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BC NDP Leader David Eby Resigns After Shock Election Defeat
BC NDP Leader David Eby Resigns After Shock Election Defeat
David Eby Resigns: B.C. NDP Defeated in Election Shock
David Eby Resigns: B.C. NDP Defeated in Election Shock
California’s $25B Homebuyer Bet: Prop. 37 Explained
California’s $25B Homebuyer Bet: Prop. 37 Explained
California Braces as Exceptional High Tides Trigger Flood Alerts
California Braces as Exceptional High Tides Trigger Flood Alerts
Tate McRae Reclaims Her Narrative with ‘Housewife’ Single
Tate McRae Reclaims Her Narrative with ‘Housewife’ Single
Flu Surge: West Coast Faces Early H1N1 Crisis
Flu Surge: West Coast Faces Early H1N1 Crisis
America First: New Strategy to Supercharge U.S. Seafood Industry
America First: New Strategy to Supercharge U.S. Seafood Industry
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Meta Secures Zuckerberg Residency Deal Amid Tax Risks
Early Flu Spike: Mutated Virus Challenges West Coast
Early Flu Spike: Mutated Virus Challenges West Coast
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Author: Leeanne Perez

Leeanne Perez is a San Diego native who found her way into journalism almost by accident and stayed because she couldn't picture doing anything else. She covers lifestyle, culture, and the food scene for West Coast Observer, with a particular affection for the border regions and the communities that navigate two cultures in ways the rest of the country rarely sees. Her writing has a warmth that readers tend to notice, and her restaurant recommendations are treated as gospel. She surfs on weekends and takes it personally when a good taqueria closes.
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David Eby Resigns: B.C. NDP Defeated in Election Shock

Leeanne Perez 5 days ago

In a historic and decisive outcome for the 2026 British Columbia provincial election, Premier David Eby has announced he is stepping down as leader of the...

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Top Coastal Reports

Flu Surge: West Coast Faces Early H1N1 Crisis

Leeanne Perez 7 days ago

The West Coast is currently grappling with a concerning and anomalous rise in influenza cases, signaling the start of a respiratory virus season that is both...

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The Current

Early Flu Spike: Mutated Virus Challenges West Coast

Leeanne Perez 1 week ago

Public health authorities are issuing urgent warnings as an unexpectedly aggressive and early flu season takes hold across the West Coast. While seasonal influenza typically trends...

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The Current

The California Proxy: Inside the Out-of-State Billionaire Bet

Leeanne Perez 3 weeks ago

The intersection of aggressive electoral reform and deep-pocketed out-of-state funding has found a new, unlikely epicenter: California. While the state is traditionally viewed as a stronghold...

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Editorial

Judicial Block: California Curbs Sheriff Power Over Ballots

Leeanne Perez 1 month ago

The California legal landscape has undergone a significant shift regarding election integrity, as the state’s judiciary has officially moved to curtail the attempts of local law...

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The Current

Coast-to-Coast Alert: 5 Weather Threats Impacting the Weekend

Leeanne Perez 1 month ago

This weekend, the United States is facing a complex and dangerous meteorological landscape, with severe weather threats simultaneously impacting opposite sides of the country. From the...

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Sunset Screen

Fall TV Prime: The Simpsons, Animal Control & 2026 VMAs

Leeanne Perez 1 month ago

The fall television season shifts into high gear this Sunday, September 27, 2026, marking a pivotal moment for traditional broadcast networks attempting to re-establish dominance against...

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Top Coastal Reports

Portland’s Political Gamble: Candidates Face Ranked-Choice Uncertainty

Leeanne Perez 1 month ago

Portland is bracing for its most significant electoral overhaul in a century, as the city approaches its 2024 general election under a completely restructured form of...

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Soundwaves

Global Harmony: CMG Gala Illuminates Huainan

Leeanne Perez 1 month ago

The 2026 CMG Mid-Autumn Festival Gala, hosted in the historic city of Huainan, China, marked a pivotal evolution in cultural broadcasting. By blending the ancient folklore...

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Pacific Plate

Death & Co Arrives in Seattle: Pioneering Bar Expands to Historic Pioneer Square

Leeanne Perez 1 month ago

Death & Co has officially planted its flag in the Pacific Northwest, opening its highly anticipated location in Seattle’s historic Pioneer Square. This expansion marks a...

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