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New Lord of the Flies Film In The Works
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2 Big Quakes Loom: West Coast’s Double Threat
2 Big Quakes Loom: West Coast’s Double Threat
Twin Quakes Loom: West Coast’s “Big One” Double Threat
Twin Quakes Loom: West Coast’s “Big One” Double Threat
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
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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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West Coast Eagles Secure Top Two AFL Draft Picks After Oscar Allen Departs for Brisbane

Leeanne Perez 7 months ago

The West Coast Eagles are set to wield unprecedented draft power in the upcoming Telstra AFL Draft after confirming the departure of co-captain Oscar Allen, who...

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Top Coastal Reports

Federal Judge, Trump Appointee, Blocks President’s Bid to Federalize National Guard for Oregon Deployments

Leeanne Perez 7 months ago

In a significant legal rebuff to the Trump administration, a federal judge has temporarily halted President Trump’s efforts to federalize and deploy National Guard troops to...

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The Current

Retired Speech Therapist Sentenced to 30 Years for Child Pornography Possession in San Antonio

Leeanne Perez 7 months ago

SAN ANTONIO, TX – A 69-year-old retired speech therapist, Lynn Wayne Morren, has been sentenced to three decades in prison for the possession of child pornography....

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Sunset Screen

New Streaming Releases: Disney+ and Hulu Deliver Must-Watch Content Week of Sept. 19, 2025

Leeanne Perez 8 months ago

From Undead Avengers to Heavy Metal Legends, Your Week of Streaming is Set The week of September 19, 2025, ushers in a compelling slate of new...

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Soundwaves

Riot Fest Unleashes 20th Anniversary Spectacle: Blink-182, Weezer, Jack White, and Green Day Headline Milestone Chicago Festival

Leeanne Perez 8 months ago

Chicago, IL – Riot Fest is celebrating its 20th anniversary this weekend, transforming Douglass Park into a mecca for music lovers from September 19-21, 2025. The...

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Innovation & Economy

Dual Activity Drives Tasmania: West Coast Development and Antarctic Gateway Strategy Trending

Leeanne Perez 8 months ago

Tasmania is currently experiencing a period of significant activity across two distinct yet vital fronts: a renaissance on its rugged West Coast focused on tourism and...

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Westward

BC’s Summer Heat Breaks as Atmospheric River Unleashes Heavy Rain and Early Alpine Snow

Leeanne Perez 8 months ago

British Columbia is set to experience a dramatic shift in weather patterns as an atmospheric river approaches, promising significant rainfall and the first dusting of snow...

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Westward

Primm’s Fade: Once L.A.’s Accessible Casino Haven, Now Navigates a Ghost Town’s Shadow

Leeanne Perez 8 months ago

Primm, Nevada, a town once synonymous with convenient and affordable gaming escapes for Southern Californians, is now grappling with a starkly different reality. Once a bustling...

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Pacific Plate

Oakland’s Steve Joo Named Among America’s Elite ‘Best New Chefs’ by Food & Wine, Stands Alone on West Coast

Leeanne Perez 8 months ago

Oakland, California – In a significant recognition for the Bay Area’s vibrant culinary landscape, Steve Joo, the visionary behind Oakland’s Joodooboo, has been named one of...

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Major Federal Grant Propels CA High Speed Rail Southward: $3.1 Billion Secured for Critical Bakersfield Palmdale Link
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Major Federal Grant Propels CA High-Speed Rail Southward: $3.1 Billion Secured for Critical Bakersfield-Palmdale Link

Leeanne Perez 8 months ago 0

California High-Speed Rail Secures Landmark $3.1 Billion Federal Investment Sacramento, CA – The California High-Speed Rail Authority today announced a transformative infusion of federal capital, receiving...

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