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Surveillance State Fears Rise Over AI’s Growing Power
Surveillance State Fears Rise Over AI’s Growing Power
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
NOAA Unveils $99M Lifeline for West Coast Salmon Recovery
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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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.
Harmony Fest Europe 2025 Unveils Stacked Lineup: Global Headliners Anya Sharma, The Electric Bloom, DJ Zeddify Set for Prague
Soundwaves

Harmony Fest Europe 2025 Unveils Stacked Lineup: Global Headliners Anya Sharma, The Electric Bloom, DJ Zeddify Set for Prague

Leeanne Perez 1 year ago 0

Harmony Fest Europe 2025 Lineup Revealed Prague, Czech Republic – Organizers for the highly anticipated Harmony Fest Europe today unveiled the complete lineup for their 2025...

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SF Unveils Detailed Phase 2 Congestion Pricing Plan Targeting Downtown Traffic by 2025
Westward

SF Unveils Detailed Phase 2 Congestion Pricing Plan Targeting Downtown Traffic by 2025

Leeanne Perez 1 year ago 0

San Francisco Releases Comprehensive Plan for Phase 2 Congestion Pricing San Francisco officials, including representatives from the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) and the Mayor’s...

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West Coast's Pacific Gateway Port Under Federal Probe for Alleged Widespread Environmental Crimes
The Current

West Coast’s Pacific Gateway Port Under Federal Probe for Alleged Widespread Environmental Crimes

Leeanne Perez 1 year ago 0

Federal Investigation Launched into West Coast’s Pacific Gateway Port Over Alleged Widespread Environmental Violations A major federal investigation has been launched into the operations of the...

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California Bill A 101 Reignites Gig Worker Debate, Targets Restaurant Delivery Jobs
Pacific Plate

California Bill A-101 Reignites Gig Worker Debate, Targets Restaurant Delivery Jobs

Leeanne Perez 1 year ago 0

California Considers Reclassifying Restaurant Delivery Workers Under New Bill A-101 SACRAMENTO, CA – California Assemblymember Lena Chen introduced Assembly Bill A-101 on February 3, 2025, initiating...

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QuantumStream Unpacks Massive Late 2025 Content Slate, Targeting 15% Subscriber Growth
Sunset Screen

QuantumStream Unpacks Massive Late 2025 Content Slate, Targeting 15% Subscriber Growth

Leeanne Perez 1 year ago 0

QuantumStream Unveils Ambitious Late 2025 Slate in Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA – Streaming behemoth QuantumStream made a bold declaration of its intent to dominate the...

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California Restaurants Prepare for Major Shift as AB 1234 Wage and Labor Rules Take Effect February 15, 2025
Pacific Plate

California Restaurants Prepare for Major Shift as AB 1234 Wage and Labor Rules Take Effect February 15, 2025

Leeanne Perez 1 year ago 0

California Restaurants Brace for AB 1234 Implementation on February 15, 2025 California’s vast restaurant industry is on high alert as a significant legislative shift looms. Effective...

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California Bill Mandating AI Safety Audits Heads to Assembly Floor
Innovation & Economy

California Bill Mandating AI Safety Audits Heads to Assembly Floor

Leeanne Perez 1 year ago 0

California Eyes Landmark AI Regulation California’s legislative body is on the cusp of a significant decision regarding the future of artificial intelligence governance. The California Assembly...

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San Diego Comic Con 2024: Pop Culture's Premier Gathering Kicks Off on the West Coast
Top Coastal Reports

San Diego Comic-Con 2024: Pop Culture’s Premier Gathering Kicks Off on the West Coast

Leeanne Perez 2 years ago

The 2024 San Diego Comic-Con is currently underway, marking the annual convergence of pop culture enthusiasts from around the globe. Held on the West Coast, this...

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