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BC NDP Leader David Eby Resigns After Shock Election Defeat
BC NDP Leader David Eby Resigns After Shock Election Defeat
David Eby Resigns: B.C. NDP Defeated in Election Shock
David Eby Resigns: B.C. NDP Defeated in Election Shock
California’s $25B Homebuyer Bet: Prop. 37 Explained
California’s $25B Homebuyer Bet: Prop. 37 Explained
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California Braces as Exceptional High Tides Trigger Flood Alerts
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Tate McRae Reclaims Her Narrative with ‘Housewife’ Single
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Flu Surge: West Coast Faces Early H1N1 Crisis
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America First: New Strategy to Supercharge U.S. Seafood Industry
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Meta Secures Zuckerberg Residency Deal Amid Tax Risks
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Early Flu Spike: Mutated Virus Challenges West Coast
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Sunset Screen

Netflix’s ‘Sacrifice’ Leads: The Top 10 Hits of Oct 17, 2026

brett Chang 2 weeks ago

This week, Netflix has firmly solidified its position as the premier destination for high-budget, genre-bending cinema with the release of ‘Sacrifice’ (2026). Directed by the visionary...

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Innovation & Economy

Pak-US Tech Connect 2026: Bridging Silicon Valley

brett Chang 2 weeks ago

Ambassador of Pakistan Rizwan Saeed Sheikh recently spearheaded a high-level delegation at the Pak–US Tech Connect 2026 in Silicon Valley, signaling a transformative pivot in how...

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Innovation & Economy

Talon Precision Expands Silicon Valley Foothold

brett Chang 2 weeks ago

Talon Precision has officially acquired ADEM, LLC, a Santa Clara-based precision machining firm, in a strategic maneuver designed to anchor its manufacturing presence in the heart...

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Innovation & Economy

California’s Aerospace Ambition: Inside the $19M ‘Space Beach’ Boost

brett Chang 2 weeks ago

Governor Gavin Newsom recently visited Long Beach—a coastal city now famously dubbed “Space Beach”—to announce a strategic $19 million investment package aimed at fortifying California’s infrastructure...

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The Current

Maui Police Face Crisis: Calls for Oversight Intensify

brett Chang 3 weeks ago

The Maui Police Department (MPD) stands at a critical juncture. Following a cascade of operational challenges and mounting public distrust, the department is currently navigating a...

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Soundwaves

Skin On Skin Ignites Global Return with ‘Someone Like You’

brett Chang 3 weeks ago

Electronic music’s relentless force, Skin On Skin, has officially broken his silence with the release of ‘Someone Like You.’ Arriving via his independent imprint, Stay On...

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Editorial

Yanmar Deepens West Coast Footprint with Boatswain’s Locker Acquisition

brett Chang 3 weeks ago

Yanmar Marine International (YMI), the globally recognized leader in marine engine technology, has officially finalized its acquisition of Boatswain’s Locker, Inc., a pivotal move that brings...

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Pacific Plate

Seattle’s Fall Restaurant Week 2026: The Ultimate Culinary Guide

brett Chang 3 weeks ago

As the autumnal chill settles over the Pacific Northwest, the city’s culinary scene is preparing for a significant boost. The Ticket Seattle, in collaboration with the...

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Westward

Escape West: The Top Fall 2026 Destinations to Visit Now

brett Chang 3 weeks ago

As the sweltering heat of summer dissipates, travelers are setting their sights on the American West, where a redefined approach to autumn tourism is taking shape....

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Top Coastal Reports

Trump’s Iran Rhetoric Sparks California GOP Backlash

brett Chang 3 weeks ago

In a display of political friction that highlights the growing disconnect between national rhetoric and local electoral strategy, President Donald Trump’s recent assertions that Iran possesses...

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