Instead of backyard barbecues with friends and family and fireworks punctuating the evening sky, strict new rules by California Governor Gavin Newsom has changed the way communities will celebrate the Fourth of July. As COVID-19 cases surge across the state, Californians are being asked to celebrate at home. The City of La Habra had created a socially-distant Fourth of July event at La Bonita Park, which would have allowed residents to enjoy the sparkle of fireworks from their home or car. But at 5 p.m. on July 1, the city canceled the event. “Unfortunately, due to the Governor’s recommendation and…