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Wave-Riding Canines Conquer the Pacific at World Dog Surfing Championships
Wave-Riding Canines Conquer the Pacific at World Dog Surfing Championships
Credo Technology: Powering the AI Boom with High-Speed Connectivity
Credo Technology: Powering the AI Boom with High-Speed Connectivity
Navigating the West Coast Food Scene: My Journey Through Erewhon’s High-End Aisles
Navigating the West Coast Food Scene: My Journey Through Erewhon’s High-End Aisles
City Heights Construction Chaos: Over a Year Late, Residents Question the Cost of Progress
City Heights Construction Chaos: Over a Year Late, Residents Question the Cost of Progress
Naomi Scott Makes a Splash in the Music Scene at Lollapalooza
Naomi Scott Makes a Splash in the Music Scene at Lollapalooza
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
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Weekend Streaming Guide: New Movies and TV Shows Arrive August 1st
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FCI Dublin Sex Abuse Probe: DOJ Charges Two More Officers, Total Reaches Record 10 for a US Federal Prison
The Current

FCI Dublin Sex Abuse Probe: DOJ Charges Two More Officers, Total Reaches Record 10 for a US Federal Prison

Sasha Martinez 1 month ago 0

The Department of Justice announced on Thursday, June 26, 2025, that two former correctional officers at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) in Dublin, California, have been...

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LA Chronicle Embraces AI, Sparks Heated Union Negotiations Over Future of Journalism Jobs and Ethics
Editorial

LA Chronicle Embraces AI, Sparks Heated Union Negotiations Over Future of Journalism Jobs and Ethics

Sasha Martinez 2 months ago 0

Introduction: A New Era and Immediate Friction The Los Angeles Chronicle, a prominent voice in West Coast journalism, officially announced on May 20, 2025, the phased...

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Pacific Northwest Ports Back Online: Landmark Maritime Labor Deal Ends Weeks Long Strikes
Editorial

Pacific Northwest Ports Back Online: Landmark Maritime Labor Deal Ends Weeks-Long Strikes

Sasha Martinez 5 months ago 0

Pacific Northwest Port Strikes Conclude: Landmark Labor Agreement Reached SEATTLE, WA – After a period marked by significant disruption to vital trade flows, the protracted labor...

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California's Landmark AI Accountability Act (SB 123) Clears Legislature, Heads to Governor Newsom
Editorial

California’s Landmark AI Accountability Act (SB 123) Clears Legislature, Heads to Governor Newsom

Sasha Martinez 5 months ago 0

California Legislature Approves Landmark AI Accountability Act Sacramento, CA – The California State Legislature on March 15, 2025, marked a pivotal moment in the rapidly evolving...

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California AB 2035 Sparks Outcry: Editors Warn Funding Bill Threatens Independence
Editorial

California AB 2035 Sparks Outcry: Editors Warn Funding Bill Threatens Independence

Sasha Martinez 5 months ago 0

California Legislation Aims to Boost Local News, Sparks Independence Concerns California Assembly Bill 2035, a significant legislative effort aimed at addressing the ongoing crisis facing local...

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California's AB 2025 Becomes Law: Tech Giants Mandated to Compensate News Publishers
Editorial

California’s AB 2025 Becomes Law: Tech Giants Mandated to Compensate News Publishers

Sasha Martinez 5 months ago 0

Landmark Legislation Signed: California’s AB 2025 Now Law Sacramento, CA – In a significant development poised to reshape the relationship between digital platforms and news organizations,...

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Silicon Summit Sheds 4,500 Jobs in Major AI Pivot Amid Economic Headwinds
Innovation & Economy

Silicon Summit Sheds 4,500 Jobs in Major AI Pivot Amid Economic Headwinds

Sasha Martinez 5 months ago 0

Silicon Summit Announces Sweeping Restructuring, Cutting 4,500 Jobs Silicon Summit Corp., a prominent tech industry player based in Silicon Valley, today unveiled a significant corporate restructuring...

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Coastal Vibes Fest 2025 Headliners Announced: Nova Star, The Echoes, and DJ Zenith Top the Bill
Soundwaves

Coastal Vibes Fest 2025 Headliners Announced: Nova Star, The Echoes, and DJ Zenith Top the Bill

Sasha Martinez 5 months ago 0

Coastal Vibes Fest Announces Blockbuster 2025 Headliners Miami, FL – Get ready for a wave of musical energy as Coastal Vibes Fest, a premier event on...

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West Coast Publishers Challenge California's Digital News Act in Federal Court
Editorial

West Coast Publishers Challenge California’s Digital News Act in Federal Court

Sasha Martinez 5 months ago 0

West Coast Publishers File Lawsuit Against California’s Digital News Preservation Act A coalition of prominent West Coast news publishers has initiated significant legal action, filing a...

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California Mandates Grid Scale Renewable Energy Storage by 2035 Under Landmark SB 1000
Editorial

California Mandates Grid-Scale Renewable Energy Storage by 2035 Under Landmark SB 1000

Sasha Martinez 5 months ago 0

California Accelerates Green Grid Transition with SB 1000 SACRAMENTO, CA – California has taken a monumental leap towards a fully decarbonized energy future with the passage...

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