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Wave-Riding Canines Conquer the Pacific at World Dog Surfing Championships
Wave-Riding Canines Conquer the Pacific at World Dog Surfing Championships
Credo Technology: Powering the AI Boom with High-Speed Connectivity
Credo Technology: Powering the AI Boom with High-Speed Connectivity
Navigating the West Coast Food Scene: My Journey Through Erewhon’s High-End Aisles
Navigating the West Coast Food Scene: My Journey Through Erewhon’s High-End Aisles
City Heights Construction Chaos: Over a Year Late, Residents Question the Cost of Progress
City Heights Construction Chaos: Over a Year Late, Residents Question the Cost of Progress
Naomi Scott Makes a Splash in the Music Scene at Lollapalooza
Naomi Scott Makes a Splash in the Music Scene at Lollapalooza
Alaska Airlines Charts New Winter Course with Seven West Coast Expansion Routes
Alaska Airlines Charts New Winter Course with Seven West Coast Expansion Routes
Alaska Airlines Charts New Course: Seven New West Coast Routes Take Flight
Alaska Airlines Charts New Course: Seven New West Coast Routes Take Flight
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San Jose Secures Major Power Deal with PG&E, Aiming to Dominate West Coast Data Center Market
Beyond the Usual Suspects: Uncovering Southern California’s Rising Sandwich Stars
Beyond the Usual Suspects: Uncovering Southern California’s Rising Sandwich Stars
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Weekend Streaming Guide: New Movies and TV Shows Arrive August 1st
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West Coast Financial Trims Apple (AAPL) Stake Amid Strong Earnings, SEC Filing Reveals
Innovation & Economy

West Coast Financial Trims Apple (AAPL) Stake Amid Strong Earnings, SEC Filing Reveals

Jorge Salcido 1 month ago 0

A recent regulatory filing indicates that West Coast Financial LLC, an investment advisory firm, has slightly reduced its stake in Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), the technology giant...

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San Leandro Community Kitchen Closure Threatens Over 100 East Bay Food Startups and Charities
Pacific Plate

San Leandro Community Kitchen Closure Threatens Over 100 East Bay Food Startups and Charities

Jorge Salcido 1 month ago 1

SAN LEANDRO, CA – More than 100 mom-and-pop food businesses and charities operating across the East Bay are confronting a precarious future following the announcement of...

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Los Angeles Readies for Culinary Extravaganza: Dine LA Summer Returns July 25 with Nation's Largest Restaurant Week
Pacific Plate

Los Angeles Readies for Culinary Extravaganza: Dine LA Summer Returns July 25 with Nation’s Largest Restaurant Week

Jorge Salcido 1 month ago 0

Los Angeles is preparing for a significant event on its culinary calendar: the return of Dine LA Restaurant Week this summer. Organized by LA Tourism, the...

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Grand Jury Returns Misconduct Accusations Against San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus
The Current

Grand Jury Returns Misconduct Accusations Against San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus

Jorge Salcido 1 month ago 0

SAN MATEO COUNTY, CA – A grand jury has returned formal accusations of misconduct against San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus, a significant development reported on...

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July 4, 2025: New Music Friday Sees Major Releases From Foo Fighters, Kesha, Zach Bryan & More
Soundwaves

July 4, 2025: New Music Friday Sees Major Releases From Foo Fighters, Kesha, Zach Bryan & More

Jorge Salcido 1 month ago 0

The calendar turns to Friday, July 4, 2025, marking another significant iteration of the global music industry’s designated release day, commonly known as New Music Friday....

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West Coast Eagles Announce Eighth Debutant: Kalgoorlie Product Malakai Champion Poised for AFL Bow Against Giants at Optus Stadium
Editorial

West Coast Eagles Announce Eighth Debutant: Kalgoorlie Product Malakai Champion Poised for AFL Bow Against Giants at Optus Stadium

Jorge Salcido 1 month ago 0

PERTH, WA – The West Coast Eagles are set to introduce their eighth debutant of the 2025 AFL season this Friday night, with livewire small forward...

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Trump's $4.5 Trillion Tax and Spending Bill Clears Congress Amid Pacific Northwest Outcry
Top Coastal Reports

Trump’s $4.5 Trillion Tax and Spending Bill Clears Congress Amid Pacific Northwest Outcry

Jorge Salcido 1 month ago 0

WASHINGTON D.C. – United States House Republicans successfully navigated a substantial $4.5 trillion tax breaks and spending package through final congressional passage on Thursday, July 3,...

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California Fireworks Explosion Halts Fourth of July Celebrations, Seven Missing
The Current

California Fireworks Explosion Halts Fourth of July Celebrations, Seven Missing

Jorge Salcido 1 month ago 0

Deadly Blast Rocks Yolo County Pyrotechnics Facility A powerful and deadly explosion at a pyrotechnics facility near Esparto, Yolo County, California, on Tuesday, July 1, 2025,...

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Search Intensifies for 7 Missing After Catastrophic California Fireworks Warehouse Explosion
Top Coastal Reports

Search Intensifies for 7 Missing After Catastrophic California Fireworks Warehouse Explosion

Jorge Salcido 1 month ago 0

ESPARTO, Calif. — Rescue operations are continuing in Northern California’s Yolo County following a massive explosion and subsequent fire at a fireworks storage facility that left...

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New Music Friday: Kesha, Foo Fighters, Kae Tempest Lead Global Releases on July 4, 2025
Soundwaves

New Music Friday: Kesha, Foo Fighters, Kae Tempest Lead Global Releases on July 4, 2025

Jorge Salcido 1 month ago 0

JULY 4, 2025 – The global music scene anticipates a significant wave of new releases today, Friday, July 4, 2025, marking a bustling New Music Friday...

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