California families enrolled in a new pilot program are set to receive $725 stimulus payments this month, offering crucial financial support to those in need. The Family First Economic Support Pilot (FFESP), launched in Sacramento County, provides eligible low-income families with monthly payments to help cover essential expenses. For February, beneficiaries can expect their payments…
In the wake of severe wildfires that devastated parts of California in early 2025, President Joe Biden has authorized one-time $770 stimulus payments to provide immediate financial relief to affected residents. These payments are part of the federal government’s broader disaster response and aim to help individuals and families recover from the financial strain caused…
[ad_1] Country Herald is a community news platform for Kankakee, Iroquois, and Will County. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Los Angeles, CA – Wildfire smoke continues to impact air quality across Los Angeles County, with a mandatory no-burn order in place through Sunday. Residents are urged to remain indoors and avoid outdoor…
[ad_1] Country Herald is a community news platform for Kankakee, Iroquois, and Will County. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Hanford, CA – A Freeze Watch is in effect for Hanford and surrounding areas, with sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27°F expected starting tonight. Residents are urged to protect outdoor plumbing, crops, and…
[ad_1] Arizonans are coming together to support California in its fight against numerous devastating wildfires that have ravaged thousands of acres, demolished countless structures, and claimed multiple lives near Los Angeles. Personnel from the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management have been sent to assist in battling the Eaton Fire. Arizona crews are being…
[ad_1] Country Herald is a community news platform for Kankakee, Iroquois, and Will County. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Kern County, CA – Residents and travelers should prepare for strong winds early next week, creating hazardous conditions across Kern County’s highways. Winds could exceed 55 mph, leading to dangerous crosswinds and blowing…
[ad_1] Country Herald is a community news platform for Kankakee, Iroquois, and Will County. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. San Francisco, CA – A coastal flood advisory is in effect for bayshore areas of the San Francisco and San Pablo Bay Saturday morning. Residents are urged to prepare for minor flooding as…
[ad_1] A team of local firefighters from Mills, Wyoming is heading to southern California to provide assistance in combating the devastating wildfires that are currently ravaging the area. Local firefighting crews from Mills Fire and Casper Mtn. Fire in Wyoming are heading to California to provide assistance to the crews there. The crew’s current task…
[ad_1] Country Herald is a community news platform for Kankakee, Iroquois, and Will County. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Los Angeles, CA – The Palisades Fire has destroyed over 5,300 structures and burned 19,978 acres as of Monday. Officials confirmed the fire remains 0% contained, with efforts ongoing to control the flames….
[ad_1] The American Red Cross is seeking volunteers to staff emergency shelters for individuals displaced by the wildfires in southern California, as announced on Wednesday morning. According to Christy Peters, Regional Communications Manager, Fox 8 News has reported that the Northern Ohio Region is currently assessing the availability of their volunteers. ”Here in northern Ohio,…