The Independent employs journalists from around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, consider a contribution. Oglala Sioux Tribal Council Chairman has said that Donald Trump should not attend the Mount Rushmore July 4 fireworks celebration in South Dakota on Friday. President Julian Bear Runner cited …
Read More »Los Angeles County closes beaches for July 4 weekend, citing coronavirus risk
Los Angeles County beaches will be closed for the weekend of July 4 to avoid “dangerous overcrowding that causes the spread of the deadly COVID-19,” the county public health department said in a statement Monday. Fireworks will also be banned, the county said. The closure begins just after midnight on …
Read More »LA closes beaches before the weekend of July 4 as coronavirus cases increase
Los Angeles is closing its beaches over the holiday weekend around Independence Day as the number of new coronavirus cases increases, county officials said Monday. The beaches will be closed for all recreational activities from July 3 to July 6 at 5 a.m. to avoid crowding that could spread the …
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