Across California, CA|News|
Bear Almost Hits Skier On Lake Tahoe Slope, Video Shows
A TikTok user captured his near-miss with a bear at Heavenly Mountain Resort.
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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Temecula, CA|News|
5 SoCal Communities Make List Of CA Towns With Holiday Spirit
Whether it's ice skating, a lighted boat parade or a meeting with Santa himself, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the season in SoCal.
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Across California, CA|News|
German Shepherd Gets Stuck In Tree: 'Holy Cow, That's The Dog'
Luna's owners searched frantically as she watched from a pine tree at least 25 feet in the air, reports said.
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Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Lombard Man Trafficked Fentanyl, Tried To Give Money To ISIS: DOJ
He is charged with several federal offenses and could face life in prison, authorities said.
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Saint Paul|News|
Record Highs Possible In MN During Spring-Like December: Authorities
Warm temperatures Thursday and Friday are followed by snow in the forecast Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.
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Los Angeles, CA|News|
Popular Retailers Accused Of Using AI To Illegally Record Customers
At least 100 lawsuits in the state are targeting businesses such as Old Navy, Home Depot, JCPenney and General Motors, according to reports.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
St. Charles Man Who Accidentally Shot Geneva Man Gets Prison: Reports
He will serve up to four years in prison and pay $22,528 in restitution, the Daily Herald reported.
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Across California, CA|News|
Kevin McCarthy To Leave Congress After Dramatic Ouster As Speaker
The California Republican made the announcement Wednesday in an opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal.
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Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|News|
Inmate Found Dead At McHenry County Jail: Authorities
The McHenry County Major Investigation Assistance Team was requested to investigate, authorities said.
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Los Angeles, CA|News|
YouTuber Who Crashed Plane On Purpose Sentenced To Prison Time: DOJ
Trevor Jacob "exercised exceptionally poor judgment," prosecutors said of the YouTuber who crashed a plane for a video and lied about it.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
Feds Bet $3B On 2-Hour High-Speed Rail From SoCal To Vegas
The total cost of the long-awaited Brightline West project is $12 billion.
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Los Gatos, CA|News|
These Bay Area Cities Ranked Best In Nation For Working Class Families
High wages in the Bay Area make up for the steep cost of living, according to the institute that compiled the rankings.
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Minneapolis, MN|News|
Former Chief Public Defender Guilty Of Tax Crimes: Authorities
His law firm withheld employees' taxes but did not file returns or pay the withholdings, authorities said. He pleaded guilty this week.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Livermore, CA|News|
3 Bay Area Cities Make List Of CA Towns With Holiday Spirit
Enjoy over 200 holiday trees, a festive flotilla or seasonal light displays paired with a wine tasting this month in the Bay Area.
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Petaluma, CA|News|
250K Birds Killed In CA; Flu That Caused Egg Prices To Soar Continues
Egg, duck and turkey farms have been affected this fall in four California counties, with 250,000 birds killed just in recent days.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
Michael B. Jordan Crashes Ferrari In Hollywood: Reports
The “Creed” and “Black Panther” star struck a parked Kia, according to TMZ.
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Oak Brook, IL|News|
Hilton Shooting Victim ID'ed As South Suburban Man: Coroner
Police characterized the shooting as an isolated incident that did not present any ongoing danger to the community.
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Columbia, MD|News|
10 Taken To Hospitals After Route 29 Crash: Police
The victims ranged in age from 9 to 42, police said.
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New London, CT|News|
Shooting In Downtown New London: Police
Multiple rounds were fired and two vehicles were hit, police said.
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Melrose, MA|News|
Man Dies Of Accidental Knife Wound, Found Outside Restaurant: Police
“This incident appears to be accidental, and no additional parties are believed to be involved,” authorities said.
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