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Surveillance State Fears Rise Over AI’s Growing Power
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Sushi Mania Hits West Coast: Global Sensation Arrives
Sushi Mania Hits West Coast: Global Sensation Arrives
Streaming Wars: What’s New May 2, 2026?
Streaming Wars: What’s New May 2, 2026?
DOJ’s West Coast Strike Force Expands Enforcement
DOJ’s West Coast Strike Force Expands Enforcement
DOJ Launches West Coast Health Care Fraud Strike Force
DOJ Launches West Coast Health Care Fraud Strike Force
New Music Friday: May 2026’s Massive 14-Album Kickoff
New Music Friday: May 2026’s Massive 14-Album Kickoff
DOJ Unveils New West Coast Health Care Fraud Strike Force
DOJ Unveils New West Coast Health Care Fraud Strike Force
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NOAA Unveils $99M Lifeline for West Coast Salmon Recovery
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Arteris Strikes Gold: Inside the Tech Innovation of the Year
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California Gas Prices Breach $6 Mark Amid National Spike
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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.
Sutter Health and Aidoc Partner to Establish West Coast AI Imaging Hub
Innovation & Economy

Sutter Health and Aidoc Partner to Establish West Coast AI Imaging Hub

Leeanne Perez 10 months ago 0

San Francisco, CA – Sutter Health, a prominent integrated health system dedicated to serving over 3.5 million Californians, has announced a significant strategic collaboration with Aidoc,...

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US Full Service Restaurants Set for Explosive Growth: Market Projected to Reach Over $800 Billion by 2033 Amidst Shifting Tastes and West Coast Innovation
Pacific Plate

US Full Service Restaurants Set for Explosive Growth: Market Projected to Reach Over $800 Billion by 2033 Amidst Shifting Tastes and West Coast Innovation

Leeanne Perez 10 months ago 0

A new forecast projects significant expansion for the United States full-service restaurant market, driven by evolving consumer preferences, a growing demand for unique dining experiences, and...

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US States Target Styrofoam Food Containers Amid Rising Health, Environmental Concerns; Virginia Latest to Enact Ban
Pacific Plate

US States Target Styrofoam Food Containers Amid Rising Health, Environmental Concerns; Virginia Latest to Enact Ban

Leeanne Perez 11 months ago 0

Across the United States, a growing movement is gaining momentum as state legislatures and municipalities take steps to phase out or significantly restrict the use of...

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Western US Mayors Urge Federal Aid for Critical Colorado River Water Crisis Amid Declining Flows Linked to Climate Change
Top Coastal Reports

Western US Mayors Urge Federal Aid for Critical Colorado River Water Crisis Amid Declining Flows Linked to Climate Change

Leeanne Perez 11 months ago 0

Western Cities Face Escalating Water Crisis Mayors representing major metropolitan areas across the Western United States are issuing an urgent plea to the Trump administration, requesting...

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Federal Immigration Enforcement Intensifies Across Los Angeles Area: Six Detained in Pasadena Amidst Regional Raids, Community Backlash
The Current

Federal Immigration Enforcement Intensifies Across Los Angeles Area: Six Detained in Pasadena Amidst Regional Raids, Community Backlash

Leeanne Perez 11 months ago 0

Pasadena, CA – Federal immigration agents conducted enforcement actions in Pasadena on Wednesday, June 18, during which a local nonprofit organization reported that at least six...

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Global Music Industry Navigates Copyright Battles, AI Challenges, and Tour Shifts on June 18, 2025
Soundwaves

Global Music Industry Navigates Copyright Battles, AI Challenges, and Tour Shifts on June 18, 2025

Leeanne Perez 11 months ago 0

Global music news on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, presents a landscape marked by significant legal developments, technological disruption, and shifts in artist activities, reflecting the complex...

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Sunset Screen

Trump Backs Skydance’s $8 Billion Paramount Bid Amid Regulatory Hold-Up Tied to $20 Billion CBS Lawsuit

Leeanne Perez 11 months ago 0

Washington, D.C. — Donald J. Trump, the former U.S. President, has publicly endorsed the proposed acquisition of Paramount Global by Skydance Media, a deal spearheaded by...

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Historic Hotel del Coronado Completes Landmark $550 Million Renovation, Unveiling Enhanced Luxury
Westward

Historic Hotel del Coronado Completes Landmark $550 Million Renovation, Unveiling Enhanced Luxury

Leeanne Perez 11 months ago 0

CORONADO, Calif. — The iconic Hotel del Coronado, a historically significant landmark near San Diego and widely recognized as the oldest wooden hotel on the West...

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Pacific Gray Whales Show Troubling Signs Despite End of Mortality Event
Editorial

Pacific Gray Whales Show Troubling Signs Despite End of Mortality Event

Leeanne Perez 11 months ago 0

Recent observations of eastern North Pacific gray whales along the West Coast are raising concerns among scientists, even after the official conclusion of a prolonged “Unusual...

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Flex Technology Group Accelerates West Coast Expansion with Strategic California Office Opening
Innovation & Economy

Flex Technology Group Accelerates West Coast Expansion with Strategic California Office Opening

Leeanne Perez 11 months ago

Visalia, California – Flex Technology Group (FlexTG), a leading provider of managed print services and office technology, has announced a significant expansion of its presence on...

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