Bay Area airports, freeways, busy as holiday getaways get underway
Travel demand remains high for Labor Day weekend as gas prices drop. Airports advise early arrival for flights.
Traveling this Labor Day weekend? Flying or driving, here’s what to expect
Summer is coming to a close, meaning millions of Americans will hit the roads and take to the sky for Labor Day weekend.
Labor Day forecast: Scorching temperatures, rain could bring sad end to summer for millions
Delays at major airports across the country are possible over the Labor Day holiday.
Walmart releases 2022 Top Toy List to kick off holiday shopping season
Families can save on toys this holiday season with many on the list under $25. These items are available now to buy or pre-order on Walmart’s website.
Hershey warns it won’t ‘fully meet consumer demand’ this Halloween, Christmas
Hershey's CEO admitted that they will not be able to meet this year’s Halloween and Christmas demand.
Illegal fireworks in Antioch injure woman's eye
A small fire sparked by illegal fireworks threatened a home in Antioch. It was just one of dozens that Contra Costa County crews responded to over the weekend. Nei Trotter said she was injured in one of those fires.
Oakland police investigating several shootings over violent 4th of July weekend
Oakland police are investigating separate Fourth of July shootings, including one that sent a 3-year-old child to the hospital.
Gilroy only city in Santa Clara County where people can buy and use fireworks at home
Gilroy is the only city in Santa Clara County where people can still buy and use legal fireworks.
Bay Area shines red, white, blue for Fourth of July
July 4th is here, and the Bay Area is enjoying all the holiday has to offer, with backyard barbecues, parades and fireworks shows planned for tonight.
Joey Chestnut puts protestor in chokehold during Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest
Joey Chestnut’s performance was briefly disrupted by a protestor who rushed the stage as he chomped down on dogs.
Stray bullet strikes victim in arm following fireworks display, Windsor police say
A stray bullet fired by an unknown person into the air struck a victim, injuring them following the fireworks display at Windsor's Keiser Park Sunday night, police say.
From one July Fourth to the next, a look at how the year has changed
From “celebrating independence” of COVID-19 to being thrust into the tightening grip of inflation, many things look different from the last Fourth of July.
Police say parade gunman fired from rooftop as massive manhunt intensifies
Illinois police are looking for a white male suspect with black hair and a slim build after a gunman attacked an Independence Day parade in Highland Park, a wealthy suburb of Chicago, according to authorities. Investigators believe he is around 19 years old.
Flight cancellations slowing as Fourth of July weekend ends
Airlines had canceled more than 2,200 U.S. flights - and another 23,000 were delayed - since holiday weekend travel picked up on Thursday.
Nathan's hot dog eating contest: Joey Chestnut reigns champ again
This is Joey Chestnut's 15th win at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest. How many do you think he ate this year?
Fourth of July: What's open and closed on Independence Day 2022
Are Target, Walmart, and Costco open on July 4th? Here’s a look at what’s open and closed on Monday.
Contra Costa firefighters blame overnight fires on illegal fireworks
Firefighters are bracing for one of their busiest days of the year, the 4th of July. They've already had a busy weekend in Contra Costa County.
Bay Area first responders gear up for potential 4th of July fires
Bay Area law enforcement and firefighters prepare for a possible outbreak of fires on the fourth of July. They said even though the Bay Area has had unseasonable low temps, fire danger remains high.
US flag history: A look at rejected designs for America's 50-star flag
The U.S. flag has changed 27 times since it was first unveiled in 1777.
Bay Area's Joey Chestnut competing for 15th hot dog eating championship on crutches
Bay Area's Joey Chestnut will compete Sunday for his 15th world champion hot dog eating title. This year he will do it on crutches.