Colorado Springs, CO|News|
Colorado Springs Brush Fire Near I-25 Knocked Down After Evacuations
A mandatory evacuation was ordered for people in the Colorado Springs subdivision of The Farm due to a brush fire.
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Hi! My name is Dan Hampton and I'm the breaking news manager for Patch's National Desk. Send tips and/or photos to dan.hampton@patch.com.
Previously: program manager for Patch's Test Kitchens, local editor on Long Island; and senior breaking news editor. Before Patch, I worked as a news associate at The Associated Press.
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Los Angeles, CA|News|
'Seinfeld' Food Truck Rolls Into Los Angeles With Sitcom-Themed Eats
The "Seinfeld" food truck is coming to Los Angeles this weekend. Here's where.
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Los Angeles, CA|News|
Dad Files Wrongful Death Suit Filed Against LA In Drownings Of 3 Kids
Liliana Carrillo told a TV reporter she drowned her children fearing they'd be sexually assaulted. Their father, Erik Denton, is suing LA.
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Murrieta, CA|News|
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed In Drownings Of 3 Kids With Murrieta Ties
Liliana Carrillo told a TV reporter she drowned her children fearing they'd be sexually assaulted. Their father, Erik Denton, is suing LA.
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Denver, CO|News|
Millions Of Coloradans Brace For 'Extremely Critical Fire Conditions'
A large swath of Colorado braced Friday for "extremely critical fire conditions" in Denver, Castle Rock, Colorado Springs and more.
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Seattle, WA|News|
Seattle Police Shoot Rifle-Wielding Man Who Shot Into Apartments: Cops
A Seattle police officer shot a rifle-wielding man who was shooting inside an apartment complex early Friday in Squire Park.
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San Francisco, CA|News|
Mike Tyson's Fists Fly Against Fellow Flyer On Flight At SF Airport
Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson unleashed a barrage of punches on a fellow passenger at San Francisco International Airport.
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Boulder, CO|News|
Drone Crash Likely Sparks Boulder County's Table Mountain Fire
A drone operated by University of Colorado researchers crashed and likely sparked the Table Mountain Fire in Longmont, authorities said.
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Studio City, CA|News|
Estate Sale Begins At Studio City Home Of 'Jeopardy!' Host Alex Trebek
A four-day estate sale is underway at the Studio City home of Alex Trebek, the late, longtime host of "Jeopardy!"
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Across California, CA|News|
FAA Finds YouTuber Trevor Jacob Purposely Crashed Plane In CA: Report
In December, YouTuber Trevor Jacob recorded himself parachuting out of his plane over the Los Padres National Forest. The craft crashed.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
Phoenix Suns Star Devin Booker May Miss 3 Weeks With Hamstring Strain
Phoenix Suns All-Star guard Devin Booker has a right hamstring strain and could miss up to three weeks, according to a report.
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Across Michigan, MI|News|
Hell's New Mayor Is Jinx, A Wide-Eyed Cat With Big Feet And Following
Jinx, a California cat with wide eyes, big feet and hundreds of thousands of followers, will become the next mayor of Hell, Michigan.
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Salt Lake City, UT|News|
At Salt Lake City College, Students Can Watch Hard Core Porn Together
At Westminster College in Salt Lake City, students can "watch pornographic films together." Here's why.
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Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar, CA|News|
'Cruel': 4 Ducks Shot And Killed At Costa Mesa Park; Shooter Sought
Four ducks were shot multiple times and killed at a park in Costa Mesa. A wetlands center is asking the public for help finding the shooter.
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Los Angeles, CA|News|
Mountain Lion Hit, Killed On 405 Freeway In Sepulveda Pass
A mountain lion was hit and killed around 1:15 a.m. Thursday on the southbound lanes of the 405, authorities say.
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Across Utah, UT|News|
'Tragic': Utah, Colorado Men Die In Separate Falls At San Rafael Swell
Craig Barlow of Salt Lake City and Arlo Lott of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, died in separate falls at the San Rafael Swell.
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Salt Lake City, UT|News|
Utah Amber Alert Issued After Mother, Grandmother Abduct 4 Kids
Authorities say a mother refused to turn her kids over to DCFS and fled with them and their grandmother. The kids may be in danger.
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San Leandro, CA|News|
San Leandro Teacher Tells Class, 'I Have Shot Kids'
The superintendent says the district is "investigating inappropriate statements made by a teacher at Bancroft Middle School."
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Los Gatos, CA|News|
Netflix Signals Expanding Crackdown On Account-Moochers, Mulls Ads
Netflix signaled it may expand its crackdown on account moochers across the globe and even test Hulu-style ads amid declining subscriptions.
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San Francisco, CA|News|
San Francisco 49ers Wide Receiver Deebo Samuel Asks For Trade: Report
Star wide receiver Deebo Samuel told ESPN he asked the San Francisco 49ers to trade him.
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