Aurora, IL|News|
Wanted Gunman ID'd, Still On The Loose After Shooting Near Fox Valley Mall: Police
Anyone who sees him is asked to call 911, police said.
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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Campbell, CA|News|
Roku Launches New Streaming Service With No Ads For $2.99 Per Month
Called Howdy, its offerings include "Mad Max: Fury Road" and "Weeds."
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San Francisco, CA|News|
Bay Area Thieves Impersonated FBI To Steal Hundreds Of iPhones: Authorities
If convicted, each defendant faces up to 20 years in prison, authorities said.
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Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Rattlesnake In Kitchen Prompts Police Response In Walnut Creek
The officer "channeled his inner Irwin," police said.
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La Grange, IL|News|
Grocery Store Lockdown Caused By Armed Teen: La Grange Police
“Patrons were temporarily prohibited from entering Mariano’s while officers conducted a search of the store for a possible suspect."
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
2 Killed In Helicopter Crash With Barge Near IL Border: Authorities
The incident occurred along the Mississippi River.
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Orange County, CA|News|
South Korean Fast Food Chain Opening First U.S. Store In SoCal
The restaurant's offerings include a bulgogi burger, a shrimp burger and shake it fries.
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Walnut Creek, CA|News|
'Prolific Scam' Targeting Residents In Walnut Creek: Police
Police are warning residents to be aware of the scam.
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Petaluma, CA|News|
DUI Driver Leads Police On 5-Mile Chase In Sonoma County: Authorities
Her blood-alcohol content was more than twice the legal limit, and she had methamphetamine in her vehicle, police said.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Judge Suspends Murder Prosecution Due To Defendant's Mental Health: Report
The man was arrested in the killing just days after other charges against him were dismissed due to mental health laws, officials said.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Pritzker Goes On 'Colbert,' Jokes About IL Gerrymandering, Defends TX Lawmakers
“We handed it over to a kindergarten class and let them decide,” the governor joked, when asked about Illinois congressional districts.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
8 Arrested In Operation Targeting Child Exploitation In Contra Costa County: Police
The effort focused on identifying people trying to exploit minors online, according to police.
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New Lenox, IL|News|
Government Sues Silver Cross Over COVID Vaccine Mandate After 2 Workers Lose Jobs
The lawsuits involve a worker who requested a religious accommodation and an employee who had an allergic reaction, the complaints say.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|News|
Parents Charged In Toddler's Death | Mass Layoffs | Mom, Baby Vanish: Patch PM
ALSO: Airborne Car Flies Into Yard, Aggressive Mosquito, Golden Gate Park's 100-Foot Sea Serpent, Multiple Business Closures
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Victim Found In CVS Parking Lot: Napa Police
The man fled detectives but was eventually taken into custody, police said.
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Petaluma, CA|News|
Bombs Found In Petaluma House After Man Arrested In Arson Case: Police
Authorities also found methamphetamine, explosive-making materials and drug paraphernalia, police said.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Parents Charged In Toddler's Fentanyl Death: Napa County Sheriff's Office
The 3-year-old, Zayden Schultz, died of acute fentanyl intoxication, police said.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Kidnapping Victim Forced To Drive In Police Chase After Wife Pistol-Whipped: PD
The attackers were jailed on $1.02 million bail, police said.
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Chicago, IL|News|
Massive O'Hare Drug Bust: Couple Traveling With 72 Pounds Of Hashish, Officials Say
The pair was catching a connecting flight in Chicago when they were selected for outbound passenger enforcement exams by authorities.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
400-Acre Fire Burning Above North Bay
“This is the largest wildfire in the CAL FIRE Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit in 2025,” the agency said in an incident update late Monday morning.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
