Across California, CA|News|
'It's Killing Me': This Ingredient Is Hurting CA Restaurant's Wallets
“All you can do is reduce service and raise prices, but there is no room to raise anymore," one restaurant owner told SFGATE.
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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Oak Forest, IL|News|
3 In Custody After Mail Carrier Robbed At Gunpoint In Harvey: Reports
Two bins of packages were stolen, as well as a backpack, according to reports.
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Los Angeles, CA|News|
All LAUSD Schools To Close Friday As Deadly Fires Rage In City
At least seven schools were lost in the fires, which burned on for a third day Thursday.
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Calabasas, CA|News|
Kenneth Fire Was Arson, Burns 1,000 Acres, 35% Contained
Evacuation orders were lifted Thursday evening and containment was at 35 percent as of Thursday night.
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Napa Valley, CA|News|
NorCal Restaurant Chain Shuttered After Child Labor Violations
C Casa had locations in Napa, Emeryville and San Ramon.
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Across California, CA|News|
Earthquakes Strike Near Grapevine, Isla Vista
The two earthquakes struck Thursday morning as wildfires further south continued to ravage the Los Angeles area.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
IL Planned Parenthood CEO Stepping Down
President and CEO Jennifer Welch will step down after more than seven years in the role.
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Los Angeles, CA|News|
Celebrity Homes Burn To The Ground In Palisades Fire: Reports
Mandy Moore, Billy Crystal and Paris Hilton were among the stars who lost homes, according to reports.
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Los Angeles, CA|News|
180K Lose Electricity From Public Safety Power Shutoffs Amid Fires
Over half a million more were at risk of losing electricity as fast-moving and deadly fires spread across thousands of acres.
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Los Angeles, CA|News|
School Closures Continue In LA County Amid Deadly Fires
More than half a dozen schools in the Los Angeles area were either damaged or destroyed.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Officer Kills IL Driver After Being Dragged By Vehicle: Police
Accounts of the incident vary between police and the man’s family, according to reports.
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Pacific Palisades, CA|News|
Fire Burns Getty Villa Grounds But Collections Safe
The museum will be closed at least through Monday.
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Larkspur-Corte Madera, CA|News|
2 Charged With Manslaughter In Opioid Overdose Death: Police
The 22-year-old victim was found dead in a vehicle, police said.
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Los Angeles, CA|News|
Public Safety Power Shutoffs Ongoing In These SoCal Counties
Nearly half a million electric customers are at risk of losing power Tuesday in a public safety shutoff in Southern California.
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Santa Barbara, CA|News|
Pregnant SoCal Teacher Falls To Her Death In Greece: Reports
The baby did not survive, and the woman was declared brain dead and her organs were donated, her family said.
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Chicago, IL|News|
3 IL State Police Cars Struck In 24 Hours Across Chicago Area: Cops
Scott’s Law requires drivers to move over when approaching an emergency vehicle or a vehicle with its hazard lights activated, police said.
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Suisun City, CA|News|
3 Boys Arrested, Tied To 6 Burglaries: Fairfield Police
The boys were ages 14, 15 and 16, and were all from Vallejo, police said.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
Costco Cold Medicine Recalled After Possible Contamination
The cold and flu caplets should be returned to the store for a full refund, according to the manufacturer.
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San Mateo, CA|News|
Man Attacked By Stranger Brandishing Knife In 'Random Encounter': PD
Police said there was “no apparent reason” for the attack.
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Elgin, IL|News|
$10 Million IL Lottery Win Awarded To Scratch-Off Player
The $50 ticket contained the top prize for the scratch-off game $10 Million and was bought at a west suburban Speedway.
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