Anna Giles CBS13

17/11/2022

After a lot of encouragement and support from awesome people here in the southern Illinois region, I've started my own social media consulting business :)

I have a deep passion for video production and helping people feel more comfortable developing a personal brand. I can't wait to help businesses, people and government in a region that has become my home.

To all my friends in California and Michigan, I also have virtual offerings for social media & video training, don't hesitate to reach out!

I intend for this new page to not only be a way to promote my business, but be a conversation starter about social media and how to use it.

18/10/2021

To my friends and family on Facebook, so many many of you have followed me for news updates for years. From southern Illinois, to Michigan and finally to Sacramento, California. My account has been quiet lately because I’ve left the industry altogether. Due to illness in my family, I returned home to Carbondale, IL to help provide caregiver support. I wanted to thank you all for your encouragement and your support. Local news can be a tough career to pursue. And for the decade I was in it, it was people like you who helped me the most. You helped me believe in the good in people. Thank you to the hundreds of people I have interviewed. Thank you for sharing your story. Many of you are my friends on here.

For now, I could use your prayers in a time where my family is in need. I plan to pursue work in media consulting by starting my own business. I also plan to attend school at Southern Illinois University next fall and get a Masters in public administration so I can continue my passion for public service.

Thank you all, for everything. I may be saying goodbye to journalism, but my passion for helping people is far from over. I believe this next phase of my life will help me do that more than ever.

14/09/2021

Bullet Narrowly Misses Woman In Fairfield Road Rage Incident

Police said a female driver was targeted and shot at over road rage on I80 Sunday night.

14/09/2021

Reporting on a very disturbing case of road rage tonight. Fairfield police say a suspect followed a woman off I80 onto the Waterman Blvd exit. When she tried to get away, he fired a shot at her. It went through her drivers side door and into the steering wheel. She is ok.

Photos are from Fairfield Police. Thankfully the suspect was arrested just a few hours later thanks to someone else who caught his license plate number. Officers were able to track the suspect’s car through the city’s new camera system.

09/09/2021

Mother Fights For Answers After Discovering Son Killed In Highway 50 Hit-And-Run Crash Was Also Stabbed

A case that started out as a deadly hit-and-run on Highway 50 last month has taken a darker turn. The family of Dominic Dagsher, 22, is pushing for answers after learning he was stabbed repeatedly the same night of the crash that killed him.

07/09/2021

Along With Drop In Water Level, Lake Oroville Sees Drop In Labor Day Visitors

Labor Day at the lake looks a lot drier this year. Water levels have dropped to historic lows at popular spots all over the region.

02/09/2021

Caldor Fire Crews Establish Defensive Lines In Christmas Valley To Protect Meyers And South Lake Tahoe

High winds Wednesday continued to push the Caldor Fire through the Tahoe basin. Cal Fire said crews made progress on containment lines but communities were still at risk. At this point, they said the best form of attack is defense.

31/08/2021

Red Cross Opens New Shelters As Caldor Fire Explodes In Size

Several evacuation centers have been set up for Caldor Fire evacuees heading east into Nevada.

27/08/2021

What’s left of some homes on Den Ave in Sac after fire ripped thru earlier this afternoon. One person is dead but firefighters say it’s possible more bodies could be found. 2 other people have been taken to the hospital w/ injuries. We’ve spoken to families that lost everything

26/08/2021

Aggressive Attacks Help Fight Against Airola Fire In Calaveras County

The Airola Fire burned around a thousand acres in Calaveras County Wednesday with no containment. Aggressive air attacks were a huge tool in this fight.

24/08/2021

Yesterday we got to see a few of the animals saved from the Caldor Fire. Hundreds of them are being housed at Laughton Ranch in Amador County, cared for by volunteers with Evacuation Team Amador. They arrive stressed, but are quickly cared for ❤️

One rescue group is taking in horses, goats, alpacas and more and keeping them safe at the Laughton Ranch in Amador County. Some of the animals belong to families that have lost everything. They are grateful to have this sanctuary.

19/08/2021

Helicopters That Can Fly At Night Join Firefighting Efforts For The First Time In Northern California

Game-changing technology is now on the front lines of the Caldor Fire for the first time ever in Northern California, according to the U.S. Forest Service.