July Fourth boaters warned about deadly waterfront danger with lifesaving summer tips
A boating safety expert shares critical tips as Coast Guard data shows 564 deaths and 3,844 accidents in 2023, as officials emphasize proper training and safety checklists.
A boating safety expert shares critical tips as Coast Guard data shows 564 deaths and 3,844 accidents in 2023, as officials emphasize proper training and safety checklists.
July 4th fireworks 2025: How to watch & stream live
Want to keep the parades and fireworks up on your smart TV all day long? Here's where you can find live fireworks and more.
Want to keep the parades and fireworks up on your smart TV all day long? Here's where you can find live fireworks and more.
San Jose scrambles to offer 1st July 4 drone show after canceling fireworks
The city of San Jose announced it was able to secure a drone light show for the July 4 celebration at Lake Cunningham Park.
The city of San Jose announced it was able to secure a drone light show for the July 4 celebration at Lake Cunningham Park.
Remember when? Statue of Liberty restorations in 1986
After weathering New York Harbor for decades, Lady Liberty was in need of major upgrades ahead of her 100th birthday. Here’s a look back at the process.
After weathering New York Harbor for decades, Lady Liberty was in need of major upgrades ahead of her 100th birthday. Here’s a look back at the process.
What's ahead for America's 250th birthday celebration
President Donald Trump kicked off the celebration and one-year countdown with remarks on Thursday. Here's what we know.
President Donald Trump kicked off the celebration and one-year countdown with remarks on Thursday. Here's what we know.
What's open and closed on July 4th?
From Costco and Trader Joe’s to post offices and banks, here’s what’s open and closed on the Fourth of July 2025.
From Costco and Trader Joe’s to post offices and banks, here’s what’s open and closed on the Fourth of July 2025.
Redwood City replaces Fourth of July fireworks with drone light show
Redwood City is the latest city to replace its traditional Independence Day fireworks show with a drone display this year.
Redwood City is the latest city to replace its traditional Independence Day fireworks show with a drone display this year.
California gas prices see slight increase — here's a look at Bay Area figures
With the July 4 holiday travel season here, motorists might have noticed a slight increase in fuel prices.
With the July 4 holiday travel season here, motorists might have noticed a slight increase in fuel prices.
No July 4 fireworks on the Peninsula
This July 4, there won’t be any fireworks on the Peninsula.
This July 4, there won’t be any fireworks on the Peninsula.
July 4th fireworks in the San Francisco Bay Area: What you need to know in 2025
With July 4th just around the corner, Bay Area cities are prepping for festivities, including parades and fireworks shows. Here's what to know,
With July 4th just around the corner, Bay Area cities are prepping for festivities, including parades and fireworks shows. Here's what to know,
What's open and closed on July 4th?
The Fourth of July falls on a Friday this year. We've created a comprehensive list of what's open and closed on the Independence Day holiday.
The Fourth of July falls on a Friday this year. We've created a comprehensive list of what's open and closed on the Independence Day holiday.
Trump slams 'non-working holidays' on Juneteenth, cites billions in costs
President Donald Trump lamented that there were too many "non-working holidays" on Thursday, as Americans across the country observed Juneteenth.
President Donald Trump lamented that there were too many "non-working holidays" on Thursday, as Americans across the country observed Juneteenth.
Street closures by Lake Merritt on Juneteenth take some by surprise
What’s normally a jubilant Juneteenth celebration at Oakland's Lake Merritt – marred last year by a mass shooting – was instead met with barricades and blocked roads Thursday, leaving community members blindsided and festivities muted.
What’s normally a jubilant Juneteenth celebration at Oakland's Lake Merritt – marred last year by a mass shooting – was instead met with barricades and blocked roads Thursday, leaving community members blindsided and festivities muted.
This Bay Area city cancels its 4th of July fireworks festival
Some residents of this Bay Area neighborhood are glad the fireworks display have been canceled.
Some residents of this Bay Area neighborhood are glad the fireworks display have been canceled.
Oakland leaders promise safe Juneteenth celebration, avoiding last year's violence
Oakland city officials say they're prepared for the Juneteenth celebration Thursday after sideshows and a wild shootout marred last year's festivities.
Oakland city officials say they're prepared for the Juneteenth celebration Thursday after sideshows and a wild shootout marred last year's festivities.
List: Juneteenth events happening in the Bay Area this week
Juneteenth is an annual celebration commemorating the official end of slavery in the U.S. Here's a list of events happening in the Bay Area.
Juneteenth is an annual celebration commemorating the official end of slavery in the U.S. Here's a list of events happening in the Bay Area.
Juneteenth 2025: What's open and closed
Juneteenth, observed on June 19, marks the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in the United States were informed of their freedom in Galveston, Texas.
Juneteenth, observed on June 19, marks the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in the United States were informed of their freedom in Galveston, Texas.
Juneteenth celebrations scale back as corporate sponsors pull support
Juneteenth events are facing cutbacks as funding dries up and companies rethink commitments to DEI efforts.
Juneteenth events are facing cutbacks as funding dries up and companies rethink commitments to DEI efforts.
Bruce Willis' wife confesses she 'wants it all back' in raw Father's Day tribute to actor
A Father's Day tribute to the Hollywood star celebrates how he teaches 'resilience and unconditional love' despite frontotemporal dementia.
A Father's Day tribute to the Hollywood star celebrates how he teaches 'resilience and unconditional love' despite frontotemporal dementia.
Father's Day spending expected to spike to $24 billion this year, report finds
Father’s Day spending is set to hit a record $24B this year, according to a new survey. Here’s what shoppers are buying.
Father’s Day spending is set to hit a record $24B this year, according to a new survey. Here’s what shoppers are buying.