The Madre Fire is the largest wildfire in California in 2025 — surpassing the Los Angeles-area fires that devastated parts of the region in January.

A wildfire in California’s San Luis Obispo County rapidly expanded overnight and was covering more than 35,000 acres on Thursday morning, prompting evacuation orders, closing part of a highway and sending thick smoke billowing into neighboring counties.

Patriotic pizzazz will reign at locations across the region July 4, with fireworks adding sparkle to festivities at the Queen Mary, Knott's Berry Farm, and the Hollywood Bowl. A drone show will light up the sky at Gloria Molina Grand Park in DTLA,

Fourth of July celebrations, an ABBA disco party, the 70mm festival at American Cinematheque, last chance for Olafur Eliasson at MOCA and more to do over the holiday.

This Independence Day may feel different for many Americans. Around the country, there are protests planned against Trump's polices, and in places like southern California, where immigration raids have rattled communities, some July Fourth celebrations were cancelled.

Independence Day, is one of the most important holidays for the American community. Every year, millions of people celebrate with parades, concerts, fireworks and family

Independence Day has inspired filmmakers to celebrate American history and capture the essence of freedom and patriotism on the Fourth of July. Historical dramas like Lincoln, Glory, Gettysburg and The Alamo venture into the nation’s fight for freedom.