fourth of july

Leave it to a bear cub on the Fourth of July to remind us we share this land.

More than 90 “strays” were taken in by the San Diego Humane Society since the morning of the 4th, many likely scared by fireworks. Here’s What’s Up in San Diego County on July 6, 2021.

Sheriff’s Tactical Bomb technicians have rendered safe a cache of remotely controlled illegal fireworks that were discovered Sunday night in a wooden bunker built in the sand on Hermosa Beach, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

For thousands of people, the Fourth of July weekend was their first time venturing into large crowds without a mask.

Looking for a place to watch fireworks on the Fourth of July in San Diego? Here’s a guide at some dazzling shows happening in the sky on July 4, 2021.

Groups of volunteers canvassed San Diego beaches to clean up trash left by litterbugs celebrating Independence Day over the weekend.

Volunteers will scour through several San Diego County beaches to clean the litter left behind by Fourth of July visitors. NBC 7’s Audra Stafford has more.

It’s the weekend so many people have been waiting for – and they’re not wasting any time getting out to the coastal areas to celebrate. Fiesta Island reached full capacity by 3 p.m., but that’s not the only place people flocked to in San Diego this holiday weekend. Locals and tourists on Oceanside Pier didn’t let Saturday afternoon’s cloudy...

People were out in full force to celebrate the Fourth of July. NBC 7’s Kelvin Henry is in Mission Beach with the latest on how many people hit the beach and why it was so important for them to celebrate.

San Diego County saw crowded beaches and packed parking lots this Fourth of July as many people celebrated Independence Day. NBC 7’s Allie Raffa is in the Embarcadero with the latest on San Diego’s biggest firework show, Big Bay Boom.

All fireworks shows in Ocean City have been canceled “due to an abundance of caution” after the fire department and Maryland State Police responded to a fireworks explosion on the city’s beach. Firefighters treated firework handlers for minor injuries, and no beachgoers were hurt, according to officials. Firefighters were called to a section of the beach near Dorchester Street...

With San Diego County fully reopened, many cities couldn’t wait to bring back their firework shows. NBC 7’s Allie Raffa is in Oceanside with the latest on Oceanside’s Fourth of July celebration.

People cruising on golf carts, lounging on the beach, and enjoying time with family and friends are a common sight at Campland On The Bay.

A vector control official reminded people on Friday to take precautions when outside this holiday weekend to protect against West Nile virus (WNV), the most common mosquito-borne disease that affects residents in Los Angeles County.

The one-two punch of the coronavirus pandemic that shuttered the Capitol’s doors in the spring of 2020 and the deadly January riot by Donald Trump’s supporters has left the icon of American democracy closed to all but a select few.

Some fireworks were seen Friday night despite the dry conditions and risk of starting a wildfire.

Hoping to avoid a repeat of the annual problem of fireworks causing pets to bolt from their owners and homes, ending up in shelters, animal advocacy officials are again urging pet owners to keep their animals inside on the Fourth of July and protecting them from booming noises.

After a pandemic-induced hiatus last year, the pre-Fourth of July crowds are back. The savory smells of burgers and barbecue are filling the air, and San Diego beaches are once again looking and sounding like they typically do this weekend.

Right on time with Independence Day just around the corner, a bald eagle was released back into its natural habitat on Thursday and soared high above the skies after being rehabilitated by the San Diego Humane Society’s (SDHS) wildlife specialists.

After a pandemic hiatus last summer, San Diego’s Big Bay Boom will light up the skies on July 4, 2021. Here’s what you need to know about the big show.