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Thousands Rally Across Bay Area Against Trump Policies
Paul McCartney Announces 18th Solo LP: ‘The Boys of Dungeon Lane’
Paul McCartney Announces 18th Solo LP: ‘The Boys of Dungeon Lane’
No Kings Day Protests Sweep Nation in Unprecedented Mobilization
No Kings Day Protests Sweep Nation in Unprecedented Mobilization
Disney Plus April 2026: Star Wars and Daredevil Return
Disney Plus April 2026: Star Wars and Daredevil Return
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Faith Groups Stage Hymn Protest at Pasadena Target
Proclamation No. 4: A Dark Chapter in American History
Proclamation No. 4: A Dark Chapter in American History
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Cantina Contramar Sets Opening Date at Fontainebleau Las Vegas
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March Madness Intensity: Elite 8 & Sweet 16 Showdown
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Day: March 25, 2026

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Westward

West Coast Heatwave Roars Back, El Niño Looms

Keiko Matsuda 5 days ago

A colossal marine heatwave, reminiscent of the infamous 'The Blob,' has once again gripped the West Coast's waters, persisting unusually long into winter months. Scientists at...

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The Current

FBI Warns CA of Iran Drone Threat

evan Park 5 days ago

The FBI has alerted California law enforcement to a potential retaliatory drone attack from Iran, launched from an offshore vessel, following U.S. strikes against the Middle...

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Editorial

CrossCountry Consulting Acquires CNM to Boost West Coast Presence

Donovan Blake 5 days ago

CrossCountry Consulting has officially acquired CNM LLP, a strategic move designed to significantly bolster the firm's advisory service capabilities across the West Coast.

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Top Coastal Reports

Green Fireball Dazzles Pacific Northwest Skies

Jorge Salcido 5 days ago

A spectacular green fireball illuminated the pre-dawn sky over the Pacific Northwest on Monday, captivating onlookers and sparking a wave of reports and videos. Experts believe...

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Pacific Plate

LA Food 2026: Fiber, Tallow & Nostalgia Rule

Leeanne Perez 6 days ago

Los Angeles's 2026 food scene will embrace gut health, nostalgic flavors, and convenient, value-driven options. Expect a surge in fiber-rich foods, a comeback for tallow, and...

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The Current

Good Samaritan Hit by Car While Directing Traffic After Crash

Donovan Blake 6 days ago

A man in his mid-40s was injured on San Antonio's West Side after being struck by a vehicle while directing traffic around an initial collision. The...

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Top Coastal Reports

Spokane’s PFAS Plan: Clean Water for West Plains

Hollis Greene 6 days ago

Spokane and Spokane County have submitted a plan to address PFAS contamination in the West Plains, offering filtering pitchers, a fill station, and long-term filtration solutions...

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