Manhattan Beach, CA|News|
'Senseless' Shooting In Manhattan Beach Leaves Family Seeking Answers
“The pain that this has left us is unimaginable," the family said in a GoFundMe.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
- Saint Paul, MN
Anna is a breaking news editor for Patch and is based in St. Paul, Minnesota.
She started her career in journalism at Patch in 2011, before going on to work for several local news organizations in the Chicago area, including the Chicago Tribune and The Herald-News of Joliet. Anna returned to Patch in 2019 and spent three years reporting on communities in Connecticut. She now covers breaking news for Patch across the western and midwestern U.S.
To contact Anna, email anna.schier@patch.com.
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Across California, CA|News|
CA Mountain Lion Population May Be Smaller Than Previously Thought
Some local populations of the pumas are at risk of extinction, media reports said.
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Across California, CA|News|
CA's Biggest Home Insurer To Raise Rates 20 Percent
The new rates for renewed policies will go into effect March 15.
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Saint Paul|News|
MSP Is Most On-Time Airport In The World: Ranking
The only other U.S. airport to make the top five was Salt Lake City International Airport.
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Los Angeles, CA|News|
LA's 'Walking Crime Spree' Sentenced For Armed Robberies: DOJ
“This defendant was a walking crime spree and fully deserving of a major federal prison sentence,” U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada said.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Palos Verdes, CA|News|
South Bay's 'Walking Crime Spree' Sentenced For Armed Robberies: DOJ
“This defendant was a walking crime spree and fully deserving of a major federal prison sentence,” U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada said.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Malibu, CA|News|
Elderly Investors Defrauded In Scheme; Malibu Man Sentenced: DOJ
He fled to Mexico after he learned of the federal investigation, living there for several years and using an alias, authorities said.
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Apple Valley-Rosemount, MN|News|
MN Man Guilty In $3.5 Million Tax Fraud Scheme: Authorities
The Prior Lake man helped prepare 50 false returns claiming fraudulently inflated refunds on behalf of unwitting clients, authorities said.
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Philadelphia, PA|News|
Person Killed By Train In Philadelphia: Police
The train couldn’t slow down in time and hit the person, police said.
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La Mesa-Mount Helix, CA|News|
Body Found During House Fire In Spring Valley: Police
The Sheriff’s Bomb/Arson Unit — which handles fires involving suspicious circumstances, serious injuries and death — is investigating.
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Bridgeport, CT|News|
79-Year-Old Woman Killed, Hit By Vehicle In Bridgeport: Police
She was crossing the street when she was struck, police said.
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New Haven, CT|News|
45-Year-Old Killed At Home In New Haven: Police
Authorities are asking anyone with information to call police.
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Tampa, FL|News|
Pedestrian Killed In Tampa Crash: Police
The man was taken to a hospital but succumbed to his injuries, according to police.
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New Port Richey, FL|News|
16-Year-Old Missing From New Port Richey: Police
Anyone with information regarding Nataliya Dalli's whereabouts is asked to call police.
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Santa Cruz, CA|News|
CA Man Guilty Of Tax Fraud; Got Over $750K In Unwarranted Refunds: DOJ
He received over $750,000 in unwarranted refunds and then bought almost $360,000 worth of new cars, authorities said.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
Company Accused Of Transmitting Illegal Robocalls; Settlement Reached
The settlement was reached after the company brought counterclaims against the Federal Trade Commission, according to the business.
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Edina, MN|News|
MN Woman's $18K Cancer Meds Lost In Mail Mix-Up: Report
FedEx put the medication in her mailbox and a postal carrier removed it, forcing the woman to ration doses, according to the Star Tribune.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Across Wisconsin, WI|News|
WI Man Ran Massive Scam Exploiting Airbnb Users: Authorities
A man believed to have spun a web of lies while making millions off of travelers using rental platforms has been charged, authorities said.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
Airbnb Scammer Who Targeted Travelers Owned FL Property: Authorities
A man believed to have spun a web of lies while making millions off of travelers using rental platforms has been charged, authorities said.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Oak Park-River Forest, IL|News|
Baby Shot, 2 Women Killed By Man Found Dead In Park: Cicero Police
Two women — ages 19 and 29 — were killed, a baby was shot and a man died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Cicero, police said.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
