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La Valle Coastal Club: Inside the $50M RSF Transformation
La Valle Coastal Club: Inside the $50M RSF Transformation
Shadow Armories: CA School Police Evade Military Gear Law
Shadow Armories: CA School Police Evade Military Gear Law
Chatsworth Tragedy: NBC4 Helicopter Crash Claims Three Lives
Chatsworth Tragedy: NBC4 Helicopter Crash Claims Three Lives
Legal Firestorm: 21 States Challenge Trump-Era ‘Public Charge’ Rule
Legal Firestorm: 21 States Challenge Trump-Era ‘Public Charge’ Rule
Maersk: AI Boom Strains US West Coast Supply Chain
Maersk: AI Boom Strains US West Coast Supply Chain
Country Titans & Rock Legends Dominate Sept 14 Music Drop
Country Titans & Rock Legends Dominate Sept 14 Music Drop
Climate Volatility: India Floods and California Storm Fallout
Climate Volatility: India Floods and California Storm Fallout
Lucas Fire Breakthrough: 30% Containment Reached
Lucas Fire Breakthrough: 30% Containment Reached
Lucas Fire: 4,008 Acres Burn in Lake County Amid Red Flag
Lucas Fire: 4,008 Acres Burn in Lake County Amid Red Flag
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Vancouver’s Flavor Forecast: 13 Must-Visit New Openings
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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.
Soundwaves

Louder Than Life, Spotify Forge 2026 Tech Partnership

Hollis Greene 5 days ago

In a decisive move to bridge the gap between digital music consumption and the high-octane environment of live performance, Danny Wimmer Presents (DWP) has officially announced...

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The Current

Trump’s Santa Barbara Pipeline Push: Energy Overruled?

Hollis Greene 3 weeks ago

The effort to restart the long-dormant offshore oil infrastructure in Santa Barbara County has shifted from a local regulatory battle to a high-stakes federal showdown, with...

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Editorial

California Coastal Protections Face Federal Power Struggle

Hollis Greene 3 weeks ago

California’s long-standing authority over its 840-mile coastline is under intense scrutiny as federal authorities initiate a review of coastal commerce regulations. This shift, which environmental advocates...

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Top Coastal Reports

Western Wildfires: The Looming Impact of Federal Policy

Hollis Greene 3 weeks ago

As the Western United States grapples with an intense fire season currently operating at National Preparedness Level 5 (PL5), the residual impacts of past federal wildfire...

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The Current

Federal Court Clears Path for Vital Oil Pipeline Restart

Hollis Greene 4 weeks ago

A federal court has definitively ruled against state and local attempts to block the Santa Ynez Pipeline, marking a decisive victory for Sable Offshore Corporation and...

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Innovation & Economy

Stripe Acquires OpenRouter to Dominate AI Model Gateway Market

Hollis Greene 4 weeks ago

Stripe has officially announced its acquisition of OpenRouter, the prominent AI model gateway and routing platform. This high-profile acquisition signals Stripe’s intent to move beyond its...

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Sunset Screen

TV’s Super Sunday: Dragon Finales and Reality Fireworks

Hollis Greene 1 month ago

Tonight, August 9, 2026, marks one of the most significant dates on the television calendar, serving as a rare intersection between prestige high-fantasy drama, high-voltage reality...

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Pacific Plate

Oakland’s August 2026 Culinary Shake-Up: New Waves of Flavor

Hollis Greene 1 month ago

The East Bay’s Culinary Evolution: August 2026 Trends The Oakland dining scene is experiencing a concentrated wave of transformation this August, defined by a shift toward...

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Westward

San Diego 2026: The Convergence of Ancestral Heritage and Wellness

Hollis Greene 2 months ago

San Diego enters 2026 with a distinct dual-track identity: a profound commitment to cultural reclamation and a thriving, innovative health-fitness culture. The city’s landscape, both physical...

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The Current

Washington Regulator Slaps West Capital Lending With $75K Penalty

Hollis Greene 2 months ago

The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) has officially sanctioned West Capital Lending Inc., imposing a $75,000 penalty following a formal investigation into the company’s...

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