Two men arrested for allegedly selling fireworks out of a van in Newark
Authorities arrested two East Bay men and seized 600 pounds of illegal fireworks from a van in Newark last week. In addition, police seized more than $33,000 in cash from the van.
Authorities arrested two East Bay men and seized 600 pounds of illegal fireworks from a van in Newark last week. In addition, police seized more than $33,000 in cash from the van.
27-year-old man charged after LAPD negligently detonates fireworks in neighborhood injuring 17
A 27-year-old man was charged Saturday with illegally transporting fireworks to Los Angeles from Nevada. On Wednesday, the Los Angeles police department negligently handled the fireworks in a residential neighborhood, causing an explosion that injured 17.
A 27-year-old man was charged Saturday with illegally transporting fireworks to Los Angeles from Nevada. On Wednesday, the Los Angeles police department negligently handled the fireworks in a residential neighborhood, causing an explosion that injured 17.
America misses Biden's COVID-19 vaccination goal on Independence Day
The United States fell short of President Biden’s goal to have 70% of adults vaccinated by July 4, but his tweet Sunday morning thanked the millions of Americans who’ve already rolled up a sleeve.
The United States fell short of President Biden’s goal to have 70% of adults vaccinated by July 4, but his tweet Sunday morning thanked the millions of Americans who’ve already rolled up a sleeve.
Joey Chestnut, Michelle Lesco win Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest
The annual Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest is back Sunday, and so is the live audience.
The annual Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest is back Sunday, and so is the live audience.
The Fourth of July is the least favorite holiday for your pets
Fireworks may dazzle the eyes and ears of humans, but for many animals, they create fear and panic.
Fireworks may dazzle the eyes and ears of humans, but for many animals, they create fear and panic.
US airports see surge in travelers during Fourth of July holiday weekend
San Francisco's airport is one of many packed full of holiday weekend travelers. Foot traffic is expected to resemble pre-pandemic numbers and even be one of the busiest weekends so far this year.
San Francisco's airport is one of many packed full of holiday weekend travelers. Foot traffic is expected to resemble pre-pandemic numbers and even be one of the busiest weekends so far this year.
2021 Fourth of July parades and fireworks shows in the Bay Area
Here are the biggest Fourth of July celebrations set to take place from around the Bay Area in 2021.
Here are the biggest Fourth of July celebrations set to take place from around the Bay Area in 2021.
Independence Day festivities return to many Bay Area locations
Independence Day festivities are back in the Bay Area, but only some activities will be resuming this Fourth of July.
Independence Day festivities are back in the Bay Area, but only some activities will be resuming this Fourth of July.
July starts with fight against home-destroying California wildfires
Firefighters are battling home-destroying blazes in Northern California as officials in the drought-stricken state warn Fourth of July crowds against illegal fireworks and untended fires.
Firefighters are battling home-destroying blazes in Northern California as officials in the drought-stricken state warn Fourth of July crowds against illegal fireworks and untended fires.
Stores that will be open during the Fourth of July
Though this is a holiday weekend, most major retailers from Home Depot to Target will still remain open — and in most cases, under normal business hours.
Though this is a holiday weekend, most major retailers from Home Depot to Target will still remain open — and in most cases, under normal business hours.
Benicia couple spray paints lawn like American flag in dramatic show of patriotism
A couple in Benicia has found a dramatic way to celebrate Independence Day: spray-painting their lawn like an American flag.
A couple in Benicia has found a dramatic way to celebrate Independence Day: spray-painting their lawn like an American flag.
High-profile Bay Area illegal fireworks busts expose multi-million dollar black market
Even with a number of high-profile seizures of illegal fireworks, authorities believe they've only scratched the surface of a growing multi-million dollar black market.
Even with a number of high-profile seizures of illegal fireworks, authorities believe they've only scratched the surface of a growing multi-million dollar black market.
July Fourth travel: Over 3M people expected to pass through airports
Americans enjoying newfound liberty are expected to travel and gather for cookouts, fireworks and family reunions over the Fourth of July weekend in numbers not seen since pre-pandemic days.
Americans enjoying newfound liberty are expected to travel and gather for cookouts, fireworks and family reunions over the Fourth of July weekend in numbers not seen since pre-pandemic days.
Round hot dogs: What to know about the confusing twist on the classic American dish
It may look like bologna, but Rastelli’s round hot dogs are made differently, the company says.
It may look like bologna, but Rastelli’s round hot dogs are made differently, the company says.
Final preparations underway for 4th of July festivities in San Francisco
San Francisco's 4th of July fireworks show is on. The city is celebrating the reopening of it's waterfront, and after more than a year of relative quiet, the waterfront is bustling.
San Francisco's 4th of July fireworks show is on. The city is celebrating the reopening of it's waterfront, and after more than a year of relative quiet, the waterfront is bustling.
Final preparations underway for 4th of July festivities in San Francisco
After the pandemic forced a complete cancellation of 4th of July celebrations last year, San Francisco is ready to make up for it in 2021. KTVU's Christien Kafton reports
After the pandemic forced a complete cancellation of 4th of July celebrations last year, San Francisco is ready to make up for it in 2021. KTVU's Christien Kafton reports
Nearly 80,000 pounds of illegal fireworks seized along California-Nevada border
During the operation, Cal Fire confiscated 79,411 pounds of dangerous fireworks, conducted 932 traffic stops for various violations, issued 215 citations for dangerous fireworks and additional violations, and arrested three individuals.
During the operation, Cal Fire confiscated 79,411 pounds of dangerous fireworks, conducted 932 traffic stops for various violations, issued 215 citations for dangerous fireworks and additional violations, and arrested three individuals.
July 4 BBQ tips: Virologist says pack the hand sanitizer, avoid the potato salad
While vaccination rates are making many feel optimistic about Independence Day cookouts, medical experts are still urging Americans to maintain proper hygiene — and food safety protocols — in order to stay safe on July 4.
While vaccination rates are making many feel optimistic about Independence Day cookouts, medical experts are still urging Americans to maintain proper hygiene — and food safety protocols — in order to stay safe on July 4.
Proceeds from 'safe & sane' fireworks go to good causes
This is the one and only week of the year that ‘safe & sane’ fireworks can be sold in California. Almost all of the proceeds go to good causes.
This is the one and only week of the year that ‘safe & sane’ fireworks can be sold in California. Almost all of the proceeds go to good causes.
500 pounds of illegal fireworks confiscated in San Jose
The San Jose Police Department said in a tweet Tuesday that officers seized 500 pounds of fireworks.
The San Jose Police Department said in a tweet Tuesday that officers seized 500 pounds of fireworks.