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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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California Legislators Advance Landmark AI Transparency and Safety Bill Amid Fierce Tech Industry Opposition
Innovation & Economy

California Legislators Advance Landmark AI Transparency and Safety Bill Amid Fierce Tech Industry Opposition

brett Chang 6 months ago 0

Sacramento Pushes for AI Accountability Sacramento, CA – A pivotal piece of legislation aimed at regulating the burgeoning field of artificial intelligence took a significant step...

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InnovateCorp Pivots Aggressively to AI, Announces Major Restructuring and 7,500 Job Cuts
Innovation & Economy

InnovateCorp Pivots Aggressively to AI, Announces Major Restructuring and 7,500 Job Cuts

brett Chang 6 months ago 0

InnovateCorp Announces Sweeping Restructuring Amid Aggressive AI Pivot SANTA CLARA, CA – InnovateCorp, a global leader in technology solutions, today announced a significant corporate restructuring aimed...

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California Governor Signs Landmark AI Transparency & Safety Law
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California Governor Signs Landmark AI Transparency & Safety Law

brett Chang 6 months ago 0

California Enacts Pioneering AI Transparency and Safety Legislation Sacramento, CA – In a significant legislative move positioning California at the forefront of artificial intelligence regulation, Governor...

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SonicWave Festival Miami 2025 Announces Nova Star, The Echoes, Digital Bloom as Headliners; Tickets On Sale Feb 15
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SonicWave Festival Miami 2025 Announces Nova Star, The Echoes, Digital Bloom as Headliners; Tickets On Sale Feb 15

brett Chang 6 months ago 0

SonicWave Festival Miami 2025 Unveils Stellar Headliners: Nova Star, The Echoes, Digital Bloom Set to Ignite Bayfront Park MIAMI, FL – SonicWave Festival organizers today delivered...

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California High Speed Rail: Merced Bakersfield Segment Targets March 15, 2025 Launch
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California High-Speed Rail: Merced-Bakersfield Segment Targets March 15, 2025 Launch

brett Chang 6 months ago 0

California’s High-Speed Rail Nears Key Milestone with 2025 Service Launch Sacramento, CA – A significant development in California’s ambitious high-speed rail initiative was announced today, as...

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GlobalStream Pictures to Launch 'Infinity Access' Streaming Tier on March 15, Expanding 'Cosmic Voyage' Universe
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GlobalStream Pictures to Launch ‘Infinity Access’ Streaming Tier on March 15, Expanding ‘Cosmic Voyage’ Universe

brett Chang 6 months ago 0

GlobalStream Pictures Unveils ‘Infinity Access’ Premium Tier and Major ‘Cosmic Voyage’ Expansion Los Angeles, CA – GlobalStream Pictures, a leading entity in digital entertainment, today announced...

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California Legislature Sends $15 Billion Climate Bond, Proposition Z, to November 2025 Ballot
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California Legislature Sends $15 Billion Climate Bond, Proposition Z, to November 2025 Ballot

brett Chang 6 months ago 0

California’s Landmark Climate Resilience Bond Set for November 2025 Ballot Sacramento, CA – The California State Legislature has taken a decisive step, officially approving the placement...

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Desert Bloom Music & Arts Festival Unveils 2026 Dates, Phase 1 Headliners (Nova Star, Synthwave Syndicate, Ancient Peaks)
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Desert Bloom Music & Arts Festival Unveils 2026 Dates, Phase 1 Headliners (Nova Star, Synthwave Syndicate, Ancient Peaks)

brett Chang 6 months ago 0

Desert Bloom Music & Arts Festival Sets 2026 Dates and Reveals Initial Lineup Wave Indio, California – The highly anticipated Desert Bloom Music & Arts Festival...

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Harmony Fest Announces Epic 2025 Lineup: Aria Skye, The Chromatics, DJ Pulse Headlining San Francisco Event
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Harmony Fest Announces Epic 2025 Lineup: Aria Skye, The Chromatics, DJ Pulse Headlining San Francisco Event

brett Chang 6 months ago 0

Harmony Fest Unveils Monumental 2025 Lineup San Francisco, California – Organizers of the highly anticipated Harmony Fest have officially revealed the initial roster of artists set...

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InnovateCorp Cuts 8% of Workforce, impacting 7,000 Jobs in Seattle and Silicon Valley
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InnovateCorp Cuts 8% of Workforce, impacting 7,000 Jobs in Seattle and Silicon Valley

brett Chang 6 months ago 0

InnovateCorp Announces Significant Workforce Reduction Global technology leader InnovateCorp announced on February 3, 2025, a substantial strategic restructuring initiative that includes a significant reduction in its...

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