Across America|News|
Rare Tropical Disease Linked To Aromatherapy Spray Killed 2
Walmart recalled Better Homes and Gardens aromatherapy room sprays after bacteria sickened four people. Two died, including a Georgia boy.
Daniel Hampton, Patch Staff
Daniel Hampton, Patch Staff
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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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Across California, CA|News|
White House Unveils New COVID Plan: What It Means In California
The White House's new strategy would allow Californians who test positive for COVID-19 at pharmacies to get anti-viral pills on the spot.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
Arrest Made After 3 Found Slain In Vacant Lot: Reports
Juan Vargas, 21, was reportedly taken into custody Wednesday night after two men and a teen were found dead in a vacant lot in West Phoenix.
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Phoenix, AZ|News|
AZ Gov. Doug Ducey Will Not Seek US Senate Seat This Year: Report
Arizona Republican Gov. Doug Ducey reportedly told donors in a letter he will not run for the U.S. Senate this year.
Daniel Hampton, Patch Staff
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
14 Photos Show Impact Of Jim Fire In Cleveland National Forest
The brush fire ignited around 11:20 a.m. Wednesday on the Holy Jim trail. Photos showed smoke billowed into the sky over Orange County.
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Fresno, CA|News|
Fresno County Crash Leaves 4 Dead, 3 Seriously Hurt: Reports
Four people died and three more were seriously hurt in a crash on Interstate 5, near state Route 33, according to reports.
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Denver, CO|News|
Ex-Loveland Cop Pleads Guilty In Arrest Of Woman With Dementia
A former Loveland police officer pleaded guilty to felony assault stemming from the rough arrest of a 73-year-old woman with dementia.
Daniel Hampton, Patch Staff
Long Beach, CA|News|
Truck Crashes Into Long Beach Apartment, Killing Father, Toddler
Police say a 42-year-old father and his 3-year-old daughter died after a pickup truck smashed into an apartment building in Long Beach.
Daniel Hampton, Patch Staff
Sacramento, CA|News|
Sacramento Church Shooter Arrested Days Earlier In Officer Attack
Authorities say David Mora had been arrested days before he killed his three daughters, their chaperone and then himself inside a church.
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Gilroy, CA|News|
Cain Velasquez Chased, Shot At Man Accused Of Molestation: Report
Cain Velasquez was charged with attempted murder in a Morgan Hill shooting. The target was reportedly a man accused of molestation.
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Denver, CO|News|
Lauren Boebert Heckles Biden During Somber Moment On Son's Death
Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado blamed President Joe Biden for the deaths of 13 service members during the U.S. withdrawal in Afghanistan.
Daniel Hampton, Patch Staff
Las Vegas, NV|News|
Las Vegas Liquor Chain Ditches Russian Booze 'Indefinitely'
Lee's Discount Liquor said in a social media post it indefinitely removed Russian-made products in a show of support for Ukraine.
Daniel Hampton, Patch Staff
Denver, CO|News|
Colorado Gas Prices Highest In 8 Years Amid Ukraine Invasion
Russia's invasion of Ukraine is rippling through the global oil market. Here's how much pain you'll feel at Colorado pumps.
Daniel Hampton, Patch Staff
Gilroy, CA|News|
Ex-MMA Champion Cain Velasquez Accused Of Attempted Murder In CA
Cain Velasquez, former UFC heavyweight champion and mixed martial arts star, shot a man in Morgan Hill, police say.
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Sacramento, CA|News|
Dad Kills 3 Daughters, Chaperone, Self At Sacramento Church: Cops
A father shot and killed his three daughters, their chaperone and himself at a Sacramento church, authorities say.
Daniel Hampton, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|News|
Temecula Valley, Santiago On Collision Course For CA Soccer Title
The Temecula Valley girls soccer team won the division title Saturday over Santiago. The two are on a collision course for the state title.
Daniel Hampton, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|News|
San Francisco Schools To Keep Masks As California Ditches Them
Even as California ditched its statewide mask mandate for schools, San Francisco opted to keep them.
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Boulder, CO|News|
University Of Colorado To Lift Mask Mandate Amid COVID Decline
The CU Boulder campus will become mask-optional. Here's when.
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Cupertino, CA|News|
San Jose Woman Steals SUV With Boy Inside In Sunnyvale: DPS
Police say Luong Tammy Huynh stole an SUV while a mother was unloading groceries. A 2-year-old boy was inside and an Amber Alert was issued.
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Livermore, CA|News|
I-580 Lanes In Livermore Close After Shots Fired At Truck
The shooting happened around noon Sunday in Livermore. Parts of Interstate 580 closed while authorities investigated.
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