Arlington, VA|News|
Tornado Watch Issued For NoVA, DC
"A couple tornadoes" were possible in the DC region, according to the weather service, as was "isolated hail up to ping pong size."
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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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Northridge-Chatsworth, CA|News|
Teen, 30-Year-Old Killed In Fiery Crash: Police
Two men, ages 19 and 30, were pronounced dead on arrival, a fire official said.
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Across Connecticut, CT|News|
Missing Mom And Baby Found But Serious Injuries Reported: Police
"Troopers have located both parties and serious injuries have been reported. The extent is unknown at this time," police said.
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New Haven, CT|News|
34-Year-Old Shot In Wooster Square: Police
The incident occurred around 4 a.m. Sunday in the 300 block of East Street, police said.
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Sacramento, CA|News|
Hooters Rival Closes Its Only CA Restaurant
The chain boasts wall-to-wall TVs, classic bar fare like burgers and wings, “the coldest beer in the business” and its “Twin Peaks Girls."
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San Francisco, CA|News|
'The Final Prescription': This Beloved San Francisco Business Is Closing Its Doors After Over A Century
“My heart is breaking,” one community member wrote on social media. “There are no words.”
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Brentwood, CA|News|
Teacher's Aide Charged With Child Porn Possession: Police
The East Bay educator was also charged with annoying or molesting a child, according to police.
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San Francisco, CA|News|
15 Detained By ICE, Including Several Bay Area Children
Those detained included a 3-year-old and multiple other children, according to San Francisco District 9 Supervisor Jackie Fielder.
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Springfield, IL|News|
8-Year-Old Dies, Bringing Death Toll In IL Day Camp Crash To 5: Authorities
Bradley Lund suffered multiple blunt force injuries in the April 28 crash at YNOT After School Camp in Chatham, authorities said.
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Hollywood, CA|News|
Disney Lays Off Hundreds: Reports
Many of those affected worked in television, according to reports.
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Orange County, CA|News|
This Iconic CA Food Chain Is Opening Locations In Walmart Stores
The Walmart locations will serve the classic fast food eatery's full menu.
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Berkeley, CA|News|
$200K In Stolen Merchandise Found In Oakland Home: Police
The search uncovered stolen items from Bay Area stores, including power tools, clothing, medicine and designer handbags, police said.
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Across California, CA|News|
Notorious Bay Area Kindapping Hoaxer Changes Her Story, Again
"Haven't you ever lied? And then has that lie been blown up?” Sherri Papini asks in the new docuseries "Sherri Papini: Caught in the Lie."
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Chicago, IL|News|
DePaul Sophomore Dies On Campus: Officials
The 20-year-old, a member of the university men's soccer team, died "unexpectedly," officials said.
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San Francisco, CA|News|
'Prolific Shoplifter' Charged With 16 Counts Under New Law: Police
The man was thought to be involved in dozens of thefts from just one store, according to San Francisco police.
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Alameda, CA|News|
47 Stolen Vehicles Recovered By Alameda Police: Monthly Crime Stats
“Thieves appear to be targeting Honda vehicles (Accord, Civic, & Odyssey),” the Alameda Police Department said Tuesday.
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Healdsburg, CA|News|
8 Teens Burglarize, Trash Home In Sonoma County: Police
The recently remodeled home was vandalized, with spray-painted walls, damaged sheet rock and holes in the subfloor, according to police.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
New Police Chief Named In Napa
Fabio Rodriguez said he planned "to enhance safety, trust, and transparency across all neighborhoods."
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Elgin, IL|News|
Funeral Fundraiser For Sisters Killed By Older Brother
A 10-year-old and 21-year-old were killed, with the older sister leaving behind an infant child.
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Alameda, CA|News|
Kitten Rescued From Storm Drain In Alameda: Police
A person passing by "heard faint meows coming from deep inside a storm drain on Harbor Bay Parkway,” police said in a social media post.
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