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Alaska Airlines Charts New Winter Course with Seven West Coast Expansion Routes
Alaska Airlines Charts New Winter Course with Seven West Coast Expansion Routes
Alaska Airlines Charts New Course: Seven New West Coast Routes Take Flight
Alaska Airlines Charts New Course: Seven New West Coast Routes Take Flight
San Jose Secures Major Power Deal with PG&E, Aiming to Dominate West Coast Data Center Market
San Jose Secures Major Power Deal with PG&E, Aiming to Dominate West Coast Data Center Market
Beyond the Usual Suspects: Uncovering Southern California’s Rising Sandwich Stars
Beyond the Usual Suspects: Uncovering Southern California’s Rising Sandwich Stars
Weekend Streaming Guide: New Movies and TV Shows Arrive August 1st
Weekend Streaming Guide: New Movies and TV Shows Arrive August 1st
West Coast Grapples with Extreme Weather, Environmental Shifts, and Social Issues: The Independent’s Latest Editorial News
West Coast Grapples with Extreme Weather, Environmental Shifts, and Social Issues: The Independent’s Latest Editorial News
New Music Friday: Chappell Roan, Cian Ducrot, and Reneé Rapp Lead August Releases
New Music Friday: Chappell Roan, Cian Ducrot, and Reneé Rapp Lead August Releases
Tsunami Devastation: Crescent City Harbor Faces Nearly $1 Million in Damage
Tsunami Devastation: Crescent City Harbor Faces Nearly $1 Million in Damage
Tsunami Alerts Ripple Across Pacific Following Massive Kamchatka Earthquake; Travel Disrupted
Tsunami Alerts Ripple Across Pacific Following Massive Kamchatka Earthquake; Travel Disrupted
CoreSite Unveils Major Expansion in Silicon Valley with New AI-Ready Data Center
CoreSite Unveils Major Expansion in Silicon Valley with New AI-Ready Data Center
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New Music Friday: Bruce Springsteen Archival Box Set, Lorde's Fourth Album Headline June 27 Releases
Soundwaves

New Music Friday: Bruce Springsteen Archival Box Set, Lorde’s Fourth Album Headline June 27 Releases

Priyank anair 1 month ago 0

As Friday, June 27, 2025, arrives, the global music scene experiences a significant influx of new releases, offering a diverse array of sounds and archival treasures...

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AAA Forecasts Record Breaking 72.2 Million Americans to Travel for Fourth of July 2025
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AAA Forecasts Record-Breaking 72.2 Million Americans to Travel for Fourth of July 2025

Priyank anair 1 month ago 0

WASHINGTON D.C. – American travelers are poised to set a new benchmark for Independence Day travel in 2025, according to a comprehensive forecast released by AAA....

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US Advances Domestic Critical Metals Refining with Innovative Electro Extraction Technology
Innovation & Economy

US Advances Domestic Critical Metals Refining with Innovative Electro-Extraction Technology

Priyank anair 1 month ago 0

Revitalizing Domestic Supply Chains The United States is making a significant stride towards reducing its reliance on foreign refining of critical metals, minerals essential for modern...

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FoodieLand Food Festival Returns to San Jose June 2025: A Culinary and Cultural Extravaganza
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FoodieLand Food Festival Returns to San Jose June 2025: A Culinary and Cultural Extravaganza

Priyank anair 1 month ago 0

SAN JOSE, CA – Food enthusiasts and families in the Bay Area and beyond are anticipating the return of the highly popular FoodieLand Food Festival, scheduled...

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San Diego Police Shooting: Family of Man Killed During Mental Health Crisis Files $6M+ Claim
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San Diego Police Shooting: Family of Man Killed During Mental Health Crisis Files $6M+ Claim

Priyank anair 1 month ago 0

SAN DIEGO – The family of a 26-year-old man fatally shot by San Diego Police Department (SDPD) officers during a mental health crisis has filed a...

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California Greenlights Landmark AI Rules: LLMs Face New Transparency & Safety Demands
Innovation & Economy

California Greenlights Landmark AI Rules: LLMs Face New Transparency & Safety Demands

Priyank anair 5 months ago 0

California Pioneers Comprehensive LLM Regulation Sacramento, CA – In a move poised to significantly shape the future of artificial intelligence development and deployment, California’s newly established...

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California High Speed Rail Sets March 15, 2025 Launch for Historic First Operational Segment in Central Valley
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California High-Speed Rail Sets March 15, 2025 Launch for Historic First Operational Segment in Central Valley

Priyank anair 5 months ago 0

California High-Speed Rail Announces March 15, 2025 Launch Date SACRAMENTO, CA – A significant milestone in the development of California’s ambitious high-speed rail project has been...

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Sonic Bloom Festival 2025: Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish Lead Star Studded Lineup at Empire Polo Club
Soundwaves

Sonic Bloom Festival 2025: Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish Lead Star-Studded Lineup at Empire Polo Club

Priyank anair 5 months ago 0

Sonic Bloom Festival Announces Monumental 2025 Lineup Indio, California – The Sonic Bloom Festival today delivered a seismic announcement for music enthusiasts worldwide, confirming a headline...

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California's AB 1234: Transit Zoning Mandate Faces Crucial Vote Amid Intense Debate
The Current

California’s AB 1234: Transit Zoning Mandate Faces Crucial Vote Amid Intense Debate

Priyank anair 5 months ago 0

Controversial Housing Density Bill Heads for Key California Assembly Vote Sacramento, CA – California Assembly Bill 1234, a highly debated piece of legislation aimed at significantly...

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California Lawmakers Open Debate on Landmark AI Regulation Bill Amidst Job Displacement Fears
Top Coastal Reports

California Lawmakers Open Debate on Landmark AI Regulation Bill Amidst Job Displacement Fears

Priyank anair 6 months ago 0

California Weighs Sweeping AI Regulation Bill Sacramento, CA — California lawmakers have officially commenced detailed committee hearings on a pivotal legislative proposal aimed at establishing a...

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