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Arteris Strikes Gold: Inside the Tech Innovation of the Year
Arteris Strikes Gold: Inside the Tech Innovation of the Year
California Gas Prices Breach $6 Mark Amid National Spike
California Gas Prices Breach $6 Mark Amid National Spike
California Jet Fuel Crisis: Asia Supply Slump Hits Decade Low
California Jet Fuel Crisis: Asia Supply Slump Hits Decade Low
California Jet Fuel Crisis: Supply Flows Hit Decade Low
California Jet Fuel Crisis: Supply Flows Hit Decade Low
Shielding the Safety Net: The Fight Against Medicaid Fraud
Shielding the Safety Net: The Fight Against Medicaid Fraud
Meth Crisis: 1 in 6 California Heart Attacks Linked
Meth Crisis: 1 in 6 California Heart Attacks Linked
Why Diners Are Ordering Wrong at SF’s Hottest New Spot
Why Diners Are Ordering Wrong at SF’s Hottest New Spot
CA Women’s Prison Settles for $1.9M After Abuse Scandal
CA Women’s Prison Settles for $1.9M After Abuse Scandal
Chicago Ground Stop Triggers Nationwide Aviation Crisis
Chicago Ground Stop Triggers Nationwide Aviation Crisis
BINI Unleashes ‘Signals’: Inside the P-Pop Titans’ Massive World Tour
BINI Unleashes ‘Signals’: Inside the P-Pop Titans’ Massive World Tour
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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.
Cinematic wide-angle shot of a darkened California coastline at dusk, symbolizing the FBI's warning about a potential offshore drone threat.
The Current

FBI Warns CA of Iran Drone Threat

evan Park 1 month ago

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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The Current

California’s Snowpack Melts Under Record Heat

evan Park 1 month ago

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...

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Editorial

Lone Councillor Fights “Critical Only” Social Care Cuts

evan Park 1 month ago

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....

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Soundwaves

VAC Fest 2026: Kygo, Summit, de Witte, Robinson Headline NEO ZEN

evan Park 1 month ago

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...

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Soundwaves

Afroman Wins Lawsuit; BTS Drops New Album

evan Park 2 months ago

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...

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Top Coastal Reports

LA Gas Station Hits $8.31 Amid Price Surge

evan Park 2 months ago

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...

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Pacific Plate

West Coast Food Scene Explodes: New Flavors Take Center Stage

evan Park 2 months ago

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...

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The Current

Ukraine Crisis Fuels Gulf Coast LNG Boom, Straining US Energy Affordability

evan Park 2 months ago

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...

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Sunset Screen

Ryan Gosling’s ‘Project Hail Mary’ Blasts Off in London, US Release Set

evan Park 2 months ago

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...

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Editorial

Kintyre Councillor Alastair Redman Addresses Argyll and Bute’s Substantial Council Tax Rise

evan Park 2 months ago

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...

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