Independence Day

On the 4th of July, the United States observes a federal holiday in honor of the Declaration of Independence.

La Jolla and Ocean Beach will be hosting high-tech drone light shows, an alternative to traditional pyrotechnics that has gained popularity over the past couple of years.

Whether you’re a San Diegan staying in town or just visiting, here’s a list of places to enjoy fireworks and parades during this year’s Fourth of July weekend.

With the suspects now facing federal gun charges, a judge has dismissed state gun charges against two men who police said planned a mass shooting in Richmond on the Fourth of July.

In three hours, 429 volunteers removed trash —largely single- use plastic —from beaches up and down the coast as part of Surfrider’s “Morning After” beach cleanup series.

Bonita Cove was among several spots in San Diego County that was left trashed by people celebrating the Fourth of July. NBC 7’s Audra Stafford speaks with one volunteer who decided to pick up the litter to beautify the space again.

At least 38 people were shot and at least seven killed Monday morning in a shooting at Highland Park’s Independence Day parade. A person of interest has been apprehended.

The average price dropped four-tenths of a cent to $6.211, breaking the previous Independence Day record of $4.576.

On the 4th of July, the United States observes a federal holiday in honor of the Declaration of Independence.

Independence Day arrives at a time when the United States is roiled by hearings over the Jan. 6 insurrection, awash in turmoil over abortion and guns and struggling to maintain the common bonds that keep it together.

Across the United States this weekend, some Ukrainian refugees are marking Independence Day by celebrating their own new starts.

Rescue crews arrived to discover the man had already been rushed to a nearby hospital — but the body part had been left behind and also needed to be rushed to the facility.

Boston is a destination city for so many who want to celebrate our country’s history. This year, on our nation’s birthday, some new history is being unveiled. Founding Father Alexander Hamilton’s own words are on display in Boston in a letter to the Marquis de Lafayette from July of 1780. “The letter was a letter of warning,” said Massachusetts...

The cost of some Independence Day staples like hamburgers, hotdogs and fireworks are up 20 to 40 percent over last year

Southern California will take to the sky again for the Fourth of July, providing sparkling spectacles in the form of fireworks shows for the entire family to enjoy. Whether you’re staying local in Hollywood, or heading to the mountains in Big Bear, check out this list of can’t-miss events.