Dozens of Waymo vehicles became stranded in heavy post-fireworks traffic in San Francisco's Presidio on July 4, with some running out of power and needing to be towed. One Waymo carrying passengers was also seen driving over a lit firework. No injuries were reported.
Fourth of July was especially loud and explosive in San Francisco's Mission District. Block after block hosted impromptu illegal firework shows. San Francisco police officers were seen wearing riot gear as they closed streets after 10 p.m., dispersing hundreds of people.
Fireworks were launched from the Golden Gate Bridge on Saturday night for only the third time in San Francisco history, drawing large crowds who gathered along the waterfront despite foggy conditions that obscured parts of the display.
"Happy Birthday to America." Thousands of people gathered at Lake Cunningham on Saturday to celebrate the Fourth of July with a large-scale drone show that city leaders say offers a safe alternative to fireworks.
Tens of thousands of people are expected to line San Francisco's northern waterfront for the Fourth of July celebration, bringing major road closures, packed public transit and parking restrictions throughout the day. Here's what to know before you go.