Gloucester Township, NJ|News|
Massive Wildfire Grows To 1,750 Acres In Wharton State Forest
Roads were closed and campgrounds were evacuated as the California Branch Wildfire burned Sunday.
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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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Bowie, MD|News|
Teen Killed, Found In Bowie Home With Gunshot Wounds: Police
The teen was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police.
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Los Angeles, CA|News|
Stolen French Bulldog Reunited With Owner After 2 Years
“His mom never gave up searching for him."
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Encinitas, CA|News|
Kids Are Banned At CA Beach Resort — Is It Legal?
The move to ban children has raised legality questions about the adults-only resort, according to reports.
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Across California, CA|News|
Pay Raises In These CA Cities Failed To Keep Up With Inflation
“While wages have grown in nominal terms, many workers feel they are falling behind," according to an analysis from Upgraded Points.
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Castro Valley, CA|News|
5 Arrested, Including 2 From East Bay, In String Of Retail Thefts: PD
Lululemon, Macy's and Home Depot were targeted, police said.
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San Mateo, CA|News|
Thieves Hit Lululemon 3 Times In One Day: San Mateo Police
Five people were arrested in connection with the string of retail thefts, which also affected Macy's and Home Depot, police said.
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San Rafael, CA|News|
Sex Offender Stalked Woman He'd Never Met On Her Way To Work: Police
He approached the woman and made sexual comments, and when she tried to get away, he followed her and blocked her path, police said.
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Claremont-La Verne, CA|News|
Getaway Gone Wrong: Burglars Fleeing Restaurant Drive To Dead End: PD
The Challenger they were traveling in had a stolen paper plate and the car itself was stolen, police said.
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Across California, CA|News|
Grocery Store Roof Collapses On 2 People: Authorities
Video and photos of the scene showed wet floors, disturbed produce, a large hole, and roof and ceiling material on the grocery items.
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Chicago, IL|News|
'Expect Significant Delays' On Kennedy As Work Resumes: IDOT
Travelers are encouraged to use alternative routes and public transportation, authorities said.
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Los Angeles, CA|News|
Driver Left 4-Year-Old To Die, Fled After Crashing Into Building: LAPD
The child and two other passengers, including his mother, were taken to hospitals, while the driver fled the scene, police said.
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Long Beach, CA|News|
'Disturbing And Offensive' Racist Photo Taken On SoCal School Grounds
School officials are investigating the incident.
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Chicago, IL|News|
Pilot Mixed Up Runways In Near Miss At Midway, Report Says
The harrowing close call was captured on video last month.
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San Rafael, CA|News|
Teens With Gun Rob Person On Bike Path: San Rafael Police
One of the trio fled but the other two, ages 16 and 17, were arrested and charged, according to police.
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Berkeley, CA|News|
Jewish Student Assaulted Twice At Berkeley Campus: Federal Complaint
An “identifiably Jewish” student was twice assaulted during campus demonstrations supporting Palestine, a news release said.
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Across California, CA|News|
Racial Discrimination Investigation Underway At 3 CA Universities
A racial discrimination investigation is underway at the schools. The Department of Education is cracking down on diversity programs.
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Chicago, IL|News|
Racial Discrimination Investigation Underway At University Of Chicago
A racial discrimination investigation is underway at the school. The Department of Education is cracking down on diversity programs.
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Los Angeles, CA|News|
Homeowner Lets Driver Use Bathroom After Crashing Into House: Report
The car struck the residence, leaving a hole, KTLA reported.
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San Francisco, CA|News|
10% More Students Assigned San Francisco Public Schools For Next Year
The district received 15,472 applications for next school year compared to 14,133 for the current year.
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