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4 injured, including child, in fireworks explosion during 4th of July gathering in Chino

Four people were injured, including a child, in a fireworks explosion in Chino on the Fourth of July, authorities said.

SoCal to see sunny, warm holiday weekend

Temperatures are on the rise in Southern California as the region experiences warm temperatures for the Fourth of July weekend.

Some beachgoers are creating living rooms with a view on the sand. Cities are cracking down

Newport Beach, Laguna Beach and other Orange County towns are cracking down on elaborate shade coverings, citing safety issues.

L.A. firefighters help rescue Venezuela quake victim buried for 8 days

L.A. County firefighters helped an international team rescue a man trapped for eight days under a collapsed building after devastating Venezuela earthquakes.

Thousands celebrate Fourth of July at Huntington Beach annual parade

Thousands lined the parade route and watched the 122nd annual Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade, the nation's largest Independence Day celebration west of the Mississippi.

Large fire erupts at business in Harbor Gateway, filling the air with black smoke

Firefighters moved into defensive positions as the fire burned out of control on Figueroa Street near Rosecrans Avenue and the 110 Freeway.

Massive blaze tears through La Habra commercial building on July 4th

Crews battled a massive commercial building fire in La Habra on the Fourth of July. The blaze raged dangerously close to other buildings.

Multiple people injured in fireworks explosion in Chino neighborhood on July 4th

Multiple people are injured after a serious fireworks accident in Chino. Video from the scene shows people scattering as a car is fully engulfed in flames.

Joey Chestnut, Miki Sudo repeat as hot dog eating champs in Nathan's Famous contest

Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo are champions once again at the Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest at Coney Island.

Have leftover fireworks? How to properly dispose of them, according to officials

Avoid tragedy on America's 250th anniversary by properly disposing of any leftover fireworks - whether you used them or not.

Fans scram: Fireworks head into the stands at BMO stadium after Angel City FC match

A post-game fireworks show went awry at BMO Stadium on Friday night, when fireworks set off on the playing pitch sent flares streaming into the stands, forcing fans to scatter to safety.

Petersen Museum celebrates America's 250th birthday with special exhibit

Paul Pelosi, husband of Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, facing hit and run charge in Napa Co. crash

Paul Pelosi, 86, husband of Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, is facing a hit and run charge for a crash in Yountville, Napa County Sheriff's Deputies announced.

Parasite outbreak causing 'explosive diarrhea' reported in 17 US states, CDC warns

A parasite outbreak causing "explosive diarrhea" has been reported in 17 US states, the CDC warns.

150 new US citizens sworn in during special 4th of July ceremony at Mount Vernon

One hundred fifty people from 50 nations gathered Saturday at the home of the United States’ first president to celebrate not only the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding but also their first day as American citizens.

ICE arrests 10,000 people across US in 5-day span, a sharp surge in Trump's deportation push

ICE arrested 10,000 people over a five-day period at the end of June. The arrests translate into roughly 2,000 per day, a sharp increase over previous periods.

Turn it off or turn it up? How to save on that A/C bill

The age-old debate about what to do with the air conditioning when no one is home is heating up, especially as a record-breaking heatwave grips the eastern United States.

Sweet Alice, 92, continues to give back to Watts community with annual 4th of July Giveaway

Long lines formed outside Sweet Alice's home in Watts on Thursday as residents gathered for the annual Sweet Alice Fourth of July Giveaway.

1 critically injured after illegal fireworks explosion, fire at Wilmington motel, LAFD says

A man was critically injured and others were forced to evacuate after a fire involving illegal fireworks exploded in a motel parking lot in Wilmington on Friday night.

Paul Pelosi faces possible hit-and-run charge in Napa County crash

Paul Pelosi, husband of former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, could face prosecution in a Napa County hit-and-run crash. Officials allege he crashed his convertible into an unoccupied parked vehicle.

America at 250: A day to celebrate the country and try to avoid politics

From SoCal beach parades to sweltering East Coast crowds, see how Americans balanced patriotism, World Cup fever and political division on the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Looking at the history of the First Americans as the country celebrates its 250th birthday

As America celebrates its 250th birthday, members of the country's Indigenous communities explain what the holiday means for them.

Single mother moves from homelessness to new Carson apartment with help from local nonprofit

As communities across the country celebrate Independence Day, a local nonprofit is highlighting one woman's journey from homelessness to stable housing.

LA Catholic Church urges parishes to join in Venezuelan earthquake relief effort

The Archdiocese of Los Angeles said its parishes and schools in L.A. county will hold emergency collections this month to help with the relief effort.

Nonprofits provide eye care service to underserved communities in South LA

Ketchum Health takes eye care directly into communities through mobile, and off-site clinics.

Missing South Carolina 4-year-old girl believed dead; Parents arrested

A South Carolina sheriff announced that investigators now believe 4-year-old Javeayah Harris is dead.

6 unlicensed contractors charged in $1.2M wildfire recovery sting in Pacific Palisades

The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office has charged six unlicensed contractors targeting wildfire survivors in the Pacific Palisades disaster zone following a sting operation.

Nathan's hot dog eating contest champs Chestnut, Sudo win again in 2026

The Nathan’s hot dog eating champions retained their crowns Saturday as both Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo continued their impressive, digestive runs at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest.

LA County launches crackdown on street takeovers during July Fourth weekend

Los Angeles County officials warned that law enforcement agencies will step up enforcement against illegal street takeovers during the Independence Day weekend.

Paul Pelosi investigated in hit-and-run crash in Yountville

Paul Pelosi, 86, the husband of former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, is under investigation for allegedly being involved in a hit-and-run crash in Yountville, according to the Napa County sheriff's office.

Disneyland welcomes 1 billionth guest during 70th anniversary celebration

Disneyland Resort celebrated a historic milestone after welcoming its honorary one billionth guest, an 8-year-old boy celebrating his birthday, during the park's 70th anniversary.

10 injured, including children, in SUV rollover crash on 5 Freeway in Sun Valley

An SUV with 12 people inside crashed into a hillside and overturned on the 5 Freeway in Sun Valley.

LA County announces July 4th crackdown on street takeovers

Los Angeles County law enforcement is increasing enforcement and fines up to $1,000 for illegal street takeovers during Independence Day weekend.

Beyoncé drops surprise new song on July Fourth

The superstar singer dropped a single titled "Morning Dew (Donk)," her first music since the 2024 album "Act II: Cowboy Carter."

How to get California’s free state parks pass before the July 6 deadline

California State Parks is offering a free special edition Historian Passport until July 6, providing free admission to over 30 historic sites.

LAPD arrests 2 after hit-and-run pursuit ends in Watts

A pursuit of a hit-and-run suspect ended in the Nickerson Gardens housing development in Watts Friday night, where LAPD officers detained two suspects.

2,000-gallon sewage spill shuts down stretch of Laguna Beach through 4th of July weekend

A malfunctioning sewer pump has forced the closure of a quarter-mile stretch of Laguna Beach over the Fourth of July weekend due to a 2,000-gallon raw sewage spill.

Young mother surprised with fully furnished home after overcoming addiction, homelessness

A Carson woman is celebrating a new kind of independence this weekend after overcoming a five-year struggle with addiction and homelessness.

But first, coffee: The drink that energized the American Revolution

An illustration of the Boston Tea Party, when colonists dumped British East India Company tea into the harbor on Dec. 16, 1773. Some accounts say this marked a pivotal moment when Americans started loving coffee. But one historian says Americans were drinking lots of coffee before then.(Hulton Ar...

Mexico City tightens security and caps crowds for Mexico-England match after 4 deaths

Mexico is doubling security and limiting capacity at the "Angel of Independence" monument for the Mexico-England World Cup match on Sunday.