California-based pyrotechnics company takes huge financial hit from firework show cancellations
KTVU's Alex Savidge spoke with Jim Souza, President and CEO of Pyro Spectaculars about what coronavirus has meant to him and his company
KTVU's Alex Savidge spoke with Jim Souza, President and CEO of Pyro Spectaculars about what coronavirus has meant to him and his company
CEO of Pyro Spectacular Jim Souza talks about historic Mount Rushmore fireworks show
The show is called 'The Spirit of America'
The show is called 'The Spirit of America'
Sonoma open for business this Fourth of July
Wrestle with the growing spread of coronavirus, increased hospitalizations, ICU admissions and deaths, a lot of Californians are submitting to wanderlust.
Wrestle with the growing spread of coronavirus, increased hospitalizations, ICU admissions and deaths, a lot of Californians are submitting to wanderlust.
Some cities are open for business on the Fourth of July holiday weekend
Tom Vacar reports.
Tom Vacar reports.
Grizzly Peak to close at 5 a.m. for 24 hours to prevent gridlock on the Fourth
There have been five vegetation fires along the road in Oakland since June 1, at least one caused by illegal fireworks, Oakland fire spokesman Michael Hunt said.
There have been five vegetation fires along the road in Oakland since June 1, at least one caused by illegal fireworks, Oakland fire spokesman Michael Hunt said.
Fourth of July beach closures in San Mateo County draw mixed reactions
At Linda Mar Beach law enforcement was turning people away. Some people were not happy about it.
At Linda Mar Beach law enforcement was turning people away. Some people were not happy about it.
Ann Rubin reports.
Fourth of July Pacifica beach closures draw mixed reactions
Rob Roth reports.
Rob Roth reports.
Half Moon Bay and Pacifica beaches, parking lots will close 4th of July weekend
San Mateo County sheriff's deputies will be stationed at Half Moon Bay's closed beaches, their parking lots and the coastal trail to enforce the closures.
San Mateo County sheriff's deputies will be stationed at Half Moon Bay's closed beaches, their parking lots and the coastal trail to enforce the closures.
Illegal fireworks seized in East Bay bust
Alameda County Sheriff's Department tweeted a photo Tuesday night of just some of the illegal fireworks they and Dublin police confiscated in a bust.
Alameda County Sheriff's Department tweeted a photo Tuesday night of just some of the illegal fireworks they and Dublin police confiscated in a bust.
DHS deploys special federal unit to protect monuments over July 4 weekend amid vandalism fears
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is deploying a special federal unit across the country for the July 4 weekend in order to protect federal monuments and statues from a possible fresh wave of vandalism.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is deploying a special federal unit across the country for the July 4 weekend in order to protect federal monuments and statues from a possible fresh wave of vandalism.
San Francisco 4th of July waterfront fireworks officially canceled due to COVID-19
Out of abundance of caution and due to the recent spike in COVID-19 cases seen in the Bay Area and throughout California, the annual 4th of July fireworks show in San Francisco was officially canceled on Tuesday.
Out of abundance of caution and due to the recent spike in COVID-19 cases seen in the Bay Area and throughout California, the annual 4th of July fireworks show in San Francisco was officially canceled on Tuesday.
Illegal fireworks potential fuel for Bay Area wildfires
According to California Fireworks Network, 43 of the state's 58 counties, allow the sale and purchase of so-called "safe and sane" fireworks.
According to California Fireworks Network, 43 of the state's 58 counties, allow the sale and purchase of so-called "safe and sane" fireworks.
Gov. Newsom implores Californians to socially distance on the Fourth of July
Debora Villalon reports.
Debora Villalon reports.
Fireworks and pets: Tips to keep your dog or cat calm and safe on the Fourth of July
Loud fireworks displays are no fun for pets, who can become frightened or disoriented by the sound.
Loud fireworks displays are no fun for pets, who can become frightened or disoriented by the sound.
The history of Juneteenth in California
Susan Anderson with the California Historical Society spoke with KTVU's Heather Holmes on The Four on Friday, June 19, 2020.
Susan Anderson with the California Historical Society spoke with KTVU's Heather Holmes on The Four on Friday, June 19, 2020.
Members of Congress introduce bills to make Juneteenth a federal holiday
Juneteenth commemorates the day in 1865 that Union soldiers told enslaved African Americans in Galveston that the Civil War had ended and they were free.
Juneteenth commemorates the day in 1865 that Union soldiers told enslaved African Americans in Galveston that the Civil War had ended and they were free.
Thousands celebrate Juneteenth with march and rally in Oakland
It first started at the Port of Oakland and then the crowd started moving through the downtown area.
It first started at the Port of Oakland and then the crowd started moving through the downtown area.
Juneteenth takes on new significance amid Black Lives Matter movement
Thanks to Black Lives Matter, a presidential campaign rally and the sudden reckoning of corporate America, it seems like everyone is talking about Juneteenth.
Thanks to Black Lives Matter, a presidential campaign rally and the sudden reckoning of corporate America, it seems like everyone is talking about Juneteenth.
Juneteenth: A day of joy, pain — and now national action
In just about any other year, Juneteenth, the holiday celebrating the day in 1865 that all enslaved black people learned they had been freed from bondage, would be marked by African American families across the nation with a cookout, a parade, a community festival, a soulful rendition of “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing.”
In just about any other year, Juneteenth, the holiday celebrating the day in 1865 that all enslaved black people learned they had been freed from bondage, would be marked by African American families across the nation with a cookout, a parade, a community festival, a soulful rendition of “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing.”