Air quality is uniquely terrible after all those official and illegal fireworks are detonated to celebrate Independence Day.

An arrest was made Thursday as part of an ongoing operation by Santa Maria police to target the sale of illegal fireworks.

On Thursday, a 27-year-old Santa Maria man was arrested for felony possession of illegal fireworks and felony firearm violations ...

Fourth of July festivities kicked off across San Diego County Friday, with some people heading to the beaches as early as 5 a ...