Sewage spill shuts down Laguna Beach coastal area
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The closure spans a quarter-mile north and south of Anita Street at Thalia Beach. Officials say the affected waters will remain closed to swimming, surfing and diving for at least three days, until follow-up water quality testing confirms the ocean meets state health standards.

Free national park admission through July 5
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National parks and many federal recreational sites offer waived entrance fees for specific holidays, such as the Fourth of July weekend. Standard daily fees range between $10 to $35 depending on the specific park, and international tourists may face an additional $100 entry fee at 11 of the most-visited national parks.

Legal battle leaves CA farmer giving fruit away
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Central California farmer Cesar Mora has given away over 100,000 pounds of free nectarines this week, attracting thousands of visitors to his farm. Mora chose to give the harvest away rather than let it rot due to an ongoing legal battle with a company claiming exclusive rights to his white nectarine variety. The situation underscores the growing tension between independent farmers and large industrial food marketers over proprietary plant rights.

CHP 4th of July maximum enforcement period underway
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This year's Holiday Enforcement Period runs from 6 p.m. Thursday to 11:59 p.m. July 5, with the agency saying it wants to emphasize a crackdown on speeding.

Mother celebrates freedom by overcoming homelessness
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A young woman in Carson is celebrating her own kind of independence this weekend; the freedom of her own apartment after overcoming addiction and homelessness. 

Iran begins dayslong funeral for late supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei
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A dayslong funeral for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began Saturday in Tehran. Hundreds of thousands of mourners gathered to grieve before his flag-draped coffin, with many beating their chests in sorrow and chanting for revenge against Israel and the United States.

Beach water warnings issued ahead of July 4th
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Officials said the warnings were issued after recent water samples showed bacteria levels exceeding state health standards, which could increase the risk of illness.

LA County targeting holiday street takeovers
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The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department announced Friday that deputies are ramping up enforcement against illegal street takeovers this Fourth of July weekend, warning that participants will be ticketed.

Missing hikers found alive in San Bernardino County
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A mother and daughter who went missing after going for a hike on a difficult trail in San Bernardino County’s San Gorgonio Wilderness have been found “alive and well,” the sheriff’s department announced Friday.

Disneyland welcomes 1 billionth guest
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Andres Robles visited entered the park Friday morning with his parents, Alejandra and Jose and joined Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse at the Main Street U.S.A. train station to participate in a brief ceremony and help unveil an updated sign that read "Population 1,000,000,000," according to Disney officials.

Sewage spill closes part of Laguna Beach
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The closure was in effect a quarter-mile in each direction of Anita Street at Thalia Beach, according to the Orange County Health Care Agency's Environmental Health Division.

Suspect in 210 Freeway shooting dead, tow truck driver critical
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A suspect who allegedly shot and critically injured a tow truck driver was fatally shot by California Highway Patrol officers Friday in Covina.

6 charged with operating as illegal contractors in Palisades Fire zone
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The charges stem from a joint undercover operation conducted by the District Attorney’s Bureau of Investigation and the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB), officials announced Thursday.

Cause of death revealed for woman who fell from Carnival cruise near Catalina Island

Authorities have confirmed the cause of death for 24-year-old Briana Miller, who died after falling from her stateroom balcony aboard the Carnival Firenze in April.

Red, white, and blue: How to properly display and honor the American flag for the 4th of July

As the U.S. prepares to celebrate 250 years of Independence on July 4, American flags will be flying prominently throughout the country.  Here is the proper way to display Old Glory.