Across California, CA|News|
Home Prices Dropping In These 5 CA Counties: Report
Prices are lower in one county than they were a decade ago, according to personal finance website GOBankingRates.
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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.
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Los Angeles, CA|News|
'Uber With Guns' Now Available As Protector App Launches In LA
Called Protector, it allows users to book armed guards and black car transportation through the app.
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San Rafael, CA|News|
Efficient Home Technology Webinars Offered By Marin County
Attendees will learn the basics of heat pump technology.
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Across California, CA|News|
CA Bill Would Ban Kids From Buying Anti-Aging Products
“The beauty industry is cashing in on the ‘Sephora kids’ phenomenon where children are buying and using adult anti-aging products,” he said.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Will IL Residents See DOGE Stimulus Payments? What To Know
President Trump said he likes the idea of giving $5,000 back to taxpayers as a "DOGE Dividend" from Elon Musk's department.
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Fair Oaks-Carmichael, CA|News|
Man Uses Sham Business To Defraud Investors $470,000: Authorities
He spent the money on gambling at local casinos, personal expenses and payments to other investors to keep the scheme going, officials said.
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Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
CA Businesswoman Killed Outside Restaurant In Murder-For-Hire Plot: PD
The victim's estranged husband, with whom she owned a pallet business, was behind the plan, according to police.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Bill Would End Property Taxes In IL For Homeowners After 30 Years
Bill sponsor Sen. Neil Anderson said that "at some point, you have to be able to own your property,” according to The Center Square.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
$1 Million Lotto Ticket Sold To Online IL Player
The winner purchased a Lotto ticket online that matched all six numbers in the Monday drawing.
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Los Angeles, CA|News|
Arson Suspected In Restaurant, Grocery Store Fires In Chinatown
Police responded to a report of people claiming someone was lighting fires on North Broadway, but the person was gone when they arrived.
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Chicago, IL|News|
'Remarkably Rotund' Beaver Is Chicago's Latest Celebrity
Suggested names for the enormous rodent include Lori Heavyfoot, Sufjan Beavens and Dam Ryan.
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Highland Park, IL|News|
You Can Rent Michael Jordan's Former Highland Park Mansion For $230K
A listing on Realtor.com for the nine-bedroom, 19-bathroom gated home boasts “a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
$500K In Jewelry Stolen From LAFC Star Olivier Giroud: Reports
The star forward's Los Angeles home was burglarized earlier this month, reports said.
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Oak Park-River Forest, IL|News|
Couple's Home Explodes During Wedding Ceremony, 1 Found Dead: Reports
The home was not insured, as the bride had recently taken over ownership from her mother and was in the process of transferring coverage.
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Chicago, IL|News|
ER Doctor Stabbed In Chest By Patient At Chicago Hospital: Reports
The attacker was taken into custody and detectives were investigating, according to police.
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New York City, NY|News|
4 Deputy Mayors Resign From Adams Administration
Also Monday, city council Speaker Adrienne Adams called on the mayor to step down.
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Minneapolis, MN|News|
17 Hurt After Flight From Minneapolis Crashes In Toronto
Video from the scene circulating on social media showed the plane appeared to have landed upside down.
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Naperville, IL|News|
Man Threatened To Leak Explicit Photos, Demanded Money From Teen: Cops
“This is called sextortion, and it’s a growing problem in our society that every family should be aware of,” Police Chief Jason Arres said.
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Atlanta, GA|News|
Man Killed By Large Tree That Fell On His House: Reports
“On February 16, 2025, a tree fell on our house during a freak storm and my dad was crushed underneath it,” his daughter wrote.
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Pittsburgh, PA|News|
TSA Finds Gun In Woman's Carry-On At Pittsburgh Airport: Police
Transportation Security Administration officers found the gun Sunday and alerted police, authorities said.
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