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Manhattan Beach, CA|
Manhattan Beach Country Club Lease Could Bring City $1 Million More A Year
A proposed lease would boost city rent by 151%, expand club membership and allow extensions through 2082.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Long Beach, CA|
Long Beach Police Deployed 4 Rifles Omitted From Military Equipment Inventories
Four rifles bought in 2014 for $28,000 were deployed during police incidents but omitted from military equipment inventories.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
Northridge-Chatsworth, CA|
Residents Sound Alarm Over Dumping, Toxic Burning Near Chatsworth Park
Residents claim the property has been linked to illegal dumping, toxic burning and hazardous-material storage.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Unwanted Male With Flower Bouquet, Plush Animal Threatens Underage Joliet Girl: Forfeiture Complaint
Arrested by Joliet police, Randy Linarez isn't facing child soliciting charges, instead he's facing aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Fairfax City, VA|
Man Charged In Fairfax City Business Break-Ins Faces Additional Felony Cases
A 60-year-old man charged in two Fairfax Boulevard incidents has additional pending felony cases in Fairfax County.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|
What Is Proposition 45: How Environmental Review Laws Turned Into Spending War
A celebrity campaign and millions in contributions intensify the fight over California’s environmental review law.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Commack, NY|
Commack Native's 9/11 Advocacy Foundation Gets Support From Hometown Pilates Studio
STRONG Pilates Commack offered free classes and pledged $39 per participating first responder to a nonprofit founded by a Commack native.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Subsidy Sought For Hinsdale Historic Home's Project
The owners want their home to match the neighborhood's character, an architect said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
'The Baby Was A Surprise To Defendant And He Was Upset About It': Prosecutors Charge Joliet Man With 2 Crimes
Joliet police took 43-year-old Luis Valencia-Vazquez into custody during his early morning Halloween aggravated battery arrest at his house.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Secaucus, NJ|
Man Found Dead In Secaucus Parking Garage Was Ride-Share Driver
He had pulled into the parking garage Sunday morning to take a nap, and that's where he died, said the mayor.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|
Swastika, Pride Flag Thefts Target Temecula Church; Pastor Responds With Hope
Temecula United Methodist Church's pastor is undeterred by acts of hate, urging the community to reflect, meditate and support each other.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Plainfield, IL|
New Massage Parlor To Open On Route 59 In Plainfield
Hand and Stone will take over the space on Route 59 that Massage Envy vacated when it moved locations.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
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Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Hinsdale Church School Plans Playground, Seeks Village OK
It will help younger children avoid skinning their knees during recess, the school said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
West Chester, PA|
Voter Who Dropped Off Ballot With Suspicious Substance In Chester Co. ID'd: DA
The FBI-ordered biohazard testing on the ballot has come back negative.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|
Kids On E-Bikes Seen As Halloween Decorations Vandalized In Downers Grove: Police
Residents reported seeing kids on e-bikes and surveillance footage of one incident showed kids on e-bikes hitting a Halloween decoration.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|
Here's How Election Day Is Running In Greenwich So Far
The turnout in Greenwich for a midterm election has historically been around 65 percent, according to Republican Registrar Fred DeCaro.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
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Northport, NY|
Family Never Came Back For Pip: Northport Kitty Of The Week
The 1½-year-old orange cat is affectionate, playful and full of personality, but NCRA says she needs a cat-savvy adopter.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL|
Hinsdale Leader Jokingly Apologizes For Meeting Timing
A more important thing was going on during the Village Board's session.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Concord Elementary School Principal To Return To Work Later This Week: Follow-Up
Superintendent Tim Herbert: After an investigation, Abbot-Downing Elementary School Principal Anthony Blinn will return to work on Thursday.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|
Upper East Side Car Thefts Jump 52% This Year, NYPD Data Shows
The 19th Precinct has recorded 70 stolen cars so far in 2026, up from 46 during the same period last year.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
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Huntington, NY|
5 ‘P’ Kittens, 5 Personalities, Looking For Homes: Huntington Adoptable Pets Of The Week
Petey, Paulie, Polly, Penny and Pippa were rescued from a backyard and are expected to arrive at the shelter shortly after Thanksgiving.
Kepherd Daniel, Patch Staff
Ashburn, VA|
New Action Game From Indie Ashburn Developer Reaches Major Influencer, Takes Off
An independent game from an Ashburn developer got a major bump in October when an influencer took up its controls during a stream.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Wayne, NJ|
Passaic Co. Cop Punched 2 In The Face, 'Unprovoked,' And Fled Bar, Affidavit Says
The incident was caught on camera, according to authorities.
Jack Slocum, Patch Staff
Manhattan, IL|
Taco Bell Eyes Manhattan For New Location
The Village Board on Monday approved a developer's pursuit of property at Route 52 and Brookstone Drive for the fast-food chain.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
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Geneva, IL|
More Than 20 Authors Slated To Participate In 3rd Annual Fall Author Fest At Geneva Public Library
The three-event Fall Author Fest will conclude with more than 20 authors gathering to share their work and connect with readers.
Emily Rosca, Patch Staff
West Palm Beach, FL|
FL Elections 2026: Tampa Bay Voters Share Their Experiences At The Polls
Extreme flooding forced the relocation of 21 FL polls; Jolly, Donalds cast their ballots; early voter turnout.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Waterford, CT|
Waterford Hearing To Review Jordan Park House Maintenance Ordinance
Waterford’s RTM committee will hold a Nov. 9 hearing on Jordan Park House maintenance rules and consider an ordinance recommendation.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Big Elmhurst Building Projects Detailed; City Sees Permit Surge
Industrial, medical and residential projects are on the city's list.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Arlington Heights, IL|
1 Hospitalized After Route 53 Crash In Rolling Meadows
The single-vehicle crash on Tuesday morning temporarily closed one westbound lane of Algonquin Road
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
Essex-Chester-Deep River, CT|
Essex Zoning Panel To Resume Housing, Parking Hearings; Dog Pound, Senior Housing Plans On Agenda
Essex’s Nov. 4 agenda includes housing and parking hearings and new applications for a dog pound and 12 senior apartments.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
The Lymes, CT|
East Lyme Wetlands Hearing On 48-Unit Flanders Road Plan To Continue Nov. 9
East Lyme’s wetlands agency will resume a hearing Nov. 9 on a 48-unit Flanders Road development and review a grant support request.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa, AL|
Automotive Supplier To Shutter Cottondale Facility, Eliminating 83 Jobs
An automotive components manufacturer plans to close its Cottondale facility at the end of the year
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
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Shirley-Mastic, NY|
Arson Squad Detectives Probing Fire At Mastic Home: Police
No one was hurt, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Port Jefferson, NY|
Man Barricades Himself Inside Coram Home In 9-Hour-Long Standoff With Officers: Police
The man peacefully left his home without incident just after 4 p.m., Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|
CA House Races To Watch: The Blue Wave And Election Interference
As election day dawns, ongoing legal battles signal tension around election integrity and stiff headwinds for the GOP in California.
Paige Austin and Corey Washington, Patch Staff
Hamden, CT|
Hamden Advances To SCC Girls Volleyball Semifinals: PHOTOS
The Green Dragons will face town rival Sacred Heart Academy in an SCC semifinal showdown.
Vincent Salzo, Patch Staff
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Malibu, CA|
Malibu Eyes Disaster Recovery District After Palisades Fire Wipes Nearly $1B Off Tax Rolls
More than half the properties in the proposed district were damaged or destroyed in the Palisades Fire.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Man Arrested On Charges After Early Morning Incident In Downtown Concord: Video
Jonathan Urena Cherry was accused of kicking a cruiser door and yelling at a state trooper after he was taken to the ground Sunday morning.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Across Illinois, IL|
Illinois Attorney General Race: Kwame Raoul Faces Bob Fioretti In 2026 Election
Democratic incumbent Kwame Raoul is seeking a third term against Republican Bob Fioretti.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Stamford, CT|
2-Vehicle Crash Closes Road In Stamford: Police
Drivers are being asked to use alternate routes to avoid traffic delays.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
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