Bay Area first responders worried about risk of wildfires sparked by illegal fireworks

In the run-up to July 4th, illegal firework shows are already popping up across the Bay Area, and that has firefighters and police worried about the potential for wildfires and injuries. Calfire and area fire departments have been nervously monitoring the region’s quickly drying fields of grass amid this week's high heat.

Rattlesnake advisory for East Bay parks over holiday weekend

The holiday weekend warmup has prompted the East Bay Regional Park District to issue a Rattlesnake Advisory. The Park District, which covers Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, is advising people to avoid hiking alone in case of an emergency, and to scan the ground ahead on area trails.