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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...

"It's really exciting." Officials celebrate incredible turnaround of crucial US water source: 'Really good shape' first appeared on The Cool Down .

San Quentin, one of California’s oldest prisons, is now taking on a new role as a rehabilitation center. The prison, once known for its large death row population, has been reimagined with the opening of the San Quentin Learning Center. Governor Gavin Newsom attended the event, explaining that the new facility is...

A week-long barrage of Sierra Nevada snowfall buried the UC Berkeley Central Sierra Snow Lab under 111 inches of accumulation, a figure that captures both the raw power of California’s winter storms and the complex question of what all that snow actually means for the state’s water supply. The lab, perched near Soda...

If you love stylish furniture without spending a fortune, 2026 could be an exciting year. IKEA is opening ten new stores across the U.S., making it easier for more people to shop its trendy and affordable collections. Besides furniture, IKEA is famous for its cafés, especially the Swedish meatballs. Families,...

Florida – The winning numbers for last night’s Powerball drawing on Saturday, February 21, 2026, are:. No ticket matched all six numbers in the February 21, 2026, Powerball drawing, pushing the next jackpot for Monday, February 23, 2026, to an estimated $203 million with a cash option of $94.6 million. The jackpot...

Californians will soon trade darker mornings for brighter evenings as Daylight Saving Time returns in March. When clocks “spring forward,” sunsets shift later, adding more usable daylight after work and school across the state. The time change is one of the clearest signals that spring is around the corner. While...

Official causes of death have been announced for the two U.S. hikers found dead. A 21-year-old hiker from New Jersey and a hiker in California were found dead. The 21-year-old hiker from New Jersey was found dead on Mount Marcy in New York, while the California hiker was found dead on Mount ...

Lake Mead’s water level has climbed to its highest point since May 2021, driven by a combination of aggressive conservation efforts and improved hydrology across the Colorado River Basin. The surge offers welcome relief for the roughly 40 million people who depend on the river system, though federal projections still...