California Corner

WILLITS--Frontier Days, today through Tuesday, include a breakfast at 7:30 a.m. today ($4.50; $3.50 for kids); a junior rodeo at 2 p.m. today ($6; $3 12 and under); an adult rodeo at 7 p.m. Monday and 3:30 p.m. Tuesday ($8; $3 ages 12 and under); and a parade at 11 a.m. Tuesday. The parade is free. (707) 459-6330.

JULIAN--Tractors and fire engines are revving up for the Independence Day Celebration and Parade on Tuesday. The parade begins at noon down Main Street, followed by a barbecue at the American Legion ($7; $5 for 12 and under). Downtown. Noon-8 p.m. Free. (760) 765-1857.

BIG BEAR--Celebrate the Fourth of July at the annual Rotary Club Barbecue. Children’s games and the barbecue, 5-8 p.m., will be followed by fireworks over Big Bear Lake. 40770 Lake View Drive, Big Bear Lake. Barbecue: $12-$18. (909) 866-2112.

TAYLORSVILLE--The sun gets cookin’ in Northern California this time of year, which is key for the Solar Cook-Off, July 8. Foods prepared in solar cookers, crafts and 12 bands will fill the Taylorsville Campground on Main Street. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $3; free ages 12 and under. (530) 283-1396.

SAN JOSE--Japanese Americans will honor ancestors at the Obon Festival, July 8-9. Taiko drummers and costumed dancers will fill the lot at 640 N. 5th St. 12:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Free. (408) 293-9292.

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