Hundreds of residents packed a city meeting, demanding answers after the July 4th chaos -- which police say drew mostly non-locals -- led to 439 arrests.
The chaos included fireworks, blocked roads, fights and the looting of a Pavilions grocery store. Police said people launched fireworks into crowds and directly at police officers.
Thousands of people gathered at Gloria Molina Grand Park in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday for its Summer Block Party.
Communities across Southern California celebrated the nation's 250th birthday Saturday with fireworks, patriotic gatherings and reflections on what Independence Day means to them.
Crews battled a massive commercial building fire in La Habra on the Fourth of July. The blaze raged dangerously close to other buildings.
Thousands lined the parade route and watched the 122nd annual Huntington Beach 4th of July Parade, the nation's largest Independence Day celebration west of the Mississippi.