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$10K Reward For Information In Fatal Fourth Of July Shooting Renewed

A $10,000 reward for information in the slaying of a 14-year-old girl who was killed while watching 4th of July fireworks was renewed Tuesday by county officials.

2012/10/02

Memorial Grows For 14-Year-Old Girl Gunned Down On Fourth Of July

The memorial continued to grow on Friday for 14-year-old Unique Russell who was gunned down while attending her family’s annual Fourth of July celebration in South Los Angeles.

2012/07/06

Thousands Attend Huntington Beach’s 108th Fourth Of July Parade

Thousands of people gathered in the city of Huntington Beach for Fourth of July festivities, including a parade that dates back 108 years.

2012/07/04

AAA To Offer Free ‘Tipsy Tow’ Service Wednesday

The Automobile Club of Southern California will offer free towing on the Fourth of July in an attempt to keep drunken drivers off the road.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/07/04

Best Places to Watch 4th of July Fireworks in Orange County

While fireworks options in Orange County abound, five viewing areas stand above the rest. These not-to-be-missed 4th of July events are perfect for the whole family, with festivals and fireworks displays like none other.

2012/07/04

Fireworks explode over the Rose Bowl during 4th of July Taste of America. (Photo by Steve Grayson/WireImage)

Dry Hills Around Rose Bowl A Concern For Fourth Of July Fireworks

Fireworks will be booming over the Rose Bowl Wednesday night for the annual Americafest show, but authorities are concerned about what might be happening outside the stadium.

2012/07/02

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Behind The Fireworks – Interview With Producer Of Country’s Largest Fireworks Display

Pyro Spectaculars produces some of the biggest July 4th fireworks displays. We talked to them about their plans for this year.

2012/06/18

Riverside Animal Shelter Packed With Dogs Spooked By Firecrackers

Its a scenario that plays out year after year on the day after the Fourth of July — dozens of animals awaiting their owners at shelters after getting spooked by fireworks.

2011/07/05

Wayward Fireworks Force Hundreds To Flee Irvine Fourth Of July Show

The show — which took place just off the 5 Freeway — was cut short and an estimated 300 people were ordered to evacuate.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/07/05

Man Killed In Garden Grove Stabbing After July 4th Party

Police say a man was stabbed to death and another man wounded after an argument broke out at a July 4th party in Garden Grove.

2011/07/05

400,000 Revelers Expected To Descend On Huntington Beach

Police will be out in force Monday, as 400,000 people are expected to celebrate the Fourth of July in Huntington Beach.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/07/04

Newport Beach Police To Crack Down On Fourth Of July Partiers

Newport Beach is a very popular spot for Fourth of July revelers, but this year, police have taken extra measures to curb unruly crowds.

2011/07/03

83 DUI Arrests Made In OC Over Holiday Weekend

Orange County law enforcement agencies have arrested 83 people for drunken driving in the first 48 hours of the holiday weekend crackdown, a deputy said Sunday.

2011/07/03

Rose Bowl Gears Up For Fourth Of July Celebration

It’s been called Southern California’s largest fireworks show and this year, organizers of “Americafest 2011″ are gearing up to put on a show that’s promising to be bigger than ever.

2011/07/02

Officers Go On High Alert For Drunk Drivers During Holiday Weekend

This year’s Fourth of July weekend promises to be full of sunshine, celebration and plenty of law enforcement prowling the freeways, looking for motorists driving drunk.

2011/07/01