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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.
Rajinikanth's 'Coolie' Unleashes Global Phenomenon, Targets Unprecedented ₹150 Crore Opening Day
Sunset Screen

Rajinikanth’s ‘Coolie’ Unleashes Global Phenomenon, Targets Unprecedented ₹150 Crore Opening Day

Hollis Greene 10 months ago

Chennai, India – August 14 marked a momentous occasion in Indian cinema as Superstar Rajinikanth’s highly anticipated film, ‘Coolie,’ roared into theatres, igniting a wave of...

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UCLA Secures Partial Funding Restoration for Critical Research After Judge's Order Against Trump Administration
The Current

UCLA Secures Partial Funding Restoration for Critical Research After Judge’s Order Against Trump Administration

Hollis Greene 10 months ago

In a significant legal development that sent ripples through the academic and scientific communities, a U.S. judge has issued a compelling order directing the Trump administration...

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Harvest Rock 2025 Unveils Monumental Lineup: The Strokes and Jelly Roll Lead Adelaide Extravaganza
Soundwaves

Harvest Rock 2025 Unveils Monumental Lineup: The Strokes and Jelly Roll Lead Adelaide Extravaganza

Hollis Greene 10 months ago

Adelaide is poised to host an extraordinary celebration of Music as the Harvest Rock festival officially unveils its highly anticipated 2025 lineup. Marking its third annual...

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Navigating the New Frontier: Why Human Insight Remains Key in the AI Powered Editorial and News Landscape
Editorial

Navigating the New Frontier: Why Human Insight Remains Key in the AI-Powered Editorial and News Landscape

Hollis Greene 10 months ago

The editorial profession stands at a pivotal juncture, grappling with profound questions posed by the rapid ascent of artificial intelligence. It’s an existential moment for an...

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California's Sweeping Cybersecurity Audit Mandate Set to Reshape West Coast Data Protection
Innovation & Economy

California’s Sweeping Cybersecurity Audit Mandate Set to Reshape West Coast Data Protection

Hollis Greene 10 months ago

California is on the cusp of implementing a landmark regulatory framework designed to significantly enhance consumer privacy and cybersecurity across the state. The California Privacy Protection...

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San Francisco's Action Driven Revival: A Top West Coast City's Blueprint for Urban Comeback
Top Coastal Reports

San Francisco’s Action-Driven Revival: A Top West Coast City’s Blueprint for Urban Comeback

Hollis Greene 10 months ago

San Francisco, a city long synonymous with innovation and progress, has recently found itself at the forefront of a different kind of urban movement: a determined...

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Coastal Flood Advisory Extended: Millions in California Urged to Exercise Caution
Westward

Coastal Flood Advisory Extended: Millions in California Urged to Exercise Caution

Hollis Greene 11 months ago

Coastal Flood Advisory Extended: Millions in California Urged to Exercise Caution California residents, particularly those planning travel on Tuesday night, are being urged to exercise caution...

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West Coast Community Bancorp Reports Strong Q2 Earnings, Boosts Dividend
Innovation & Economy

West Coast Community Bancorp Reports Strong Q2 Earnings, Boosts Dividend

Hollis Greene 11 months ago

West Coast Community Bancorp Sees Significant Growth in Q2 2025 Earnings West Coast Community Bancorp (WCCB), the parent company of West Coast Community Bank, announced impressive...

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British Columbia Hotel Restaurants Shine: Among Canada's Top Dining Destinations
Pacific Plate

British Columbia Hotel Restaurants Shine: Among Canada’s Top Dining Destinations

Hollis Greene 11 months ago

B.C. Restaurants Amongst Canada’s Finest in Prestigious Listing Across British Columbia, hotel restaurants are no longer just convenient stopgaps for weary travelers. Increasingly, these establishments are...

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Highland Soap Company Purchases to Fund Life Saving Defibrillator for Community
Editorial

Highland Soap Company Purchases to Fund Life-Saving Defibrillator for Community

Hollis Greene 11 months ago

Highland Soap Company to Equip Visitor Centre with Public Defibrillator The Highland Soap Company is taking proactive steps to enhance community safety. In a move welcomed...

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