People hitting road for holiday weekend, RV rentals up
2.7 million travelers in Southern California will be hitting the roads for the 4th of July weekend.
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2.7 million travelers in Southern California will be hitting the roads for the 4th of July weekend.
This Fourth of July is already busy for Southern California's police agencies, who are cracking down on illegal fireworks across the region. Michele Gile reports.
Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer said people should stay home and skip the celebration if they feel sick or have tested positive.
Leaders from LAFD, LACoFD and CA Fire Marshalls gathered at a conference in East L.A. to address the dangers to both personal safety and the environment that come with fireworks, urging the public to leave it to the pros.
The scheduled rise in the gas tax comes the same weekend that AAA estimates 2.7 million people will hit the road for the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
The Patriotic Festival and Fireworks happens on July 2 at 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
The growing concern of wildfires sparked by fireworks has caused several areas like the Angeles National Forest to close some preserves.
Officials have cautioned against using fireworks this holiday weekend as the drought emergency worsens daily, making dry, golden brush ripe fuel for wildfires. Nicole Comstock
The city announced in a news release that it has replaced the fireworks show with a state-of-the-art laser light display.
The "maximum enforcement period" will start on Friday at 6 p.m. and continue through Monday at 11:59 p.m.
People are expected to spend about $70 to host 10 people, up 17% compared to last year.
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Weather forecasters warned Friday that higher surf and stronger rip currents are coming to Orange County and other south-facing beaches, increasing danger for Fourth of July weekend crowds.
Animal advocacy officials are again urging pet owners to keep their animals inside on the Fourth of July to keep them from running off if they get scared by loud noises.
There are new fines in Hermosa Beach for people who host large, unruly parties, and there will be additional patrols looking for public drinking on the beach.
Airbnb announced Monday it will block some one-night rentals at its listings in Los Angeles and elsewhere to help prevent large gatherings over the Fourth of July weekend.
The families lost their homes and belongings in the flames, which the city of L.A. says was started by illegal fireworks on July 4th.
The highest concentrations of particulate matter were detected in Central Los Angeles, North Hollywood and Anaheim.
A 45-year-old man and his 13-year-old son were arrested on Friday and cited for allegedly igniting a garage fire at a Pasadena home with illegal fireworks.
Runyon Canyon will reopen Sunday, but close at 5 p.m. Trails will resume normal hours Monday.
A discussion of July 4th with Louise Stevenson, professor of History and American Studies at Franklin & Marshall College.
The advisory said those with heart or lung disease, older adults and children were at greater risk for adverse effects and should consider reducing or avoiding outdoor physical activity.
