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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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Split Oregon Panel Advances Ambitious $14.6 Billion Transportation Bill to House Floor
Top Coastal Reports

Split Oregon Panel Advances Ambitious $14.6 Billion Transportation Bill to House Floor

Keiko Matsuda 1 month ago 0

SALEM, Oregon – A cornerstone piece of legislation aimed at dramatically increasing funding for Oregon’s transportation infrastructure cleared a key legislative hurdle on Friday, though its...

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Apple Eyes Perplexity Acquisition to Bolster AI Capabilities; xAI Develops Advanced Grok Tool, Tesla Prepares Texas Robotaxi Launch
Innovation & Economy

Apple Eyes Perplexity Acquisition to Bolster AI Capabilities; xAI Develops Advanced Grok Tool, Tesla Prepares Texas Robotaxi Launch

Keiko Matsuda 1 month ago 0

Leading technology and business sectors saw significant activity on June 24, 2025, marked by strategic maneuvers in the burgeoning artificial intelligence arena and advancements in autonomous...

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California Marine Veteran Reacts as Federal Agents Detain Father on Video, Labels Incident an 'Attack'
The Current

California Marine Veteran Reacts as Federal Agents Detain Father on Video, Labels Incident an ‘Attack’

Keiko Matsuda 1 month ago 0

California Marine Veteran Witnesses Father’s Detention A Marine veteran based in California has reportedly witnessed a video depicting the detention of his father by federal agents,...

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Oregon's Massive Transportation Funding Bill Clears Committee Amidst Deep Partisan Divide
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Oregon’s Massive Transportation Funding Bill Clears Committee Amidst Deep Partisan Divide

Keiko Matsuda 1 month ago 0

Salem, Oregon – A substantial legislative effort to bolster Oregon’s transportation infrastructure has successfully navigated a critical committee hurdle, albeit by a narrow margin reflecting deep...

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Major Fall 2025 TV Premieres Revealed: 'The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon,' 'Slow Horses,' and New Kristen Bell Series Set Dates
Sunset Screen

Major Fall 2025 TV Premieres Revealed: ‘The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon,’ ‘Slow Horses,’ and New Kristen Bell Series Set Dates

Keiko Matsuda 1 month ago 0

Leading global news organizations track the evolving television landscape, and a significant update has emerged regarding key premiere dates slated for the fall of 2025. According...

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SFMTA Issues Weekly Transit & Traffic Advisory: Noe Valley Street Closure on June 24 Impacts Muni Route 48
Westward

SFMTA Issues Weekly Transit & Traffic Advisory: Noe Valley Street Closure on June 24 Impacts Muni Route 48

Keiko Matsuda 1 month ago 0

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) has released a comprehensive transit and traffic advisory, detailing anticipated disruptions and conditions for the...

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Yakutia Launches 'Symphony of Good' International Music Festival, Draws Presidential Greetings
Soundwaves

Yakutia Launches ‘Symphony of Good’ International Music Festival, Draws Presidential Greetings

Keiko Matsuda 1 month ago 0

YAKUTSK, RUSSIA – The capital of the Republic of Yakutia today, June 24, 2025, marks the launch of a significant cultural event: the First Symphony of...

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Digital Waves and Health Trends Propel US Full Service Restaurant Market Toward $800 Billion by 2033
Pacific Plate

Digital Waves and Health Trends Propel US Full-Service Restaurant Market Toward $800 Billion by 2033

Keiko Matsuda 1 month ago 0

A recent market forecast report paints a robust picture for the United States Full Service Restaurants (FSR) sector, projecting significant growth over the next decade. According...

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California Assembly Passes Landmark AB 789, Ushering in State Level AI Regulation
The Current

California Assembly Passes Landmark AB 789, Ushering in State-Level AI Regulation

Keiko Matsuda 5 months ago 0

California Takes Major Step on AI Regulation as AB 789 Clears Assembly SACRAMENTO, CA – In a significant legislative move addressing the accelerating pace of artificial...

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California High Speed Rail Authority Confirms Significant Construction Progress, Eyes 2032 for Central Valley Service Launch
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California High-Speed Rail Authority Confirms Significant Construction Progress, Eyes 2032 for Central Valley Service Launch

Keiko Matsuda 5 months ago 0

California High-Speed Rail Achieves Critical Construction Milestone in Central Valley The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) has announced substantial progress this week on the foundational segment...

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