- Health officials are looking for anyone who may have recently come into contact with a rabid bat at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. The live bat was found at the Safari Park on June 25 and tested positive for rabies. It was not part of the park’s collections but rather was a wild bat. “Anyone who had direct contact with the bat — such as touching or holding the animal — is urged to contact the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency as soon as possible at (619) 692-8499.” “If you did not have direct contact with the bat you are not at risk for rabies.”
- Gas prices have climbed to its highest level in years. This comes less than a week before the automatic increase in the state’s gas tax goes into effect which means gas prices are going to go even higher. The average right now is about $4.26 per gallon. We are ranked third behind Orange County and LA for the area with the highest gas prices. We haven’t seen prices this high since September 2014.
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- After 16 months of being gone, live music is back at Spreckels Organ Pavilion at Balboa Park. The first show was yesterday afternoon and if you want to hear the largest outdoor pipe organ in the world, they will have live free concerts every Sunday at 2pm. Yesterday, several people came together for a prayer walk for missing Chula Vista mom Maya Millette. It’s been six months since she’s disappeared from her mom. The walk was held yesterday at De Anza cove at Mission Bay Park. Maya’s sister said they have been living in their trailer due to commuting constantly from Riverside to San Diego to search for her sister. However she told reporters, if one of your community members goes out missing this is what the community does, they come together and we look for them and we don’t give up until we find answers,.”TeamMaya will be conducting another search party in the future, posts and information can be found on the “Help Find Maya” Facebook page.
- Dozens of protesters took to the streets of Coronado on Saturday calling for punishments for the Coronado High School Basketball team. This is of course in response to the controversial tortilla throwing incident that happened between Coronado High and Orange Glen. The protestors said the Coronado team should be stripped of the CIF Championship title. On protestor said, “You’re telling me that kids transferring from school to school are out half a season, a whole season, but kids that are racist and electing to do racist things have nothing,.” The Coronado Unified School District Superintendent said the district’s investigation shows there’s no evidence to date that shows the Coronado team should forfeit the game. The CIF says it is in the process of wrapping up its investigation. San Diego County’s Human Relations Commission will hold a special meeting today in response to the tortilla-throwing incident.
- Fireworks are back in San Diego! The big one is the Big Bay Boom which is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of in-person visitors and also will be available to watch on FOX 5 and on FOX5SanDiego.com. FOX 5 will air a special starting at 8 p.m. July 4 followed by the fireworks show from 9 to 9:30 p.m. Below is a list of other fireworks displays planned for this year in San Diego County. All events are July 4 unless otherwise specified.
Carlsbad
Legoland California Resort’s Fourth of July Celebration runs from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Locations: Legoland, 1 Legoland Drive
Other: The day’s festivities include a family picnic, relay races, live performances and the fireworks display over Miniland USA
More information: legoland.com/california/plan-your-visit/2021-events/
Coronado
Fireworks display at 9 p.m.
Locations: Over the Coronado Bay
Other: The annual Independence Day Parade is at 10 a.m. on July 3 down Orange Avenue; A demonstration of the U.S. Navy Parachute Team known as “The Leap Frogs” will be at 2 p.m.
More information: coronadofourthofjuly.com
El Cajon
Fireworks display at 9 p.m.
Locations: Kennedy Park, 1675 E. Madison Ave.
More information: Call 619-441-1540
Escondido
Fireworks display at 9 p.m.
Locations: Grape Day Park, 321 N. Broadway
More information: visitescondido.com
La Jolla
4th of July Fireworks Viewing Party
Fireworks display at 9 p.m. The event runs from 6-10 p.m.
Locations: La Jolla Cove Suites Top Floor Deck, 1155 Coast Blvd.
Tickets: $100
More information is available here
2021 4th of July Fireworks Show
Fireworks display at 9 p.m.
Locations: Mira Mesa High School, 10510 Marauder Way
More information: miramesafireworks.org
Oceanside
Oceanside’s July 3 birthday and Independence Day
Fireworks display begins at 9 p.m. on July 3
Locations: El Corazon, 3302 Senior Center Drive. Residents are encouraged to watch the display from home, but limited space will be available
Other: Some street closures will be in place on the day of the event. Starting at 5 p.m., Rancho Del Oro will be closed from Oceanside Boulevard to Mesa, and Ocean Ranch will be closed from Corporate Center to Rancho Del Oro
Poway
Fireworks display at 9 p.m. (Gates open at 6 p.m.)
Locations: Poway High School, 15500 Espola Road, and Poway Sportsplex,12349 McIvers Ct.
Tickets: Admission is $5 per person at the gate. Children 11 and under are free
Other: Viewing returns this year from Poway High School with games, activities and a DJ
More information is available here
Ramona
July 4th Family Picnic and Fireworks Show
Fireworks display at 9 p.m. with music from Star 94.1 FM/iHeartRadio
Locations: Olive Peirce Middle School, 1521 Hanson Lane
More information: Visit ramonaevents.com/events/ramona-4th-of-july-fireworks-2021 or email rccstaff@ramonachamber.com
Rancho Bernardo
Fireworks display at 9 p.m.
Locations: Rancho Bernardo High School, 13010 Paseo Lucido
Tickets: There is a suggested donation of $10 per person or $20 per family
Other: Gates open at 6 p.m. with musical entertainment ahead of the fireworks show. Parking is free in the in the Rancho Bernardo High School student lot with overflow parking on adjacent streets
More information: spiritofthefourth.org
San Diego
Fireworks display starts at 9 p.m.
Locations: Various; parking is available at Shelter Island, Harbor Island, North Embarcadero, Marina District and Coronado Ferry Landing
Other: Several places, including Sally’s Fish House, the Maritime Museum, the Manchester Grand Hyatt and Flagship Cruises, are offering programming for viewers to catch a glimpse of the show
More information: bigbayboom.com
Fireworks displays begin 10 minutes before closing each night from June 11 to Sept. 6
Locations: SeaWorld San Diego, 500 Sea World Drive
More information: seaworld.com/san-diego/events/firework-shows/
San Marcos
Fireworks display at 9 p.m.
Locations: Bradley Park, 1587 Linda Vista Drive. Residents are encouraged to watch the fireworks from their homes
More information is available here
Santee
Fireworks display at 9 p.m.
Locations: Town Center Community Park East, 550 Park Center Drive. The park will be closed to the public.
Tickets: A $10 advanced parking purchase is required and can be purchased here
Other: Parking lots and park access opens at 2 p.m. Food vendors and Riverwalk Grill open at 4 p.m. Prior to fireworks, a patriotic ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. followed by a concert by 80z All Stars at 6:30 p.m.
More information: santeesalutes.com
Vista
Fireworks display at 9 p.m.
Locations: Brengle Terrace Park, 1200 Vale Terrace Drive
Tickets: Admission is $15 per vehicle and $30 for RVs. Entry into the Moonlight Amphitheater is $5 per person. Tickets can be purchased here or in-person at VisTix, 200 Civic Center Drive, which is available weekdays from noon to 5 p.m.
Other: The park and amphitheater open at 5 p.m. A BBQ dinner will be held from 6:30-7:30 p.m. followed by a performance by The DecaDames at 7:35 p.m.
More information: Visit here or call 760-724-2110