Across Illinois, IL|News|
Law That Could See IN Absorb Part Of IL Takes Effect Tuesday
The Indiana law, signed May 1 by Republican Gov. Mike Braun, establishes a commission to evaluate redrawing state lines.
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- 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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Alameda, CA|News|
Over 1,500 Illegal Fireworks Found In Storage Unit: Alameda Police
The Alameda County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad was called in to remove and transport the material for destruction, according to police.
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Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Driver Killed In Fiery Crash: Walnut Creek Police
Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call police.
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Across California, CA|News|
A Typical House Costs Less Than $300K In These California Counties
The median sold price for a house in May was under $300,000 in two counties in the Golden State.
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Palo Alto, CA|News|
Homes Values Down In This Wealthy CA Market: Report
Potential causes for the downturn include President Trump’s disruptive economic policies and stubborn high interest rates, the report said.
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Concord, CA|News|
5 Arrested In Retail Theft Blitz Operations: Concord Police
The operations focused on high-traffic stores, including Old Navy, Ulta and REI, police said.
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Petaluma, CA|News|
Explosion At High School After Groundskeeper Drives Over Firework With Lawnmower
The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad responded to the scene, police said.
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Alameda, CA|News|
Speeding Driver Arrested After Fleeing Officer In Alameda County: Police
The driver's vehicle was also towed under a court order, police said.
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Chicago, IL|News|
MLB Player In Tears On Field Comforted By Manager After Fan Insults Late Mother
“At the end of the day, we’re human beings and we have emotions. I saw him hurting, and I wanted to protect him.”
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Petaluma, CA|News|
Petaluma Police Might Leave A Card On Your Car
The card is not a ticket or a scam, police said.
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Redlands-Loma Linda, CA|News|
Fitness Influencer Killed By Estranged Husband While On Date: Reports
Her date was also killed by the man, who in turn was fatally shot by an off-duty sheriff’s deputy, according to police.
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Across California, CA|News|
Teen Lost Touch With Reality Before Walking Off CA's Highest Mountain, Dad Says
The teen remained in a coma as of Wednesday, according to SFGate.
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Concord, CA|News|
Police Officer Sentenced To 7 Years In Federal Prison After Setting K-9 On Bicyclist, Faking College Degree
The cases were part of an investigation of two departments resulting in charges against 10 employees for a range of crimes, officials said.
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San Francisco, CA|News|
Football Star Killed | Vehicle Falls 80 Feet | Burglars Ram Car Into Store
ALSO: Man Contacted Minor For Sex, Fireworks Sales Begin Soon, Kitten Rescued From Vehicle Engine
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
Man Contacted Minor For Sex: Napa County Sheriff's Office
The man was arrested and his bail was set at $100,000, according to jail records.
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Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Vehicle Falls 80 Feet Off Cliff In Sonoma County: Authorities
The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office shared video of the helicopter rescue in which the vehicle appeared to be complete upside down.
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Redwood City-Woodside, CA|News|
2 From Redwood City Killed In Lake Tahoe Boating Tragedy
The two were among eight people who died after a boat capsized on the lake. Their son was also killed.
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San Francisco, CA|News|
Tech Exec Among 8 Killed In Lake Tahoe Boating Tragedy
The victims were identified Tuesday and included a Bay Area tech executive and three of his relatives, as well as four other people.
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Alameda, CA|News|
Kitten Rescued From Car Engine In Alameda: Police
"With a little patience and some purrr-suading, they were able to safely coax out the kitten."
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Healdsburg, CA|News|
Healdsburg Man Passed Out At Stop Sign Arrested For DUI: Police
A concerned person called first responders about a driver who had been stopped for an extended period at an intersection, police said.
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