California July Fourth chaos: Stores looted, police horses charge, fires erupt
Fourth of July descended into mayhem across Southern California as unruly crowds overwhelmed packed-out fireworks displays, looted stores,…
Sacramento-area burn survivor hopes fireworks safety message lasts beyond the holiday
As another Independence Day comes to a close, safety advocates hope one message sticks with families long after…
Thousands pack San Diego waterfront for annual Big Bay Boom fireworks
SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — For many San Diegans, the Fourth of July isn’t complete without the Big Bay…
Where to watch fireworks in and around Long Beach this 4th of July
By Jacob Sisneros for Long Beach PostOriginally published on June 23, 2026 and updated June 24, 2026 In…
Sacramento-area arson: Teen girls arrested after throwing firecracker into baby nursery
Three teenage girls were arrested on suspicion of arson after police say they hurled a lit firecracker through…
July Fourth fireworks may bring ‘hazardous’ air quality to Southern California. What you need to know
L.A.’s love of fireworks makes for a colorful Fourth of July, with dozens of official celebrations and countless…
California’s fireworks restrictions fuel Nevada shopping rush
California fireworks fans hungry for more high-powered pyrotechnics not sold in the state are heading for the Nevada…
Sacramento Metro Fire prepares for Fourth of July with extra dispatch staff
Sacramento Metro Fire is preparing for a busy Fourth of July weekend, expecting a surge in 911 calls…
Sacramento authorities want this July 4th to be much less chaotic than last
Authorities are cracking down on illegal fireworks again this year, trying to prevent fires, property damage and injuries…
Five firearms, 1,800 pounds of illegal fireworks seized in Stanislaus County
Five firearms, 1,800 pounds of illegal fireworks seized in Stanislaus County Stanislaus County sheriff’s deputies served a warrant…
Can you be fined for watching illegal fireworks in Orange? Sure, but not in the way you’re probably thinking – Orange County Register
As Orange County dons red, white and blue for the nation’s annual Fourth of July celebrations, local cities…
‘Tick Tock, Sacramento.’ Elk Grove man arrested in alleged July 4 bomb threat
An Elk Grove man accused of threatening to blow up buildings in Sacramento over the Fourth of July…