Most Stores Open but Some Offices Shut Today for 4th

The Independence Day holiday will be observed today by the federal government and some Orange County city halls, but county and state offices and courts will be open.

Most major department stores in the county will be open all weekend, although some will curtail their hours. A number of smaller stores will close today.

Banks will adhere to normal hours today, but the New York Stock Exchange and other financial markets will be closed.

All federal offices will be closed today, and all city offices in Orange County except those in Buena Park, Fullerton and Newport Beach will be closed. Buena Park city offices will be closed Monday.

There will be regular Postal Service delivery today. However, service windows will be open only from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the following post offices:

- Anaheim Main Office, 701 N. Loara St.

- Newport Beach Main Office, 1133 Camelback St.

- Laguna Niguel, 29911 Niguel Road.

- San Juan Capistrano, 28081 Marguerite Parkway.

- Fullerton Main Post Office, 1350 E. Chapman Ave.

- Santa Ana General Mail Facility, 3101 W. Sunflower Ave.

- North Grand Station, 2201 N. Grand Ave., Santa Ana.

- Westminster Main Office, 13761 Golden West St.

There will be no mail delivery Saturday, except for special delivery and Express Mail.