Hollywood, CA|News|
'One Tree Hill' Actor Dead At 35, 'Taken Too Soon'
Paul Teal played “sleazy movie star” Josh on the CW drama.
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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Lake Forest, CA|News|
Irvine Named CA's Biggest Boomtown
Since 2014, Irvine’s population has increased by 24.5 percent, and it is now home to 304,527 residents, according to GOBankingRates.
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Campbell, CA|News|
Officer Shoots Man Who Brandished Knife, Attacked Woman: San Jose PD
The man hid under a pile of clothes, brandished a knife at officers, and barricaded himself for hours after police shot him, officials said.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Deadly Hit-And-Run Under Investigation After Semi Strikes Man: PD
A semitrailer hit a 65-year-old man and left the scene, according to police, who said the man died.
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Los Angeles, CA|News|
4 Hurt In Plane Crash At SoCal Hot Rod Race: Police
The plane crashed near the drag strip at the Pomona Fairplex, hitting several vehicles, police said.
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Upper West Side, NY|News|
Woman Carjacked In Broad Daylight On Upper West Side: Police
Two people approached a 50-year-old in a Mercedes-Benz, displayed a gun and stole the vehicle, police said.
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Arlington Heights, IL|News|
Man Killed In Motel 6 Stabbing: Prospect Heights Police
Preliminary information suggests the stabbing followed an argument involving the suspect, the victim and the victim’s friends, police said.
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Essex-Chester-Deep River, CT|News|
1 Dead In Fire At Home In Deep River: Police
The investigation into the fire remained active as of mid-day Sunday.
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New London, CT|News|
Officer Arrested, Charged In Domestic Violence Case: New London Police
The officer has been placed on administrative leave, the chief said Sunday.
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Across California, CA|News|
Gas Prices Could Spike In CA Amid New Emissions Goals
As of Friday morning, California had the second-highest average gas price in the nation at $4.47 per gallon, according to AAA.
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Los Angeles, CA|News|
Homes Sales Down But Prices Still Rising In SoCal
The number of sales in the six-county region was down 5.9 percent year-over-year, according to CoreLogic.
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Across California, CA|News|
2025 Is The Year To Buy A House In CA, Realtor Says
Sales are projected to spike, the Realtor told GOBankingRates.
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Across California, CA|News|
2 Of America's Best New Restaurants Are In CA
Both the southern and northern reaches of the Golden State are represented among the 14 best new restaurants to open in the past year.
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Northridge-Chatsworth, CA|News|
Blaze Pizza Opening New Valley Location
The first two locations are set to open in 2025.
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Chicago, IL|News|
Chicago Fans Can Watch Hawks, Bulls And Sox On New App — For $30/Month
Subscriptions for the Chicago Sports Network's new streaming service start at $19.99 per month for one team or $29.99 for full access.
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Springfield, IL|News|
Possible Wrongful Convictions In IL To Be Investigated Under New Unit
Attorney General Kwame Raoul has created a Conviction Integrity Unit to investigate innocence claims from inmates.
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Springfield, IL|News|
Def Leppard To Play IL State Fair
The Rock and Roll Hall of Famers will play the grandstand at the state fair next summer.
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Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|News|
1 Killed, Over 30 Displaced In Woodstock Apartment Complex Fire
Twelve of the 24 units in the complex were significantly damaged in the overnight blaze, authorities said.
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Los Angeles, CA|News|
This CA City Has The Lowest Home Turnover Rate In America: Redfin
Seven of the 10 metro areas with the lowest turnover rate nationally are in California, according to the real estate website.
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Across California, CA|News|
This CA Metro Area Has America's Hottest Job Market: Report
It had the highest job growth at 4.3 percent, according to Southern California News Group business columnist Jonathan Lansner.
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