Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Pound Of Heroin, 8 Pounds Of Meth Found In Sonoma County Home: Police
Two men were arrested in connection with the investigation, police said.
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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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Lamorinda, CA|News|
2 Arrested After Chase, Barricade During Burglary Probe: Contra Costa Sheriff
Detectives were investigating multiple vehicle burglaries out of Lafayette, which resulted in the arrests in Stockton, police said.
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Orange County, CA|News|
Habit Trolls In-N-Out With New Billboard
The billboard congratulates In-N-Out on coming in fourth in USA Today's recent burger rankings. Habit ranked No. 1.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
'Intensely Scary': Six Flags Shares Details Of Upcoming Fright Fest
The event, which starts next month, is so scary that it is not recommended for children younger than 13 after 6 p.m.
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Sonoma Valley, CA|News|
Dozens Of Boxes Of Stolen Goods Found In Retail Theft Bust: Sonoma Sheriff
Two people were arrested, according to police.
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Pleasant Hill, CA|News|
Car Drives Off Parking Garage In Contra Costa County: Police
The motorist was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, police said.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
'Their Record Goes With Them': IL Police Reform Law Signed After Sonya Massey Killing
The deputy who shot Massey had worked at five other law enforcement agencies since mid-2020 before being hired by Sangamon County.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Deputy Saves Man From Fentanyl Overdose In Napa County
“Deputy Landry, who has been a deputy for less than a year, responded like a hero and saved the man's life,” the sheriff's office said.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|News|
Deadly Wrong-Way Bridge Crash | 'Rape Club' | World's Ugliest Dog | Missing Teen: Patch PM
ALSO: Car Crashes Into Restaurant, Healthiest City, Ugliest Dog, Teens Attack Elderly Man, Massive New Housing Community Opens, Bar Closes
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Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
A Bald French Bulldog Named Petunia Won The World's Ugliest Dog Contest In NorCal
Petunia has a loving nature and was rescued from a breeder.
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Chicago, IL|News|
Trump May Send National Guard To Chicago, He Says, Calling City 'A Disaster'
The president also described Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker as “incompetent.”
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Concord, CA|News|
Injured Mama Duck And Babies Rescued By Concord Police, Local Veterinarian
Police described the incident as "a quack-tical rescue," coming to the bird's aid after she was hit by a vehicle.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Brentwood, CA|News|
Teacher's Aide Indicted In Child Porn Possession Case: Authorities
The man worked at a middle school in Contra Costa County, authorities said.
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Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Deputy Killed Ex, Handed Infant To Neighbor, And Shot Himself After Hours-Long Standoff: Police
The man, a Sonoma County sheriff's deputy since 2015, also left his twin toddlers alone with their mother's body, police said.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
4 Teens Assault, Rob Elderly Man In Walnut Creek: Police
The attackers included two 18-year-old women, a 17-year-old girl and a 15-year-old girl, police said.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Orange County, CA|News|
OC Deputy Shoots, Kills Roommate While Off-Duty: Police
One official said the deputy might have mistook the roommate for an intruder.
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Los Angeles, CA|News|
3 Missing Girls Found After Disappearing For Days With Babysitter: Police
The girls ranged in age from 4-8 and went missing Friday, said police, who issued an Amber Alert on Sunday.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Pritzker Not Ruling Out Presidential Run In 2028
"I can't rule anything out," the Illinois governor said Sunday on "Meet the Press."
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Madison, CT|News|
Downed Tree Closes Road In Madison: Police
The tree also snapped two utility poles, bringing power lines down, police said.
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Greater Hartford, CT|News|
30-Year-Old Killed In Motorcycle Crash: Hartford Police
An SUV driver was also injured.
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