Fremont, CA|News|
3 Killed In Crash On I-880 In Fremont: Police
The cause of the collision was under investigation, police said.
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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West Deptford, NJ|News|
3 Killed In South Jersey Crash: Police
The passengers were ejected, according to police.
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West Hartford, CT|News|
Motorcyclist Killed In I-84 Crash: Police
Anyone who saw the incident or drove through the area in a dashcam-equipped vehicle around the time of the crash is asked to contact police.
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Collingswood, NJ|News|
Vehicle Strikes Home, 2 Children In Critical Condition After Crash
The vehicle hit the home after it was struck by a man fleeing police in a stolen vehicle, authorities said.
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Chicago, IL|News|
Home Values In Chicago Top $1 Trillion As Prices Surge
The Windy City recently joined the trillion-dollar club.
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Los Angeles, CA|News|
Home Values In 2 SoCal Cities Top $1 Trillion As Prices Surge
One SoCal city recently joined the trillion-dollar club, and another will likely join the club within a year.
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Across California, CA|News|
49 Animals Seized By Police From Commercial Building In NorCal
Many of the animals were locked in small cages or tubs contaminated with urine and feces and without access to water or food, police said.
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Across California, CA|News|
Hiker Dies Of Heat Exposure In Death Valley
The man declined help, wasn't making sense and drove off a 20-foot embankment, authorities said.
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San Francisco, CA|News|
Racial Slur On Receipt Stuns Family, Restaurant Worker Fired: Report
A manager told KTVU the employee responsible was fired and that what happened was “totally unacceptable.”
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
31% Car Insurance Spike Expected In IL For 2024
The state has already experienced a 46 percent year-over-year increase.
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Across California, CA|News|
54% Car Insurance Spike Expected In CA For 2024
The state has already experienced a 45 percent year-over-year increase, and it's going to get worse.
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Los Angeles, CA|News|
Drugs Marketed As Children's Candy: Toy District Raided
The illegal cannabis packaging was "ripping-off well-known brands that are attractive to children," a state official said.
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San Francisco, CA|News|
3 Of America's Worst Housing Markets Are In NorCal: Ranking
Falling home values, price cuts on homes for sale — the surprising market that's worse than San Francisco, according to GOBankingRates.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|News|
Dolton Deputy Chief Charged With Bankruptcy Fraud: Authorities
The indictment is part of an ongoing federal investigation, authorities said.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
IL Among States Most At Risk For Invasive Plants: Ranking
The state ranked fifth for invasive plant presence and 11th overall.
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Across California, CA|News|
CA Is More At Risk For Invasive Plants Than Any Other State: Ranking
Invasive species can worsen wildfire conditions, according to lawn care website Lawn Love, which conducted the ranking.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
IL Among Best States To Retire: Ranking
Bankrate determined America’s best and worst states for retirement using dozens of data points across five broad weighted categories.
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Across California, CA|News|
CA Among Worst States To Retire: Ranking
Cost of living played a significant role in the ranking.
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Oak Forest, IL|News|
Woman Who Stole $1.5M In Chicken Wings Sentenced To Prison: Reports
She stole 11,000 cases of wings over 19 months while working as a consultant for Harvey School District 152, prosecutors have said.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Bel Air, MD|News|
House Explosion Leaves 2 Dead, 12 Families Displaced In Bel Air
"I've been on the job for nearly 18 years, and this is one of the largest explosions I've seen," a Maryland state fire official said.
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