California Eclipse Watch 2026: Strong “Blood Moon” Views Statewide
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Los Angeles, CA – Californians will be well positioned to watch one of the most dramatic celestial events of 2026, with the state offering strong viewing conditions for the year’s most anticipated eclipse —...
Bay Area mountain lion sightings
A spike in mountain lion sightings in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains are leaving neighbors in Saratoga on edge.
San Jose police recover $15,000 in stolen tools from encampment on New Year’s Eve
San Jose police say a New Year's Eve bust at an encampment uncovered $15,000 in stolen tools. Police recovered and returned the stolen tools to the San Martin plumber and arrested everyone involved.
PG&E to Lower Electric Prices on Jan. 1, Fourth Decrease in Two Years
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) will cut electric rates for the fourth time in two years on January 1, 2026. Natural gas rates also are going down. Combined with previous decreases, residential electric rates will be 11% lower than in January 2024, reinforcing the company’s commitment to manage energy costs...
New DROP tool helps CA residents prevent their personal info from being sold
California's DROP program is now active, giving residents the ability to stop data brokers from selling their personal information. Here's how you can use the new tool.
Minimum wage increase brings mixed reactions from workers, business owners
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) - The new year is here with a pay raise for minimum wage workers in California. The state's minimum wage has increased by 40 cents to $16.90 per hour. The annual increase is primarily due to a state law requiring annual adjustments for inflation, ensuring wages keep pace with the rising...
New California fee targets batteries in PlayStations, power tools and singing cards
Consumers will have to pay a 1.5% fee on all products with an embedded battery as the result of a new law aiming to curb risk of battery fires.
California delays cancellation of thousands of migrant trucker licenses
A series of fatal crashes in 2025 prompted a deeper look into non-domiciled CDL holders.
New laws protecting millions of California renters start Thursday
SAN DIEGO — California renters gained significant new legal protections starting New Year's Day as multiple laws took effect aimed at improving living conditions and safeguarding vulnerable tenants across the state. Among the most significant changes, landlords are now required to provide working stoves and...
Lead Foot? Lose Your License.
Lead Foot? Lose Your License. Special thanks to one of our followers, Don R. For guiding us to this New Law. If you have a need for speed, California is about to give you a very expensive reality check. Thanks to a tip from one of our eagle-eyed followers, we’ve looked into the state’s latest crackdown on extreme...
