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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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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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California's $25 Billion "Future Proof Act" Signed, Climate Infrastructure Funding Starts Q3 2025
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California’s $25 Billion “Future Proof Act” Signed, Climate Infrastructure Funding Starts Q3 2025

Priyank anair 6 months ago 0

California Enacts Historic $25 Billion Bond for Climate Resilience SACRAMENTO, CA – Governor Anya Sharma on February 15, 2025, officially signed into law the “Future Proof...

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WA Farmworker Union Strike Culminates in Landmark Wage & Healthcare Boost Agreement
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WA Farmworker Union Strike Culminates in Landmark Wage & Healthcare Boost Agreement

Priyank anair 6 months ago 0

Historic Agreement Reached Following Four-Week Strike OLYMPIA, WA – The Washington Farmworkers Union (WFU) announced today the successful negotiation of a landmark agreement with major agricultural...

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High Priority CalEPA Investigation Targets West Coast Dynamics Over Suspected Hazardous Waste Dumping Off Big Sur
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High-Priority CalEPA Investigation Targets West Coast Dynamics Over Suspected Hazardous Waste Dumping Off Big Sur

Priyank anair 6 months ago 0

CalEPA Launches Formal Probe into West Coast Dynamics Over Alleged Big Sur Hazardous Waste Dumping Sacramento, CA – The California Department of Environmental Protection (CalEPA) announced...

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California Targets AI in Hiring: Sweeping AB 123 Bill Advances
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California Targets AI in Hiring: Sweeping AB 123 Bill Advances

Priyank anair 6 months ago 0

California Legislature Takes Aim at AI in Hiring SACRAMENTO, CA – California state lawmakers are actively pursuing landmark legislation aimed at establishing comprehensive regulations for the...

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California High Speed Rail Clears Final Environmental Hurdle for Crucial Burbank Los Angeles Segment
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California High-Speed Rail Clears Final Environmental Hurdle for Crucial Burbank-Los Angeles Segment

Priyank anair 6 months ago 0

Pivotal Milestone Achieved: Burbank-Los Angeles High-Speed Rail Segment Receives Final Environmental Clearance SACRAMENTO, Calif. – In a significant step forward for the ambitious infrastructure project, the...

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California High Speed Rail Faces $8 Billion Funding Hurdle for Vital Burbank Palmdale Link
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California High-Speed Rail Faces $8 Billion Funding Hurdle for Vital Burbank-Palmdale Link

Priyank anair 6 months ago 0

Funding Imperative for Burbank-Palmdale Rail Link The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) is currently focused on a critical juncture for the future development of the ambitious...

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Globestream Unveils Massive 2025 2026 Original Film Slate: Over 50 New Titles Planned
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Globestream Unveils Massive 2025-2026 Original Film Slate: Over 50 New Titles Planned

Priyank anair 6 months ago 0

Globestream Announces Ambitious Original Film Pipeline at NYC Upfront New York City, NY – February 15, 2025 – Streaming industry giant Globestream today detailed an aggressive...

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Interactive Future: StreamVerse Pivots Content Strategy, Committing 60% of New Budget to Series in Q3 2025
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Interactive Future: StreamVerse Pivots Content Strategy, Committing 60% of New Budget to Series in Q3 2025

Priyank anair 6 months ago 0

StreamVerse Announces Major Strategic Shift Towards Interactive Content for Q3 2025 StreamVerse, the global streaming giant, has announced a significant strategic pivot in its content development...

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Major Shift: GlobalStream & Zenith Films Set for Rapid Streaming After Just 30 Days in Cinemas
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Major Shift: GlobalStream & Zenith Films Set for Rapid Streaming After Just 30 Days in Cinemas

Priyank anair 6 months ago 0

GlobalStream and Zenith Pictures Announce Landmark Shift to 30-Day Theatrical Window GlobalStream, the prominent global streaming service, and its major content production arm, Zenith Pictures, have...

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