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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
Weekend Streaming Guide: New Movies and TV Shows Arrive August 1st
Weekend Streaming Guide: New Movies and TV Shows Arrive August 1st
West Coast Grapples with Extreme Weather, Environmental Shifts, and Social Issues: The Independent’s Latest Editorial News
West Coast Grapples with Extreme Weather, Environmental Shifts, and Social Issues: The Independent’s Latest Editorial News
New Music Friday: Chappell Roan, Cian Ducrot, and Reneé Rapp Lead August Releases
New Music Friday: Chappell Roan, Cian Ducrot, and Reneé Rapp Lead August Releases
Tsunami Devastation: Crescent City Harbor Faces Nearly $1 Million in Damage
Tsunami Devastation: Crescent City Harbor Faces Nearly $1 Million in Damage
Tsunami Alerts Ripple Across Pacific Following Massive Kamchatka Earthquake; Travel Disrupted
Tsunami Alerts Ripple Across Pacific Following Massive Kamchatka Earthquake; Travel Disrupted
CoreSite Unveils Major Expansion in Silicon Valley with New AI-Ready Data Center
CoreSite Unveils Major Expansion in Silicon Valley with New AI-Ready Data Center
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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 1 week 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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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 1 week 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 4 weeks 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 4 weeks 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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California's Largest Wildfire of 2025 Explodes Past 70,000 Acres in San Luis Obispo County
The Current

California’s Largest Wildfire of 2025 Explodes Past 70,000 Acres in San Luis Obispo County

Keiko Matsuda 4 weeks ago 0

Massive Wildfire Engulfs San Luis Obispo County The Madre fire, now California’s largest wildfire of 2025, has expanded dramatically, consuming 70,800 acres in rural San Luis...

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Kendrick Lamar Shatters Billboard Rap Chart Records with 'GNX' and 'Luther'
Soundwaves

Kendrick Lamar Shatters Billboard Rap Chart Records with ‘GNX’ and ‘Luther’

Keiko Matsuda 4 weeks ago 0

Los Angeles, CA – Chart history has been significantly reshaped as Kendrick Lamar has set two unprecedented records on key Billboard rap charts, according to the...

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San Francisco's Fourth of July Fireworks Illuminate Bay Amidst Regional Cancellations After Deadly Yolo County Explosion
Top Coastal Reports

San Francisco’s Fourth of July Fireworks Illuminate Bay Amidst Regional Cancellations After Deadly Yolo County Explosion

Keiko Matsuda 4 weeks ago 0

San Francisco, CA – As darkness fell on the evening of Thursday, July 4, 2025, San Francisco proceeded with its highly anticipated annual Fourth of July...

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California Tech Sector Navigates Job Cuts and Regulatory Shifts Amidst State Budget Realities
Innovation & Economy

California Tech Sector Navigates Job Cuts and Regulatory Shifts Amidst State Budget Realities

Keiko Matsuda 4 weeks ago 0

California’s sprawling technology sector is grappling with a significant wave of job reductions, a trend that saw 17,874 positions eliminated across various companies during the first...

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Mapping Clarity: Expert Argues Plain Language is Communication Design Essential
Editorial

Mapping Clarity: Expert Argues Plain Language is Communication Design Essential

Keiko Matsuda 1 month ago 0

Effective communication, much like effective navigation, hinges on clear design. This fundamental principle was recently explored in depth on the West Coast Editorial Associates website through...

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Forecasting Flavor: Key Los Angeles Food Trends Set to Define 2025 Culinary Landscape
Pacific Plate

Forecasting Flavor: Key Los Angeles Food Trends Set to Define 2025 Culinary Landscape

Keiko Matsuda 1 month ago 0

LOS ANGELES, CA – As the culinary world continues its dynamic evolution, a new forecast offers a glimpse into the flavors, concepts, and dining experiences poised...

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