More than 260,000 California second graders are starting the school year with more than pencils and backpacks—they’re also receiving their first college savings scholarship through CalKIDS, the state ...

From LitTalks to Family Literacy Nights and a statewide reading rally! Public Schools invites families to participate in ...

What’s Going On is a listing of activities taking place throughout the Downriver community. To submit an event, send an email to downriverlife@thenewsherald.com. List the time, date, location, cost ...

This is a story behind Wonderland Resort in Transylvania. With an initial €500, Darius Mârza has built Wonderland Resort in ...

The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river — from ...

Amy Griffin wrote a book based on recovered memories of childhood sexual abuse. Oprah Winfrey and a slew of celebrities ...

Merriam-Webster has fully revised its popular “Collegiate” dictionary with over 5,000 new words. They include “petrichor,” “dumbphone” and “ghost kitchen.” Also “cold ...

By MONROE COUNTY HERALD STAFF   1st - Bessie E Kmiecik   The 167 th annual Monroe County Fair was held July 23-27 at ...

ALPINE Friends of Library marks 125th year The nonprofit Alpine Library Friends Association is celebrating its 125th anniversary from 5 to 6 p.m. Oct. 7 at the Alpine Library Resource Room. The ...

Prime Thrift has mastered the art of organized chaos. Everything feels perfectly placed yet full of delightful surprises. The store flows like a well-designed maze of treasures. You can actually find ...

VALLEJO — Maker Faire will be back for its third annual event at the Mare Island Promenade this weekend. The family friendly ...

In the heart of Taylor, Texas, sits a barbecue institution that doesn’t need flashy signs or gimmicks to draw crowds. Louie Mueller Barbecue stands as a testament to what happens when simple ...