Serial child molester could be released from Southern California prison
A serial child molester serving his sentence at a Southern California prison has been granted parole, sparking widespread outrage. David Allen Funston was convicted in 1999 in Sacramento County of 16 counts of kidnapping and child molestation. According to prosecutors who handled the case, Funston would approach...
24-year-old inmate dies at Orange County jail
The Santa Ana Police Department booked the inmate into the Theo Lacy Facility on Feb. 19 for vehicle theft, receiving a stolen vehicle and obstructing or resisting a peace officer.
CEO of large vocational school, alleged co-conspirators charged in scheme that drained injured workers’...
The CEO of one of California’s largest vocational return to work counseling centers, Hazel Ortega, 54, of La Habra, and alleged co-conspirators Gemi Bertran, 54, and Elbert Irving, 41, have been arraigned on 31 felony counts for allegedly orchestrating a kickback and forgery scheme that drained injured workers’...
California Weather Alert: Spring 2026 Leans Warmer and Drier in Los Angeles, Low Rain...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Los Angeles, California – Spring 2026 could bring intensifying warmth and limited rainfall across Southern California, accelerating drying trends and raising early wildfire concerns before summer begins....
A Coastal Stop for Artful Finds at Crystal Cove
Set along the beach in Crystal Cove State Park’s Historic District, The Park Store is a charming spot to browse for thoughtful gifts and one of a kind coastal finds. The shop, along with The Gallery at Cottage 46, highlights artistic textiles and heirloom style decorative pieces that celebrate traditional crafts such...
Current Time In Moreno Valley, California
Hey guys! Ever find yourself wondering what time it is in Moreno Valley, California? Whether you’re planning a call, scheduling a meeting, or just curious, knowing the current time in Moreno Valley is super handy. This article dives deep into everything you need to know about Moreno Valley time, time zones, and how...
Scary Terry: Junior Pitcher Throws First Career No-Hitter
Kaitlyn Terry pitched a five-inning no-hitter on Sunday, Feb. 22, leading to a 16-0 Red Raiders win over UC Riverside. The junior spent two years at UCLA as a t
LA Man Left Dead On Jurupa Valley Roadway As Hit-And-Run Driver Bolts
A late-night drive in Jurupa Valley turned deadly early Saturday when a 22-year-old Los Angeles man was struck and killed in a hit-and-run on Van Buren Boulevard, authorities said. Deputies found him lying in the roadway near Jurupa Road just after midnight, and Riverside County Fire Department paramedics pronounced...
A pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle in coastal Orange County
On Sunday, February 22, 2026, at approximately 6:30 p.m., police officers responded to a traffic collision on Beach Boulevard and Williams Drive involving a white Toyota Camry and a pedestrian, according to the Huntington Beach Police Department. Upon arrival, officers located the driver of the Toyota, a 68-year-old...
Local card shops deal in community over profit
More than 30 years after Magic: The Gathering first hit shelves, its biggest impact in Orange County isn’t just on the tabletop; it’s in the communities forming around it at local card shops. Card games have always been a great way to pass the time, whether it be poker, Texas hold’em, or Yu-Gi-Oh!
