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    From the moment the lights go down to the final credit roll, Sunset Screen is your front-row seat to the world of film, television, and streaming. We capture the magic of the golden hour and the buzz of a Hollywood premiere, offering sharp reviews, in-depth features, and conversations with the creators shaping what the world watches. This is your essential take on entertainment, forged on the West Coast.
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    WESTWARD (Lifestyle & Travel) * The Great Outdoors: Hiking, camping, surfing, and skiing guides. * Weekend Getaways: Itineraries for exploring cities, deserts, mountains, and coastlines. * Home & Style: Featuring West Coast architecture, interior design, and fashion. * Wellness: Covering the unique health and wellness trends born in the region.
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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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Trump Backs Skydance’s $8 Billion Paramount Bid Amid Regulatory Hold-Up Tied to $20 Billion CBS Lawsuit

Leeanne Perez 1 year 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
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Historic Hotel del Coronado Completes Landmark $550 Million Renovation, Unveiling Enhanced Luxury

Leeanne Perez 1 year 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
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Pacific Gray Whales Show Troubling Signs Despite End of Mortality Event

Leeanne Perez 1 year 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 1 year 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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Portland Set for Quantum Tech Boom: PacificTech Announces $7 Billion 'Quantum Coast' Hub
Innovation & Economy

Portland Set for Quantum Tech Boom: PacificTech Announces $7 Billion ‘Quantum Coast’ Hub

Leeanne Perez 1 year ago 0

PacificTech Unveils Landmark ‘$7 Billion Quantum Coast’ Initiative Portland, Oregon – PacificTech, a global leader in technology innovation, today announced the launch of its ambitious ‘Quantum...

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California's Farms Face Water Crunch: New Mandates Threaten Avocado, Almond Crops
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California’s Farms Face Water Crunch: New Mandates Threaten Avocado, Almond Crops

Leeanne Perez 1 year ago 0

California Farms Navigate Demanding New Water Efficiency Mandates SACRAMENTO, CA – California’s vital agricultural sector, a cornerstone of both the state and national food supply, is...

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Historic AB 210: California Enacts Sweeping AI Regulation, Sets National Precedent
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Historic AB 210: California Enacts Sweeping AI Regulation, Sets National Precedent

Leeanne Perez 1 year ago 0

California Governor Signs Landmark AI Regulation Bill into Law Sacramento, CA – In a move poised to position California as a national leader in the governance...

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California High Speed Rail Secures Landmark $3.5 Billion Federal Grant for Peninsula Extension
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California High-Speed Rail Secures Landmark $3.5 Billion Federal Grant for Peninsula Extension

Leeanne Perez 1 year ago 0

Federal Investment Propels California High-Speed Rail Forward Sacramento, CA – In a significant boost to the ambitious California High-Speed Rail project, the California High-Speed Rail Authority...

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California Bill Targets AI Data Privacy: AB 345 Mandates User Consent for LLM Training
Innovation & Economy

California Bill Targets AI Data Privacy: AB 345 Mandates User Consent for LLM Training

Leeanne Perez 1 year ago 0

California Introduces Landmark Bill Targeting AI Training Data Privacy Sacramento, California – California State Assembly members have taken a significant step towards regulating the burgeoning field...

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California High Speed Rail Targets March 2025 for Historic Central Valley Launch
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California High-Speed Rail Targets March 2025 for Historic Central Valley Launch

Leeanne Perez 1 year ago 0

California High-Speed Rail Targets March 2025 for Historic Central Valley Launch The California High-Speed Rail Authority has officially reaffirmed its target date of March 2025 to...

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