The FBI has alerted California law enforcement to a potential retaliatory drone attack from Iran, launched from an offshore vessel, following U.S. strikes against the Middle...
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Author: evan Park
Evan Park brings a background in data-driven investigative journalism to his work at West Coast Observer. Born in Los Angeles to Korean immigrant parents, he studied communications at USC before moving north to cover Pacific Northwest politics and business. Evan specialises in stories that connect local decisions to broader regional trends, with a particular interest in housing policy and urban development. In his off hours he's an avid cyclist and a dedicated — if somewhat erratic — home cook.
California’s Snowpack Melts Under Record Heat
A historic heatwave is currently searing California, causing an unprecedented acceleration in the melting of the Sierra Nevada snowpack, a critical natural reservoir for the state’s...
Lone Councillor Fights “Critical Only” Social Care Cuts
The Financial Crisis Driving the Cuts The North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership is facing severe financial pressure, necessitating drastic measures to balance its budget....
VAC Fest 2026: Kygo, Summit, de Witte, Robinson Headline NEO ZEN
The VAC Music Festival 2026, themed “NEO ZEN,” is set to transform Hengqin into a hub of electronic music from April 18-19. This year’s festival boasts...
Afroman Wins Lawsuit; BTS Drops New Album
The music world is buzzing with significant news as rapper Afroman has won his defamation lawsuit against seven Ohio sheriff’s deputies, and global K-pop sensation BTS...
LA Gas Station Hits $8.31 Amid Price Surge
A lone Chevron station in Los Angeles has become a focal point for the city’s soaring gas prices, with reports indicating it was charging an astonishing...
West Coast Food Scene Explodes: New Flavors Take Center Stage
The culinary landscape of the West Coast continues to be a dynamic and exciting frontier for food lovers. Recent reports highlight a surge in innovative food...
Ukraine Crisis Fuels Gulf Coast LNG Boom, Straining US Energy Affordability
Russia attacks Ukraine’s power grid. This causes widespread blackouts. It is a severe energy crisis there. Meanwhile, US Gulf Coast LNG companies are thriving. They profit...
Ryan Gosling’s ‘Project Hail Mary’ Blasts Off in London, US Release Set
London served as the glittering backdrop for the world premiere of “Project Hail Mary” on March 9, 2026, at the iconic Cineworld Leicester Square. Academy Award-nominated...
Kintyre Councillor Alastair Redman Addresses Argyll and Bute’s Substantial Council Tax Rise
Councillor Alastair Redman shared his views. His column appeared on March 6, 2026. It was published by West Coast Today. The topic was the year’s council...