As you might expect, we had enough excitement from the earthquake on June 29, so folks wanted to take it easy for Independence Day in 1925. “Simple Rites to Mark July 4 ... Today Santa Barbara residents will celebrate

The 178th anniversary commemorating Los Angeles’ first Independence Day flag-raising on July 4, 1847, scheduled for 10-11 a.m. July 4 at Fort Moore Pioneer Memorial, 451 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, “per advice from public safety officials in light of planned political protest activity.” Email: [email protected]

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