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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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California Launches Major Probe into State Farm's Wildfire Claim Handling After Palisades, Eaton Blazes
The Current

California Launches Major Probe into State Farm’s Wildfire Claim Handling After Palisades, Eaton Blazes

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California Investigates State Farm Over Fire Claims Sacramento, California – June 12, 2025 – California’s top insurance regulator has initiated a formal investigation into State Farm...

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$350 Million Funding Secured: Puget Sound High Speed Ferry Network Expansion Targets 2027 Launch
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$350 Million Funding Secured: Puget Sound High-Speed Ferry Network Expansion Targets 2027 Launch

evan Park 2 months ago 0

Landmark Funding Bill Signed OLYMPIA, WA – A significant milestone was reached on June 10, 2025, with the signing of State Bill SB 789 into law....

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Global Phenomenon Cosmic Tide Announce Highly Anticipated Fifth Album 'Stellar Drift,' Due August 23
Soundwaves

Global Phenomenon Cosmic Tide Announce Highly Anticipated Fifth Album ‘Stellar Drift,’ Due August 23

evan Park 2 months ago 0

Cosmic Tide Set to Release Fifth Studio Album ‘Stellar Drift’ Global music phenomenon Cosmic Tide has officially announced their highly anticipated fifth studio album, titled ‘\”Stellar...

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California Farm Labor Shakeup: AB 2030 Boosts Worker Pay, Raises Grower Cost Concerns
Pacific Plate

California Farm Labor Shakeup: AB 2030 Boosts Worker Pay, Raises Grower Cost Concerns

evan Park 5 months ago 0

California’s AB 2030: A Balancing Act Between Farmworker Benefits and Agricultural Economics California’s agricultural landscape is poised for significant changes following the passage of Assembly Bill...

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California's Future Water Security: $50 Billion Bond Heads to 2025 Ballot
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California’s Future Water Security: $50 Billion Bond Heads to 2025 Ballot

evan Park 5 months ago 0

California Legislature Greenlights Historic \u002450 Billion Water Bond Sacramento, CA — In a landmark legislative session, California lawmakers have taken a significant step towards bolstering the...

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Unity Music Festival 2025: Beyoncé, Coldplay, Kendrick Lamar Lead Massive Indio Lineup
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Unity Music Festival 2025: Beyoncé, Coldplay, Kendrick Lamar Lead Massive Indio Lineup

evan Park 5 months ago 0

Unity Music Festival Announces Powerhouse 2025 Lineup Featuring Beyoncé, Coldplay, and Kendrick Lamar Indio, California – Anticipation reached a fever pitch today as organizers of the...

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Apex Music Festival 2025: Nova Bloom, The Chronos, DJ Zenith Lead Star Studded San Francisco Lineup
Soundwaves

Apex Music Festival 2025: Nova Bloom, The Chronos, DJ Zenith Lead Star-Studded San Francisco Lineup

evan Park 5 months ago 0

Apex Music Festival Announces Monumental 2025 Headliners San Francisco, CA — The Apex Music Festival, one of the West Coast’s premier musical gatherings, has officially unveiled...

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California Coastal Commission Mandates Beach Permit System at Select Popular Sites Starting March 2025 to Protect Ecosystems
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California Coastal Commission Mandates Beach Permit System at Select Popular Sites Starting March 2025 to Protect Ecosystems

evan Park 5 months ago 0

SACRAMENTO, CA – In a significant move aimed at preserving California’s treasured coastline while managing burgeoning visitor numbers, the California Coastal Commission, in close partnership with...

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Historic California Law Elevates Farmworker Wages to $20 and Boosts Safety Standards
Pacific Plate

Historic California Law Elevates Farmworker Wages to $20 and Boosts Safety Standards

evan Park 5 months ago 0

California Enacts Landmark Farmworker Protection Act Sacramento, CA – In a move poised to significantly reshape the landscape of agricultural labor in California, Governor Gavin Newsom...

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California AB 789: Proposed 25% Farm Worker Wage Hike Sparks Industry Opposition Over Cost Increases
Pacific Plate

California AB 789: Proposed 25% Farm Worker Wage Hike Sparks Industry Opposition Over Cost Increases

evan Park 5 months ago 0

California Assembly Bill 789 Proposes Significant Changes for Farm Workers The California State Assembly is currently the focal point of a significant legislative debate with the...

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