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.”
Traditions altered on Memorial Day during coronavirus pandemic
On this Memorial Day, Bay Area residents found the coronavirus may change tradition, but it won't stop it. Even if it means memorializing in masks.
On this Memorial Day, Bay Area residents found the coronavirus may change tradition, but it won't stop it. Even if it means memorializing in masks.
Crowds defy COVID-19 social distancing guidelines Memorial Day weekend
People normally celebrate the unofficial start to summer with family and friends, barbequing and having backyard parties but not this year with the coronavirus pandemic.
People normally celebrate the unofficial start to summer with family and friends, barbequing and having backyard parties but not this year with the coronavirus pandemic.
Walnut Creek moves annual Memorial Day ceremony online
The hour-long event will begin with remarks from Walnut Creek Mayor Loella Haskew and the other four members of the City Council.
The hour-long event will begin with remarks from Walnut Creek Mayor Loella Haskew and the other four members of the City Council.
Memorial Day temperatures could reach triple digits
Inland temperatures in the Bay Area could reach triple digits on Memorial Day.
Inland temperatures in the Bay Area could reach triple digits on Memorial Day.
Governor Gavin Newsom provides a Friday update on COVID-19 ahead of Memorial Day weekend
Governor Gavin Newsom spoke from Napa County at noon on Friday, May 22, 2020.
Governor Gavin Newsom spoke from Napa County at noon on Friday, May 22, 2020.
COVID-19 crisis clouding the passing of time
From roadways to airports, there’s little buzz and little differentiating one day from the next.
From roadways to airports, there’s little buzz and little differentiating one day from the next.
San Francisco tourism suffers ahead of Memorial Day Weekend
The city by the Bay is a global tourist destination, but the global pandemic and travel restrictions have effectively cut the city off from the outside world.
The city by the Bay is a global tourist destination, but the global pandemic and travel restrictions have effectively cut the city off from the outside world.
Popular Danville 4th of July parade plans to go virtual in 2020
Kiwanis Club of San Ramon Valley, the parade's organizer, is calling for film clips or photos they would like to be included in a live streamed parade broadcast set for 10 a.m. July 4.
Kiwanis Club of San Ramon Valley, the parade's organizer, is calling for film clips or photos they would like to be included in a live streamed parade broadcast set for 10 a.m. July 4.