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Wave-Riding Canines Conquer the Pacific at World Dog Surfing Championships
Credo Technology: Powering the AI Boom with High-Speed Connectivity
Credo Technology: Powering the AI Boom with High-Speed Connectivity
Navigating the West Coast Food Scene: My Journey Through Erewhon’s High-End Aisles
Navigating the West Coast Food Scene: My Journey Through Erewhon’s High-End Aisles
City Heights Construction Chaos: Over a Year Late, Residents Question the Cost of Progress
City Heights Construction Chaos: Over a Year Late, Residents Question the Cost of Progress
Naomi Scott Makes a Splash in the Music Scene at Lollapalooza
Naomi Scott Makes a Splash in the Music Scene at Lollapalooza
Alaska Airlines Charts New Winter Course with Seven West Coast Expansion Routes
Alaska Airlines Charts New Winter Course with Seven West Coast Expansion Routes
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Alaska Airlines Charts New Course: Seven New West Coast Routes Take Flight
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San Jose Secures Major Power Deal with PG&E, Aiming to Dominate West Coast Data Center Market
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Beyond the Usual Suspects: Uncovering Southern California’s Rising Sandwich Stars
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Weekend Streaming Guide: New Movies and TV Shows Arrive August 1st
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California Moves to Regulate AI: Accountability Bill Advances Through Assembly Judiciary Committee
Top Coastal Reports

California Moves to Regulate AI: Accountability Bill Advances Through Assembly Judiciary Committee

brett Chang 4 months ago 0

California Lawmakers Advance Landmark AI Accountability Measure Sacramento, CA – In a pivotal move signaling California’s intent to establish robust regulatory frameworks for artificial intelligence, a...

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Federal Probe Uncovers Massive Delays, $5 Billion Overrun on West Coast Transit Project
The Current

Federal Probe Uncovers Massive Delays, $5 Billion Overrun on West Coast Transit Project

brett Chang 4 months ago 0

Federal Probe Uncovers Massive Delays, $5 Billion Overrun on West Coast Transit Project A preliminary report released on April 18, 2025, by the Federal Oversight Board...

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GlobalStream+ Hikes Standard Price, Launches Music Bundle Ahead of 'Chronicles of Eldoria' Season 3 Premiere
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GlobalStream+ Hikes Standard Price, Launches Music Bundle Ahead of ‘Chronicles of Eldoria’ Season 3 Premiere

brett Chang 4 months ago 0

GlobalStream+ Announces Price Increase and New Bundle GlobalStream+, a leading global streaming entertainment service, today announced an upcoming increase to the cost of its standard monthly...

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Pacific Systems Posts Robust Q1 Results, CEO Flags California AI Regulatory Uncertainty
Innovation & Economy

Pacific Systems Posts Robust Q1 Results, CEO Flags California AI Regulatory Uncertainty

brett Chang 4 months ago 0

Pacific Systems Exceeds Q1 Forecasts Amidst Growing AI Regulatory Focus Seattle, WA – Pacific Systems Corp. (PSC), a leading technology company headquartered in Seattle, Washington, announced...

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Glastonbury 2025 Full Lineup Revealed: The Cosmic Drifters, Luna Serpent & Neon Bloom to Headline; Ticket Resale Set for April 15th
Soundwaves

Glastonbury 2025 Full Lineup Revealed: The Cosmic Drifters, Luna Serpent & Neon Bloom to Headline; Ticket Resale Set for April 15th

brett Chang 4 months ago 0

Glastonbury Festival Unveils Complete 2025 Lineup Glastonbury Festival organizers have officially lifted the curtain on the comprehensive artist lineup for the highly anticipated 2025 event. Set...

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$3.1 Billion Federal Boost Propels California High Speed Rail Forward
Westward

$3.1 Billion Federal Boost Propels California High-Speed Rail Forward

brett Chang 5 months ago 0

Landmark Federal Investment The California High-Speed Rail project, a cornerstone of the state’s future transportation infrastructure, received a monumental financial infusion on March 15, 2025. The...

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California Senate Committee Advances Groundbreaking AI Accountability Bill, SB 321
Innovation & Economy

California Senate Committee Advances Groundbreaking AI Accountability Bill, SB 321

brett Chang 5 months ago 0

California Senate Judiciary Committee Greenlights SB 321, Mandating AI Transparency Sacramento, CA – In a pivotal move reflecting California’s proactive stance on regulating burgeoning artificial intelligence...

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California Enacts Sweeping Protections for Food Delivery Workers: A New Era for Gig Labor
Pacific Plate

California Enacts Sweeping Protections for Food Delivery Workers: A New Era for Gig Labor

brett Chang 5 months ago 0

California Ushers In New Era for Food Delivery Workers with Landmark Labor Law SACRAMENTO, CA – In a significant legislative move poised to reshape the gig...

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California Restaurants Face Packaging Overhaul as AB 456 Mandates Compostable, Recyclable To Go Materials
Pacific Plate

California Restaurants Face Packaging Overhaul as AB 456 Mandates Compostable, Recyclable To-Go Materials

brett Chang 5 months ago 0

California Signs AB 456 Into Law, Reshaping Restaurant Packaging Landscape SACRAMENTO, CA — California has enacted landmark legislation poised to fundamentally alter how restaurants and food...

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California Launches $5 Billion Offensive to Install 250,000 Fast EV Chargers by 2028
Top Coastal Reports

California Launches $5 Billion Offensive to Install 250,000 Fast EV Chargers by 2028

brett Chang 5 months ago 0

California Embarks on Ambitious EV Charging Expansion Sacramento, CA – In a major push to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) and meet its ambitious...

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