NEWS NOTES

Weather
  • 73º | Partly cloudy with a chance of fireworks | 5% chance of rain
Sunrise + Sunset
  • Rise: 5:45 a.m.
  • Set: 8 p.m.
Tide
  • Low: 7:42 a.m. + 7:29 p.m.
  • High: 12:19 a.m. + 2:40 p.m.
Development
  • Little Italy is on the first chapter of a new 37-story apartment. Toll Brothers — a Philadelphia-based housing developer — broke ground on the 422-unit complex on Columbia + Ash streets. The luxury building will also include a pool and spa on the seventh floor, lounges, and 222 electric vehicle charging stations. 🏗️ (Times of San Diego)
On This Day
  • July 4, 2012: The Big Bay Boom — the annual fireworks spectacular over San Diego Bay — became the “Big Bay Bust” or the “Big Bay Bummer.” About 5 minutes before the show, a technical glitch caused all of the fireworks to go off within 15 seconds. The show was supposed to last 15 minutes. 🎇
Community
  • The University Heights Summer Concerts series is returning for the four remaining Fridays in July from 6-8 p.m. The free event will show up at Trolley Barn Park with different performances weekly. Residents are encouraged to bring chairs + soft drinks, and can cool off with treats from mobile vendor Mrs. Frostie. 🎶
Opening
  • Spring Valley is getting its special sauce and a whole new Chick-fil-A restaurant to go with it — the new location opens this Thursday at 931 Sweetwater Rd. To celebrate the opening, Chick-fil-A will donate $25,000 to Feeding America, and the funding will support partnering food banks in the greater San Diego area. 🐄 (Fox 5)
Plan Ahead
Pets
  • Fireworks + celebrations can be fun for people, but scary for pets. The San Diego Humane Society has tips for keeping your animals safe during the celebrations today — including updating their identification tags, getting a sitter, and securing their environment. Following these tips can help put your mind at ease about leaving Fido behind while watching San Diego sparkle. 🐾
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events

Music

Kool & The Gang: Fourth of July

Mon., July 4 | 7:30 p.m.
The Rady Shell / $50+

It’s a celebration with this iconic funk group, followed by the 9 p.m. “Big Bay Boom” fireworks show. 🎇

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Other

Big Bay Boom

Mon., July 4 | 9-10:30 p.m.
San Diego Bay (viewing locations vary)

The iconic fireworks show over San Diego Bay is a summertime staple. 🎆

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Family

Lake Murray Fireworks + Music Fest

Mon., July 4 | 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
Lake Murray / Free

The lake in San Diego’s East County hosts its patriotic community celebration — with fireworks starting at 9 p.m. 🎇

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Culture

Julian 4th of July Parade

Mon., July 4 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Main Street, Julian / Free

Ring in Independence Day with this East County celebration with music and an aircraft flyover. 🇺🇸

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Culture

The Spirit of the Fourth

Mon., July 4 | 9 a.m.
Rancho Bernardo, Locations Vary / Free

Celebrate the holiday with events like a community fair, parade + firework display at 9 p.m. 🇺🇸

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Culture

Old Fashioned Fourth of July

Mon., July 4 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
/ Free

Enjoy patriotic entertainment, including western re-enactors, crafts, games, treats + train rides. 🚂

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