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Surveillance State Fears Rise Over AI’s Growing Power
Surveillance State Fears Rise Over AI’s Growing Power
Sushi Mania Hits West Coast: Global Sensation Arrives
Sushi Mania Hits West Coast: Global Sensation Arrives
Streaming Wars: What’s New May 2, 2026?
Streaming Wars: What’s New May 2, 2026?
DOJ’s West Coast Strike Force Expands Enforcement
DOJ’s West Coast Strike Force Expands Enforcement
DOJ Launches West Coast Health Care Fraud Strike Force
DOJ Launches West Coast Health Care Fraud Strike Force
New Music Friday: May 2026’s Massive 14-Album Kickoff
New Music Friday: May 2026’s Massive 14-Album Kickoff
DOJ Unveils New West Coast Health Care Fraud Strike Force
DOJ Unveils New West Coast Health Care Fraud Strike Force
NOAA Unveils $99M Lifeline for West Coast Salmon Recovery
NOAA Unveils $99M Lifeline for West Coast Salmon Recovery
Arteris Strikes Gold: Inside the Tech Innovation of the Year
Arteris Strikes Gold: Inside the Tech Innovation of the Year
California Gas Prices Breach $6 Mark Amid National Spike
California Gas Prices Breach $6 Mark Amid National Spike
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Sierra Dalton is a journalist who has covered the West Coast from both sides of the Sierras. Born in Nevada and educated in California, she spent several years reporting on environmental and outdoor recreation topics before broadening her beat to include lifestyle, travel, and regional culture. At West Coast Observer, Sierra captures what it actually feels like to live on the West Coast — the landscapes, the communities, the contradictions. She hikes obsessively, names her houseplants, and considers the Pacific Coast Highway the finest road in existence regardless of traffic conditions.
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The Current

Chavez Abuse Allegations: Legacy Shattered, Movement Reels

Sierra Dalton 1 month ago

Shockwaves ripple through communities as explosive allegations of sexual abuse against labor icon Cesar Chavez emerge, leading to canceled celebrations and a profound reevaluation of his...

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Top Coastal Reports

West Wilts: Record March Heat Scorches Southwest

Sierra Dalton 1 month ago

A relentless heatwave is engulfing the Western United States, shattering temperature records typically seen in the height of summer, even as the region remains technically in...

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Editorial

Eisenhower Lucy Curci Cancer Center Earns Lung Certification

Sierra Dalton 1 month ago

A New Standard in Lung Cancer Care The Eisenhower Lucy Curci Cancer Center has officially achieved the prestigious Lung Cancer Certification from The Joint Commission, a...

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The Current

FBI Probes Ex-Counterterror Chief Over Iran War Stance

Sierra Dalton 1 month ago

The FBI has initiated an investigation into Joe Kent, the former Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, who recently resigned in protest against the Trump administration’s...

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Innovation & Economy

AgTech Millions Fuel Monterey Bay Innovation

Sierra Dalton 2 months ago

The Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) is at the forefront of a major initiative to advance agricultural technology (agtech) and bolster workforce development throughout California’s Central...

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Sunset Screen

Weekend Binge: Top 3 New Shows Drop!

Sierra Dalton 2 months ago

“Ted” Season 2 Delivers More Laughs and 90s Nostalgia The highly anticipated second season of “Ted” has officially premiered on Peacock, offering 8 new episodes that...

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Sunset Screen

Weekend Streaming Blitz: 3+ Must-Watch New Releases March 6-8, 2026

Sierra Dalton 2 months ago

The weekend of March 6-8, 2026, offers a streaming feast. New movies and tv shows land across platforms. Viewers have diverse choices this week. Let’s dive...

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Westward

Wellness Spas, Niche Eats, and Airspace Chaos: Navigating Global Travel News

Sierra Dalton 2 months ago

New travel trends are emerging. Global travel news reflects diverse interests. It includes new social wellness experiences. It also highlights unique culinary destinations. Furthermore, significant travel...

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Pacific Plate

West Coast Food Scene Thrives on Health, Sustainability, and Global Flavors

Sierra Dalton 2 months ago

The West Coast culinary landscape is constantly evolving. It now strongly emphasizes health and sustainability. This food news highlights innovation. Los Angeles and San Francisco remain...

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The Current

West Coast Duo Charged: Joint Probe Nets 34 Firearms Offences

Sierra Dalton 2 months ago

This is current news from the west coast. Two individuals face serious charges. They are accused of multiple firearms offences. Mission RCMP led a joint investigation....

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