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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

Bay Area community gathers to celebrate Juneteenth

Bay Area Juneteenth celebrations kicked off at the 14th annual Fam Bam Festival at Lake Merritt Saturday in Oakland.

Bay Area Juneteenth 2023 events

Here are some of the Bay Area’s biggest events celebrating Juneteenth.

Celebrate Father's Day with KTVU

Celebrate Father's Day with KTVU this June by sharing well wishes and photos with the special father figure in your life.

Memorial Day holiday US air passenger travel tops 2019 levels

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) says more than 9 million people were screened at airports over the four-day Memorial Day holiday weekend.

Biden marks Memorial Day with wreath-laying ceremony, lauds troops' sacrifice

President Joe Biden said in a Memorial Day address that Americans “must never forget the price that was paid" by troops to protect their democracy.