Inspiring Kindness: A Fullerton Family’s Generous Gesture Following a Traffic Stop
In December 2025, my dad was pulled over in Fullerton, CA, for a California stop. My dad rolled down the window, sincerely apologized to Officer Levin, and simply spoke with kindness and respect for Officer Levin. Inspired by my father’s kindness, Officer Matthew Levin took the time to educate my dad on the dangers...
Street Takeover Turns Violent in Long Beach, Raising Questions About Enforcement
LONG BEACH, Calif. — A street takeover in North Long Beach early Sunday morning ended in gunfire, leaving one man wounded and renewing questions about enforcement of street takeover laws in the city. According to authorities, officers were dispatched at approximately 1:33 a.m. on Jan. 4, 2026, to the...
Man rescued from rushing water in Orange County storm channel
Orange County firefighters hoisted a man to safety after he got trapped in rushing water on Sunday afternoon.
California’s Under-The-Radar Orange County Suburb Has Local Shops, Restaurants, And Hiking Trails
With housing costs out of reach for many Americans according to the Urban Institute, barriers to home ownership have never been higher. Thankfully, one way of breaking into the crowded and expensive housing market is to buy into a master-planned community. Here, motivated developers are eager to reap investment...
Oldest restaurant in Los Angeles County closing after 139 years
Sunday was the last day of business at the Original Saugus Cafe.
Cat owner wants to have kitty euthanized after eleven years: the reason why horrifies...
Orange County, California - It came as a real shock to the veterinarian and his entire team when the owner of an 11-year-old cat named Pumpkin demanded that she be euthanized. Because the cat was healthy, her owner provided a disturbing justification for the request. "Pumpkin had a previous owner for 11 years of her...
A year on, LA wildfire survivors struggle to rebuild their homes and communities
Los Angeles, California - Less than a year after watching flames raze his home in the Altadena foothills, Ted Koerner has moved into a brand new house, one of the first to rebuild in this Los Angeles suburb. It has been an uphill battle, and Koerner is visibly moved as he brings his dog, Daisy, back home. "We've been...
Sheriff’s Deputy Injured In Late-Night Crash In Valencia
A Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy was rushed to a trauma center after a late-night patrol SUV crash at a Santa Clarita intersection with another vehicle. The crash occurred shortly before 11:30 p.m. Saturday at the intersection of Tournament Road and Oak Vale Drive, where the patrol SUV collided with a sedan....
California Minimum Wage Increased from $16.50 to $16.90 Per Hour on January 1, 2026
Effective January 1, 2026, the minimum wage for all California hourly employees increased to $16.90 per hour, up from $16.50 per hour that was effective January 1, 2025. The current California minimum wage for fast food restaurant employees that was established effective April 1, 2024 stands at $20 per hour. There is...
Los Angeles, California Weather Alert This Weekend: Heavy Rain, Slick Roads, and Snow in...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. California – Wet pavement glistened before sunrise as steady rain pressed into Southern California, signaling a soggy and unsettled start to the first weekend of 2026. Showers are already affecting daily...
