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Wave-Riding Canines Conquer the Pacific at World Dog Surfing Championships
Wave-Riding Canines Conquer the Pacific at World Dog Surfing Championships
Credo Technology: Powering the AI Boom with High-Speed Connectivity
Credo Technology: Powering the AI Boom with High-Speed Connectivity
Navigating the West Coast Food Scene: My Journey Through Erewhon’s High-End Aisles
Navigating the West Coast Food Scene: My Journey Through Erewhon’s High-End Aisles
City Heights Construction Chaos: Over a Year Late, Residents Question the Cost of Progress
City Heights Construction Chaos: Over a Year Late, Residents Question the Cost of Progress
Naomi Scott Makes a Splash in the Music Scene at Lollapalooza
Naomi Scott Makes a Splash in the Music Scene at Lollapalooza
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
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Hurricane Flossie Forms Off Mexico's Pacific Coast, Triggers Flood Warnings
Top Coastal Reports

Hurricane Flossie Forms Off Mexico’s Pacific Coast, Triggers Flood Warnings

Donovan Blake 1 month ago 0

Hurricane Flossie Forms Off Mexico’s Pacific Coast, Triggers Flood Warnings MEXICO CITY – Tropical Storm Flossie intensified into a Category 1 hurricane late Monday night, June...

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Stream Big: Major Movie & TV Premieres Hit Platforms Week of June 20, 2025
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Stream Big: Major Movie & TV Premieres Hit Platforms Week of June 20, 2025

Donovan Blake 1 month ago 0

As the calendar turns to the week of June 20, 2025, major streaming platforms are set to unveil a wave of highly anticipated movies and television...

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June 20, 2025: NPR's "New Music Friday" Unpacks Major Album Releases
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June 20, 2025: NPR’s “New Music Friday” Unpacks Major Album Releases

Donovan Blake 1 month ago 0

June 20, 2025, emerged as a date of considerable significance within the global music calendar, marking the arrival of a substantial collection of new albums and...

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US Butterfly Populations Plummet 22% in Two Decades, Study Warns of Ecological Impact
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US Butterfly Populations Plummet 22% in Two Decades, Study Warns of Ecological Impact

Donovan Blake 1 month ago 0

A landmark analysis reveals a significant and concerning decline in butterfly populations across the continental United States over the past two decades. The study, published in...

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Hurricane Erick Batterings Mexico's Pacific Coast, Unleashing Travel Chaos and Flooding Risks
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Hurricane Erick Batterings Mexico’s Pacific Coast, Unleashing Travel Chaos and Flooding Risks

Donovan Blake 1 month ago 0

MEXICO CITY – Hurricane Erick, which slammed into Mexico’s Pacific coast early on June 19, 2025, has unleashed significant destruction and caused widespread travel disruptions, particularly...

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Former Employee Sues In N Out Burger for $3.2 Million, Alleging Racial Discrimination Over Dress Code
Pacific Plate

Former Employee Sues In-N-Out Burger for $3.2 Million, Alleging Racial Discrimination Over Dress Code

Donovan Blake 1 month ago 0

Los Angeles, California – In-N-Out Burger, the iconic West Coast fast-food chain known for its devoted following and classic menu, is facing a significant legal challenge....

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Critical West Coast Coast Guard Hovercraft Fleet Grounded Amid Personnel Shortage, Impairing Public Safety Operations
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Critical West Coast Coast Guard Hovercraft Fleet Grounded Amid Personnel Shortage, Impairing Public Safety Operations

Donovan Blake 1 month ago 0

West Coast Public Safety Impaired as Specialized Coast Guard Hovercraft Grounded Washington, D.C. – A critical component of the United States Coast Guard’s operational capabilities on...

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Portland Man Charged Federally in Alleged Assault Near South Portland ICE Facility
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Portland Man Charged Federally in Alleged Assault Near South Portland ICE Facility

Donovan Blake 1 month ago 0

A Portland man made an initial appearance in federal court on Friday, June 20, 2025, facing a federal felony charge stemming from an incident near a...

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Flex Technology Group Expands Strategic West Coast Footprint with New California Office
Innovation & Economy

Flex Technology Group Expands Strategic West Coast Footprint with New California Office

Donovan Blake 2 months ago 0

Flex Technology Group Expands Strategic West Coast Footprint with New California Office Visalia, California – Flex Technology Group (FlexTG), a prominent national provider of managed print...

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California Launches Sweeping Antitrust Probe into InnovateTech's App Store Dominance
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California Launches Sweeping Antitrust Probe into InnovateTech’s App Store Dominance

Donovan Blake 2 months ago 0

California Attorney General Initiates Major Antitrust Investigation into InnovateTech’s App Store Practices SACRAMENTO, CA – California Attorney General Alex Lee announced on June 10, 2025, the...

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