California’s recent earthquake activity and chances of ‘The Big One’
Good morning. As Californians, we know earthquakes — small and big — come with the territory. But even if we’ve grown somewhat used to feeling those temblors ( yep, still not a fan ), it doesn’t make them any less unnerving. Over the past few weeks, our state has experienced many quakes, including the most recent...
California Earthquake Alert Monday: 30+ Quakes Hit East Bay
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. San Ramon, CA – A significant earthquake swarm rattled parts of central California Monday morning, with more than 30 earthquakes recorded near San Ramon over a span of several hours, according to federal...
Former School Principal Arrested, Charged with Stealing from Teachers
OAKLAND — A former school principal faces multiple charges for theft of wages from. teachers, and other school employees in Castro Valley and Newark. Victor L. Dawson, 52, of Lathrop, was arrested on January 15. Dawson’s arrest stems from investigations conducted by the Alameda County District. Attorney’s Office...
Live 105’s “Legendary” Party at Radio Central
A capacity crowd filled “Radio Central”, the home of the California Historical Radio Society, to salute the Bay Area Radio Museum and Hall of Fame’s Legendary Station for 2026, Live 105 (KITS-FM). The event featured appearances by many of the people who launched the influential alternative-rock format on the station...
Every Saturday, a San Ramon Parking Lot Transforms Into Something Delicious
SAN RAMON, CALIFORNIA – Most days, the parking lot at City Center Bishop Ranch is just that–a place for people to stash their Rivian while they shop. But every Saturday morning, it becomes a mini food festival. Rather than parking and walking right over to Delarosa or Gio...
Swarm of earthquakes rock Bay Area Monday
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — A 4.2-magnitude earthquake shook the Bay Area Monday morning at 7:01 a.m., according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake was the largest in a swarm that began with a 3.9-magnitude earthquake at 6:27 a.m. The epicenters are 2.6 miles southeast of San Ramon. Thousands of people reported...
Quake swarm with magnitude 4.2 tremor rattles Bay Area, seismologists say
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake shook the San Ramon area on Monday, Feb. 2, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The 6-mile deep quake hit 2 miles from San Ramon at 7:01 a.m. Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey said on its website. More than 4,000 people — some as far away as Livermore and Oakland — reported feeling...
Huge Change of Plans for the Blackhawk Movie Theater
DANVILLE, CALIFORNIA – Locals in Danville and Blackhawk have been anxiously awaiting the return of a movie theater to the Blackhawk Plaza shopping center. Now, though, we’ve just received a big update on what’s happening with the theater–and many people won’t be happy. I remember...
Officials vote to slash opening hours for certain stores with $1k fines as shoppers...
SHOPPERS and business owners have been left fuming after a new law slashing store hours is a step closer to becoming a reality. The proposed law would force more stores to close overnight, prompting backlash from customers and business owners alike. The San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted for the...
Lunar New Year 2026: Where to celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse in...
From San Francisco’s Chinatown parade to festivals, concerts and night markets across the region, here’s where to celebrate Lunar New Year 2026 in the Bay Area.

















