Across California, CA|News|
CA Drops To World's Fifth-Largest Economy
The Golden State had previously ranked fourth globally.
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|
Rent Is Down Year-Over-Year In Most CA Metros
Nationally, rents were down 0.8 percent year-over-year.
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Across California, CA|News|
CA Restaurants Must List Allergens On Menus Under New Law
The law is the first of its kind in America.
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Healdsburg, CA|News|
This NorCal Restaurant Is Among Guy Fieri's Favorites
Its menu spotlights three dishes featured by Fieri on television.
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San Francisco, CA|News|
Musk Expanding In Bay Area Again, Despite Complaints About San Francisco
In recent days, he called downtown San Francisco a “drug zombie apocalypse,” but one of his companies leased a five-story Bay Area building.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
CA Woman Missing For Weeks Found Dead, Ex-Boyfriend Charged With Murder: Police
Her body was found along a rural highway weeks after her disappearance, police said.
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Across California, CA|News|
Cops Stop Car With Hand-Drawn License Plate
"If your plates are lost or stolen, you can easily get replacements through the DMV instead of breaking out the art supplies," police said.
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Fountain Valley, CA|News|
Body Found In Santa Ana River Amid Heavy Rain: Police
Tuesday’s stormy weather prevented authorities from conducting an immediate verification and recovery, according to Sgt. Gerard McCann.
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Philadelphia, PA|News|
16-Year-Old Girl Killed In North Philadelphia Shooting: Police
Multiple outlets reported the shooting may have been an accident.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
7 National Guard Members Replaced In IL; Didn't Meet 'Mission Requirements'
The guard members from Texas were returned to their home station after it was determined they should be replaced.
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San Francisco, CA|News|
Woman Kidnapped | Man Accused Of Killing Girlfriend | Sheriff Ousted: Patch PM
MORE: Man Who Killed Ex In Front Of Children Sentenced To 95 Years, Musk Wants National Guard In San Francisco, Pedestrian Killed On Freeway
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
Border Patrol Arrests 12 Drivers At O'Hare; Rideshare Group, Johnson Respond
The parking lot where the arrests occurred is typically a safe place for rideshare drivers to wait between trips, the drivers alliance said.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
Mitt Romney's Sister-In-Law Found Dead Near SoCal Mall: Police
Her death is under investigation after she was found in the street in a commercial area of Los Angeles County, police said.
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Boston, MA|News|
Woman Killed In Boston: Police
She was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead, police said.
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Greater Hartford, CT|News|
Woman Shot In Hartford: Police
The case remains under investigation.
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Bowie, MD|News|
Shots Fired, High Schooler Robbed In Bowie: Police
The student suffered minor injuries and was taken to a hospital, according to police.
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Chicago, IL|News|
18 Arrested Outside Broadview ICE Facility Over Weekend: Police
Broadview Mayor Katrina Thompson has taken steps in recent days to limit where and when demonstrators can be active, according to WGN.
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Redondo Beach, CA|News|
Former Student Stabs 3 Staffers At South Bay School: Police
The former student also planted incendiary devices nearby, according to police.
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Essex-Middle River, MD|News|
2 Teens Killed In Essex Crash: Police
Both victims were pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Wheaton, MD|News|
Ex-Boyfriend Arrested In Woman's Death In Wheaton: Police
The ex-boyfriend of a woman who was shot to death Sunday has been taken into custody, according to authorities.
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