Leonard Glenn Francis, infamously known as ‘Fat Leonard,’ has provided an exclusive account of his dramatic escape from house arrest in San Diego in September 2022,...
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Brett Chang covers the intersection of technology and everyday life for West Coast Observer, with a focus on how Silicon Valley ideas actually play out in the real world. A Bay Area native, he studied journalism at UC Berkeley before spending several years covering the startup scene for regional tech publications. Brett has a reputation for asking the questions founders would rather not answer, which his subjects find irritating and his readers appreciate. Outside work he coaches youth basketball and is learning to surf with considerably more determination than skill.
Gumption Lands Commercial Real Estate Finance Vet John Brooks
Gumption has significantly expanded its West Coast presence by hiring John Brooks, a seasoned veteran in commercial real estate finance. Brooks brings a wealth of experience...
Flea Style Hat Bar Lands in Laguna Beach
Flea Style, the acclaimed boutique known for its innovative “Hat Bar” concept, has officially opened its first West Coast location in the vibrant coastal city of...
Ocean’s ‘Dinosaur Herd’ Found Thriving!
A remarkable discovery has revealed a thriving population of a ‘herd’ of sea creatures, often dubbed ‘living dinosaurs,’ in the deep ocean. These ancient organisms, known...
Kraken Unleashed! Blockbusters Hit Screens June 12th
Get ready for a cinematic feast as June 12, 2026, marks the premiere of several highly anticipated films, including the colossal monster epic “Kraken Unleashed” and...
New Music Friday: Billie Eilish Dominates June 12th Releases
The highly anticipated “New Music Friday” for June 12, 2026, has arrived, and it’s dominated by a massive release from global superstar Billie Eilish. Fans have...
West Coast Corridor Secures $50M for Infrastructure Resilience
A new partnership has been forged to bolster critical infrastructure along the West Coast Corridor, with an initial $50 million in funding announced today. The West...
MOL Secures Historic LNG Bunkering Deal for US West Coast Car Carriers
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has inked its first-ever annual liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering deal for car carriers operating on the US West Coast, marking a...
California Woman Guilty of Vote Scheme
A California woman has pleaded guilty to a scheme involving paying homeless individuals to register to vote, a case that highlights concerns over election integrity. The...
Regis Charlot Joins West Coast Informatics Board
West Coast Informatics has announced the appointment of Regis Charlot to its Board of Directors, a strategic move aimed at bolstering the company’s leadership in the...