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Kraken Unleashed! Blockbusters Hit Screens June 12th
Kraken Unleashed! Blockbusters Hit Screens June 12th
Tragic Crash Claims Life on Mid North Coast
Tragic Crash Claims Life on Mid North Coast
Woman Dies at Santa Cruz Amid Fearsome Ocean Swell
Woman Dies at Santa Cruz Amid Fearsome Ocean Swell
Kraken Unleashed: June 12th Sees Blockbuster Releases
Kraken Unleashed: June 12th Sees Blockbuster Releases
LA County Wildfire Erupts: Evacuations Underway
LA County Wildfire Erupts: Evacuations Underway
Siri’s AI Overhaul: Apple’s ChatGPT Challenger
Siri’s AI Overhaul: Apple’s ChatGPT Challenger
NASA, USGS Scientists Unearth Geologic Treasures
NASA, USGS Scientists Unearth Geologic Treasures
New Music Friday: Billie Eilish Dominates June 12th Releases
New Music Friday: Billie Eilish Dominates June 12th Releases
Belgium’s Red Devils Land in Seattle for World Cup Prep
Belgium’s Red Devils Land in Seattle for World Cup Prep
Rancher’s Smokehouse Expands to West Coast Grocers
Rancher’s Smokehouse Expands to West Coast Grocers
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John Dawson's 'Take the Time' Shines a Light on the Singer Songwriter's Place in Canadian Roots Music
Soundwaves

John Dawson’s ‘Take the Time’ Shines a Light on the Singer-Songwriter’s Place in Canadian Roots Music

Keiko Matsuda 11 months ago

John Dawson’s ‘Take the Time’ Shines a Light on the Singer-Songwriter’s Place in Canadian Roots Music Canadian singer-songwriter John Dawson has released his latest single, “Take...

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Ukee Days Fishing Derby: A Look Back at a 1991 Summer Classic
Editorial

Ukee Days Fishing Derby: A Look Back at a 1991 Summer Classic

Keiko Matsuda 11 months ago

The Westerly News Revisits a Memorable Fishing Competition The Westerly News is taking a nostalgic look back at the Ukee Days Fishing Derby of 1991, an...

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Streaming Guide: Top New Movies to Watch at Home This Weekend (July 25 27)
Sunset Screen

Streaming Guide: Top New Movies to Watch at Home This Weekend (July 25-27)

Keiko Matsuda 11 months ago

Streaming Guide: Top New Movies to Watch at Home This Weekend (July 25-27) As the summer heat intensifies, many moviegoers are opting for the comfort of...

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Weekend Watchlist: Your Guide to the Latest Movies and TV Shows
Sunset Screen

Weekend Watchlist: Your Guide to the Latest Movies and TV Shows

Keiko Matsuda 11 months ago

Weekend Watchlist: Your Guide to the Latest Movies and TV Shows As the weekend of July 26, 2025, approaches, entertainment enthusiasts are gearing up for a...

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Drone Startup Birdstop Chooses Detroit for New Headquarters, Eyeing Automotive Manufacturing Expertise
Innovation & Economy

Drone Startup Birdstop Chooses Detroit for New Headquarters, Eyeing Automotive Manufacturing Expertise

Keiko Matsuda 11 months ago

Detroit Welcomes Birdstop: A Drone Startup’s Strategic Shift Birdstop, a California-based drone startup, is making a significant move, relocating its headquarters to Detroit. This decision marks...

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Drone Startup Birdstop, Backed by Dan Gilbert, Relocates Headquarters to Detroit
Innovation & Economy

Drone Startup Birdstop, Backed by Dan Gilbert, Relocates Headquarters to Detroit

Keiko Matsuda 11 months ago

Detroit Welcomes Drone Technology Pioneer: Birdstop’s Move Signals Growth and Innovation Detroit is poised to become a hub for drone technology as Birdstop, a California-based startup,...

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Beams Japan Lands in Los Angeles: A Pop Up Bringing Japanese Craftsmanship to the West Coast
Westward

Beams Japan Lands in Los Angeles: A Pop-Up Bringing Japanese Craftsmanship to the West Coast

Keiko Matsuda 11 months ago

Beams Japan Lands in Los Angeles: A Pop-Up Bringing Japanese Craftsmanship to the West Coast Los Angeles, CA – In a move signaling its continued global...

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UCSF and Stanford Unite in $200 Million Initiative to Conquer Cancer on the West Coast
Top Coastal Reports

UCSF and Stanford Unite in $200 Million Initiative to Conquer Cancer on the West Coast

Keiko Matsuda 11 months ago

San Francisco, CA – In a landmark collaboration poised to reshape the landscape of cancer research and patient care, the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)...

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California's July 2025 Cultural Compass: From Napa Vineyards to LA Art Scenes
Westward

California’s July 2025 Cultural Compass: From Napa Vineyards to LA Art Scenes

Keiko Matsuda 12 months ago 0

California is set to host a dynamic array of cultural, culinary, and lifestyle events in July 2025, as highlighted by C Magazine®, a prominent luxury and...

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Streaming This Week: Ryan Coogler's "Sinners," "The Old Guard 2," "The Sandman" Finale Part 1, and "Batman Ninja" Anime Arrive July 4, 2025
Sunset Screen

Streaming This Week: Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners,” “The Old Guard 2,” “The Sandman” Finale Part 1, and “Batman Ninja” Anime Arrive July 4, 2025

Keiko Matsuda 12 months ago 0

The week of July 4, 2025, heralds a significant influx of new content across major streaming platforms, offering subscribers a diverse range of cinematic and episodic...

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