Laurel Canyon home burns as Santa Ana winds gust through Greater L.A.
A home in Laurel Canyon caught fire Saturday morning as Santa Ana winds gusted through Greater Los Angeles. About 100 firefighters responded to the blaze.
Santa Ana school district officials warn of fraudulent ‘Youth Employment Program’ emails
The Santa Ana Unified School District is warning the community that a staff member’s account was compromised, leading to a fraudulent email being sent out. On Saturday, the district put out a social media post after officials learned that an “unauthorized message was sent from a compromised staff email account to...
Classic Steakhouse Fare and Ocean Views at 21 Oceanfront
Perched right at the Newport Pier, 21 Oceanfront focuses on the kind of dining that never goes out of style: traditional steak and seafood. Chef Jesus Mendoza leads a kitchen that prioritizes great ingredients, think perfectly cooked filet mignon and fresh salmon, over complex trends. With an atmosphere that feels...
Over 60 dogs rescued from Riverside County house fire up for adoption
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. - Dozens of dogs are up for adoption, looking for new fur-ever homes after 65 dogs were rescued from a house fire in Hemet. Seven dogs died in the fire. All the dogs were living on the same property, officials said. "There were dogs inside the property...
L.A. gas prices post the largest one-day increase in 14 years
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County shot up 17.5 cents today to $5.165, its largest one-day increase since the record 19.2-cent spike of Oct. 5, 2012. The Los Angeles County average price, which rose 11 cents on Friday, is the highest it's...
This Charming Thrift Shop In Tustin Is A Treasure Hunter’s Dream
A small storefront. A hand-lettered sign. Racks that hint at stories waiting to be rediscovered. Secondhand shopping in California can feel overwhelming in bigger cities, but this Old Town Tustin favorite proves that charm and curation often matter more than square footage. Stepping inside feels less like entering a...
‘More committed to murder than fatherhood’: Man sentenced for death threats targeting OC family...
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. - A former Orange County father who claimed he was more committed to murdering a judge than being a father has been sentenced to 84 months in federal prison. What we know:. Byrom Zuniga Sanchez, 34, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Fred W. Slaughter following a...
Orange County Fire Authority’s new interim fire chief looks to build for the future
The Orange County Fire Authority has a new interim fire chief.
CHP investigating deputy riding in towed patrol car on 60 Freeway
The California Highway Patrol said it’s investigating an incident where people saw an officer riding in a patrol car that was being towed on a flatbed truck in Riverside County. It happened on the westbound 60 Freeway on March 1.
California Weather Alert: 90°F Heat Wave Possible in Los Angeles and Fresno March 15–21
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Los Angeles, California – Spring may technically be around the corner, but parts of California could feel more like early summer as temperatures surge well above normal during St. Patrick’s Day week....

















