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Flea Style Hat Bar Lands in Laguna Beach
Flea Style Hat Bar Lands in Laguna Beach
NOAA Launches Ocean Acidification Missions
NOAA Launches Ocean Acidification Missions
Sarasota Restaurants Serve Up Summer Delights
Sarasota Restaurants Serve Up Summer Delights
Ocean’s ‘Dinosaur Herd’ Found Thriving!
Ocean’s ‘Dinosaur Herd’ Found Thriving!
B-52 Bomber Crashes, Killing 8 at Edwards AFB
B-52 Bomber Crashes, Killing 8 at Edwards AFB
YouTube Music Powers Up Live Industry
YouTube Music Powers Up Live Industry
Kraken Unleashed! Blockbusters Hit Screens June 12th
Kraken Unleashed! Blockbusters Hit Screens June 12th
Tragic Crash Claims Life on Mid North Coast
Tragic Crash Claims Life on Mid North Coast
Woman Dies at Santa Cruz Amid Fearsome Ocean Swell
Woman Dies at Santa Cruz Amid Fearsome Ocean Swell
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Kraken Unleashed: June 12th Sees Blockbuster Releases
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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.
JSO Releases Report on Use of Force in William McNeil Jr. Traffic Stop Arrest
Top Coastal Reports

JSO Releases Report on Use of Force in William McNeil Jr. Traffic Stop Arrest

Hollis Greene 11 months ago

Jacksonville, FL – The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) has released a detailed report regarding the use of force during the arrest of William McNeil Jr. on...

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AB 2035: California Restaurants Over $5M Must Disclose Supplier Labor & Environmental Practices
Pacific Plate

AB 2035: California Restaurants Over $5M Must Disclose Supplier Labor & Environmental Practices

Hollis Greene 11 months ago 0

California Enacts Landmark Food Transparency Law: AB 2035 Reshapes Restaurant Sourcing Sacramento, CA – A significant shift is underway for the Golden State’s dining landscape following...

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California's July 2025 Cultural Pulse: C Magazine's Exclusive Hot List Unveils Key Trends
Westward

California’s July 2025 Cultural Pulse: C Magazine’s Exclusive Hot List Unveils Key Trends

Hollis Greene 12 months ago 0

Los Angeles, California – C Magazine®, the authoritative voice in West Coast luxury and lifestyle since its inception in 2005, has unveiled its much-anticipated “Top 5:...

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LS Marine Commissions Asia's Largest HVDC Cable Laying Vessel in Strategic Expansion
Innovation & Economy

LS Marine Commissions Asia’s Largest HVDC Cable-Laying Vessel in Strategic Expansion

Hollis Greene 12 months ago 0

SEO Keywords: LS Marine Solution, cable-laying vessel, HVDC cable, submarine cable, offshore wind, West Coast HVDC Energy Highway, Tersan Shipyard, Asia largest vessel, cable capacity, marine...

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West Hollywood Culinary Scene Buzzes: July 4th Specials, Italian Journeys & SoCal Breakfasts Highlight Upcoming Events
Pacific Plate

West Hollywood Culinary Scene Buzzes: July 4th Specials, Italian Journeys & SoCal Breakfasts Highlight Upcoming Events

Hollis Greene 12 months ago 0

West Hollywood, a vibrant hub for culinary innovation and lifestyle trends, is setting the stage for a dynamic July and anticipation for the autumn season. Establishments...

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Major Streaming Releases Arrive Week of July 4, 2025: 'Sinners,' 'Sandman,' 'Batman' Lead Offerings
Sunset Screen

Major Streaming Releases Arrive Week of July 4, 2025: ‘Sinners,’ ‘Sandman,’ ‘Batman’ Lead Offerings

Hollis Greene 12 months ago 0

As the week of July 4, 2025, commences, streaming platforms are poised to deliver a significant slate of new films and series, promising a diverse range...

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Search Underway for 7 Unaccounted For After Massive California Fireworks Warehouse Explosion
The Current

Search Underway for 7 Unaccounted For After Massive California Fireworks Warehouse Explosion

Hollis Greene 12 months ago 0

ESPARTO, California – Authorities in Northern California are conducting an urgent search for seven individuals who remain “unaccounted for” following a series of powerful explosions and...

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Seven Missing After Catastrophic California Fireworks Warehouse Explosion Near Sacramento
Editorial

Seven Missing After Catastrophic California Fireworks Warehouse Explosion Near Sacramento

Hollis Greene 12 months ago 0

YOLO COUNTY, California – Seven individuals remain unaccounted for following a devastating explosion and fire at a fireworks warehouse near Esparto, California, on Tuesday afternoon. The...

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Seven Feared Dead, Wildfire Ignites After Catastrophic California Fireworks Blast
Top Coastal Reports

Seven Feared Dead, Wildfire Ignites After Catastrophic California Fireworks Blast

Hollis Greene 12 months ago 0

ESPARTO, California — Seven individuals remain unaccounted for following a series of powerful explosions that tore through a pyrotechnics warehouse in rural Yolo County, California, on...

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Festival d'été de Québec 2025: Star Studded Lineup Unveiled for Historic Summer Event
Soundwaves

Festival d’été de Québec 2025: Star-Studded Lineup Unveiled for Historic Summer Event

Hollis Greene 12 months ago 0

Québec City, Canada – The historic heart of Québec City is poised to host one of North America’s premier music events as the Festival d’été de...

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