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Surveillance State Fears Rise Over AI’s Growing Power
Surveillance State Fears Rise Over AI’s Growing Power
Sushi Mania Hits West Coast: Global Sensation Arrives
Sushi Mania Hits West Coast: Global Sensation Arrives
Streaming Wars: What’s New May 2, 2026?
Streaming Wars: What’s New May 2, 2026?
DOJ’s West Coast Strike Force Expands Enforcement
DOJ’s West Coast Strike Force Expands Enforcement
DOJ Launches West Coast Health Care Fraud Strike Force
DOJ Launches West Coast Health Care Fraud Strike Force
New Music Friday: May 2026’s Massive 14-Album Kickoff
New Music Friday: May 2026’s Massive 14-Album Kickoff
DOJ Unveils New West Coast Health Care Fraud Strike Force
DOJ Unveils New West Coast Health Care Fraud Strike Force
NOAA Unveils $99M Lifeline for West Coast Salmon Recovery
NOAA Unveils $99M Lifeline for West Coast Salmon Recovery
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
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Author: Hollis Greene

Hollis Greene has spent most of her career writing about the West Coast's relationship with its natural environment — the wildfires, the fisheries, the mountain towns, and the people who have built lives around all of it. Based in Seattle, she studied environmental journalism at the University of Washington and contributed to regional and national publications before joining West Coast Observer. Hollis is at her best when a story requires both patience and muddy boots, which in this line of work happens more often than you'd expect.
The Current

CA Women’s Prison Settles for $1.9M After Abuse Scandal

Hollis Greene 4 days ago

California’s correctional system is under intense scrutiny following a $1.9 million settlement regarding a 2024 incident at the Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF). The state has...

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Westward

Summer 2026: Why Your Dream Vacation Is Now a Luxury

Hollis Greene 1 week ago

The sun is high, but the cost of reaching it has never been steeper. As families and solo travelers alike finalize plans for the upcoming summer...

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Editorial

California Jet Fuel Crisis: Stockpiles Hit Two-Year Low as War Strangles Supply

Hollis Greene 1 week ago

California’s energy infrastructure is confronting an unprecedented stress test as jet fuel inventories plummet to their lowest levels in two years. The convergence of a major...

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Pacific Plate

Uma’s Brings Silk Road Flavors to Downtown SLO

Hollis Greene 2 weeks ago

San Luis Obispo’s culinary landscape is poised for a significant transformation as Uma’s, the New York-based restaurant chain known for its eclectic Eurasian cuisine, prepares to...

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Sunset Screen

Sunday TV Reset: FROM, The Way Home, and Krapopolis

Hollis Greene 2 weeks ago

As the calendar hits Sunday, April 19, 2026, the television landscape experiences a seismic shake-up that bridges the gap between high-stakes horror, multi-generational family drama, and...

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The Current

The Hospice Heist: How California’s Care System Became a Fraud Goldmine

Hollis Greene 2 weeks ago

California’s hospice industry, once a beacon of compassionate, end-of-life care for the terminally ill, has become the epicenter of a massive, systemic financial crisis. A staggering...

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Soundwaves

John Summit Escapes the Matrix: Sophomore Album ‘CTRL ESCAPE’ Out Now

Hollis Greene 2 weeks ago

The long-awaited sophomore album from global dance music sensation John Summit, ‘CTRL ESCAPE’, has officially arrived. Released via his own imprint, Experts Only, and Darkroom Records,...

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Top Coastal Reports

Eric Swalwell Suspends Campaign Amid Sexual Assault Crisis

Hollis Greene 3 weeks ago

Representative Eric Swalwell has officially suspended his campaign for California governor, marking a sudden and dramatic end to his gubernatorial bid in the wake of grave...

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The Current

Bay Area Gas Prices Spike Past $6 Amid Regional Surge

Hollis Greene 4 weeks ago

Drivers across the San Francisco Bay Area are facing renewed financial pressure as Bay Area gas prices climb to an average of more than $6 a...

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Innovation & Economy

MediaAlpha Unveils Industry-First Conversational AI App

Hollis Greene 1 month ago

MediaAlpha has officially launched the insurance industry’s first carrier-approved conversational AI application, marking a significant milestone in the digital transformation of insurance distribution. This innovative solution...

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