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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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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 3 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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California Braces for Potential Summer COVID 19 Wave
Top Coastal Reports

California Braces for Potential Summer COVID-19 Wave

Donovan Blake 3 weeks ago

California Braces for Potential Summer COVID-19 Wave As the summer season approaches, health officials and residents alike are watching for signs of a potential resurgence of...

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2025 Summer Travel: Beach Escapes, Urban Adventures, and Booking Trends
Westward

2025 Summer Travel: Beach Escapes, Urban Adventures, and Booking Trends

Donovan Blake 3 weeks ago

Summer Travel 2025: Trends and Destinations to Watch The travel landscape is constantly evolving, and as we approach the summer of 2025, new trends are emerging...

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America Celebrates Independence: Premier Fourth of July Fireworks and Festivals in 2025
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America Celebrates Independence: Premier Fourth of July Fireworks and Festivals in 2025

Donovan Blake 1 month ago 0

As the United States prepares to mark its 249th anniversary, cities across the nation are gearing up for elaborate celebrations centered around the iconic Fourth of...

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Canada's Landmark LNG Export Project Ships First Cargo: Shell Led Venture Opens Pacific Gateway in British Columbia
Innovation & Economy

Canada’s Landmark LNG Export Project Ships First Cargo: Shell-Led Venture Opens Pacific Gateway in British Columbia

Donovan Blake 1 month ago 0

Kitimat, British Columbia – Canada has marked a significant milestone in its energy export landscape with the commencement of operations at the LNG Canada project’s export...

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Metro Vancouver's Culinary Calendar: A Look at Key Food and Drink Events Through Summer 2025
Pacific Plate

Metro Vancouver’s Culinary Calendar: A Look at Key Food and Drink Events Through Summer 2025

Donovan Blake 1 month ago 0

Metro Vancouver, British Columbia – As summer approaches, Metro Vancouver is set to host a diverse array of food and drink events, offering residents and visitors...

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Netflix July 2025: "Happy Gilmore 2," "Oppenheimer," Lena Dunham Comedy & True Crime Lead Lineup
Sunset Screen

Netflix July 2025: “Happy Gilmore 2,” “Oppenheimer,” Lena Dunham Comedy & True Crime Lead Lineup

Donovan Blake 1 month ago 0

Netflix is poised to deliver a robust slate of content in July 2025, featuring a mix of highly anticipated cinematic returns, critically acclaimed films, compelling new...

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Fatal Shooting in Oakland on June 27th Sparks Homicide Investigation, Suspect Sought
The Current

Fatal Shooting in Oakland on June 27th Sparks Homicide Investigation, Suspect Sought

Donovan Blake 1 month ago 0

OAKLAND, California – Authorities in Oakland have launched a comprehensive homicide investigation following a fatal shooting that occurred on Friday, June 27th, resulting in the death...

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Willie Nelson's Outlaw Music Festival Cancels Oklahoma Date After Severe Weather Damages Equipment
Soundwaves

Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Music Festival Cancels Oklahoma Date After Severe Weather Damages Equipment

Donovan Blake 1 month ago 0

El Reno, Oklahoma – An anticipated performance by Willie Nelson and a lineup of acclaimed artists at the Outlaw Music Festival 10th Anniversary event scheduled for...

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Mass Detentions in Izmir as Turkey's Opposition Crackdown Intensifies
Editorial

Mass Detentions in Izmir as Turkey’s Opposition Crackdown Intensifies

Donovan Blake 1 month ago 0

Turkey’s Crackdown on Opposition Spreads to Izmir with 157 Detained in Corruption Probe ISTANBUL & IZMIR, TURKEY – Turkish authorities conducted a large-scale operation targeting Opposition...

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