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Surveillance State Fears Rise Over AI’s Growing Power
Surveillance State Fears Rise Over AI’s Growing Power
Sushi Mania Hits West Coast: Global Sensation Arrives
Sushi Mania Hits West Coast: Global Sensation Arrives
Streaming Wars: What’s New May 2, 2026?
Streaming Wars: What’s New May 2, 2026?
DOJ’s West Coast Strike Force Expands Enforcement
DOJ’s West Coast Strike Force Expands Enforcement
DOJ Launches West Coast Health Care Fraud Strike Force
DOJ Launches West Coast Health Care Fraud Strike Force
New Music Friday: May 2026’s Massive 14-Album Kickoff
New Music Friday: May 2026’s Massive 14-Album Kickoff
DOJ Unveils New West Coast Health Care Fraud Strike Force
DOJ Unveils New West Coast Health Care Fraud Strike Force
NOAA Unveils $99M Lifeline for West Coast Salmon Recovery
NOAA Unveils $99M Lifeline for West Coast Salmon Recovery
Arteris Strikes Gold: Inside the Tech Innovation of the Year
Arteris Strikes Gold: Inside the Tech Innovation of the Year
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California Gas Prices Breach $6 Mark Amid National Spike
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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.
Stream These! The Best New Movies Hitting Platforms July 20 26
Sunset Screen

Stream These! The Best New Movies Hitting Platforms July 20-26

Jorge Salcido 9 months ago

Best New Movies to Stream This Week (July 20-26) As the summer heats up, so does the competition for your streaming attention. This week, the platforms...

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Tacos 1986 Brings Tijuana Flavors to NYC's West Village
Pacific Plate

Tacos 1986 Brings Tijuana Flavors to NYC’s West Village

Jorge Salcido 9 months ago

A taste of Southern California is about to spice up the New York City taco scene. Tacos 1986, the acclaimed Los Angeles-based taqueria, is preparing to...

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Pachena Bay Music Festival Harmonizes Music, Nature, and Community on the West Coast
Westward

Pachena Bay Music Festival Harmonizes Music, Nature, and Community on the West Coast

Jorge Salcido 9 months ago

Pachena Bay Music Festival Harmonizes Music, Nature, and Community on the West Coast Nestled amidst the rugged beauty of British Columbia’s West Coast, the Pachena Bay...

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Philippine Airlines Boosts Manila Seattle Flights to Five Weekly Amid Surging US Asia Demand
Westward

Philippine Airlines Boosts Manila-Seattle Flights to Five Weekly Amid Surging US-Asia Demand

Jorge Salcido 10 months ago 0

Manila/Seattle – Philippine Airlines (PAL) is significantly expanding its connectivity between the Philippines and the United States West Coast, announcing a substantial increase in its nonstop...

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Institutional Investors: West Coast Financial Adjusts Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) Position in First Quarter
Innovation & Economy

Institutional Investors: West Coast Financial Adjusts Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) Position in First Quarter

Jorge Salcido 10 months ago 0

Institutional Activity: West Coast Financial Trims Apple Holdings San Francisco, CA – According to its most recent regulatory filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC),...

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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 10 months 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 10 months ago 0

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 10 months 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 10 months 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 10 months 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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