Fireworks and pets: Tips to keep your dog or cat safe on July 4th
The summer holiday can be hard on our pets. Here are tips from a variety of pet experts on how to keep your furry friends safe this Fourth of July.
The summer holiday can be hard on our pets. Here are tips from a variety of pet experts on how to keep your furry friends safe this Fourth of July.
San Mateo County detectives seize 15,000 lbs of illegal fireworks, $1M in cash
The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office announced a massive illegal fireworks bust resulting in the seizure of 15,000 pounds of fireworks and $1 million in cash.
The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office announced a massive illegal fireworks bust resulting in the seizure of 15,000 pounds of fireworks and $1 million in cash.
Illegal fireworks seizures underway in the Bay Area
The pre-holiday-season has already become a nightly illegal fireworks show all over California, sometimes with devastating consequences.
The pre-holiday-season has already become a nightly illegal fireworks show all over California, sometimes with devastating consequences.
Thousands celebrate Juneteenth in the Bay Area
Thousands of people across the Bay Area celebrated Juneteenth on Saturday. The event marking the end of chattel slavery in the US took on greater significance this year, as it’s now been recognized as a federal holiday.
Thousands of people across the Bay Area celebrated Juneteenth on Saturday. The event marking the end of chattel slavery in the US took on greater significance this year, as it’s now been recognized as a federal holiday.
Father’s Day celebrations kick off ‘summer of freedom’ from virus
President Biden wants to celebrate Independence Day as a “summer of freedom” from the virus, but many may already feel a return to normalcy this Father’s Day.
President Biden wants to celebrate Independence Day as a “summer of freedom” from the virus, but many may already feel a return to normalcy this Father’s Day.
Californians commemorate Juneteenth with street parades, festivals
Juneteenth offered the first major opportunity to party in public after California lifted all coronavirus restrictions and reopened Tuesday.
Juneteenth offered the first major opportunity to party in public after California lifted all coronavirus restrictions and reopened Tuesday.
Juneteenth, ‘a day of profound weight and power,’ marked across the US
While Juneteenth’s recognition at a time of racial reckoning is appreciated by many, some say more is still needed to be done to change policies that are disadvantageous to Black Americans.
While Juneteenth’s recognition at a time of racial reckoning is appreciated by many, some say more is still needed to be done to change policies that are disadvantageous to Black Americans.
Treat your dad: Father’s Day deals, specials and freebies
Whether it's a sweet dessert or a savory steak, check out these super special deals for a super special dad.
Whether it's a sweet dessert or a savory steak, check out these super special deals for a super special dad.
Juneteenth: What its path to federal holiday status looked like
Even though it’s been celebrated for 156 years and recognized in some form in 47 states and the District of Columbia, Juneteenth did not become a federal holiday until this week.
Even though it’s been celebrated for 156 years and recognized in some form in 47 states and the District of Columbia, Juneteenth did not become a federal holiday until this week.
Santa Clara County was first in California to declare Juneteenth a holiday
For the first time in Santa Clara County, most county offices were closed and employees had the day off with pay to celebrate the Juneteenth holiday.
For the first time in Santa Clara County, most county offices were closed and employees had the day off with pay to celebrate the Juneteenth holiday.
Bay Area kicks off 1st official Juneteenth holiday
Congresswoman Barbara Lee, along with Vice President Kamala Harris, both Black women from the Bay Area, was there when President Joe Biden made the holiday official.
Congresswoman Barbara Lee, along with Vice President Kamala Harris, both Black women from the Bay Area, was there when President Joe Biden made the holiday official.
Fort Worth’s Opal Lee attends White House signing of Juneteenth bill
After years of persistence and hundreds of miles walked, 94-year-old Opal Lee's mission to make Juneteenth a federal holiday has become a reality. She was even able to see her hard work brought to life in person.
After years of persistence and hundreds of miles walked, 94-year-old Opal Lee's mission to make Juneteenth a federal holiday has become a reality. She was even able to see her hard work brought to life in person.
Biden signs bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday
Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers brought the news of freedom to enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas — two months after the Confederacy had surrendered.
Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers brought the news of freedom to enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas — two months after the Confederacy had surrendered.
Stores closed on Thanksgiving Day: Kohl’s, Walmart, Target and more
A growing list of retailers including Best Buy, Target and Walmart announced they will be shuttering their stores on Thanksgiving Day 2021.
A growing list of retailers including Best Buy, Target and Walmart announced they will be shuttering their stores on Thanksgiving Day 2021.
Bay Area sculptor marks Juneteenth with new work
The Bay Area and the nation are preparing to mark the end of slavery in America with Juneteenth this weekend.
The Bay Area and the nation are preparing to mark the end of slavery in America with Juneteenth this weekend.
Congress passes bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday
The House voted 415-14 Wednesday to make Juneteenth, or June 19th, the 12th federal holiday. The bill now goes to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law.
The House voted 415-14 Wednesday to make Juneteenth, or June 19th, the 12th federal holiday. The bill now goes to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law.
Bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday passes Senate
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, who introduced the Juneteenth bill along with Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, praised the passage of the legislation on his Twitter account, writing, “Happy that my bill to recognize Juneteenth as a national holiday just passed the Senate.”
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, who introduced the Juneteenth bill along with Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, praised the passage of the legislation on his Twitter account, writing, “Happy that my bill to recognize Juneteenth as a national holiday just passed the Senate.”
White House July 4 party will celebrate independence from COVID-19
President Biden wants to give July 4th new meaning this year and is also encouraging nationwide celebrations to mark the country’s effective return to normalcy.
President Biden wants to give July 4th new meaning this year and is also encouraging nationwide celebrations to mark the country’s effective return to normalcy.
Juneteenth events around the San Francisco Bay Area
Here are some of the Juneteenth events happening around the San Francisco Bay Area.
Here are some of the Juneteenth events happening around the San Francisco Bay Area.
Contra Costa County Fire Protection District show the dangers of illegal fireworks
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District showed the media the the dangers of illegal fireworks Thursday morning.
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District showed the media the the dangers of illegal fireworks Thursday morning.