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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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Author: Maisie Rivers

Maisie Rivers covers arts, lifestyle, and the cultural currents of West Coast living for West Coast Observer. Originally from Eugene, Oregon, she spent her twenties between Portland, San Francisco, and Seattle before deciding the Pacific Northwest was where she actually wanted to be. Her writing has appeared in regional arts publications and lifestyle magazines, and she has a talent for finding the interesting story inside the obvious one. Maisie is also a ceramics hobbyist and attends more live music shows than is probably healthy for someone with a Monday morning deadline.
CrowdStrike Stock Soars 44% in 2025: Can Cybersecurity Leader Sustain Momentum After Outage and Q1 Fiscal 2026 Report?
Innovation & Economy

CrowdStrike Stock Soars 44% in 2025: Can Cybersecurity Leader Sustain Momentum After Outage and Q1 Fiscal 2026 Report?

Maisie Rivers 1 year ago 0

CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD), a prominent player in the global cybersecurity market, has delivered remarkable performance on the stock market in 2025, significantly outpacing the broader tech...

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Glastonbury Festival 2025 Commences: Gates Open at Worthy Farm as Thousands Arrive for Week of Music and Culture
Soundwaves

Glastonbury Festival 2025 Commences: Gates Open at Worthy Farm as Thousands Arrive for Week of Music and Culture

Maisie Rivers 1 year ago 0

PILTON, Somerset – The iconic Glastonbury Festival officially opened its gates at Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset, at 8 am on Wednesday, June 26, 2025, marking...

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Wahkiakum County Eagle Launches Stalking Awareness Series Commemorating Oregon Law Overhaul
Editorial

Wahkiakum County Eagle Launches Stalking Awareness Series Commemorating Oregon Law Overhaul

Maisie Rivers 1 year ago 0

The Wahkiakum County Eagle is set to launch a comprehensive editorial series throughout July, dedicated to enhancing public understanding and awareness of stalking. This timely initiative...

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Binge Streaming: Must Watch New Films and Series Arriving in July 2025, Including 'Wicked' and Full 'Suits' Library
Sunset Screen

Binge Streaming: Must-Watch New Films and Series Arriving in July 2025, Including ‘Wicked’ and Full ‘Suits’ Library

Maisie Rivers 1 year ago 0

Sydney, Australia – As the calendar turns towards the latter half of 2025, streaming platforms are bolstering their libraries with a wave of new and returning...

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Los Angeles Culinary Scene Ascends with New Michelin Stars: Providence Earns Three, Somni Debuts at Top Tier
Pacific Plate

Los Angeles Culinary Scene Ascends with New Michelin Stars: Providence Earns Three, Somni Debuts at Top Tier

Maisie Rivers 1 year ago 0

Los Angeles, CA — The gastronomic landscape of Southern California has received a significant validation with the announcement of the MICHELIN Guide California 2025 selections. The...

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Federal Judge Orders Trump Administration to Unfreeze $5 Billion for State EV Charging Networks
Top Coastal Reports

Federal Judge Orders Trump Administration to Unfreeze $5 Billion for State EV Charging Networks

Maisie Rivers 1 year ago 0

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to release billions of dollars allocated for the development of electric vehicle charging stations across more than a...

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SFMTA Announces Significant Transit & Traffic Disruptions June 26 July 2, 2025: Giants, Valkyries Games & Extensive Closures Impact City
Westward

SFMTA Announces Significant Transit & Traffic Disruptions June 26 – July 2, 2025: Giants, Valkyries Games & Extensive Closures Impact City

Maisie Rivers 1 year ago 0

San Francisco commuters and visitors face a complex week of transit and traffic challenges from Thursday, June 26, through Wednesday, July 2, 2025, as the San...

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SXSW Sydney 2025 Unveils Major Program Expansion: 62 New Music Acts and Global Industry Leaders Added
Soundwaves

SXSW Sydney 2025 Unveils Major Program Expansion: 62 New Music Acts and Global Industry Leaders Added

Maisie Rivers 1 year ago 0

SXSW Sydney 2025 Announces Significant Program Expansion Eora/Sydney, Australia – SXSW Sydney®, often lauded as Australia’s most forward-thinking cultural festival, today announced a substantial expansion to...

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Hawaiian Airlines Moves All San Jose Flights to SJC Terminal B, Effective June 18, 2025
Westward

Hawaiian Airlines Moves All San Jose Flights to SJC Terminal B, Effective June 18, 2025

Maisie Rivers 1 year ago 0

SAN JOSE, CA – Hawaiian Airlines has completed a significant operational shift at San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC), consolidating all its flight departures to Terminal...

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Streaming Week of June 16, 2025: Netflix Debuts "The Waterfront," Prime Video Premieres "We Were Liars"
Sunset Screen

Streaming Week of June 16, 2025: Netflix Debuts \”The Waterfront,\” Prime Video Premieres \”We Were Liars\”

Maisie Rivers 1 year ago 0

As the streaming landscape continues to evolve rapidly, audiences this week are presented with a fresh slate of new television series and films arriving across major...

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