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In-N-Out Owner’s California Exit Fuels Debate on State’s Business Climate Amid Tech Boom
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Salish Sea Regenerative Farm Cultivates Food Sovereignty on the West Coast
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California's AB 2205: Key Assembly Committee Backs Sweeping AI Safety Regulation Bill
Innovation & Economy

California’s AB 2205: Key Assembly Committee Backs Sweeping AI Safety Regulation Bill

Sasha Martinez 6 months ago 0

California Moves Towards AI Safety Regulation with Passage of AB 2205 Sacramento, CA – In a pivotal legislative development, California is taking significant steps towards establishing...

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California Lawmakers Debate $50 Million Plan to Bolster Local Journalism (AB 345)
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California Lawmakers Debate $50 Million Plan to Bolster Local Journalism (AB 345)

Sasha Martinez 6 months ago 0

Assembly Committee Examines Historic Bid to Fund California Local News Sacramento, CA – In a move signaling the growing urgency surrounding the state of local news,...

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California's $15 Billion Climate Resilience Bond SB 123 Advances, Nearing Key Vote
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California’s $15 Billion Climate Resilience Bond SB 123 Advances, Nearing Key Vote

Sasha Martinez 6 months ago 0

California Legislators Push Forward Ambitious $15 Billion Climate Resilience Bond SACRAMENTO, CA — California lawmakers are accelerating progress on a significant legislative initiative aimed at bolstering...

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Global News Corp. Seals $850 Million Pacific Coast Media Group Acquisition, Bolstering West Coast Presence
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Global News Corp. Seals $850 Million Pacific Coast Media Group Acquisition, Bolstering West Coast Presence

Sasha Martinez 6 months ago 0

Global News Corp. Completes $850 Million Acquisition of Pacific Coast Media Group SEATTLE, WA – Global News Corp. (GNC) announced today the successful completion of its...

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West Coast News Consortium Secures $50M to Launch Regional Digital Platform
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West Coast News Consortium Secures $50M to Launch Regional Digital Platform

Sasha Martinez 6 months ago 0

West Coast Digital News Consortium Lands Historic $50 Million Investment to Fuel Collaborative Regional Journalism Platform San Francisco, CA – In a significant development poised to...

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$3.1 Billion Federal Grant Propels California High Speed Rail Forward in Central Valley
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$3.1 Billion Federal Grant Propels California High-Speed Rail Forward in Central Valley

Sasha Martinez 6 months ago 0

Major Federal Funding Influx Announced for California High-Speed Rail SACRAMENTO, CA – The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) today marked a pivotal moment for the state’s...

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California Enacts AB 123: Tech Platforms Mandated to Pay News Publishers for Content Use
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California Enacts AB 123: Tech Platforms Mandated to Pay News Publishers for Content Use

Sasha Martinez 6 months ago 0

California’s Landmark Law: Tech Giants Required to Pay News Publishers for Content Sacramento, California – In a move poised to significantly alter the digital news ecosystem,...

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West Coast News Alliance Secures $50M Grant for Major Digital Journalism Initiative
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West Coast News Alliance Secures $50M Grant for Major Digital Journalism Initiative

Sasha Martinez 6 months ago 0

West Coast News Alliance Launches Ambitious $50 Million Digital Journalism Project A newly formed coalition comprising major editorial desks across California, Oregon, and Washington, the West...

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California Faces Mandatory 15% Water Cut Under Fast Tracked AB 789 Amid Deepening Drought
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California Faces Mandatory 15% Water Cut Under Fast-Tracked AB 789 Amid Deepening Drought

Sasha Martinez 6 months ago 0

California Confronts Drought with Proposed Mandatory Water Cuts California is currently navigating a precarious water security landscape, prompting swift legislative action. A significant proposed measure, Assembly...

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$550 Million Media Acquisition: Pacific Unified Buys West Coast Editorial News, Expands National Reach
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$550 Million Media Acquisition: Pacific Unified Buys West Coast Editorial News, Expands National Reach

Sasha Martinez 6 months ago 0

Pacific Unified Media Group Finalizes $550 Million Acquisition of West Coast Editorial News NEW YORK, NY – Pacific Unified Media Group (Pug) today announced the successful...

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