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In-N-Out Owner Eyes Exit from California, Citing ‘Not Easy’ Business Climate
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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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Senate Greenlights Trump's Tax and Spending Package, Eyes July 4 Passage Amid Opposition
Top Coastal Reports

Senate Greenlights Trump’s Tax and Spending Package, Eyes July 4 Passage Amid Opposition

Sierra Dalton 1 month ago 0

Washington D.C. – The United States Senate has narrowly cleared a critical procedural hurdle, advancing President Donald Trump’s sweeping legislative package encompassing significant tax breaks, spending...

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Salesforce CEO: AI Performing Up to Half of Work Amidst Layoffs and Employee Unease
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Salesforce CEO: AI Performing Up to Half of Work Amidst Layoffs and Employee Unease

Sierra Dalton 1 month ago 0

San Francisco, USA – Salesforce, the global leader in customer relationship management software and San Francisco’s largest employer, finds itself at the heart of a complex...

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Global Insights: Decoding the Key Trends Shaping 2025 Summer Travel
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Global Insights: Decoding the Key Trends Shaping 2025 Summer Travel

Sierra Dalton 2 months ago 0

As summer approaches, the travel landscape for 2025 is revealing distinct patterns shaped by a complex interplay of global factors, shifting traveler priorities, and evolving preferences....

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Prominent Developer Indicted in Alleged $25 Million California Affordable Housing Fraud
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Prominent Developer Indicted in Alleged $25 Million California Affordable Housing Fraud

Sierra Dalton 5 months ago 0

Prominent Developer Indicted in Alleged $25 Million California Affordable Housing Fraud A federal grand jury sitting in California’s Northern District delivered an indictment on March 17,...

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California Fast Food Faces $20 Minimum Wage Shockwave April 1st, 2025
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California Fast Food Faces $20 Minimum Wage Shockwave April 1st, 2025

Sierra Dalton 5 months ago 0

California Fast Food Sector Prepares for Major Wage Increase SACRAMENTO, CA – California’s extensive fast-food industry is bracing for a significant financial shift as a new...

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Silicon Valley Shockwave: Pacific Byte Axes 5,000 Jobs in Major AI Shift
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Silicon Valley Shockwave: Pacific Byte Axes 5,000 Jobs in Major AI Shift

Sierra Dalton 5 months ago 0

Pacific Byte Announces Sweeping Restructuring, 5,000 Jobs Impacted in Strategic Pivot SANTA CLARA, CA – Pacific Byte Corp., a prominent technology leader headquartered in Silicon Valley,...

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Globex Stream Greenlights Sci Fi Epic 'Aether Divide' From Emmy Winner Jane Doe, Starring John Smith
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Globex Stream Greenlights Sci-Fi Epic ‘Aether Divide’ From Emmy-Winner Jane Doe, Starring John Smith

Sierra Dalton 5 months ago 0

Globex Stream Orders ‘Aether Divide’ Sci-Fi Series Globex Stream, the rapidly expanding digital entertainment platform, has officially announced the greenlight for a major new original science...

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California Unveils $3 Billion Investment for 10 GW Energy Storage Revolution
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California Unveils $3 Billion Investment for 10 GW Energy Storage Revolution

Sierra Dalton 5 months ago 0

California Governor Signs Landmark Energy Storage Bill Sacramento, CA – Governor Gavin Newsom today marked a pivotal moment in California’s clean energy transition, signing Assembly Bill...

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California Bill Targets Major Restaurant Food Waste Reduction with Composting Mandate
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California Bill Targets Major Restaurant Food Waste Reduction with Composting Mandate

Sierra Dalton 6 months ago 0

Landmark California Bill Advances to Tackle Restaurant Food Waste SACRAMENTO, CA – Legislation aimed at significantly curbing food waste generated by restaurants across California is making...

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California Offshore Wind Under Legislative Scrutiny: Environmental and Economic Impacts Probed
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California Offshore Wind Under Legislative Scrutiny: Environmental and Economic Impacts Probed

Sierra Dalton 6 months ago 0

California Lawmakers Launch Investigation into Offshore Wind Impacts SACRAMENTO, CA – California lawmakers have initiated a formal legislative investigation into the potential environmental and economic impacts...

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