Fourth of July: What you need to know about the origins, traditions of the holiday
Here are some interesting facts about July 4, including the origin of the holiday and how fireworks became part of the tradition.
Here are some interesting facts about July 4, including the origin of the holiday and how fireworks became part of the tradition.
Happy semiquincentennial: We're already planning America's 250th birthday in 2026
This 4th of July, a special commission tasked with planning America’s semiquincentennial in 2026 will officially launch its three-year countdown campaign.
This 4th of July, a special commission tasked with planning America’s semiquincentennial in 2026 will officially launch its three-year countdown campaign.
Drones replace 4th of July fireworks at LA-area celebrations
Officials say drone shows are safer and more environmentally friendly than traditional firework shows.
Officials say drone shows are safer and more environmentally friendly than traditional firework shows.
Tips to get anxious pets through Fourth of July fireworks
You may love fireworks, but animal experts insist your pets do not. The sporadic, loud noises and bright lights can be very stressful for your furry friends.
You may love fireworks, but animal experts insist your pets do not. The sporadic, loud noises and bright lights can be very stressful for your furry friends.
4th of July travel: LAX expects 3 million passengers as holiday travel rush begins
LAX airport officials said those anticipated peak days represent about 90% of the passenger volume seen in pre-pandemic March 2019, and are expected to be the busiest travel days at the airport since early 2020.
LAX airport officials said those anticipated peak days represent about 90% of the passenger volume seen in pre-pandemic March 2019, and are expected to be the busiest travel days at the airport since early 2020.
Bags pile up at LAX baggage claim
United's baggage claim area was "flooded" by a sea of bags at LAX.
United's baggage claim area was "flooded" by a sea of bags at LAX.
Celebrating Indepedence Day in SoCal
It's fun for the whole family!
It's fun for the whole family!
LAmag shares July 4 picks
Los Angeles magazine's Chris Gialanella and Traci Takeda share their picks for July 4 events happening around Southern California.
Los Angeles magazine's Chris Gialanella and Traci Takeda share their picks for July 4 events happening around Southern California.
How new technology is helping find lost pets
Did you know - more pets go missing around the 4th of July than any other time of year?
Did you know - more pets go missing around the 4th of July than any other time of year?
Celebrate 4th of July with these food freebies and deals
Americans can enjoy Independence Day 2023 with various free food and drink deals across the country. Here's a roundup of some being offered.
Americans can enjoy Independence Day 2023 with various free food and drink deals across the country. Here's a roundup of some being offered.
Redondo Beach cancels popular 4th of July firework show
There will be no firework show this Fourth of July in Redondo Beach.
There will be no firework show this Fourth of July in Redondo Beach.
Barbara Lee on Juneteenth becoming a holiday
Rep. Barbara Lee helped make Juneteenth a national holiday.
Rep. Barbara Lee helped make Juneteenth a national holiday.
Celebrating Juneteenth in Leimert Park
FOX 11's Bob DeCastro takes us to the Leimert Park Juneteenth Festival.
FOX 11's Bob DeCastro takes us to the Leimert Park Juneteenth Festival.
Juneteenth 2023: More than half of states recognizing it as official public holiday
At least 28 U.S. states are legally recognizing Juneteenth as a public holiday this year — meaning state government offices are closed and state workers have a paid day off.
At least 28 U.S. states are legally recognizing Juneteenth as a public holiday this year — meaning state government offices are closed and state workers have a paid day off.
Annual Father's Day car show vrooms into Beverly Hills
It’s Father's Day in Beverly Hills and the city, as it does every year, is putting a spotlight on the day with its annual car show called The Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance where 44,000 visitors showed up to look at about more than 100 incredible cars.
It’s Father's Day in Beverly Hills and the city, as it does every year, is putting a spotlight on the day with its annual car show called The Rodeo Drive Concours d’Elegance where 44,000 visitors showed up to look at about more than 100 incredible cars.
What is Juneteenth? The history of the newest federal holiday and how to celebrate
Here's how the Juneteenth came to be and how you can mark the occasion.
Here's how the Juneteenth came to be and how you can mark the occasion.
Father's Day in Hollywood: Kids who have joined their dads in blockbuster movies and hit TV shows
Tom Hanks, Chris Hemsworth and Clint Eastwood have all appeared in films with their children.
Tom Hanks, Chris Hemsworth and Clint Eastwood have all appeared in films with their children.
Ultimate Father’s Day gift: Son donates kidney to save his dad’s life
Jonathan Calixto, 30, said he "never hesitated" to give his dad "another chance at life."
Jonathan Calixto, 30, said he "never hesitated" to give his dad "another chance at life."
Father's Day 2023: What to know about the holiday and how it started
Father's Day founder Sonora Smart Dodd was raised by her dad after her mother died in childbirth in 1898.
Father's Day founder Sonora Smart Dodd was raised by her dad after her mother died in childbirth in 1898.
Juneteenth 2023: What’s open and closed on Monday for the federal holiday
With Juneteenth now recognized as a federal holiday, many offices and businesses will be closed. Here's a look at the list.
With Juneteenth now recognized as a federal holiday, many offices and businesses will be closed. Here's a look at the list.