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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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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San Francisco, CA|News|
Celebrities Spotted Across San Francisco As Movie Films In City
Olivia Wilde and Seth Rogen were seen at several locations in San Francisco, according to reports.
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San Francisco, CA|News|
Iconic San Francisco Restaurant Closing After Over 30 Years
The team behind the restaurant called the decision "inevitable and bittersweet.”
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Across California, CA|News|
277-Acre Ranch With Stunning Waterfall, Mountain View Priced Under $1M
The property borders the North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve, and the picturesque Phantom Falls are in its southeast corner.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
9-Foot Python Found In IA Yard Has New Home In IL: Reports
Sir Hiss-a-lot has slithered on to greener pastures.
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Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Teacher Arrested After Choking Fourth Grader In South Suburbs: Reports
The student who was attacked told WLS he was cornered, hit in the back the head and choked.
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Arlington Heights, IL|News|
2 Charged In $227 Million COVID Test Medicare Fraud Scheme: DOJ
Participants in the scheme submitted claims for people who had not requested test kits, some of whom were dead, officials said.
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San Francisco, CA|News|
$5.7M Raised For Meals On Wheels San Francisco At Gala
Meals on Wheels San Francisco delivers more than 2.6 million meals annually.
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Across California, CA|News|
Salmonella Outbreak In CA: At Least 1 Sickened By Tainted Cucumbers
One or two Golden State residents are among 26 nationwide to have contracted salmonella in connection with the recalled cucumbers.
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Across Michigan, MI|News|
Salmonella Outbreak In MI: At Least 1 Sickened By Tainted Cucumbers
One or two Michigan residents are among 26 nationwide to have contracted salmonella in connection with the recalled cucumbers.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
IL Residents Sickened By Cucumbers In Salmonella Outbreak
Three or four Prairie State residents are among 26 nationwide to have contracted salmonella in connection with the recalled cucumbers.
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Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Teacher Attacks Student, Leaving Multiple Children Injured: Reports
Parents are calling for the superintendent to resign, according to reports.
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Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Dolton Threatens To Seize Pope's Childhood Home Through Eminent Domain
The village attorney told WLS the owner "wants too much money" and the village will either negotiate or seize the home.
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Santa Barbara, CA|News|
This SoCal City Voted Best Small Town In The West: Ranking
Two Golden State cities — one from Southern California and another from Northern California — made the top-10 ranking.
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Healdsburg, CA|News|
This NorCal City Voted Among Best Small Towns In The West: Ranking
The ranking described it as “a must-visit for wine lovers, foodies, and those seeking small-town luxe.”
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Martinez, CA|News|
Pioneering Contra Costa County Board Member Federal Glover Dead At 69
Federal Glover, the first person of color to be elected to and serve on the board of supervisors, represented District 5 for six terms.
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Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Suburban Catholic School Set To Close: 'Devastating'
"The bonds formed here are strong, and the impact of closing our doors would be devastating.”
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Hollywood, CA|News|
Beloved 'Cheers' Actor Dead At 76
George Wendt was best known for playing Norm is the classic 1980s sitcom "Cheers."
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Los Angeles, CA|News|
CA Funeral Home Gives Family Wrong Corpse: Report
The dead man's niece told KCAL she had to show mortuary staff a picture of her uncle before they took her concerns seriously.
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Across California, CA|News|
Man Hid From Cops Underwater Via Submersible; Pleads Guilty In Scheme
Matthew Piercey was later found to have a storage locker containing tens of thousands of Swiss francs and a wig, authorities said.
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