Anderson Valley is facing a growing and destructive siege from an invasive force: wild pigs. While feral hogs have long been a part of the California landscape, a combination of recent wet winters and the animal's prolific breeding habits has led to a noticeable surge in their population, leaving a trail of costly damage and frustration for residents, farmers, and vintners.

July 8, 2025 - As Mendocino County's fair season kicks off, state and local officials are urging caution due to heightened influenza risks from livestock. A statewide prohibition on poultry and dairy cattle exhibitions is already in effect for the 2025 season, a measure taken to combat the ongoing H5N1 avian flu outbreak.

President Trump's pick to lead a federal watchdog agency withdrew from consideration Tuesday evening after his offensive text messages were made public and GOP senators revolted.

New York State Police say the man was arrested after they received word from the FBI that that he made "threats to kill a member of Congress."

A decade ago, research said giving young children peanut products can prevent allergies. A new study says that, 10 years later, tens of thousands of U.S. children have avoided allergies as a result.

Israel is de-registering major nongovernmental aid groups from helping people in the Palestinian territories, according to several officials with humanitarian organizations.

New releases this week include a feminist history of modern Russia, and a candid portrait of Gish Jen's relationship with her mother. Plus, new novels from Philip Pullman and Claire Louise-Bennett.

Japan ranks low in gender equality among developed nations. The first woman to lead the country is an ultraconservative who cites Margaret Thatcher as a role model. She also loves heavy metal.