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In-N-Out Owner Eyes Exit from California, Citing ‘Not Easy’ Business Climate
In-N-Out Owner Eyes Exit from California, Citing ‘Not Easy’ Business Climate
In-N-Out Owner’s California Exit Fuels Debate on State’s Business Climate Amid Tech Boom
In-N-Out Owner’s California Exit Fuels Debate on State’s Business Climate Amid Tech Boom
Salish Sea Regenerative Farm Cultivates Food Sovereignty on the West Coast
Salish Sea Regenerative Farm Cultivates Food Sovereignty on the West Coast
Malayalam Entertainment Blitz: 5 Must-Watch New Releases Hit Streaming Platforms This Week
Malayalam Entertainment Blitz: 5 Must-Watch New Releases Hit Streaming Platforms This Week
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Summer Sniffles? Understanding Rising COVID-19 Cases Amid Shifting Respiratory Virus Landscape
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AFL Legend Leigh Matthews Backs Priority Pick for West Coast Eagles
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Wave-Riding Canines Conquer the Pacific at World Dog Surfing Championships
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Credo Technology: Powering the AI Boom with High-Speed Connectivity
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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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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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California's AB 2025 Becomes Law: Tech Giants Mandated to Compensate News Publishers
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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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California Mandates Grid Scale Renewable Energy Storage by 2035 Under Landmark SB 1000
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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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California's CNSA: Newsom Signs Bill Mandating Tech Payment for News Content
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California’s CNSA: Newsom Signs Bill Mandating Tech Payment for News Content

Sasha Martinez 6 months ago 0

Landmark Legislation Signed in California SACRAMENTO, CA – Governor Gavin Newsom on February 20, 2025, signed into law the California News Sustainability Act (CNSA), marking a...

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California News Publishers Voice Guarded Optimism, Key Concerns Over AB 123 AI Compensation Bill
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California News Publishers Voice Guarded Optimism, Key Concerns Over AB 123 AI Compensation Bill

Sasha Martinez 6 months ago 0

California News Publishers Offer Mixed Reactions to Proposed AI News Compensation Bill Sacramento, CA – Leading California news publishers, including prominent representatives from the California News...

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State Launches Sweeping Investigation into San Joaquin Valley's Persistent Groundwater Contamination
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State Launches Sweeping Investigation into San Joaquin Valley’s Persistent Groundwater Contamination

Sasha Martinez 6 months ago 0

State Launches Sweeping Investigation into San Joaquin Valley’s Persistent Groundwater Contamination Sacramento, CA – In a significant regulatory action addressing a long-standing public health concern, the...

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California Lawmakers Push Bill Forcing AI to Pay News Outlets
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California Lawmakers Push Bill Forcing AI to Pay News Outlets

Sasha Martinez 6 months ago 0

California Assembly Committee Approves Bill Mandating AI Compensation for News Publishers Sacramento, CA – In a move poised to significantly impact the relationship between artificial intelligence...

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California Approves Landmark Bill Mandating AI Transparency in News Articles
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California Approves Landmark Bill Mandating AI Transparency in News Articles

Sasha Martinez 6 months ago 0

Landmark AI Transparency Bill Clears California Legislature SACRAMENTO, CA – On February 18, 2025, the California State Legislature marked a significant moment in the intersection of...

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