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Temecula, CA|
CA Proposition 40: The Billionaire Tax
The initiative would impose a one-time state tax of up to 5% on residents with assets over $1 billion, excluding certain holdings.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Murrieta, CA|
CA Proposition 3: Makes Progressive Income Tax Rates Permanent
Proposition 3 would make permanent California's progressive income tax brackets, which require the wealthiest residents to pay more.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Joliet Murder Defendant Celebrates 18th Birthday With Transfer To Will County Jail Since He's A Grown Up Now
Most people did not know what Joliet murder defendant Jaevion Smith looked like since he was kept in the juvenile detention facility.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|
Thick Smoke Drifting From Coast: Sonoma County
Smoke from a controlled fire on the coast is drifting inland from Petaluma to Healdsburg.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
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Western Springs, IL|
Western Springs Theft Suspect Seemingly Helpful Man: Police
He is believed to have taken a woman's wallet while helping her get an item from the top shelf.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Ledyard, CT|
Ledyard P&Z To Open Hearing On 23-Lot Subdivision, Revisit Solar And Intermodal Projects
Ledyard P&Z will open a hearing Oct. 8 on a 23-lot subdivision and revisit solar, intermodal and agricultural projects.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Palm Desert, CA|
Palm Desert Looks To Adopt New AI Policy
If enacted, the policy establishes a formal framework for how municipal staff and officials use AI tools.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Tribeca-FiDi, NY|
Hudson River Park Unveils Fall Events Lineup: See List
There will be a full lineup of science, sustainability and family-friendly events along the waterfront this fall.
David Luces, Patch Staff
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Northport, NY|
Months Later, Zippy Is Still Waiting For Someone To Earn His Trust: Northport Kitties Of The Week
The 5-month-old brothers balance playfulness and affection, and NCRA says they may display some Ragdoll-like traits.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Crofton, MD|
Wonder Food Hall Sets The Date For New Grand Opening In Anne Arundel Co.
To date, the new Wonder opening marks the food hall's third site in Anne Arundel County.
Gaby Arancibia, Patch Staff
Long Beach, CA|
Vincent Thomas Bridge To Close For 16 Months, Sending Traffic Toward Long Beach
The Vincent Thomas Bridge will close for 16 months starting Nov. 1, potentially sending more harbor traffic through Long Beach.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Madison, CT|
Madison Finance Board Approves Flood Study, Opioid Settlement Spending
Madison's finance board last month approved funding for a Green Hill Road flood study and opioid-related services.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
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Huntington, NY|
Months Later, Zippy Is Still Waiting For Someone To Earn His Trust: Huntington Adoptable Pet Of The Week
The green-eyed cat survived life in a parking garage and has blossomed at Grateful Paw — but he still needs a patient forever home.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Patchogue, NY|
Fire Breaks Out At Medford Home, Drawing Area Firefighters: Police
The damage was contained to the exterior of the house, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Havre de Grace, MD|
Golf Tournament In Harford Co. Friday Continues Support Of HBCUs
The annual Settle Memorial Golf Tournament supports HBCUs through the Settle Memorial Fund, which has donated more than $175K to HBCUs.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Upper West Side, NY|
The 'Rat Alley' Plaguing The Upper East Side
Residents say rats are disrupting life on East 83rd Street. The city has inspected properties and issued five summonses.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
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Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|
Wine Flies Free On Sonoma County's Newest Airport Carrier
Delta’s new Salt Lake City flights carry travelers and wine while expanding Sonoma County’s reach.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Central, South Domes In Plans, Would Cost Millions
Domed fields are listed among $45 million in possible debt-financed projects.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Brooklyn, NY|
NYC Grants Fund Brooklyn Community Art Programs
Two Brooklyn organizations received city grants to fund events.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|
NoVA's Only Restaurant Serving This Aromatic Southeast Asian Cuisine To Open In Manassas
A Cambodian restaurant coming soon to Manassas will be one of the state's only purveyors of the cuisine.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
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Across Virginia, VA|
NoVA’s Only Restaurant Serving This Aromatic Southeast Asian Cuisine Eyes Opening Date
A Cambodian restaurant coming soon to Northern Virginia will be one of the state's only purveyors of the cuisine.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Long Valley, NJ|
From Long Valley To Carnegie Hall: Local Singer To Make Major Debut
Chelsea Friedlander, who sang "Messiah" at West Morris Central as a teen, will perform it again in what she calls a "full-circle moment."
Jack Slocum, Patch Staff
Mendham-Chester, NJ|
From West Morris Central To Carnegie Hall: Singing Alum To Make Major Debut
Chelsea Friedlander, who sang "Messiah" at West Morris Central as a teen, will perform it again in what she calls a "full-circle moment."
Jack Slocum, Patch Staff
Haverford-Havertown, PA|
Higher Parking Rates, Angled Spots Suggested In Haverford Twp. Parking Study
The study has a range of suggestions to shape parking around the township over the next decade.
June Bakan, Patch Staff
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Concord, NH|
Concord Forest Birth 911 Text Deemed A Hoax; Interim Police Chief Warns Against ‘Malicious’ Reports
Concord police are looking into a fake 911 text concerning a woman in the Walker State Forest on Little Pond Road giving birth Sunday night.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Arlington Heights, IL|
Tylenol Murders Documentary Revisits Possible Link To Idaho Cold Case
Premiering Friday, the film explores a chemist's possible connection to the killings as investigators and experts remain divided.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Stamford, CT|
Chipotle, Jersey Mike's To Open In Former Fairway Space In Stamford
Additionally, a lease is out to a grocery store for a 13,080-square-foot space.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
New Lenox, IL|
New Lenox Hog Wild Hit Again In Smash-And-Grab To Gaming Machines: NLPD
The incident happened around 1:30 a.m. Oct. 6, according to police reports.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
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Redondo Beach, CA|
Torrance Could Ease Rules For Home Food Sellers During Holidays
Home food businesses could sell outdoors and serve multiple customers during December under rules going before the City Council Tuesday.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
West Village, NY|
1st Permanent School Street Gate Installed In Hudson Square
The gate is designed to create a safer street environment during outdoor school programming.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|
'Our Lives Changed Forever': Mother Of LI Man Killed In PA Hit-And-Run Seeks Justice
"Forever 27, forever my son, forever loved." - Danielle Elardo
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|
NY Waterway Ferry Hit Dock As It Departed Belford Tuesday
A NY Waterway ferry hit a piling as it pulled out from the Belford ferry terminal in Middletown early Tuesday morning.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
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Brooklyn, NY|
New Campaign Looks To Reactivate Historic Hangars At Floyd Bennett Field
The campaign wants to help transform the Art Deco hangars into year-round civic spaces for arts, education, research and recreation.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Frankfort, IL|
New Jamaican Jerk Restaurant Moves Forward In Frankfort
The business will be located at 19955 S. La Grange Road, within the Hickory Creek Market Place.
Andrea Earnest, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|
Ridgeland School Dist. 122 Community Shocked By Beloved School Board Member's Unexpected Death
Raelin Trend was the face of the Ridgeland Dist. 122 school board at all school events and was respected for her kindness and advocacy.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|
Santa Monica College Trustees To Review Police ‘Military Equipment’
College police have 10 patrol rifles and two projectile launchers, but report no use of the equipment during the latest reporting period.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
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Darien, IL|
When Darien Coffee, Custard Shops Are Expected To Open
Two chain restaurants are in the works for the old TGI Fridays site.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Glenview, IL|
Rush, Children's Eye Care Practice Welcomed To Glenview
The two practices bring neurological specialty care and eye exams designed for children to the village.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Farmington-Farmington Hills, MI|
Major Electronics Manufacturer To Create 90 New Oakland County Jobs In $3.7M Move
The $3.7 million investment will create at least 90 new jobs, including in the manufacturing and advanced engineering sectors.
Dylan Siwicki, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|
Inside Enfield’s Plan To Rebuild Its Elementary Schools
Four new elementary schools, expanded student services and an Eagle Academy move are proposed.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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