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VIDEO: Big Bay Boom bombs in San Diego

SAN DIEGO – Hundreds of thousands of San Diegans and visitors gathered at viewing sites all around the city for the 12th annual Big Bay Boom saw Fourth of July fireworks all right: One spectacular 15-second blast of every firework caused by the most-talked-about technical malfunction since Janet Jackson’s Super Bowl performance.

The premature blast rocked the bay and downtown just before 9 pm Wednesday, rattling windows and doors with one loud boom, startling many residents.

VIDEO: Fireworks to light San Diego's night sky on July 4th

SAN DIEGO -- San Diegans will celebrate Independence Day in many ways: at the beach, by the pool, at local parks, firing up the barbecue grill, and at local bars. One thing that seems to be common among most people, though, is watching fireworks once the sun goes down.

In San Diego, residents and visitors can view fireworks shows taking place in all stretches of the county, so there is no need to travel far. The size and type of shows range from small community-organized shows to “fireworks spectaculars” over San Diego Bay.

Port and City of San Diego celebrate arts and culture with free event Oct. 1

SAN DIEGO -- More than 60 arts and cultural organizations are collaborating this Saturday, Oct. 1, on Fall for the Arts - a free celebration of arts and culture at the Port of San Diego's Port Pavilion on Broadway Pier, a venue on San Diego Bay.

Fall for the Arts will feature an eclectic mix of workshops and entertainment, including a ballet performance from Alice in Wonderland, African dancing and poetry, a battle scene from King Edward II, songs from "Little Shop of Horrors" and rock music.

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