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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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West Coast Meat Market Sees Strength in Beef Ribs and Loins Amidst Seasonal Shifts
Pacific Plate

West Coast Meat Market Sees Strength in Beef Ribs and Loins Amidst Seasonal Shifts

Donovan Blake 2 weeks ago

Market Update From the West Coast Meatheads: Beef Cutout Prices Climb The West Coast meat market is currently experiencing a dynamic shift, with significant activity centered...

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July 18, 2025: A Cinematic and Streaming Extravaganza Awaits
Sunset Screen

July 18, 2025: A Cinematic and Streaming Extravaganza Awaits

Donovan Blake 2 weeks ago

July 18, 2025, is shaping up to be a major day for entertainment enthusiasts, promising a diverse range of cinematic and streaming content. From highly anticipated...

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Lockheed Martin's AI Powered SAR Ushers in New Era of Maritime Surveillance
Innovation & Economy

Lockheed Martin’s AI-Powered SAR Ushers in New Era of Maritime Surveillance

Donovan Blake 2 weeks ago

Lockheed Martin Revolutionizes Maritime Surveillance with AI-Powered Technology Lockheed Martin has unveiled a significant advancement in maritime surveillance technology, leveraging the power of artificial intelligence to...

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Streaming Guide: Top New Movies to Watch July 13 19, 2025
Sunset Screen

Streaming Guide: Top New Movies to Watch July 13-19, 2025

Donovan Blake 2 weeks ago

Top Streaming Picks for the Week of July 13–19, 2025 The streaming landscape continues to evolve, offering a diverse range of new movies for viewers. This...

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Oregon Wildfire Expands Amidst Widespread Blazes Across Western US
The Current

Oregon Wildfire Expands Amidst Widespread Blazes Across Western US

Donovan Blake 2 weeks ago

A large wildfire in Oregon is rapidly expanding, posing significant challenges to firefighters as numerous major blazes continue to ravage the western United States. This escalating...

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California Man Sentenced to Prison After Brutally Attacking Sea Lion
The Current

California Man Sentenced to Prison After Brutally Attacking Sea Lion

Donovan Blake 2 weeks ago

Santa Paula Man Sentenced for Sea Lion Attack and Drug Possession Christopher Hurtado, a 32-year-old resident of Santa Paula, California, has been sentenced to a three-year...

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San Francisco Eyes New Heights: Proposal for West Coast's Tallest Skyscraper Submitted
Top Coastal Reports

San Francisco Eyes New Heights: Proposal for West Coast’s Tallest Skyscraper Submitted

Donovan Blake 2 weeks ago

A groundbreaking proposal has been submitted in San Francisco that could redefine the city’s skyline and potentially establish a new benchmark for architectural achievement on the...

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Sierra Ferrell's Iowa Concert Cut Short by Fire Alarms, Transforms into Street Performance
Soundwaves

Sierra Ferrell’s Iowa Concert Cut Short by Fire Alarms, Transforms into Street Performance

Donovan Blake 2 weeks ago

Iowa Concert Abruptly Interrupted An Iowa concert featuring Sierra Ferrell on July 16, 2025, was unexpectedly cut short due to the activation of fire alarms at...

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Avelo Airlines Shuts Down West Coast Operations Amid Financial Troubles
Westward

Avelo Airlines Shuts Down West Coast Operations Amid Financial Troubles

Donovan Blake 2 weeks ago

Avelo Airlines Ends West Coast Operations Avelo Airlines, a budget airline, is ceasing all operations on the West Coast. The move, encompassing flights in California, Oregon,...

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Avelo Airlines Abandons West Coast Operations, Shifts Focus Eastward
Westward

Avelo Airlines Abandons West Coast Operations, Shifts Focus Eastward

Donovan Blake 2 weeks ago

Avelo Airlines is poised to end its West Coast presence, marking a significant strategic pivot for the budget carrier. Citing financial difficulties, the airline will cease...

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