California Coast – Why “Flying Ships” Appear Offshore in Spring, Summer
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. California Coast – Ships that appear to float or hover above the Pacific Ocean horizon during spring and summer are a recurring sight along California’s coastline, and scientists say the dramatic visuals...
Judge dismisses charges against Gilroy daycare operator
The criminal case against Christina Johnson, the former operator of a daycare in Gilroy, was dismissed in Santa Clara County Superior Court on Jan. 29. Felony charges against Johnson related to a Gilroy Police investigation dating back to 2024 were dismissed due to insufficient evidence, the Santa Clara County...
Jogger dies after being struck by driver in Palo Alto crosswalk
A Palo Alto jogger in her 50s died after being hit by a car in a crosswalk Friday morning.
Human trafficking suspect arrested in North Bay. Victim transported across multiple states, police say
VALLEJO, Calif. - Vallejo police arrested a human trafficking suspect at a motel over the weekend, after a woman reported being forced, threatened and coerced into performing sexual acts and said she feared for her safety. What we know:. On Friday, investigators were called to a hotel in the 400...
Santa Clara man suffers broken ribs, back after brutal attack by bicyclist mob
A Santa Clara driver suffered fractures to his ribs and back after a mob of bicyclists brutally assaulted him following an accident involving one of them. This is the latest in a string of violent incidents involving bicycle "ride outs", a rapidly growing trend where large, often informal groups of cyclists -- from...
Peet’s Coffee to Close Several Locations in California As Workers Raise Concerns
Peet’s Coffee, the specialty coffee roaster and retailer, will be closing some of its locations in California, including two in Southern California. Calling the closures a “difficult decision,” a Peet’s spokesperson told the Los Angeles Times in an email that the closures “reflect a broader effort to align our...
California’s recent earthquake activity and chances of ‘The Big One’
Good morning. As Californians, we know earthquakes — small and big — come with the territory. But even if we’ve grown somewhat used to feeling those temblors ( yep, still not a fan ), it doesn’t make them any less unnerving. Over the past few weeks, our state has experienced many quakes, including the most recent...
California Hospitals and Maternity Wards Most at Risk of Closure in 2026
While the reopening of Madera Community Hospital in late 2025 offered a rare glimmer of hope, the broader trend is darkening. From the high desert to the Central Valley, administrators are making the difficult decision to shutter labor and delivery units or close them entirely, creating "care deserts" in some of the...
San Jose Snatches Costly Crown as San Francisco Slides to No. 2
San Jose now wears California’s unofficial crown for the most painful place to pay the bills, with San Francisco right on its heels. A fresh set of cost-of-living numbers confirms what many renters already feel in their bank accounts: housing is the heavyweight, and San Jose’s prices are edging past even San...
Governor Newsom Proclaims January 30, 2026, through February 6, 2026, as California Earned Income...
February 2, 2026 - SACRAMENTO – On Sunday, Governor Gavin Newsom issued a proclamation declaring January 30, 2026 through February 6, 2026 as CaEITC Awareness Week. The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is one of the most effective tools we have to help lift working families and their children out of poverty. Beyond...
