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**Headline: LAist Calls for Reader Support Ahead of Fourth of July Fireworks Listings**
Los Angeles, CA – LAist, the local news website that is a part of Southern California Public Radio, is urging readers to donate and support its journalism ahead of the Fourth of July holiday weekend. The nonprofit news outlet is seeking to increase its donor base, as only 7% of its readers currently contribute to funding its operations.
“As we face potential federal funding cuts, reader support is more vital than ever to ensure LAist can continue to provide in-depth local news coverage,” stated a representative from LAist.
The call for donations comes as LAist also published a comprehensive guide to Fourth of July fireworks displays across Los Angeles and Orange counties. The list includes locations offering both traditional pyrotechnic shows and modern drone displays.
LAist encourages readers to submit any missed fireworks locations to kmalhotra@scpr.org for potential inclusion in the guide. Yusra Farzan contributed to the report.
Readers can donate to support LAist’s mission and ensure the continuation of local journalism.
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