San Jose Spotlight: East San Jose School District Adds Managers To Layoffs
SAN JOSE SPOTLIGHT: EAST SAN JOSE SCHOOL DISTRICT ADDS MANAGERS TO LAYOFFS
CHP Investigating Highway 4 Fatal Crash Near Old River Bridge
The California Highway Patrol 4 responded to a report of a three-vehicle crash with one-person deceased. The crash occurred just before 4:00 pm Saturday at Highway 4 east of the Old River Bridge where a work truck overturned and ended up in a canal. CHP-Tracy Sgt. Christian Edwards explained that...
California Weather Alert: Damaging Wind Gusts Over 40 MPH Possible Statewide Through Thursday Night
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Los Angeles, CA – Drivers along the Pacific Coast Highway and Interstate 5 could face dangerous crosswinds by Wednesday as a prolonged stretch of gusty weather sweeps across California, raising the risk of...
On the Front Lines of California’s Wolf Recovery
In Sierra Valley, an unprecedented summer of livestock depredations rattles a rural ranching community and forces state officials to adjust management strategies. The most exceptional case of wolf-livestock conflict in modern American history unfolded in the summer of 2025 in the pastoral Sierra Valley, about 50...
Inside California’s wild plan to tap nearly 3 trillion gallons of water
Governor Gavin Newsom on February 25, 2026, launched what his administration calls the most ambitious water plan in California history, setting a first-ever statewide target of 9 million acre-feet of additional water supply by 2040. That figure translates to nearly 3 trillion gallons, enough to reshape how the state...
California county declares emergency after key river water supply is cut
California is confronting a stark reminder of its water vulnerability after a key river-fed supply line to a foothill community was abruptly cut. A powerful winter storm toppled trees and damaged critical infrastructure, prompting local leaders in Tuolumne County to declare an emergency to protect drinking water,...
Public’s help sought locating 69-year-old man missing in East Bay
The 69-year-old man was last seen around 10 a.m. Friday near Meekland Avenue and Paseo Grande in San Lorenzo.
833 Roosters Seized In California Cockfighting Bust
More than 800 roosters were seized when authorities busted a suspected cockfighting ring in California’s Bay Area this week. The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office said it served a search warrant at a property on the 3000 block of Stony Point Road Wednesday in connection with allegations of animal abuse and illegal...
California’s 10 Must-Visit Doughnut Spots That Made National Lists
California doesn’t just love doughnuts – it elevates them. Across the state, humble neighborhood shops and cult-favorite bakeries have quietly earned national attention by doing one thing exceptionally well. They fry, glaze, fill, and finish each doughnut with a level of care that turns a simple treat into...
County Care Teams Hit San Jose Tiny-Home Shelters In Mental Health Push
Santa Clara County is rolling out county-run mental health and medical teams to two San José tiny-home villages in a pilot that puts care directly where people sleep. At the Rue Ferrari and Bernal sites, officials say the effort has already connected or referred about 40 residents to services, with plans to bring the...
