Sacramento, CA|News|
Worst BBQ Ever: Truck Carrying 50K Pounds Of Meat Catches Fire, Blocking CA Freeway
The semitrailer hit a vehicle, jackknifed and caught fire, according to reports.
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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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Glen Ellyn, IL|News|
Fugitive Charged With Child Rape Found Working In Suburban Restaurant: Police
The 59-year-old was taken into custody at the restaurant and was held pending extradition, police said.
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Watsonville, CA|News|
CA Fugitive Charged With Child Rape Found Working In IL Restaurant: Police
The 59-year-old was taken into custody at the restaurant and was held pending extradition, police said.
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Los Angeles, CA|News|
Man Exposes Genitals At Whole Foods In LA County
Security footage published by KTLA shows the man rubbing his genitals on a woman’s ear while she crouched down to look at products.
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San Francisco, CA|News|
Surfer Hits Whale | Hiker Trapped In Ravine For 36 Hours | Jogger Sexually Assaulted Near Campus: Patch PM
MORE: Nation's Priciest Gas Is In Bay Area, Whale Deaths Spike In San Francisco Bay, Child Porn Arrest
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Wheaton, IL|News|
Worker Killed By Falling Metal At Carol Stream Business: Authorities
A crane broke and dropped a large metal spool on the man, police said.
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Across California, CA|News|
E. Coli Outbreak Sickens 7 In CA, Tied To CA Cheese: Authorities
The cheese was made by a California company and sold nationwide, according to authorities.
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Across Florida, FL|News|
E. Coli Outbreak Sickens 1 In FL, Tied To Cheddar Cheese: Authorities
At least nine people have fallen ill across three states, more than half of whom were children under 5, according to authorities.
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Across Georgia, GA|News|
E. Coli Outbreak Tied To Cheddar Cheese: What GA Consumers Should Know
At least nine people have fallen ill, more than half of whom were children under 5, according to authorities.
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Across Virginia, VA|News|
E. Coli Outbreak Tied To Cheddar Cheese: What VA Consumers Should Know
At least nine people have fallen ill, more than half of whom were children under 5, according to authorities.
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Across Maryland, MD|News|
E. Coli Outbreak Tied To Cheddar Cheese: What MD Consumers Should Know
At least nine people have fallen ill, more than half of whom were children under 5, according to authorities.
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Across Michigan, MI|News|
E. Coli Outbreak Tied To Cheddar Cheese: What MI Consumers Should Know
At least nine people have fallen ill, more than half of whom were children under 5, according to authorities.
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Across Illinois, IL|News|
E. Coli Outbreak Tied To Cheddar Cheese: What IL Consumers Should Know
At least nine people have fallen ill, more than half of whom were children under 5, according to authorities.
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Across Wisconsin, WI|News|
E. Coli Outbreak Tied To Cheddar Cheese: What WI Consumers Should Know
At least nine people have fallen ill, more than half of whom were children under 5, according to authorities.
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Across Minnesota, MN|News|
E. Coli Outbreak Tied To Cheddar Cheese: What MN Consumers Should Know
At least nine people have fallen ill, more than half of whom were children under 5, according to authorities.
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Glendora, CA|News|
Man Found Dead In Cop Car Outside Police Station Remains A Mystery
New information released Monday revealed the out-of-use police vehicle was unlocked and the man had a working phone, according to reports.
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Aurora, IL|News|
14-Year-Old Missing, Aurora Police Seek Public's Help
Treasure Walker was last seen around 7 p.m. Saturday, according to police.
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Concord, CA|News|
Dad Shoots 5-Year-Old Son With AR-15 While Cleaning Guns: Police
“Even though we believe this to be an awful accident, some crucial errors of negligence were made," the police chief said in a news release.
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Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
2-Year-Old Nearly Drowns In RivCo Family's Backyard Pool
The boy was airlifted for emergency care.
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Escondido, CA|News|
2 Found Dead In Home After Fire In San Marcos: Authorities
The bomb and arson unit and the homicide unit for the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the incident.
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