What we're working on for July 5
Posted: July 4, 2013 - 3:09pm

Here's a look at the stories that are keeping our reporters busy on this Independence Day: * Firefighters rush to a call of a barn blaze in the heavy holiday heat. Reporter Susan Schwartz and Photographer M.J. Mahon are on the scene. Look for a breaking report on www.pressenterpriseonline.com this afternoon. * A flood-stricken playground will rise again, with new plans being unveiled. Reporter Peter Kendron has the story. * Tempers flare in a race for mayor. Chris Krepich reports the back-and-forth among politicians. * A venerable name in country music is bringing his show here. Find out who, when and where. * Independence Day celebrations run from morning parades to fireworks at night. Photographers Jimmy May and M.J. Mahon capture the color. We'll have photos posted online this afternoon and a full spread in the paper Friday morning. Look for these stories and more in tomorrow's edition of the Press Enterprise.

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