Santa Cruz, CA|News|
2 Rescued After Santa Cruz Wharf Partially Collapses Amid High Surf
While rescue crews pulled two people from the water, a third person was able to swim to shore. What to know.
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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Chicago, IL|News|
Podiatrist Who Killed Patient Among 37 Biden Spares From Death Row
The Illinois podiatrist shot a 54-year-old nurse and former patient six times at point-blank range in 2002, according to a 2006 report.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Savannah, GA|News|
5 Hurt In Overnight Shooting: Savannah Police
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call CrimeStoppers.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Brooklyn, NY|News|
Man Who Lit Person On Fire In Subway Car Arrested: Police
The victim was motionless and may have been asleep when he set her clothes on fire, killing her aboard an F train in Brooklyn, police said.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|News|
'Parade Of Storm Systems' To Slam Bay Area With Heavy Rain
Life-threatening beach conditions are expected in the coming days.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|News|
Semi Rolls Onto Train Tracks, Covering I-55 With Chicken Broth, Wipes
The driver was taken to a nearby hospital, authorities said.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Atlanta, GA|News|
Body Found In Burning Car: Atlanta Authorities
Detectives later discovered the victim had been shot repeatedly, according to police.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|News|
Drivers Of These Vehicles May Get New Alerts From IL State Police
Drivers of certain Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Mercedes-Benz, RAM and Volkswagen vehicles will be affected, police said.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
High-Paying Jobs Less Common In Chicago Than National Average: Study
“What’s striking is how many people in the United States earn exceptionally high salaries,” ADP reported.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Chico, CA|News|
Arsonist Destroyed Historic Mansion In NorCal: Authorities
“This was an intentional act,” one official said of the Bidwell Mansion fire.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Oak Park-River Forest, IL|News|
Police Kill Man Who Fatally Shot 3 People, 2 Dogs: Authorities
The 24-year-old from Westchester is believed to have killed three people downstate and two dogs in Berwyn all in one night, officials said.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
Largest Amazon Strike In U.S. History Underway Days Before Christmas
Workers joined the picket line from facilities in San Francisco, Southern California, New York City, Atlanta and Skokie, Illinois.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
River Of Gold And Fields Of Weed For Sale In NorCal
The 116-acre Strange Ranch features a gold-bearing wild trout stream and a 1.6-acre cannabis canopy farm.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|News|
$500K Jobs Are 'A Dime A Dozen' In The Bay Area, Study Says
The number of jobs paying over $500,000 per year in and around San Francisco is more than double the No. 2-ranked metro, ADP found.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|News|
Homes Selling For Half Price In San Francisco: Report
The tech hub is the only major U.S. city where it is cheaper to live today than five years ago, according to Newsweek.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|News|
Crime Spree In Joliet: Burglar Hits Pizzeria, Gas Station: Police
In all three burglaries, the thieves were traveling in an Infiniti Q50, which was stolen from a dealership in Clarendon Hills, police said.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Roseville, CA|News|
Man Who Terrorized Elderly Woman Sentenced To Decades In Prison: DA
“The decisions the defendant made in those few minutes ... permanently impacted her life and wellbeing," one official said.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
These Chicago-Area Counties Are At Risk For Housing Market Decline
Six Chicago-area counties are among the 50 across the country most vulnerable to housing market troubles, according to a recent report.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
One Of The Country's Best New Restaurants Is In IL: Ranking
“The food was genuinely great and was the pinnacle of my dining experience during my brief stay in Chicago,” one Yelper wrote.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
Kennedy Express Lanes Will Stay Closed Until Next Year
“As we approach the finish line on the most complex piece of the Kennedy project, we appreciate your continued patience."
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
