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Maersk: AI Boom Strains US West Coast Supply Chain
Maersk: AI Boom Strains US West Coast Supply Chain
Country Titans & Rock Legends Dominate Sept 14 Music Drop
Country Titans & Rock Legends Dominate Sept 14 Music Drop
Climate Volatility: India Floods and California Storm Fallout
Climate Volatility: India Floods and California Storm Fallout
Lucas Fire: 4,008 Acres Burn in Lake County Amid Red Flag
Lucas Fire: 4,008 Acres Burn in Lake County Amid Red Flag
California Coast on Alert: El Niño-Driven Kelvin Wave to Spike Sea Levels
California Coast on Alert: El Niño-Driven Kelvin Wave to Spike Sea Levels
Louder Than Life, Spotify Forge 2026 Tech Partnership
Louder Than Life, Spotify Forge 2026 Tech Partnership
Newsom Signs SB 992: Sweeping ‘Main Street Protections’ Act Hits California
Newsom Signs SB 992: Sweeping ‘Main Street Protections’ Act Hits California
9/11 in L.A.: When Local Anchors Faced a National Nightmare
9/11 in L.A.: When Local Anchors Faced a National Nightmare
California’s Silent Surge: How Kelvin Waves Threaten the Coast
California’s Silent Surge: How Kelvin Waves Threaten the Coast
USPS Delays Ignite Ballot Rejection Crisis in WA, OR
USPS Delays Ignite Ballot Rejection Crisis in WA, OR
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The Current

Maersk: AI Boom Strains US West Coast Supply Chain

Keiko Matsuda 18 hours ago

Maersk’s latest market update for September 2026 paints a vivid picture of a logistics landscape under historic pressure. The report highlights strong, sustained demand for shipping...

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The Current

NBA Hammers Clippers: Ballmer Suspended in Cap Scandal

Keiko Matsuda 2 weeks ago

The NBA has rocked the professional sports world, slapping the Los Angeles Clippers with a historic slate of sanctions following a rigorous investigation into salary cap...

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Innovation & Economy

ONDEX Automation Strikes West: ROI Engineering Deal Solidifies Coast-to-Coast Reach

Keiko Matsuda 2 weeks ago

ONDEX Automation has officially announced the acquisition of ROI Engineering, a specialized control systems integrator headquartered in Laguna Hills, California. This aggressive strategic maneuver marks the...

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Editorial

4.8 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Northern California Coast

Keiko Matsuda 2 weeks ago

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake was reported off the coast of Petrolia, California, signaling renewed seismic activity in the region near the Mendocino tectonic system and southern...

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Top Coastal Reports

West Coast Unveils 1,500-Mile Electric Truck Corridor: Baja to Canada

Keiko Matsuda 3 weeks ago

The Pacific coast of North America is set to become the world’s most significant testing ground for sustainable heavy-duty logistics. In a sweeping policy alignment, leaders...

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The Current

FBI Executes Search Warrant at Swalwell Residence

Keiko Matsuda 4 weeks ago

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has executed a search warrant at the California residence of Representative Eric Swalwell, marking a significant and dramatic escalation in...

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Sunset Screen

Streaming Drops: ‘Tires’ S3 & Travis Barker’s New Doc

Keiko Matsuda 1 month ago

This week in streaming, beginning August 14, 2026, the digital landscape balances the return of beloved serialized comedy with a high-stakes musical documentary. As viewers navigate...

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The Current

UBCIC Demands Immediate Halt to West Coast Pipeline Project

Keiko Matsuda 1 month ago

The Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs (UBCIC) has launched a high-stakes standoff with federal and provincial leadership, formally demanding an immediate cessation of the West...

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Westward

Summerland Wildfire: Man Arrested Inside Restricted Zone

Keiko Matsuda 1 month ago

Tensions escalated in the Summerland, B.C., region this week after an individual was taken into custody by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) for unlawfully entering...

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Pacific Plate

DineLA 2026: West Hollywood’s August Culinary Spotlight

Keiko Matsuda 1 month ago

The culinary calendar of Southern California is set to tighten its focus on West Hollywood as DineLA, the region’s premier dining event, returns for its mid-summer...

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