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Sarasota Restaurants Serve Up Summer Delights
Ocean’s ‘Dinosaur Herd’ Found Thriving!
Ocean’s ‘Dinosaur Herd’ Found Thriving!
B-52 Bomber Crashes, Killing 8 at Edwards AFB
B-52 Bomber Crashes, Killing 8 at Edwards AFB
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YouTube Music Powers Up Live Industry
Kraken Unleashed! Blockbusters Hit Screens June 12th
Kraken Unleashed! Blockbusters Hit Screens June 12th
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Tragic Crash Claims Life on Mid North Coast
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Woman Dies at Santa Cruz Amid Fearsome Ocean Swell
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Kraken Unleashed: June 12th Sees Blockbuster Releases
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LA County Wildfire Erupts: Evacuations Underway
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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.
Sweet Encounters on the West Coast: Bear's Ice Cream Shop Visit Makes Trending News
Pacific Plate

Sweet Encounters on the West Coast: Bear’s Ice Cream Shop Visit Makes Trending News

Maisie Rivers 10 months ago

In a scene that sounds like it’s straight out of a quirky nature documentary, a black bear recently paid an unexpected visit to an ice cream...

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California's San Carlos Beach Temporarily Closed as Hundreds of Sea Lions Make a Splashy Return
Westward

California’s San Carlos Beach Temporarily Closed as Hundreds of Sea Lions Make a Splashy Return

Maisie Rivers 10 months ago

San Carlos Beach in Monterey, California, has once again experienced a temporary closure to the public due to an overwhelming influx of California sea lions. This...

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U.S. State Department Issues Landmark Mexico Travel Warning: Terrorism, Crime, and Kidnapping Risks Detailed for American Travelers
Westward

U.S. State Department Issues Landmark Mexico Travel Warning: Terrorism, Crime, and Kidnapping Risks Detailed for American Travelers

Maisie Rivers 10 months ago

The U.S. State Department has issued an updated and notably expanded travel advisory for Mexico, a consistently popular vacation destination for Americans, now explicitly cautioning travelers...

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Vancouver's Beloved Romer's Fresh Kitchen & Bar Brings Authentic West Coast Flavors to YVR's U.S. Departures
Pacific Plate

Vancouver’s Beloved Romer’s Fresh Kitchen & Bar Brings Authentic West Coast Flavors to YVR’s U.S. Departures

Maisie Rivers 10 months ago

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) has significantly elevated its dining landscape with the grand opening of Romer’s Fresh Kitchen & Bar, offering travelers an authentic taste of...

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Netflix's 'KPop Demon Hunters' Poised for Historic Box Office Victory with Limited Theatrical Release
Sunset Screen

Netflix’s ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Poised for Historic Box Office Victory with Limited Theatrical Release

Maisie Rivers 10 months ago

In an unprecedented move for a streaming giant, Netflix’s animated sensation, KPop Demon Hunters, is projected to seize the top spot at the weekend box office,...

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Deadly Interventions: Police Ramming Tactics Claim Dozens of Lives, Sparking Urgent Calls for Reform Across the U.S.
The Current

Deadly Interventions: Police Ramming Tactics Claim Dozens of Lives, Sparking Urgent Calls for Reform Across the U.S.

Maisie Rivers 10 months ago

A harrowing investigation by the San Francisco Chronicle has

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The Analog Allure: Why Taylor Swift's New Music Release on Cassette is Trending with a New Generation of Music Fans
Soundwaves

The Analog Allure: Why Taylor Swift’s New Music Release on Cassette is Trending with a New Generation of Music Fans

Maisie Rivers 10 months ago

In a world increasingly dominated by digital streams and ephemeral playlists, the announcement of Taylor Swift’s upcoming album, ‘The Life of a Showgirl,’ has sent ripples...

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San Francisco Chronicle Appoints Matt Buchanan as Food & Wine Editor, Bolstering West Coast Culinary News
Editorial

San Francisco Chronicle Appoints Matt Buchanan as Food & Wine Editor, Bolstering West Coast Culinary News

Maisie Rivers 10 months ago

The San Francisco Chronicle has announced the appointment of Matt Buchanan as its new Food & Wine editor, a significant move poised to invigorate the publication’s...

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SoftBank's $2 Billion Intel Investment Signals Tech Giant's Turnaround and US Semiconductor Ambitions
Innovation & Economy

SoftBank’s $2 Billion Intel Investment Signals Tech Giant’s Turnaround and US Semiconductor Ambitions

Maisie Rivers 10 months ago

In a significant move reshaping the technology and business news landscape, Japan’s SoftBank Group has finalized a definitive agreement to invest $2 billion in the beleaguered...

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Federal Prosecutors Allege LA County Voting Machine Funds Fueled Global Bribery 'Slush Fund'
Top Coastal Reports

Federal Prosecutors Allege LA County Voting Machine Funds Fueled Global Bribery ‘Slush Fund’

Maisie Rivers 10 months ago

In a significant development shaking public confidence in election technology, federal prosecutors have leveled explosive allegations that Smartmatic, a prominent election technology firm, overbilled Los Angeles...

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