Fire officials say illegal July 4th fireworks spark more than 100 fires in Bay Area
Cal-Fire officials say their resources were also stretched thin as they responded to two large vegetation fires that threatened structures near Gilroy and Morgan Hill.
Non-stop fires in Contra Costa County
Greg Liggins reports.
Six-year-old child shot and killed in Bayview District
Police responded around 10:45 p.m. Saturday to a report of a shooting on the 1200 block of Ingalls St.
San Francisco crews battle 110 fires over holiday, almost all caused by fireworks
In addition, a fire reported about 9:30 a.m. Sunday was burning multiple acres at the Gleneagles Golf Course at McLaren Park, with about 25 department personnel at the scene.
Fourth of July call for independence against racism and violence
Protest is in the America's cultural DNA.
Illegal fireworks likely being smuggled into California from other states
Although some cities allow for safer fireworks.
Crews contain 13 fires throughout Contra Costa County
Friday night was unusually busy for the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District.
Bay Area celebrating Fourth of July at a safe social distance
Many cities are finding creative ways, thought to bring the community together.
California woos in-state travelers with safety campaigns
Sonoma County's tourism bureau rolled out its “Life Opens Up” campaign this week, aimed at people within an easy drive of California's San Francisco Bay Area wine country.
California-based pyrotechnics company takes huge financial hit from firework show cancellations
KTVU's Alex Savidge spoke with Jim Souza, President and CEO of Pyro Spectaculars about what coronavirus has meant to him and his company
CEO of Pyro Spectacular Jim Souza talks about historic Mount Rushmore fireworks show
The show is called 'The Spirit of America'
Sonoma open for business this Fourth of July
Wrestle with the growing spread of coronavirus, increased hospitalizations, ICU admissions and deaths, a lot of Californians are submitting to wanderlust.
Some cities are open for business on the Fourth of July holiday weekend
Tom Vacar reports.
Grizzly Peak to close at 5 a.m. for 24 hours to prevent gridlock on the Fourth
There have been five vegetation fires along the road in Oakland since June 1, at least one caused by illegal fireworks, Oakland fire spokesman Michael Hunt said.
Fourth of July beach closures in San Mateo County draw mixed reactions
At Linda Mar Beach law enforcement was turning people away. Some people were not happy about it.
Fourth of July Pacifica beach closures draw mixed reactions
Rob Roth reports.
Half Moon Bay and Pacifica beaches, parking lots will close 4th of July weekend
San Mateo County sheriff's deputies will be stationed at Half Moon Bay's closed beaches, their parking lots and the coastal trail to enforce the closures.
Illegal fireworks seized in East Bay bust
Alameda County Sheriff's Department tweeted a photo Tuesday night of just some of the illegal fireworks they and Dublin police confiscated in a bust.
DHS deploys special federal unit to protect monuments over July 4 weekend amid vandalism fears
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is deploying a special federal unit across the country for the July 4 weekend in order to protect federal monuments and statues from a possible fresh wave of vandalism.