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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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OTT Releases June 30 July 6, 2025: Your Guide to 10 New Films and Series on Netflix, Prime Video, and More
Sunset Screen

OTT Releases June 30 – July 6, 2025: Your Guide to 10 New Films and Series on Netflix, Prime Video, and More

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The week of June 30 to July 6, 2025, is set to deliver a significant influx of new content across major Over-The-Top (OTT) streaming platforms, offering...

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TransLink Unveils Extensive Transit Friendly Summer Tours to Boost Metro Vancouver Exploration Amidst Domestic Travel Trend
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TransLink Unveils Extensive Transit-Friendly Summer Tours to Boost Metro Vancouver Exploration Amidst Domestic Travel Trend

brett Chang 1 month ago 0

VANCOUVER, BC – In a strategic move responding to the pronounced trend of Canadians increasingly opting for domestic travel, TransLink has officially launched its new Transit-Friendly...

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US Space Tech Firm Umbra Opens Massive California Facility, Quadrupling Satellite Production
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US Space Tech Firm Umbra Opens Massive California Facility, Quadrupling Satellite Production

brett Chang 1 month ago 0

SANTA BARBARA, California — Umbra, a leading American space technology company, today announced a significant expansion of its domestic manufacturing capabilities with the opening of a...

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California Assembly Approves Sweeping AI Transparency Bill, Sparks Intense Industry Debate
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California Assembly Approves Sweeping AI Transparency Bill, Sparks Intense Industry Debate

brett Chang 2 months ago 0

California Assembly Passes Landmark AI Transparency Bill, Sparks Tech Industry Outcry Sacramento, CA – In a significant move poised to reshape the landscape of artificial intelligence...

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CineVerse Studios Greenlights 'Quantum Leap 2': Production Kicks Off July 2025 for Summer 2026 Tentpole Release
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CineVerse Studios Greenlights ‘Quantum Leap 2’: Production Kicks Off July 2025 for Summer 2026 Tentpole Release

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CineVerse Studios Confirms ‘Quantum Leap 2’ Production Start and Release Date CineVerse Studios has officially announced that principal photography for ‘Quantum Leap 2’, the highly anticipated...

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Former Oregon Maritime Director Indicted in $500K Port Kickback Scheme
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Former Oregon Maritime Director Indicted in $500K Port Kickback Scheme

brett Chang 2 months ago 0

Former Oregon Maritime Director Indicted in Alleged $500,000 Kickback Scheme Portland, OR – A former high-ranking official within Oregon’s state government is facing multiple felony charges...

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Ariana Grande Confirmed as Final Glastonbury 2025 Headliner Amidst Record Sales & Surprise Act Teases
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Ariana Grande Confirmed as Final Glastonbury 2025 Headliner Amidst Record Sales & Surprise Act Teases

brett Chang 2 months ago 0

Glastonbury 2025: Final Headliner Revealed and Exciting Lineup Additions Announced Worthy Farm, Pilton, England – June 3, 2025 – Organizers of the globally renowned Glastonbury Festival...

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Epic Final Trailer Released for Stellar Pictures' 'Cosmic Chronicle: Part 2' Ahead of Summer 2025 Premiere
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Epic Final Trailer Released for Stellar Pictures’ ‘Cosmic Chronicle: Part 2’ Ahead of Summer 2025 Premiere

brett Chang 2 months ago 0

Stellar Pictures has officially unveiled the final trailer for its highly anticipated science fiction sequel, “Cosmic Chronicle: Part 2”. The release of this pivotal marketing asset...

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California AG Launches Probe into High Speed Rail Coastal Environmental Review Near Monterey
The Current

California AG Launches Probe into High-Speed Rail Coastal Environmental Review Near Monterey

brett Chang 3 months ago 0

State Investigation Launched Sacramento, CA — The office of California Attorney General Rob Bonta has formally launched a comprehensive investigation into the environmental review process undertaken...

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California Wage Law Sparks Major Changes for Restaurant Industry, Consumers Face Price Hikes
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California Wage Law Sparks Major Changes for Restaurant Industry, Consumers Face Price Hikes

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California’s Minimum Wage Overhaul Set to Transform Restaurant Operations California’s vast and diverse restaurant sector is on the cusp of a significant transformation, driven by the...

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