The end of an era: Iconic punk rock music venue closes after 30 years
ANAHEIM, Calif. — After 30 years, the iconic Orange County punk rock venue Chain Reaction is closing its doors. With the final shows set for Dec. 18 and 19. The news was announced on the venue’s Instagram page in early December with a statement that read in part: “This call wasn’t made quickly. We wrestled with it...
Local College Students Release 100 Seabass in Newport Harbor for Ocean Restoration Event
The Orange Coast College student carefully scooped up a tiny seabass from a large cooler, placed it in a soft-sided pouch so the fish’s tiny cheek tag could be scanned, then transferred the fish to a small plastic container filled with seawater. A fellow student carefully carried the container several feet into...
Average Riverside County Gas Price Drops To Lowest Amount Since June 28, 2021
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Riverside County fell Friday to $4.22, marking its lowest level since June 28, 2021. The price declined by 1.7 cents from the previous day, according to figures from the AAA and the Oil Price Information Service.Gas prices in the county have dropped on...
Mountain biker captures heart-pounding video of encounter with wild predator: ‘Maybe it’s just curious’
It's easy to panic in a situation like this. Mountain biker captures heart-pounding video of encounter with wild predator: 'Maybe it's just curious' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Riverside hospital named a best in nation for maternity care
For a third consecutive year, Riverside University Health System (RUHS) – Medical Center is one of the top hospitals in the United States for maternity care, according to ratings released today by U.S. News and World Report. The Medical Center earned a High Performing designation – the highest tier...
New data show population drops in LA County, OC in fiscal year 2025
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County remains the most populous county in the state, but its population saw the largest decline during fiscal year 2025, partly due to impacts of the Palisades and Eaton wildfires and a significant decrease in international migration, according to data released Friday by the California...
The Massive Flea Market In California Where Every Day Feels Like Black Friday
Tucked away in Riverside County lies a sprawling bazaar where the thrill of the hunt meets the joy of discovery—the Winchester Swap Meet, a bargain-seeker’s utopia where wallet-friendly treasures await around every corner. Have you ever experienced that heart-racing moment when you spot something amazing at an...
Ex-DHSPD officer accused of assaulting boys during arrests arraigned
INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) - An ex-cop accused of roughing up two boys while arresting them after they fled an alleged burglary at Desert Hot Springs High School pleaded not guilty today to felony charges. Johnny Acosta, 30, was arrested last month following a year-long Riverside County Force Investigations Detail Task...
Southern California officer hit by ‘shrapnel’ after gunfire during arrest, police say
A Riverside Police Department officer was wounded by shrapnel while making an arrest Wednesday evening. As detailed by the Press-Enterprise, the officer, whose identity was not released, was responding to a reported mental-health crisis near University and Dwight avenues just after 6 p.m. At that location, a man was...
Anza, CA – Earthquake Alert: M3.4 Quake Strikes Near San Jacinto Mountains Today
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Anza, CA – Residents across parts of Riverside County and Southern California felt light shaking Thursday morning after a moderate earthquake struck near the community of Anza. According to the U.S....
