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Ocean’s ‘Dinosaur Herd’ Found Thriving!
Ocean’s ‘Dinosaur Herd’ Found Thriving!
B-52 Bomber Crashes, Killing 8 at Edwards AFB
B-52 Bomber Crashes, Killing 8 at Edwards AFB
YouTube Music Powers Up Live Industry
YouTube Music Powers Up Live Industry
Kraken Unleashed! Blockbusters Hit Screens June 12th
Kraken Unleashed! Blockbusters Hit Screens June 12th
Tragic Crash Claims Life on Mid North Coast
Tragic Crash Claims Life on Mid North Coast
Woman Dies at Santa Cruz Amid Fearsome Ocean Swell
Woman Dies at Santa Cruz Amid Fearsome Ocean Swell
Kraken Unleashed: June 12th Sees Blockbuster Releases
Kraken Unleashed: June 12th Sees Blockbuster Releases
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LA County Wildfire Erupts: Evacuations Underway
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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.
Sunset Screen

December 22-28: Blockbusters, Thrillers, and Family Dramas Hit Screens

brett Chang 6 months ago

The week of December 22nd to December 28th, 2025, offers a rich tapestry of new movie releases and television series. Viewers can explore a diverse range...

2025, action
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Westward

The Golden Age of Aloha: How Pan Am’s Jet Route from San Francisco Unlocked Hawaii for the World

brett Chang 6 months ago

The roar of jet engines changed travel forever, and for Hawaii, it meant a new era of Pan Am Hawaii Flights. Pan American World Airways, or...

airlines, impact, islands, jet age, Pan Am, paradise
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Pacific Plate

LA’s 2025 Food Scene: Retro Vibes, Bold Flavors, and Culinary Revolutions

brett Chang 6 months ago

The **LA Food Scene** in 2025 is poised for an exciting year, according to the LAist food editor’s compelling forecast. Anticipate dynamic culinary shifts for the...

2025, bold, cookbooks, dinner parties, fondue, LA, LAist, masa, mayonnaise, retro, vibes
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The Current

Current News: West Bengal Sees Stadium Chaos During Messi Tour; Organizer Arrested Amidst Fan Fury and Investigations

brett Chang 6 months ago

Chaos erupted at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday, December 13, 2025, as Lionel Messi’s GOAT India Tour faced major disruption due to the unfolding...

Dutta, Fan Fury, GOAT India Tour, Kolkata, Messi, Mismanagement, Organizer, Sports Event, Stadium, Ticket Refunds, West Bengal
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Editorial

West Coast Basketball: CSU’s 3-Point Barrage, Seattle’s Sharpshooting, and SDSU’s Deep Dive – A December 11th Editorial

brett Chang 6 months ago

The landscape of **West Coast Basketball** is currently defined by fascinating and unique team strategies. This week’s news highlights how Colorado State’s distinctive offensive style dominates,...

analysis, college, Colorado State, CSU, depth, mid-major, offense, San Diego State, SDSU, three-point
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Top Coastal Reports

Pacific Northwest Braces for More Rain as Atmospheric River Fuels Flooding, Rescues

brett Chang 6 months ago

The relentless downpour characteristic of Pacific Northwest rain has intensified, with an atmospheric river causing widespread flooding across the region. This powerful storm system has hit...

Deluge, Rescues, Road Closures
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The Current

Stockton Tragedy: Police Plead for Information in Child’s Party Shooting; West Coast News on Ongoing Investigations

brett Chang 7 months ago

Stockton Child Shooting: Police Urgently Seek Information After Birthday Party Tragedy STOCKTON, Calif. – The horrific Stockton child shooting at a birthday party Saturday night has...

information
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The Current

Two Charged in $45,000 Casino Fraud Scheme; Latest in Ongoing West Coast Investigations into B.C. Gaming Integrity

brett Chang 7 months ago

Two British Columbia residents have been formally charged following an investigation into an alleged Casino Fraud Scheme at Metro Vancouver casinos. The arrests and charges mark...

arrests, casino, casinos, enforcement, financial, fraud, gaming, integrity, Metro Vancouver, money laundering, scheme
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Editorial

California Battles ‘Atmospheric River’: Evacuation Warnings Issued Amid Severe Flooding and Landslide Threats

brett Chang 7 months ago

California Braces for Atmospheric River: Evacuation Warnings Issued Amid Heavy Rainfall and Landslide Threats Southern California, specifically Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties, faced a...

atmospheric river, evacuations, heavy rain, rainfall, Santa Barbara, warnings, weather alert
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Editorial

West Coast Council Demands National Deer Strategy as Feral Population Threatens Farmland

brett Chang 7 months ago

The West Coast Regional Council (WCRC) is sounding an urgent alarm, calling for a fundamental national conversation with the New Zealand government and the Department of...

DOC, farming, funding, government, landowners, threat
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