Record-setting Mega Millions ticket sold in Orange County; winner not yet known
A record-setting Mega Millions ticket worth more than $5.1 million was sold in California this week, marking one of the largest second-place prizes in state history, lottery officials announced Saturday. The ticket matching the first five numbers in Friday night’s drawing, valued at $5,104,960, was sold at a CVS at...
Long Beach police arrest man who fatally struck pedestrian after argument
Police say that the 28-year-old Lynwood man intentionally struck the pedestrian as he crossed Newport Avenue at around 1:45 a.m. on Saturday.
Howard’s Abrupt Shutdown: 70-Year Appliance Empire Crumbles Overnight
Howard’s Appliance Corp., a fixture in Southern California’s home goods sector since 1946, shuttered all its stores on December 6, 2025, catching employees, suppliers and customers off guard. The chain, which operated at least eight locations including La Habra, Tustin, Covina, Westminster, Long Beach, Laguna Hills...
24 Los Angeles County Employees Accused of $740,000 Unemployment Fraud
Los Angeles County is grappling with a significant scandal, as 24 county employees stand accused of defrauding the state's unemployment system for more than $740,000. Eleven of these individuals were recently charged with felony grand theft as disclosed by the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office, reported...
Costco Unveils Deep December Discounts on Bestselling Items Across Southern California
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. This December, Costco shoppers in Southern California can enjoy substantial savings as the retailer launches impressive clearance deals on a wide variety of popular products. At locations including Eastvale, La Habra, and City of Industry, discounts range...
Ex-Letter Carrier from South Bay to be Sentenced for Bank Fraud
Magdamit flaunted stacks of cash on social media and posted about exotic vacations and luxury purchases.
19-year-old killed, over 12 detained in Anaheim officer-involved shooting
At least one teen was killed and more than a dozen people were detained following an officer-involved shooting in Anaheim overnight, authorities confirmed Sunday morning. The shooting happened around 9:32 p.m. Saturday, officials said, after two officers patrolling the 800 block of South Philadelphia Street...
Family members search for missing 23-year-old Southern California man
Family members are searching for a missing Southern California man. Harrison Charles Herendeenhill, 23, was reported missing on Dec. 5, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Herendeenhill, who is considered at-risk, was last seen on the 24400 block of McBean Parkway in Valencia. He stands 6...
Teen Girl Suffering From Depression Goes Missing in Palmdale
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Sunday circulated a photo of a 17-old-girl suffering from depression who went missing in Palmdale. Deliah Alvarado was last seen at 4:20 pm. Saturday in the 36000 block of Summerholly Circle, according to the Sheriff’s Information Bureau. Alvarado was described as a...
Southern California – Earthquake Alert: M3.3 Jolts Area Near I-5 Corridor, San Clemente Pier...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. San Clemente, CA – A light earthquake shook parts of coastal Orange County tonight after a magnitude 3.3 quake struck roughly 4 kilometers south of San Clemente, not far from the San Clemente Pier, San...
