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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
San Jose Secures Major Power Deal with PG&E, Aiming to Dominate West Coast Data Center Market
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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Harmony Peak Festival 2025 Unveils Star Studded Lineup and Ambitious Green Initiatives
Soundwaves

Harmony Peak Festival 2025 Unveils Star-Studded Lineup and Ambitious Green Initiatives

Jorge Salcido 5 months ago 0

Harmony Peak Festival Sets Stage for 2025 with Major Headliners and Strong Sustainability Push PLACERVILLE, CA – Organizers behind the highly anticipated Harmony Peak Festival today...

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FutureSonic Fest 2025 Unveils Blockbuster Headliners: Aetheria, Nexus Wave, Exclusive Synthetica & Solara Set Confirmed
Soundwaves

FutureSonic Fest 2025 Unveils Blockbuster Headliners: Aetheria, Nexus Wave, Exclusive Synthetica & Solara Set Confirmed

Jorge Salcido 5 months ago 0

INDIO, CA – FutureSonic Fest, one of the nation’s premier music and arts festivals, has officially lifted the curtain on its highly anticipated headlining lineup for...

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West Coast Tourism Braces for Economic Headwinds as Proposed Coastal Fees Aim to Fund Climate Adaptation
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West Coast Tourism Braces for Economic Headwinds as Proposed Coastal Fees Aim to Fund Climate Adaptation

Jorge Salcido 5 months ago 0

West Coast Tourism Leaders Convene in Seattle to Address Proposed Coastal Access Fees SEATTLE, WA – Major stakeholders representing the vibrant tourism economies of California, Oregon,...

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California Boosts Farmworker Heat Safety with Sweeping New Law
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California Boosts Farmworker Heat Safety with Sweeping New Law

Jorge Salcido 5 months ago 0

California Enacts Landmark Heat Safety Mandate for Farm Workers SACRAMENTO, CA — In a significant move addressing the increasing risks faced by outdoor agricultural laborers due...

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Global Stage Festival 2025: Star Headliners Revealed Alongside Groundbreaking Sustainability Goals in Lisbon
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Global Stage Festival 2025: Star Headliners Revealed Alongside Groundbreaking Sustainability Goals in Lisbon

Jorge Salcido 6 months ago 0

Lisbon Gears Up for Global Stage Festival 2025 with Major Lineup and Green Initiatives LISBON, PORTUGAL – Organizers for the highly anticipated Global Stage Music Festival...

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California Enacts Landmark Water Conservation Law SB 101 Amid Deepening Drought Concerns
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California Enacts Landmark Water Conservation Law SB 101 Amid Deepening Drought Concerns

Jorge Salcido 6 months ago 0

California Enacts Landmark Water Conservation Law SB 101 Amid Deepening Drought Concerns SACRAMENTO, CA – In a decisive move to bolster California’s resilience against increasingly frequent...

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California High Speed Rail Secures Landmark $8 Billion Funding Via AB 42 for Southern Expansion
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California High-Speed Rail Secures Landmark $8 Billion Funding Via AB 42 for Southern Expansion

Jorge Salcido 6 months ago 0

Historic Funding Boost for California High-Speed Rail California’s ambitious high-speed rail project reached a critical juncture on February 14, 2025, as state legislators approved Bill AB...

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Sonic Bloom 2025 Shakes Up Lineup with Surprise Ethereal Waves Addition, Unveils Experimental Quantum Stage Amidst Rapid Ticket Sell Out
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Sonic Bloom 2025 Shakes Up Lineup with Surprise Ethereal Waves Addition, Unveils Experimental Quantum Stage Amidst Rapid Ticket Sell-Out

Jorge Salcido 6 months ago 0

Sonic Bloom 2025 Reveals Major Lineup Expansion and New Stage Willow Creek Park, California – Synergy Events LLC, the organizing force behind the highly anticipated Sonic...

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California Unveils $50M Fund to Grow Sustainable Aquaculture, Kelp Industries
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California Unveils $50M Fund to Grow Sustainable Aquaculture, Kelp Industries

Jorge Salcido 6 months ago 0

California Boosts Blue Economy with $50 Million for Sustainable Aquaculture and Kelp Farming The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has announced a significant investment...

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Pop Superstar Aurora Nova, Rock Icons The Obsidian Sound Set to Headline Coachella 2026
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Pop Superstar Aurora Nova, Rock Icons The Obsidian Sound Set to Headline Coachella 2026

Jorge Salcido 6 months ago 0

Coachella 2026 Headliners Revealed: A Blend of Pop and Rock Majesty Indio, California – The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, a cornerstone of the global...

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