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5 things to do this Fourth of July, plus we bid farewell to a special San Clemente tradition

Here's the LAist guide to celebrating America in SoCal.

A burst of fireworks in the foreground with the skyline of downtown L.A. behind.

Head to 'Hollywood by the Sea' for a breezy, scenic walk that beats the heat and skips the crowds

Beach weather is here, and so are the L.A. crowds. Not so in Oxnard — a.k.a., "Hollywood by the Sea."

This beach camp gives special attention to siblings of kids with special needs

"We make them feel like they're number one," says Mo Langley, executive director of Sandy Feet Initiative.

A small group of young adults and children stand in the shallow water wearing blue, neon green, and red shirts over wetsuits. One person is sitting on a unicorn-shaped raft and another is on a dinosaur-shaped raft.

L.A. County Parks celebrates 80 years with free activities for kids. Here's how to plan ahead

From fishing to camping, there's a lot to choose from across the county in July.

An adult and child, both with dark tone skin, engage in a yoga pose in a park with other participants behind them. They're on pink mats.

Venue changes announced for LA28 Olympic Games

The proposed changes will result in around $156 million in savings and revenue increases

A screen shows three images of athletes in varying stances of playing a sport. A man stands at a podium with the Olympic flag behind him. People who are seated look at the screens and at the podium.

Shocker! Palm Springs has the KGAY-est radio station in all of California

The dance hit station KGAY in Palm Springs also has the best call letters in the galaxy.

LAist City Treks: This stroll through leafy Encino includes a stop at a duck pond

This is an easy, shaded walk that includes an historic park, a beloved farm stand, a duck pond and more. Plus: There are lots of great places to grab a bite to eat once you've "fed" your Apple Watch or Fitbit.

Want To Celebrate Juneteenth? Here’s Some Events You Should Know About

From Leimert Park to Manhattan Beach, there’s something for everyone

A crowd gathers as Black skateboarders perform tricks on a ramp during a Juneteenth celebration in Los Angeles.

Pop-Tarts Or Players? Dodgers Unveil New ‘City Connect’ Uniforms

The team had a few of their star players show off the new line, but fans have been poking fun at the design online.

Three men wearing cream-colored Los Angeles Dodgers jerseys are standing in a line with baseball bats resting over one of their shoulders. They're all smiling at the camera in front of a wall of vintage signs, with four foldable stadium chairs propped against the wall behind them.

It’s Obon season! How to attend one of SoCal’s biggest Japanese American celebrations

Every summer, Japanese Americans in Southern California gather at temples and community centers to celebrate Obon, a joyous festival dedicated to remembering and honoring ancestors.

Jacarandas are beautiful, but they're not LA's only blooming tree. Here's your SoCal guide

A love letter to L.A.'s less showy — but just as beautiful — trees.

Pink flowers in bloom on the branches of a tree.

LAist City Treks: Be On The Lookout For Bear Statues, Architectural Gems On This Stroll Through Old Town Monrovia

If you're asking yourself, "Why are there so many bear statues?" then you're in the right place: Welcome to Monrovia, home to Samson the hot-tubbing bear, and a starring backdrop whenever Hollywood wants a quaint, all-American setting.

A city intersection heading up into the mountains. A metal structure spans the street, and holds up a sign that announces you have arrived at Myrtle Avenue in Old Town Monrovia.

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