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BC NDP Leader David Eby Resigns After Shock Election Defeat
BC NDP Leader David Eby Resigns After Shock Election Defeat
David Eby Resigns: B.C. NDP Defeated in Election Shock
David Eby Resigns: B.C. NDP Defeated in Election Shock
California’s $25B Homebuyer Bet: Prop. 37 Explained
California’s $25B Homebuyer Bet: Prop. 37 Explained
California Braces as Exceptional High Tides Trigger Flood Alerts
California Braces as Exceptional High Tides Trigger Flood Alerts
Tate McRae Reclaims Her Narrative with ‘Housewife’ Single
Tate McRae Reclaims Her Narrative with ‘Housewife’ Single
Flu Surge: West Coast Faces Early H1N1 Crisis
Flu Surge: West Coast Faces Early H1N1 Crisis
America First: New Strategy to Supercharge U.S. Seafood Industry
America First: New Strategy to Supercharge U.S. Seafood Industry
Meta Secures Zuckerberg Residency Deal Amid Tax Risks
Meta Secures Zuckerberg Residency Deal Amid Tax Risks
Early Flu Spike: Mutated Virus Challenges West Coast
Early Flu Spike: Mutated Virus Challenges West Coast
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Oakland 911 Shutdown: Police Launch Criminal Probe Into Sabotage
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The Current

BC NDP Leader David Eby Resigns After Shock Election Defeat

Sasha Martinez 5 days ago

British Columbia’s political landscape shifted dramatically today as Premier David Eby officially announced his resignation as leader of the B.C. New Democratic Party (NDP). The announcement...

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The Current

ICE Arrests Surge in Oregon: Lawmakers Demand Federal Answers

Sasha Martinez 3 weeks ago

A significant escalation in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity across the Portland metro area has ignited a firestorm of concern among local officials and immigrant...

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Sunset Screen

October 2026 TV Guide: Mastering Your Must-Watch Calendar

Sasha Martinez 3 weeks ago

As the television industry enters the critical October window, viewers are faced with an unprecedented volume of content. The shift from summer reruns to fall prestige...

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Editorial

Rising Tides: West Coast Faces Kelvin Wave Surge

Sasha Martinez 4 weeks ago

A series of warm-water pulses known as Kelvin waves are tracking northward along the West Coast, threatening to drive sea levels up by as much as...

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Soundwaves

Better Noise Music Unleashes ‘Rocktober’: A Strategic Push for Vinyl and Catalog Revival

Sasha Martinez 4 weeks ago

Independent label Better Noise Music has officially kicked off its highly anticipated ‘Rocktober’ initiative, a month-long strategic campaign dedicated to amplifying its diverse rock roster through...

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Top Coastal Reports

California Mandates Corporate Slavery Disclosures: The AB 3089 Shift

Sasha Martinez 4 weeks ago

California has officially entered a new era of corporate accountability with the enactment of the ‘Truth in Disclosure Act.’ Signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom,...

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Westward

The Coastal Shift: Why Fall Travel is Booming

Sasha Martinez 4 weeks ago

As autumn leaves begin to turn, a significant migration is occurring that defies traditional seasonal logic: millions of travelers are trading mountain retreats and city breaks...

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Innovation & Economy

Newsom’s Golden Gate Gamble: The $7.5B Science Bond

Sasha Martinez 4 weeks ago

In a display of legislative pageantry that underscored the gravity of his administration’s final act, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 895 at the summit of...

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Pacific Plate

LA’s Culinary Shift: 20 Spots Redefining How We Eat This Month

Sasha Martinez 4 weeks ago

Los Angeles’ dining scene is undergoing a radical transformation this October, shifting away from massive brick-and-mortar investments toward agile, highly personalized experiences that prioritize community and...

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The Current

Washington Slams Brakes on West Coast Oil Pipeline Expansion

Sasha Martinez 1 month ago

The Washington State Department of Ecology has issued a formal directive demanding an immediate cessation of the proposed expansion for a major West Coast oil pipeline...

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