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Fireworks in your neighborhood? These escapes can give you peace and quiet
By Kevin Tidmarsh at LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)
· July 2, 2026
· 5 min read
People light fireworks in Los Angeles on July 4, 2025. Most fireworks are illegal in the state of California. (Etienne Laurent / AFP via Getty Images)Most Fourth of July guides focus on how to see fireworks shows. This one offers something a little different.There are lots of reasons why yo...
Key takeaway (Etienne Laurent / AFP via Getty Images)Most Fourth of July guides focus on how to see fireworks shows.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? People light fireworks in Los Angeles on July 4, 2025. Most fireworks are illegal in the state of California. (Etienne Laurent / AFP via Getty Images)Most Fourth of July guides focus on how to see fireworks shows. This one offers something a little different.There are lots of reasons why yo...
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