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Check out our comprehensive list of local Independence Day events!

A roundup of Bay Area stories making news today.

Look for mild weather with fog near the coast and sunny and warm conditions inland.

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07/03 5:06 PM

The Fourth of July celebrations have already begun with illegal fireworks in Oakland.

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07/04 12:04 AM

Family and friends go back in time to search for a missing man with severe dementia.

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07/04 12:35 AM

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she will resign from office July 26.

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07/03 5:52 PM

South Korea says North Korea fired off at least half a dozen missiles off the coast.

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07/04 11:37 AM

A grass fire was first reported at around 11:10 p.m., north of the Carquinez Bridge.

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07/04 1:23 AM

The same Amtrak train hit and killed two pedestrians in Berkeley and Oakland.

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07/03 8:19 PM

Firefighters in Novato fear a serial arsonist might be setting wildfires.

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07/03 7:08 PM

A system called Shot Spotters helps police identify gunshots or fireworks.

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07/03 6:56 PM

Santa Clara and Fremont's parade will see big crowds with other cities cutting back.

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07/03 7:22 PM

The powerful sedative Diprivan was found in Michael Jackson's home.

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07/03 8:25 PM

An Elk Grove teacher sent her students home with a DVD of her having sex.

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07/03 6:29 AM

Motorcycle fatalities increased by 2.2 percent in 2008 compared to 2007.

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07/03 7:50 PM

Get important information and phone numbers regarding the digital television transition.

California's tough new smog rules take effect for ships

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