World Ukraine fears stepped-up attacks around national holiday By PAUL BYRNE and DEREK GATOPOULOS Associated Press Aug 23, 2022 KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The sense of dread deepened Tuesday in Ukraine because of warnings that Russia may try to spoil the country's Independenc…
Local News Featured Parading in style for the Fourth in Redwood City Sierra Lopez Daily Journal staff Jul 2, 2022 Sixty-five years after graduating, Sequoia High School’s class of ’57 alumni group will be rolling down Broadway among the floats and marchers…
National July 4, Juneteenth and the meaning of national holidays By HILLEL ITALIE AP National WriterUpdated Jun 13, 2024 NEW YORK (AP) — On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress formally endorsed the Declaration of Independence. Celebrations began within days: p…
National White House to host July 4 'independence from virus' bash By ZEKE MILLER Associated Press Jun 15, 2021 WASHINGTON (AP) — Cue the fireworks. President Joe Biden wants to imbue Independence Day with new meaning this year by encouraging nationwide …
Community Independence Day Tom Jung/Daily Journal Jul 8, 2019 This patriotic pooch, painted in red, white and blue, marched in the Fourth of July Family and Dog Parade held at the Leo Ryan Park in Foster …
National Trump calls America's story 'the greatest political journey' By DARLENE SUPERVILLE, CALVIN WOODWARD and LYNN BERRY Associated Press Jul 5, 2019 WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump celebrated the story of America as "the greatest political journey in human history" in a Fourth of J…
Local News Featured Fired up for Fourth of July: Independence Day parade entertains thousands in Redwood City By Zachary Clark Daily Journal staff Jul 5, 2019 Thousands of Redwood City residents of all ages came together on the morning of the Fourth of July to take in the colorful floats, elaborate c…
National Parades, parties, pomp and circumstance fill Fourth of July Updated Apr 13, 2025 NEW YORK (AP) — The national holiday to mark America's birth as a country will be filled with parades, concerts, competitive eating and of cou…
Local News Featured Fireworks safety urged during Independence Day in San Mateo County By Austin Walsh Daily Journal staff Updated Jun 7, 2024 Pyrotechnics experts performing professional shows across the Peninsula joined local police in urging residents to steer clear of the safety h…
