SoCal’s relationship with 4th of July fireworks might be changing. Here’s why

Fourth of July.

A holiday meant to be spent outside in the simmering Southern California summer sun — dining on freshly grilled hot dogs, donning your most patriotic ensemble, and communing with friends and family.

And, once the sun sets, enjoying fireworks.

But recently, in Southern California, fireworks displays — once seemingly inextricable from the Fourth of July holiday — have lost some of their sparkle because of growing concerns over the potential impact the shows have on animals...