Napa Valley, CA|News|
Man Wanted For Rape, Sodomy In Napa County Arrested On East Coast: Police
The man is accused of raping and sodomizing an unconscious, intoxicated woman, according to police.
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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.
To contact Anna, email anna.schier@patch.com.
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Fremont, CA|News|
1 Injured, 4 Displaced In Fremont House Fire
Two adults and two children from two homes were displaced.
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Across California, CA|News|
Cal State Calls For Release Of Professor Arrested At Immigration Raid Protest
While the faculty union claims masked agents "kidnapped" one of their own, the Justice Department says the arrest was warranted.
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Orange County, CA|News|
11 Rescued From Flooding Boat Off Dana Point Harbor
The incident occurred seven miles south of the harbor.
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Groton, CT|News|
2 Charged With Voyeurism, Trespass At Off-Duty Officer's Home: Groton Police
One of the men and the off-duty officer had an ongoing civil litigation, according to police.
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Los Angeles, CA|News|
Man With Machete Shot By Police Outside Crypto.com Arena After Charging At Officers: Authorities
The man was in surgery Sunday afternoon, police said.
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Miami, FL|News|
Female Killed By Ex-Boyfriend In Murder-Suicide: Miami Police
The two were found with gunshot wounds in the parking lot of an apartment complex, police said.
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Cupertino, CA|News|
Iconic CA Amusement Park To Close — Here's Why
The park is nearing its 50th birthday but could soon close, reports said.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
State Farm Hikes Rates 27.2% For IL Homeowners
Gov. JB Pritzker described the rate hike as “unfair and arbitrary."
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Lemon Grove, CA|News|
Wrong-Way DUI Driver Charged With Vehicular Homicide: San Diego County Sheriff's Office
He was driving west in the eastbound lanes at the time of the crash, which killed a woman in the other vehicle, police said.
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Laguna Niguel-Dana Point, CA|News|
Man Missing For Days In South OC; Police Seek Public's Help
Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call the sheriff's department.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
2 Killed Skydiving In IL In Recent Days
The incidents at two different facilities both had deadly outcomes this week.
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San Diego, CA|News|
JD Vance Heckled, Booed Leaving San Diego Restaurant
“I hope your Michelin star sushi was worth it, with 82 people dead in Texas,” one person said in a video posted Sunday on social media.
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Across California, CA|News|
'Go Away': Hiker Comes Face To Face With Mountain Lion On SoCal Trail
“No, no, no — go away,” the hiker tells the animal in the video, posted to Instagram, as the mountain lion walks toward her.
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San Francisco, CA|News|
'Incredibly Large' And 'Notoriously Stinky': Chanel The Corpse Flower Blooms In San Francisco
The flower blooms only once every three to five years for a mere two days.
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Across California, CA|News|
Injured Hiker With Protruding Bone Trapped 28 Hours On Mount Williamson
“This complex, multi-agency operation involved five helicopters over two days," according to Inyo County Search & Rescue.
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Fremont, CA|News|
Multiple Phone Scams Targeting Fremont Residents: Police
The scammers impersonate local police and city staff.
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Fremont, CA|News|
Chief Speaks Out On Violent Crimes: 'Fremont Remains A Safe City'
“At this time, we do not see evidence of a broader trend or staffing-related concerns in these cases,” Chief Sean Washington wrote.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Police To Target Speeders In Petaluma
"Excessive speed is a leading factor in many serious crashes — and it’s 100% preventable," the department said Tuesday.
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San Francisco, CA|News|
Teen Sextortion | Sheriff Accused Of Misconduct | Huge Holiday Fight: Patch PM
ALSO: Earthquake Today, Giants Pitcher's Family Missing In TX Floods, Pizza Chain Expanding.
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