Fireworks, drone shows scheduled for nation’s 250th birthday
SAN DIEGO — As the United States celebrates its semiquincentennial Saturday, fireworks, parades and other events are scheduled across San Diego County to mark the...
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Encinitas family’s book shines light on July 4 fireworks pioneer
ENCINITAS — In a letter to his wife Abigail dated July 3, 1776, future President John Adams laid out his vision for how posterity would...
San Marcos sets harsher penalties for illegal fireworks
SAN MARCOS — Individuals who set off illegal fireworks in the city of San Marcos will have to pay higher citations for repeated violations under...
Carlsbad looks to impose stiff penalties for fireworks violations
CARLSBAD — The city of Carlsbad is considering tough new penalties for fireworks violations, with daily fines that could quickly reach five figures, as officials...
Escondido asks residents to avoid fireworks on New Year’s
ESCONDIDO — Residents and city officials are teaming up on a campaign to promote a safe, firework-free New Year’s. The Escondido Fire Safe Council is...
Escondido officials debate fireworks, traffic fixes, cannabis future
ESCONDIDO — The City Council took a proactive approach to addressing traffic and fireworks issues while proceeding more cautiously on expanding Measure I investments and...
Independence Day festivities planned across San Diego County
REGION — Communities across San Diego County will mark the United States’ 247th birthday with fireworks and a star-spangled string of other events today and...
San Marcos fundraising for Fourth of July fireworks show
SAN MARCOS — Residents are being asked to help fundraise for the annual Fourth of July fireworks show organized by the City of San Marcos...
Rancho Santa Fe Firefighters, AMR offer Fourth of July safety tips
RANCHO SANTA FE — For many, the Fourth of July presents an opportunity to gather with loved ones to celebrate our nation’s independence with food,...
San Diego Humane Society seeking foster volunteers
The San Diego Humane Society today urged residents to volunteer their homes as foster spaces for the influx of animals typically lost after Fourth of...
New location for fireworks in Oceanside
OCEANSIDE — July 3 city anniversary fireworks will be held at Rancho Del Oro Road for the third year. There was anticipation that El Corazon...
City keeps July 3 date for fireworks
OCEANSIDE — City Council was clear that July 3 would be the date for its annual fireworks show and voted unanimously to approve the date...