San Francisco, CA|News|
This Car Is The Most Stolen In San Francisco: Report
Overall, car thefts in the city were down 22 percent last year, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.
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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Santa Barbara, CA|News|
Exec In Coma After Beating At Beanie Baby Mogul's Mansion: Reports
The attacker barricaded himself in a second-story bathroom, then jumped after trying to escape out a window, police said.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Concord, CA|News|
ICE Detains At Least 4 At Immigration Court In Concord: Reports
"They want immigrants to be afraid to show up to the court so that the government can more easily fast-track deportations against them."
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
ICE Targets Bay Area Immigration Courts, Multiple Arrests Made: Report
"They want immigrants to be afraid to show up to the court so that the government can more easily fast-track deportations against them."
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|News|
ICE Arrests 4 At Immigration Court In San Francisco: Reports
"They want immigrants to be afraid to show up to the court so that the government can more easily fast-track deportations against them."
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San Francisco, CA|News|
Drunk Bar Patron Punched Tavern's Window Over Closing Time: Police
Officers en route to the bar pulled over a driver who smelled like alcohol, was acting drunk and had bloody knuckles, police said.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
4-Year-Old Facing Deportation Could Die Without U.S. Medical Care
“Without the treatment provided by Children's Hospital, Sofia will die,” her mother wrote.
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Petaluma, CA|News|
Drunk Driver Crashes Twice; Civilian Takes Away Keys: Police
The driver's blood-alcohol content was more than twice the legal limit, police said.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Black Bear Spotted In IL: Tips To Stay Safe
“Once a bear finds a food source, they will likely return, so prevention is key,” according to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|News|
Body Pulled From Water Near Exploratorium: Authorities
The medical examiner was called to the scene, according to the San Francisco Fire Department.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Cinnaminson, NJ|News|
Teen Saves 9-Year-Old Who Fell In Delaware River: Reports
A passing boater saw what happened and brought both juveniles to safety, according to police.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Lakeland, FL|News|
Man Bitten By Alligator, Killed By Cops After Charging Them: Police
The man swam an alligator-infested lake to access a gated community, refusing a life preserver and growling at one person, police said.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Novato, CA|News|
Fiery Crash In Novato Injures 2; Driver Arrested: Police
Both of the vehicle’s occupants were able to escape but suffered moderate injuries and were taken to the hospital, according to police.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|News|
Dramatic Truck Explosion Injures Driver, Damages Homes In West Suburbs
One house was evacuated due to structural damage and potential for collapse, authorities said.
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Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
Sonic Boom Heard Across SoCal. Here's Why
One social media user said the boom “scared the crap out of me” and “took years off my life.”
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Philadelphia, PA|News|
Pedestrian Killed In Hit-And-Run: Philadelphia Police
The striking vehicle was later found abandoned in a lot in North Philadelphia, police said.
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Orlando, FL|News|
Woman Ejected From Car In Fatal Crash: Police
She was pronounced dead at the scene and the crash remains under investigation, police said.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Philadelphia, PA|News|
Wife Kills Husband After He Kicked In Doors, Threatened Her: Police
The woman said her husband left home about a week ago, then kicked in both the front and back doors when he returned, according to police.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|News|
Dad Shoots 13-Year-Old Daughter While Cleaning Gun: Authorities
The girl was shot in the torso and her father is now facing charges, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer announced Sunday.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Aventura, FL|News|
Driver Suffers Burns In Massive Tanker Fire: Police
Video shared on social media showed flames and a massive plume of smoke in the area.
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