July 4th fireworks: New rules, where to watch and tips in Southern California

We’re heading into July 4th weekend! If you’re still making plans, here’s our guide to help. 

First, you might have looked around enough to know that a few traditional regional fireworks shows were changed to drones or canceled altogether. Is Southern California’s relationship with fireworks changing? Reporter Kristy Hutchings took a deeper look into what’s happening. 

Fireworks news updates

Throughout the region, law enforcement agencies are cracking down on illegal fireworks ahead of the holiday.