Bust On The Peninsula
DUBLIN: Jana Katsuyama Reports On Fire Concerns Around July 4th Fireworks
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A flight instructor and student were killed in a helicopter crash near Interstate Highway 680 in Alameda County early Friday after the aircraft hit power lines and ignited a fire. More Details
FREMONT: Ken Pritchett Reports On A Helicopter Crash That Kills Two
CHOPPER CRASH: Raw Video Of I-680 Helicopter Crash And Fire
SLIDESHOW: July 4, 2008: Two Die In I-680 Helicopter Crash


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San Jose’s Joey Chestnut defended his Nathan’s Hot-Dog Eating title Friday, out-munching rival competitive eating legend Takeru Kobayashi of Japan in a sudden -death, 5-hot dog eat-off before a boisterous crowd at New York’s Coney Island. More Details


McClures Beach is a part of the Point Reyes National Seashore. A short, steep, downhill hike leads visitors to this small but exciting cove with intense surf. The rocks at either end of the beach add to the drama and danger. More Details
SERENITY: Get Away To McClures Beach
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Dennis Richmond
Hosted by former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown, a gala evening of memories and outstanding dining is planned for July 19th to honor the career of Bay Area broadcasting icon and KTVU anchor Dennis Richmond to benefit the San Francisco Child Abuse Prevention Center. More Details
To Buy Tickets To Dennis' Charity Event
FINAL SIGNOFF: Dennis Richmond Says Farewell To Bay Area Viewers
SLIDESHOW: Dennis Richmond Through The Years



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Jack Cust hit a two-run homer and Joe Blanton pitched seven solid innings to lead the Oakland Athletics to a 7-1 win over the Chicago White Sox on Friday night. More Details


Michael Phelps Swimming
Michael Phelps has set another world record, beating Ryan Lochte in the 200-meter individual medley at the U.S. Olympic trials. Dana Torres, 41, made the U.S. Swm Team for the fifth time by winning the 100 freestyle. More Details


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The Los Angeles Dodgers rallied to beat the San Francisco Giants 10-7 on Friday for their fourth straight victory. More Details


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