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Alaska Airlines Charts New Winter Course with Seven West Coast Expansion Routes
Alaska Airlines Charts New Winter Course with Seven West Coast Expansion Routes
Alaska Airlines Charts New Course: Seven New West Coast Routes Take Flight
Alaska Airlines Charts New Course: Seven New West Coast Routes Take Flight
San Jose Secures Major Power Deal with PG&E, Aiming to Dominate West Coast Data Center Market
San Jose Secures Major Power Deal with PG&E, Aiming to Dominate West Coast Data Center Market
Beyond the Usual Suspects: Uncovering Southern California’s Rising Sandwich Stars
Beyond the Usual Suspects: Uncovering Southern California’s Rising Sandwich Stars
Weekend Streaming Guide: New Movies and TV Shows Arrive August 1st
Weekend Streaming Guide: New Movies and TV Shows Arrive August 1st
West Coast Grapples with Extreme Weather, Environmental Shifts, and Social Issues: The Independent’s Latest Editorial News
West Coast Grapples with Extreme Weather, Environmental Shifts, and Social Issues: The Independent’s Latest Editorial News
New Music Friday: Chappell Roan, Cian Ducrot, and Reneé Rapp Lead August Releases
New Music Friday: Chappell Roan, Cian Ducrot, and Reneé Rapp Lead August Releases
Tsunami Devastation: Crescent City Harbor Faces Nearly $1 Million in Damage
Tsunami Devastation: Crescent City Harbor Faces Nearly $1 Million in Damage
Tsunami Alerts Ripple Across Pacific Following Massive Kamchatka Earthquake; Travel Disrupted
Tsunami Alerts Ripple Across Pacific Following Massive Kamchatka Earthquake; Travel Disrupted
CoreSite Unveils Major Expansion in Silicon Valley with New AI-Ready Data Center
CoreSite Unveils Major Expansion in Silicon Valley with New AI-Ready Data Center
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COVID 19 Cases Surge in 25 US States, Triggering Summer Wave Concerns
Westward

COVID-19 Cases Surge in 25 US States, Triggering Summer Wave Concerns

brett Chang 2 weeks ago

The Times of India has reported a notable increase in COVID-19 cases across 25 U.S. states during the summer of 2025, classifying the situation as a...

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National Hot Dog Day 2025: Deals and Celebrations for the American Classic
Pacific Plate

National Hot Dog Day 2025: Deals and Celebrations for the American Classic

brett Chang 2 weeks ago

National Hot Dog Day, an annual celebration of the iconic American food, will be observed on July 16th. This day is part of National Hot Dog...

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July 16, 2025, Cinema Releases Feature Animated Return, Superhero Blockbuster, and Streaming Series
Sunset Screen

July 16, 2025, Cinema Releases Feature Animated Return, Superhero Blockbuster, and Streaming Series

brett Chang 2 weeks ago

New films and television series are scheduled for release on July 16, 2025. Cinema-goers can anticipate a diverse selection of movies, including animated features, superhero films,...

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Portree RNLI Volunteer Chloe Celebrates Graduation
The Current

Portree RNLI Volunteer Chloe Celebrates Graduation

brett Chang 2 weeks ago

A volunteer with the Portree RNLI, Chloe, recently marked a significant personal milestone by celebrating her graduation. Details regarding the specifics of this achievement, including the...

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Portree RNLI Volunteer Chloe Graduates Amidst Range of Local News
Top Coastal Reports

Portree RNLI Volunteer Chloe Graduates Amidst Range of Local News

brett Chang 2 weeks ago

A Portree RNLI volunteer named Chloe marked a significant milestone on July 16, 2025, celebrating her graduation. The same day saw a flurry of other events...

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Suspect in Deadly Idaho Firefighter Ambush Found Dead After Setting Blaze
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Suspect in Deadly Idaho Firefighter Ambush Found Dead After Setting Blaze

brett Chang 1 month ago 0

KOOTENAI COUNTY, Idaho – Authorities in Kootenai County, Idaho, have reported a devastating incident on Canfield Mountain, where a man is said to have intentionally started...

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UK PM Condemns 'Appalling Hate Speech' as 'Death to IDF' Chants Mar Glastonbury Festival
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UK PM Condemns ‘Appalling Hate Speech’ as ‘Death to IDF’ Chants Mar Glastonbury Festival

brett Chang 1 month ago 0

A major controversy has erupted at the Glastonbury music festival following reports of inflammatory chants and comments made by performing artists, drawing sharp condemnation from political...

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Oregon Legislature Wraps 2025 Session Amidst Transportation Setbacks and Doubled Energy Aid
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Oregon Legislature Wraps 2025 Session Amidst Transportation Setbacks and Doubled Energy Aid

brett Chang 1 month ago 0

Salem, Oregon – The Oregon Legislature has officially concluded its 2025 session, marking the end of legislative deliberations on a range of issues that impact the...

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Motocross World Mourns Tragic Death of Sixteen Year Old Prodigy Aidan Zingg at Mammoth Event
Top Coastal Reports

Motocross World Mourns Tragic Death of Sixteen-Year-Old Prodigy Aidan Zingg at Mammoth Event

brett Chang 1 month ago 0

Mammoth Lakes, California – The international motocross community is in mourning following the tragic death of sixteen-year-old prodigy Aidan Zingg, who succumbed to injuries sustained during...

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Los Angeles Culinary Forecast: Key Food Trends Shaping 2025
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Los Angeles Culinary Forecast: Key Food Trends Shaping 2025

brett Chang 1 month ago 0

As the culinary landscape of Southern California continues its dynamic evolution, a recent forecast from LAist’s food editor provides keen insights into the key trends poised...

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