East Bay city celebrates Fourth of July with fireworks alternative — a drone show
The first ever drone show to celebrate the holiday in Brentwood drew a huge turnout. Organizers estimated that 15,000 people came to enjoy the festivities. Many said the drone show was a new and exciting experience.
The first ever drone show to celebrate the holiday in Brentwood drew a huge turnout. Organizers estimated that 15,000 people came to enjoy the festivities. Many said the drone show was a new and exciting experience.
Bay Area drivers express concern about road safety, drunk drivers during 4th of July
Last year, 44 people died in car crashes across the state July 4th weekend.
Last year, 44 people died in car crashes across the state July 4th weekend.
4th of July fireworks across America
America celebrates its independence this 4th of July with fireworks displays in cities across the country.
America celebrates its independence this 4th of July with fireworks displays in cities across the country.
Tourists provide business boost in San Francisco this 4th of July
Fourth of July celebrations are underway throughout the Bay Area. Firework fans started showing up in San Francisco's Aquatic Park earlier today, ready to stake out their spot for the big show and enjoy the holiday.
Fourth of July celebrations are underway throughout the Bay Area. Firework fans started showing up in San Francisco's Aquatic Park earlier today, ready to stake out their spot for the big show and enjoy the holiday.
Sutro Tower illuminates San Francisco in double celebration
The iconic Sutro Tower will radiate San Francisco with vibrant lights for a double celebration on Tuesday — Independence Day and the tower's 50th anniversary.
The iconic Sutro Tower will radiate San Francisco with vibrant lights for a double celebration on Tuesday — Independence Day and the tower's 50th anniversary.
Joey Chestnut wins men's hot dog eating contest after weather delay
Miki Sudo put down 39.5 hot dogs and buns to win the women's event earlier in the day.
Miki Sudo put down 39.5 hot dogs and buns to win the women's event earlier in the day.
An East Bay 3rd of July celebration ends
A part of Richmond's July 3rd fireworks tradition is coming to an end this year as the venue is being taken over by a pickleball business.
A part of Richmond's July 3rd fireworks tradition is coming to an end this year as the venue is being taken over by a pickleball business.
The American flag's history, from 'afterthought' to revered
The American flag will be flown throughout the country on July 4, but it wasn't always a revered and debated symbol. Here is a look at its history.
The American flag will be flown throughout the country on July 4, but it wasn't always a revered and debated symbol. Here is a look at its history.
Santa Clara County Fire Dept. issues warning about illegal fireworks
If someone is cited for using illegal fireworks, fines start at $350 in Santa Clara County and at $1,000 for the City of San Jose. If you need to report the use of illegal fireworks, call 3-1-1.
If someone is cited for using illegal fireworks, fines start at $350 in Santa Clara County and at $1,000 for the City of San Jose. If you need to report the use of illegal fireworks, call 3-1-1.
America Celebrates NOW: Watch live coverage from across the country on the Fourth of July
The day will begin with parades and end, of course, with fantastic firework displays from across the nation. Watch it all unfold live Tuesday with LiveNOW from FOX.
The day will begin with parades and end, of course, with fantastic firework displays from across the nation. Watch it all unfold live Tuesday with LiveNOW from FOX.
Fourth of July: What you need to know about the origins, traditions of the holiday
Here are some interesting facts about July 4, including the origin of the holiday and how fireworks became part of the tradition.
Here are some interesting facts about July 4, including the origin of the holiday and how fireworks became part of the tradition.
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.
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.
Another scorcher in the Bay Area, heat advisory remains in effect
A heat advisory remained in effect in the Bay Area on Sunday. Some inland locations were set to see another round of triple digit temperatures ahead of the Fourth of July holiday before heading into a significant cool-down next week.
A heat advisory remained in effect in the Bay Area on Sunday. Some inland locations were set to see another round of triple digit temperatures ahead of the Fourth of July holiday before heading into a significant cool-down next week.
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.
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.
Tips to get anxious pets through Fourth of July fireworks
You may love fireworks, but animal experts insist your pets do not. The sporadic, loud noises and bright lights can be very stressful for your furry friends.
You may love fireworks, but animal experts insist your pets do not. The sporadic, loud noises and bright lights can be very stressful for your furry friends.
CA state gas tax goes up 8% just before July 4th weekend
If you're hitting the road for the holiday weekend, you may be spending a bit more.
If you're hitting the road for the holiday weekend, you may be spending a bit more.
July 4th in the Bay Area: Here's your guide to Independence Day
From the “world's shortest parade" to the "world's longest parade" to yacht races to dog parade contests, there's no shortage of fun around the 4th of July holiday in the Bay Area.
From the “world's shortest parade" to the "world's longest parade" to yacht races to dog parade contests, there's no shortage of fun around the 4th of July holiday in the Bay Area.
'Airmageddon': 4th of July weekend travel woes
The Fourth of July weekend will test, to the max, this week's already poor performance of the U.S. airline industry.
The Fourth of July weekend will test, to the max, this week's already poor performance of the U.S. airline industry.
Officials warn of dangers of 'safe and sane' fireworks ahead of Independence Day celebrations
So-called "safe and sane" fireworks went on sale on Wednesday in San Bruno and Pacifica, the only two cities in San Mateo County where fireworks can be legally purchased.
So-called "safe and sane" fireworks went on sale on Wednesday in San Bruno and Pacifica, the only two cities in San Mateo County where fireworks can be legally purchased.
Marin City hosts largest annual Juneteenth celebration in North Bay
Hundreds of people gathered to honor Juneteenth at Marin City's Rocky Graham Park. The celebration is held annually and is known for being one of the largest in the North Bay Area. This year’s theme was ascension. Dave Detling reports.
Hundreds of people gathered to honor Juneteenth at Marin City's Rocky Graham Park. The celebration is held annually and is known for being one of the largest in the North Bay Area. This year’s theme was ascension. Dave Detling reports.