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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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Santa Monica Enacts Sweeping Short Term Rental Ban to Combat Housing Crisis
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Santa Monica Enacts Sweeping Short-Term Rental Ban to Combat Housing Crisis

evan Park 6 months ago 0

Santa Monica Moves Decisively Against Short-Term Rentals SANTA MONICA, CA – In a landmark decision aimed at reclaiming scarce housing units and addressing a deepening affordability...

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California Establishes New Autonomous Vehicle Safety Commission Under AB 789
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California Establishes New Autonomous Vehicle Safety Commission Under AB 789

evan Park 6 months ago 0

California Moves to Strengthen Autonomous Vehicle Safety Regulations Sacramento, CA – In a significant move aimed at bolstering public safety amid the rapid advancement of autonomous...

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Apex+ Secures 'Galactic Patrol' Rights, Commits Record $200M+ Budget for Epic Sci Fi Series
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Apex+ Secures ‘Galactic Patrol’ Rights, Commits Record $200M+ Budget for Epic Sci-Fi Series

evan Park 6 months ago 0

Apex+ Acquires ‘Galactic Patrol’ Rights, Signals Major Investment in Sci-Fi Epic LOS ANGELES, CA – Apex+, the burgeoning global streaming service, has officially announced a landmark...

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Streamix's 'Nova Chronicles' Shatters Viewership Records with Historic Global Launch
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Streamix’s ‘Nova Chronicles’ Shatters Viewership Records with Historic Global Launch

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Streamix Sci-Fi Saga ‘Nova Chronicles’ Sets New Benchmark London, UK – February 10, 2025 – Streamix, the global streaming entertainment giant, has announced a monumental success...

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California's Restaurant Wage Revolution: AB 1234 Set to Reshape Industry Landscape on Feb 15, 2025
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California’s Restaurant Wage Revolution: AB 1234 Set to Reshape Industry Landscape on Feb 15, 2025

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California Restaurants Brace for Historic Wage Hike as AB 1234 Takes Effect Sacramento, CA – The California restaurant industry is standing on the precipice of a...

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California Breaks Ground with AI Accountability Act, Sparks Tech Industry Backlash
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California Breaks Ground with AI Accountability Act, Sparks Tech Industry Backlash

evan Park 6 months ago 0

California Enacts Landmark AI Accountability Law Sacramento, California — In a move poised to significantly reshape the landscape of artificial intelligence development and deployment within its...

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West Coast Tech Leaders Form Powerful Alliance to Navigate AI Regulation
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West Coast Tech Leaders Form Powerful Alliance to Navigate AI Regulation

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West Coast Tech Leaders Form Powerful Alliance to Navigate AI Regulation Formation of the West Coast AI Policy Alliance SACRAMENTO, CA – In a significant development...

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California Mandates AI Training Data Consent: New Bill Targets Silicon Valley Firms with Stiff Penalties
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California Mandates AI Training Data Consent: New Bill Targets Silicon Valley Firms with Stiff Penalties

evan Park 6 months ago 0

California Proposes Sweeping AI Data Privacy Reforms Sacramento, CA – California, often at the forefront of technology regulation, is once again poised to significantly impact the...

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OmniStream Unveils Ad Supported 4K Tier, Increases Premium Subscription Price Effective April 1, 2025
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OmniStream Unveils Ad-Supported 4K Tier, Increases Premium Subscription Price Effective April 1, 2025

evan Park 6 months ago 0

Streaming industry giant OmniStream has announced a significant restructuring of its subscription offerings, introducing a new ad-supported tier that includes high-end features previously exclusive to its...

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West Coast Editorial Associates Champions Books That Make a Difference
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West Coast Editorial Associates Champions Books That Make a Difference

evan Park 6 months ago

West Coast Editorial Associates is shining a light on the power of literature with a project dedicated to celebrating books that truly make a difference. This...

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