Los Angeles, CA|News|
10 Freeway Will Reopen Early, Ahead Of Monday Commute
Previously expected to reopen Tuesday, the Santa Monica Freeway has been closed for over a week following a storage yard arson.
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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.
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Wethersfield, CT|News|
Sound Of Gunfire Actually Dozens Of Loud Mufflers: Wethersfied Police
Numerous overnight 911 calls about gunfire appear to have been prompted by dozens of vehicles driving with off-market mufflers, police said.
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Milford, CT|News|
Vehicle Crashes Into Milford House, Injuring Driver And Displacing 4
The house was knocked about a foot off its foundation by the crash.
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La Mesa-Mount Helix, CA|News|
5 Shot, 2 Teens Hurt By Fireworks At Spring Valley Area Home: Police
The shooting occurred during a birthday party Saturday night, police said.
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San Francisco, CA|News|
80 Protesters Arrested After Bay Bridge Shut Down For Hours
Nearly 30 vehicles were towed. The demonstration deadlocked traffic and held up transplant organs and a trial juror, reports said.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
Man Aims Rifle At Charter School Employee, Triggering Lockdown: LASD
The confrontation occurred in the drop-off line of the elementary school, authorities said.
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Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Tax Preparer Guilty, Claimed $1.5M In Fraudulent Refunds: Authorities
She faces up to three years in prison, authorities said.
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Minneapolis, MN|News|
14 Charged In Fentanyl Trafficking Gang Operation: Authorities
Law enforcement seized more than 25 pounds of fentanyl, at least 36 guns and over $218,000 in cash during the investigation, officials said.
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Agoura Hills, CA|News|
Arrest Made In Jewish Protester's Death At Palestinian Demonstration
He was charged with involuntary manslaughter and bail will be set at $1 million, police said.
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Across California, CA|News|
CA State Scientists Walk Out In Historic Strike
The California Association of Professional Scientists' last contract expired July 1, 2020.
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Long Beach, CA|News|
5 Gang Members Convicted In Long Beach Mass Shooting
A Halloween-themed birthday celebration among coworkers turned deadly when gang members attacked, killing three and injuring nine.
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Castro Valley, CA|News|
Nursing Facilities Accused Of Paying Kickbacks Settle For $45.6M: DOJ
"Make sure they give you patients everyday," the head of the facilities told a subordinate, authorities said.
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Los Gatos, CA|News|
San Jose Officer Accused Of Punching Woman Has Certification Suspended
The officer, whose certification was suspended this month, repeatedly punched the woman during a road rage incident, authorities said.
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San Diego, CA|News|
Possible Threat Involving San Diego School Prompts Police Response
The school district said it had "taken appropriate disciplinary steps."
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
IL Inmate Denied Exercise For 3 Years; Supreme Court Won't Hear Appeal
The court’s three liberal justices issued a strong dissent in the case involving an inmate's solitary confinement and mental deterioration.
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Across California, CA|News|
Over 1,000 CSU Workers Strike After Months Without Contract
The union is alleging CSU participated in unfair labor practices and illegal conduct.
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San Diego, CA|News|
Padres Owner Peter Seidler Dies At 63
"Although he was our chairman and owner, Peter was at his core a Padres fan," CEO Erik Greupner said.
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Across Minnesota, MN|News|
Christmas Light Business Owner Guilty Of Tax Evasion: Authorities
The Prior Lake man's actions resulted in a loss of over $400,000 to the Internal Revenue Service, according to authorities.
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Venice-Mar Vista, CA|News|
Pedestrian Killed In Crosswalk By Hit-And-Run Driver: Police
The victim, a woman aged 60-70, was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
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Washington DC|News|
Uber Cracking Down On Rider Verification
Starting in 2024, Uber will confirm account details against trusted data sources or an identification document.
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