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BC NDP Leader David Eby Resigns After Shock Election Defeat
BC NDP Leader David Eby Resigns After Shock Election Defeat
David Eby Resigns: B.C. NDP Defeated in Election Shock
David Eby Resigns: B.C. NDP Defeated in Election Shock
California’s $25B Homebuyer Bet: Prop. 37 Explained
California’s $25B Homebuyer Bet: Prop. 37 Explained
California Braces as Exceptional High Tides Trigger Flood Alerts
California Braces as Exceptional High Tides Trigger Flood Alerts
Tate McRae Reclaims Her Narrative with ‘Housewife’ Single
Tate McRae Reclaims Her Narrative with ‘Housewife’ Single
Flu Surge: West Coast Faces Early H1N1 Crisis
Flu Surge: West Coast Faces Early H1N1 Crisis
America First: New Strategy to Supercharge U.S. Seafood Industry
America First: New Strategy to Supercharge U.S. Seafood Industry
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Meta Secures Zuckerberg Residency Deal Amid Tax Risks
Early Flu Spike: Mutated Virus Challenges West Coast
Early Flu Spike: Mutated Virus Challenges West Coast
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Oakland 911 Shutdown: Police Launch Criminal Probe Into Sabotage
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Jorge Salcido grew up in East Los Angeles and has spent his career telling the stories of West Coast communities that don't always make the front page. His reporting covers culture, immigration, and the changing character of California and Pacific Northwest cities, mixing ground-level interviews with a journalist's instinct for the wider picture. At West Coast Observer, Jorge brings that same perspective to everything from local politics to arts coverage. He plays weekend soccer, makes an excellent carnitas, and is convinced that LA traffic has made him a more patient person — though his colleagues remain unconvinced.
Soundwaves

Tate McRae Reclaims Her Narrative with ‘Housewife’ Single

Jorge Salcido 7 days ago

Tate McRae has officially ignited the 2026 music calendar with the release of ‘Housewife,’ a striking new single that pairs razor-sharp lyrical commentary with a high-fashion,...

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Editorial

2026 Flu Season Ignites Early: CDC Confirms Deaths Amid West Coast Surge

Jorge Salcido 1 week ago

Public health authorities have officially declared the start of the 2026-2027 influenza season, a timeline that arrives significantly earlier than the five-year epidemiological average. The Centers...

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The Current

Navy Launches $30B Race to Modernize Shipyards

Jorge Salcido 1 week ago

The U.S. Navy has formally launched a massive solicitation process to secure construction contracts valued at up to $30 billion, aiming to modernize critical shipyard infrastructure...

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Top Coastal Reports

Systemic Abuse: The Crisis at California’s Largest Women’s Prison

Jorge Salcido 2 weeks ago

The Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF) in Chowchilla, the largest female correctional institution in the United States, is currently at the center of a deepening scandal....

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The Current

Nurse Convicted of Murder in 130-MPH Windsor Hills Crash

Jorge Salcido 4 weeks ago

In a legal conclusion that sets a significant precedent for vehicular manslaughter cases, a Los Angeles jury has convicted Nicole Linton, a former registered nurse, of...

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The Current

Double Cyclone Threat: Hurricane Polo Batters Mexico as Nolo Targets Hawaii

Jorge Salcido 1 month ago

Tropical Storm Nolo is rapidly closing in on the Hawaiian archipelago, with meteorological models indicating a high probability of intensification into a hurricane by nightfall. Simultaneously,...

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Editorial

California Declares Emergency as Historic El Niño Looms

Jorge Salcido 1 month ago

Governor Gavin Newsom has issued a formal state of emergency declaration for California, empowering state agencies to accelerate preparations and resource allocation for what meteorologists predict...

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Top Coastal Reports

Decron’s $114M LA Bet: A Strategic Multifamily Power Move

Jorge Salcido 1 month ago

Decron Properties has cemented its commitment to the Southern California real estate market, officially closing on the $114 million acquisition of The Academy, a premier 220-unit...

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Sunset Screen

Weekend Watch: 13 Must-See New Streaming Titles (Sept 18-20)

Jorge Salcido 1 month ago

The weekend of September 18-20, 2026, marks a significant pivot in the fall streaming schedule, with a curated list of 13 new movies and shows to...

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Westward

La Valle Coastal Club: Inside the $50M RSF Transformation

Jorge Salcido 1 month ago

The landscape of Southern California luxury hospitality has officially shifted. Meriwether Companies has finalized its highly anticipated, $50 million transformation of the historic Morgan Run property...

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