Celebrating personal independence
As the Fourth of July approaches, many of us in the United States prepare to celebrate Independence Day. This holiday is a time to reflect...
Fourth of July
Nearly 3,000 pounds of trash from beach cleanup
REGION — Nearly 350 volunteers collected more than 2,800 pounds of trash at seven popular beaches the morning after the Fourth of July as part...
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...
A surfer celebrates Independence Day
The oceanic colors of blue, green and gray symbolize another sort of freedom....
Humane Society reminds pet parents to prepare ahead of Fourth of July holiday
Pets spooked by fireworks and other noises around the holiday have been known to jump fences out of fear and confusion....
Surfrider volunteers remove 1,457 pounds of trash from San Diego beaches
REGION — In two hours of work, more than 600 volunteers with Surfrider Foundation San Diego’s annual post-Fourth of July “Morning After” beach cleanup removed...
SD Humane Society reports 80 strays recovered following Fourth of July
REGION — The San Diego Humane Society recovered 80 stray animals Monday, many of which the agency says likely ran away from their homes during...
Del Mar city official, residents honor slain NFL player on Fourth of July
DEL MAR — Every Fourth of July for the past 37 years, a group of North County residents have brought a fleet of inflatable rafts...
Cheers! North County: Find your holiday in a pint
It felt like the first time in months of pandemic, of protest, of politics I’ve been content....
Beach cleanups gather more than 1,493 pounds of trash
More than 1,493 pounds of trash and recycling were collected today during the Surfrider Foundation San Diego's annual post-Fourth of July beach cleanups....
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...
Oceanside to host 3 days of patriotic celebrations
There are few places more red, white and blue than Oceanside in July. This Independence Day weekend brings three days of patriotic celebrations to the...
RSF prepares for annual 4th of July parade
RANCHO SANTA FE — Plans are underway for Rancho Santa Fe’s 34th annual 4th of July Parade in the Village. The festivities are hosted by...
Council OKs fireworks for July
OCEANSIDE — City Council approved having July fireworks at the March 13 meeting, but did not determine when, where and how....