Livermore fireworks show a labor of love for part-time pyrotechnician
The setup for the Livermore fireworks show is carefully choreographed by James Wolf, a part-time pyrotechnician. Katie Nielsen reports. (7-4-23)
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The setup for the Livermore fireworks show is carefully choreographed by James Wolf, a part-time pyrotechnician. Katie Nielsen reports. (7-4-23)
Some San Jose residents are on edge after a fire broke out near their neighborhood Tuesday. Fire officials are urging people to be very careful with fireworks. Devin Fehely reports. (7-4-23)
Some cities across the U.S. are opting for drone shows instead of fireworks this year to celebrate the Fourth of July, citing the impact traditional pyrotechnics have on the environment.
"The Dog Moms" TV show host Chrissy Joy shares some tips on how to provide a safe space for your pets for the upcoming holiday.
Officials are reminding people to handle so-called "safe and sane" fireworks with great care to avoid sparking an unnecessary emergency.
Bay Area officials are reminding people to handle so-called "safe and sane" fireworks with great care to avoid sparking an unnecessary emergency. Betty Yu reports. (7-2-23)
The Fourth of July is still a few days away, but fireworks -- some legal and some not -- are already going off in Bay Area neighborhoods.
Ahead of the July 4 holiday, two people have been arrested and 38,000 pounds of illegal fireworks have been seized following an investigation into a massive fire at a storage facility in South San Jose earlier this month.
Ahead of the July 4 holiday, two people have been arrested and 38,000 pounds of illegal fireworks have been seized following an investigation into a massive fire at a storage facility in South San Jose earlier this month. Wilson Walker reports. (6/30/23)
Wednesday marked the start of "safe and sane" fireworks sales ahead of the 4th of July holiday weekend. There are only a handful of cities that still allow fireworks sales and use. In Alameda County they're allowed in Dublin, Newark, and Union City.
It took a while but Bay Area hills have turned golden brown and that means trouble when illegal fireworks are set off. Devin Fehely reports. (6-25-23)
In San Mateo County, the sheriff is trying fireworks buybacks to improve community safety.
A 15-year-old boy and his parent went to the Pleasant Hill Police Department and admitted he was the person in surveillance photos and video who brought an illegal firework to Pleasant Hill Middle School that later injured a student last month.
People who attend illegal fireworks shows in San Mateo County would find themselves facing a fine, in addition to those who set off the fireworks, following a vote Tuesday by the county's Board of Supervisors.
Lauren Toms reports on a mother who says her son was a hero for reporting Pittsburg house fire sparked by fireworks (7-5-2022)
Residents of a Pittsburg neighborhood were grateful to be back in their homes Tuesday after a close call July 4th when fireworks set fire to two backyards.
Investigators from the Santa Rosa Fire Department say illegal fireworks started a fire late Monday night on the roof of the Johnny Franklin's Muffler building.
Bullet fragments from celebratory gunfire struck five people at RingCentral Coliseum Monday night during a Fourth of July fireworks show, according to police.
Police say a stray bullet struck a 14-year-old girl who was watching fireworks in San Francisco's Bayview District on Monday night.
Police asked for the public's help Tuesday solving a fatal shooting the night before at a fireworks show.
Fireworks weren't the only way the Bay Area celebrated this 4th of July. There was a full slate of events and festivities.
Reed Cowan reports on U.S. military veterans with PTSD suffering through July 4th fireworks trauma (7-4-2022)
While thousands gather to enjoy fireworks to celebrate the birth of a nation, thousands of veterans who suffer with post traumatic stress disorder will stay indoors to avoid the fireworks.
The San Jose Fire Department is increasing patrols and visibility on this 4th of July holiday in hopes of preventing fireworks use and fires in the parched, dry hillsides overlooking the city.
The San Jose Fire Department is increasing patrols and visibility on this 4th of July holiday in hopes of preventing fireworks use and fires in the parched, dry hillsides overlooking the city. Devin Fehely reports. (7/4/22)
Rafael Devers scored the tiebreaking run in a two-run eighth inning when catcher Hunter Goodman threw wildly into center field on a stolen-base attempt, and the San Francisco Giants overcame Jake McCarthy's second leadoff inside-the-park home run this season to beat the Colorado Rockies 3-2.
Police in Santa Rosa are asking the public for help in find a woman woamn who has been missing for weeks.
Sen. Mitch McConnell released a statement on his health on Sunday along with a photo of himself and his wife, Elaine Chao, after questions swirled about his condition.
The Khosla family ownership group, including Vinod Khosla, has entered into a formal agreement to purchase the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks.
Since the start of May, there have been 10 beach hazard statements issued in the Bay Area, the most on record for this time of year, along with record high tides for summertime.
Rafael Devers scored the tiebreaking run in a two-run eighth inning when catcher Hunter Goodman threw wildly into center field on a stolen-base attempt, and the San Francisco Giants overcame Jake McCarthy's second leadoff inside-the-park home run this season to beat the Colorado Rockies 3-2.
Police in Santa Rosa are asking the public for help in find a woman woamn who has been missing for weeks.
Sen. Mitch McConnell released a statement on his health on Sunday along with a photo of himself and his wife, Elaine Chao, after questions swirled about his condition.
The Khosla family ownership group, including Vinod Khosla, has entered into a formal agreement to purchase the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks.
Since the start of May, there have been 10 beach hazard statements issued in the Bay Area, the most on record for this time of year, along with record high tides for summertime.
San Franciscans have seen encampments pop up all over the city, but a large, sprawling line of tents were set up overnight on Battery Street in the Financial District.
A hang glider crashed onto a San Francisco beach on Saturday and had to be rescued by firefighters, authorities said.
On Saturday, thousands of residents participated in a city-wide day of service, designed not only to spruce up the neighborhoods, but also to bring people closer together.
Four people were arrested and three others were cited following a fight that took place following a San Francisco Giants game at Oracle Park Thursday night.
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The nearly century-old tower is being reduced by 40 feet after studies found it could crack during a major earthquake, risking flooding in Lafayette and Walnut Creek.
Sixteen puppies are being cared for at two East Bay animal shelters after being abandoned in the parking lot of a Walmart store in Livermore, authorities said.
More than a month into a labor dispute at the C&H Sugar refinery in Crockett, the fight is expanding beyond the picket line and into Richmond.
The Oakland Zoo is now home to a female tiger rescued from a notorious Northern California wildlife sanctuary that was forced to shut down last year.
The Oakland Roots soccer club will no longer play home games at the Oakland Coliseum beginning next season, the team announced on Thursday.
Police in San Jose said that they have busted an alleged illegal nightclub found in an industrial space.
A summer camp counselor in Santa Clara County was arrested and charged in connection with an alleged child sexual assault, according to authorities.
A man caught on dashcam video causing his own road rage crash on U.S Highway 101 in San Jose, and who later submitted a fraudulent insurance claim for the collision, was sentenced to jail on Friday.
Authorities in the South Bay said they arrested a man who allegedly committed two dozen burglaries targeting restaurants and coffee shops, often escaping on an electric scooter.
Police in San Jose announced the arrests of eight people, including four teenagers, in connection with alleged gang assaults and other crimes.
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A San Francisco Bay Area man is facing multiple charges after he allegedly threatened a Pacific Gas & Electric Co. employee with a shotgun, authorities said.
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A Vallejo teen worked for months to buy his dream car. Then, just a month after he got the keys, the car was gone, without a trace.
New temporary housing was unveiled Wednesday for workers displaced from the closure of ranches at Point Reyes National Seashore in West Marin County.
Rafael Devers scored the tiebreaking run in a two-run eighth inning when catcher Hunter Goodman threw wildly into center field on a stolen-base attempt, and the San Francisco Giants overcame Jake McCarthy's second leadoff inside-the-park home run this season to beat the Colorado Rockies 3-2.
The Khosla family ownership group, including Vinod Khosla, has entered into a formal agreement to purchase the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks.
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Four people were arrested and three others were cited following a fight that took place following a San Francisco Giants game at Oracle Park Thursday night.
Jayden Adams' death was confirmed by South Africa's minister of sport, arts and culture on Saturday.
Numerous suspects are believed to be involved after a woman was found dead at a large illegal marijuana cultivation operation in Mendocino County, authorities said on Saturday.
A San Francisco Bay Area man is facing multiple charges after he allegedly threatened a Pacific Gas & Electric Co. employee with a shotgun, authorities said.
Four people were arrested and three others were cited following a fight that took place following a San Francisco Giants game at Oracle Park Thursday night.
Police in San Jose said that they have busted an alleged illegal nightclub found in an industrial space.
Authorities have charged a man in two home burglaries and sexual assaults that occurred just a mile and a half apart from each other in San Mateo County.
Apple alleges that OpenAI and two of its employees stole trade secrets and engaged in a "pattern of misconduct."
Microsoft moves to slash costs as the video game industry faces what the tech giant calls the "most severe hardware crisis in its history."
Waymo is evaluating a couple of incidents on the Fourth of July in San Francisco in which its autonomous vehicles drove over fireworks, including one that caught fire.
A growing number of faith-based coworking spaces are emerging in Silicon Valley as some in the tech industry grapple with rapid advances in artificial intelligence.
After January 2028, new games will be available exclusively in digital format from the PlayStation Store and at retailers, Sony said.
A norovirus outbreak aboard a Princess cruise ship sickened 125 passengers and crew members during a voyage in the North Pacific that ended on Thursday.
A Bay Area cancer patient is making more memories and living longer than his initial diagnosis thanks to a groundbreaking treatment for his particularly aggressive form of brain cancer.
Health officials in the San Francisco Bay Area issued a warning about a potential measles exposure after an infected resident traveled through San Francisco International Airport and local businesses.
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Sen. Mitch McConnell released a statement on his health on Sunday along with a photo of himself and his wife, Elaine Chao, after questions swirled about his condition.
President Trump paid tribute to the late senator, who was reportedly scheduled to do an interview on Sunday.
Congressman Ro Khanna said members of the Israel Defense Forces spoke with the settlers and moved a car to block the road.
A landmark housing bill automatically became law overnight after President Trump declined to sign it.
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The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
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Here's a look at the weather forecast Saturday evening.
Just a few years ago, the city of San Francisco was described as being in a "doom loop" of despair. But on Saturday, thousands of residents participated in a city-wide day of service, designed not only to spruce up the neighborhoods, but also to bring people closer together.
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