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Castro Valley, CA|
'Clean Your Butt': A Castro Valley Nonprofit Is Cleaning Up The Bay Area One Cigarette Butt At A Time
In just a few weeks, Forestr volunteers have cleaned up thousands of cigarette butts that could have otherwise ended up in the bay.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria, VA|
ICE Detains 6 Alexandria Community Members In 3 Days: Immigrant Rights Group
Community group ICE Out of Alexandria says six people in the city have been detained, some by masked agents, since Saturday.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Disorderly Conduct Arrest On Joliet PACE Bus After Woman, 48, Cannot Pay Her Fare: Police
A passenger intervened after reportedly observing Guillermina Mowab raise her arm in an aggressive manner toward the driver.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Long Beach, NY|
Long Beach Approves Trash Code Change At City Council Meeting
In a batch vote, the Long Beach City Council approved a change to its trash code for restaurants.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
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La Grange, IL|
No Criminal Charges In La Grange Fatal Crash That Killed Hinsdale Couple
Prosecutors said they could not meet the burden of proof because of "overwhelming" evidence about a health issue.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|
'Environmental Extremism' Fight Erupts Over California Coast
State leaders and residents rallied in Santa Monica as NOAA reviews California's coastal management program.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|
Born 2 Minutes After Huntley Hospital Opened, Its First Baby Is Now 10
Gianna Doty returned to the hospital Monday to celebrate her 10th birthday and the facility’s 10-year anniversary.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
South Windsor, CT|
MDC Eyes New Water Main Through South Windsor
MDC’s early-stage plan would run from Windsor to East Hartford through South Windsor.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Banning-Beaumont, CA|
Beaumont Rethinks Its Ban On Digital Billboards
The Beaumont Planning Commission is mulling whether the city should pivot from the ban and adopt regulations allowing the electronic signs.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Berkeley, NJ|
Pay Back Our Taxes, Seaside Park Asks Berkeley In Lawsuit
Former South Seaside Park residents are currently paying property taxes to Berkeley Township, despite de-annexation.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|
Couple Married Nearly 70 Years Identified After Deadly Santa Monica House Fire
Anthony and Helen Spaulding, both 92, died after flames engulfed their Lincoln Boulevard home early Sunday.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|
SMART Weighs Geyserville Station On Cloverdale Extension
A SMART meeting Monday outlined a proposed Geyserville station that would bring passenger rail back to the community after nearly 70 years.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
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Sayville-Bayport, NY|
‘My Husband’s Still Gone’: LI Nurse Speaks After Husband’s Killers Sentenced
The Bohemia father of 4 was shot at his own home after 2 men went to the wrong address; his wife says her family is still trying to move on.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Bloomfield, NJ|
Bloomfield Is Fighting Back Against Floods – Here’s How, Officials Say
WATCH: Bloomfield officials gave an update about what the town is doing to prevent flooding – and what local residents can do to help.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|
Power Lines Down All Over Palos Park After Severe Storms Pass Through
Motorists are urged to use caution and avoid areas where downed live wires have been reported, police say.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
3 Arrested In Concord Connected To Common Nuisance Allegation, South End Drug Bust: Follow-Up
Theodore Teele, Erika Lane, and Debra Pitts were arrested on various charges connected to alleged drug activity on Fayette Street.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
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Highland Park, IL|
Highland Park 10-Year-Old Posts State Wins, Scores Big For Team Illinois
Ravinia Elementary student Ray Ryser won two state events and helped Team Illinois win the Central Zone title.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Northbrook, IL|
PGA Tour Superstore Preps Northbrook Opening With Upcoming Job Fair
The 30,000-square-foot Willow Festival store will feature eight TrackMan simulators, club fittings and an indoor putting green.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Fremont, CA|
Exhibition Brings 'Oldest And Most Enduring Forms Of Artistic Expression' To East Bay
The 56th Annual Textile Exhibition opens for virtual viewing on Wednesday and in-person next week.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|
Downed Wires, Trees Block Train Tracks, Roads In Plainfield After Storm: Police
Plus, more than 7,300 ComEd customers were affected by outages Tuesday afternoon, the utility company reported.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
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Westfield, NJ|
Westfield Coach Expands Fitness Club Studios Along East Coast
Founder Sam Tooley said the Westfield-born Alpha Fit company has 20 studios and expects nearly 30 by 2026.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|
Trump Returns To LI To Stump For Longtime Ally Blakeman
President Trump will visit Long Island Friday alongside Bruce Blakeman, whom Trump has endorsed and aligned with on policy in the past.
Tom Gambardella and Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Northport, NY|
Jasmine Ran Up To Cars Begging For Food, Now She Needs A Home: Northport Kitty Of The Week
The 1-year-old cat was found outside a convenience store in North Carolina before a rescuer drove her 12 hours to Northport, NCRA said.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|
Simsbury Car Wash Proposal Prompts Resident Opposition
Simsbury's Zoning Commission sent a proposed Dorset Crossing car wash to conservation review and continued the case to Sept. 9.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
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Santa Monica, CA|
Silas White Street Unveiled As Santa Monica Confronts Past Racial Harms
The street dedication comes as Santa Monica launches a $5.5 million restorative justice fund aimed at addressing historic racial harms.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Huntington, NY|
5 ‘Grimm’ Kittens From East Meadow Yard Seek Homes: Huntington Adoptable Pet Of The Week
Hank, Sean, Monroe, Rosalie and Juliette are thriving in foster care after being trapped from a backyard with 3 feral adult cats.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Princeton, NJ|
Princeton Council Amends Hun Road Parking Ordinance, Delays Final Vote
Amendment flips proposed no-parking side of street; new public hearing set for Aug. 24.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Bridgewater, NJ|
Muslim Man Denied Employment In Somerset Co., Claims Religious Discrimination: Lawsuit
A lawsuit alleges a Somerset County Sheriff's Deputy candidate's offer was withdrawn after he sought a religious accommodation.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
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La Grange, IL|
Islamophobic Assault In La Grange Alleged; Woman Faces Felony Charges
The suspect threatened to kill a woman taking a walk after dining, police said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Fair Lawn-Saddle Brook, NJ|
Hit-And-Run Crash Hospitalizes Child, Woman In Bergen County
The pair were struck near a Bergen County intersection Tuesday morning, officials said.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|
Greenwich Selectmen To Consider Street Takeover Ordinance, Parking Changes
Here's a preview of the upcoming Greenwich Board of Selectmen meeting.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Hicksville, NY|
Tree Crashes Into Westbury Home Monday Night, Cats Still Trapped
The Town's Building Department has inspected the property and determined that the structure is unsafe to occupy.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
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Basking Ridge, NJ|
New Bagel Shop To Replace Dunkin' Store In Basking Ridge
Gabe's Bagels is expanding into Basking Ridge to open its fifth location.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Secaucus, NJ|
Secaucus Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts Clean Up Imagine Gardens
The Scouts and their parents spent hours working in the hot sun on July 25, in the garden on Meadowlands Parkway.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Windsor, CT|
Windsor Explains New Athletic Fees After Budget Cuts
A Board of Education member said the district used a program-by-program cost review before setting the new athletic participation fees.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Ocean City, NJ|
Groups Sue Ocean City Over Wonderland Redevelopment Designation
The lawsuit argues that due to conflicts of interest, the redevelopment designation of Wonderland should be voided.
Veronica Flesher, Patch Staff
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Maplewood, NJ|
ICE Arrests Roofers, Chef, Handyman In South Orange-Maplewood
The latest arrests add to a growing list of immigration raids involving workers in Essex County.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Middletown, NJ|
Middletown High School South Graduate Wrote His Own Video Game, Now Playable Online
"Nobody in my generation wants AI in the creative space. Only humans know the human experience," said Ben Adams, class of 2024.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
San Diego, CA|
Popular Mexican Chain Closing Another Location In San Diego County
After two decades in the community, the longtime restaurant has announced when it will close its doors.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Victim Beaten At Heggie Park: Joliet Police Arrest Man On 3 Aggravated Battery Charges
Juan Rodriguez Castaneda, 31, is listed as being homeless according to the Will County Jail logs. He just spent three days in the jail.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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