SLO County mountain lions are ‘critical’ to CA population. Now they have protection
Ring cameras regularly catch mountain lions prowling through San Luis Obispo County yards as they travel between open spaces — searching for food, new territory or a mate. Roads and development have sliced through mountain lion habitat, which isolates the felines from potential mates, harms their health and even...
Woman dies shielding son from attacking dogs in Southern California
A woman was mauled to death by three dogs while shielding her 5-year-old son from the attack at her mother's home.
California’s Destination Smokehouse Facing Boycott From Angry Fans Over Treatment Of ‘Tendernism’ Unc Walter...
Southern California’s Destination Smokehouse restaurant continues to face backlash amid a messy falling out with viral “Tendernism” unc Walter Johnson. Last week, Johnson started a GoFundMe page claiming he was fired from the restaurant he helped go viral with his “Tendernism” catchphrase. Via GoFundMe Walter was...
Riverside County Sheriff’s Office seeking help in missing woman case
Authorities are seeking the public's assistance in locating a 34-year-old woman last seen in Idyllwild. Jennifer Sue Stoltzfus was last spotted on Friday, Feb. 27, in the 5200 block of Sugar Pine Drive, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Office. Stoltzfus was described as a 5-foot-10-inch-tall woman...
Prowling suspect arrested for targeting young women in Riverside
A prowling suspect was arrested for allegedly peeping into the windows of young women living in Riverside. The suspect was identified as Roberto Clemente Rincon, 49, according to the Riverside Police Department. The investigation began on Feb. 2 after police received reports of a possible prowler/peeping Tom lurking...
Mysterious attacks killing, severely injuring wild burros in Reche Canyon
A dozen wild burros have been injured or killed in a rash of mysterious attacks in Reche Canyon. Donkey advocates and animal experts are stumped by what could be causing the attacks. Herds of wild donkeys have roamed the canyons between Riverside and San Bernardino county for more than a...
SoCal Scene: Vintage treasure trove; LA Cooking School; Pioneer Chicken’s return
On "The SoCal Scene:" Castoffs, discards and hand-me-downs — how your old stuff finds new life and new homes at a vintage treasure land. Plus, it may just have the tastiest menu in town — where you don’t just eat delicious cuisine. You learn to make it.
Built in Colton, Recognized Nationwide: CUSM Earns Full Accreditation
Colton, California is now home to one of the nation’s fully accredited medical schools—an achievement that reflects years of community partnership, vision, and local investment in the future of healthcare. The California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM) School of Medicine has received full accreditation for...
Kyle Partridge Critically Injured While Riding | Support Recovery
On February 25, 2026, Kyle Partridge was practicing at Perris Raceway — just months after getting his new 450 Ducati — when he was involved in a devastating accident that left him in critical condition. Kyle was overjoyed to be back on a dirt bike. Not long ago,...
Southern California Clock Spring Forward 2026: Los Angeles, San Diego Residents Urged to Replace...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Los Angeles, CA – Clocks across Southern California will jump ahead one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 8, marking the start of daylight saving time and prompting emergency officials to remind homeowners to...
