Emily Evans chats to Country Music Star Adam Doleac about CMA Fest and his new EP 'About Time'. This segment aired on the KTLA 5 Weekend Morning News on June 29, 2024.

Watch fireworks light up the Southern California night sky as revelers celebrate the Fourth of July.

KTLA's Gil Leyvas cruises the skies in Sky5, catching a fireworks show at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena after a game between L.A. Galaxy and LAFC and later soaring across cities as they launch their local fireworks.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/live-fireworks-light-up-southern-california-sky-for-july-4-celebrations/

Fireworks lit up the sky in Marina del Rey for the Fourth of July celebrations Thursday night as visitors enjoyed a spectacular waterfront show.

KTLA's Angeli Kakade reports on July 4, 2024.

The Rose Bowl in Pasadena celebrated the Fourth of July with a fireworks spectacular and a soccer match between the LA Galaxy and LAFC.

KTLA's John Fenoglio reports on July 4, 2024.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/live-fireworks-light-up-southern-california-sky-for-july-4-celebrations/

Police pursued a suspect driving erratically in the San Fernando Valley area Thursday night. The male driver, in a red Toyota Prius, was believed to be driving a stolen vehicle.

The suspect was seen reaching speeds of 60-70 miles per hour on surface streets while running red lights and driving on the wrong side of the road.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/live-police-pursue-suspect-in-possible-stolen-vehicle/

An extreme heatwave blanketing Southern California this Fourth of July holiday weekend has prompted warnings as officials advise residents to seek shelter, stay hydrated and head to the nearest colling center if needed.

KTLA's Shelby Nelson reports July 4, 2024.

Local events, parades and gatherings are taking place all across Southern California to celebrate July 4 and the holiday weekend.

KTLA's Sandra Mitchell reports on July 4, 2024.

Community members are angry and have rallied around the family of a Southern California boy with autism who was slapped by a man for touching his car.

Video of the confrontation has since gone viral and community members have rallied around the family, who is currently homeless, wondering how they can help them get back on their feet.

A crush of Independence Day traffic created chaos in Azusa on Thursday.

Kimberly Cheng reports for the KTLA 5 News at 3 on July 4, 2024.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/holiday-traffic-snarls-mountain-roads-in-azusa/

A mountain lion was struck and killed by a vehicle on the 405 Freeway near the Getty Thursday afternoon.

Gil Leyvas reports for the KTLA 5 News at 3 on July 4, 2024.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/mountain-lion-struck-killed-on-405-fwy/

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies are in pursuit of a fleeing vehicle believed to be stolen Thursday afternoon. The vehicle appears to be a gray small SUV, perhaps a Kia Soul. It traveled north on the 110 Freeway through Carson at speeds nearing 100 mph before transitioning onto the northbound 405 Freeway through Torrance. Despite the relatively wide-open freeways due to the July 4 holiday, the driver sometimes used the shoulder of the road. KTLA 5's Rich Prickett reports from Sky5. (July 4, 2024)

Americans nationwide will be taking time on Thursday to celebrate the birth of the country’s independence. In honor of the holiday, some businesses and establishments will be closed.

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A crush of Independence Day traffic created chaos in Azusa on Thursday.

Rich Prickett reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News on July 4, 2024.

Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/holiday-traffic-snarls-mountain-roads-in-azusa/