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The decision to release the animal surprised and frustrated the family, who had expected it would be relocated far from their rural neighborhood.

Ever wondered if there’s a place in California where your entire monthly expenses—rent, utilities, groceries, the whole shebang—could actually fit under $1,800?. Not in some rundown neighborhood where the local wildlife consists of suspicious characters at 3 AM, but somewhere beautiful, somewhere with mountain views...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is under heavy fire after a viral photo seemingly contradicted his recent claims about growing up in poverty. While on a nationwide tour to promote his forthcoming memoir “Young Man in a Hurry,” Newsom has frequently mentioned his family’s financial issues. The problem, as some social...

Above-normal temperatures are forecast to return this week, raising the risk that melting snow could cause flooding in the Sierra Nevada, including Lake Tahoe.

Santa Clara County officials were in the throes of a mental health crisis four years ago and took action to expand treatment. That progress is about to be scaled back as the county confronts an extreme budget shortfall. The Behavioral Health Services Department faces a $100 million deficit in the...

The district attorneys of San Francisco, Alameda County and other counties settled a lawsuit with a solar energy supplier to resolve allegations that the company misrepresented details when selling its services. The supplier, Vivint Solar, did not admit responsibility, but agreed to pay more than a million dollars in...

Including 7 traffickers in Contra Costa County; CCDA, Pittsburg PD participate. By Lt. Joshua Singleton, Task Force Commander, Human Trafficking Task Force, Santa Clara District Attorney’s Office. Days after the Super Bowl, the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Human Trafficking Task Force reported its own...

A estate attorney calls recent changes the “worst thing to happen in inheritance law in California in decades.” What to consider if you inherit or are planning to pass on property.

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Eureka, California – Residents across northwest California have about 24 hours to prepare before a prolonged round of moderate to heavy rain begins Monday evening, raising the risk of flooded roadways and...

What you need to know: Governor Newsom announced that he has granted 8 pardons and 6 commutations. While in office, Governor Newsom has granted a total of 271 pardons and 166 commutations, and 43 reprieves. February 21, 2026 - SAN QUENTIN – On Friday, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that he...