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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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Author: Sierra Dalton

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.
Pacific Plate

San Diego Food + Wine Festival’s Grand Tasting Returns to Embarcadero Marina Park North on November 8th

Sierra Dalton 6 months ago

San Diego is set to host its most anticipated culinary event of the year: the San Diego Food Festival presents its Grand Tasting on Saturday, November...

2025, art, Baja, breweries, charity, chefs, competition, Embarcadero, event, gourmet, Grand Tasting, Marina Park, spirits, tasting, wine, wineries
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Pacific Plate

Comox Valley’s Fiesta Bazaar Returns: A Global Marketplace for Ethical Shopping and Culinary Delights

Sierra Dalton 6 months ago

The beloved Fiesta World Craft Bazaar is set to make its much-anticipated return to the Comox Valley, offering residents and visitors an extraordinary opportunity to shop...

2025, Artisans, Bazaar, Comox, Courtenay, Crafts, culture, Ethical, Events, Fair Trade, family, Fiesta, Gifts, handmade, Valley, Vendors
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The Current

California Forecast Shifts: Warm, Dry November Expected After Wet October; Fire Risk Lingers

Sierra Dalton 6 months ago

Discover the latest California Weather Forecast as the state prepares for a significant shift from a cool and wet October to a warmer and drier November...

California, climate, dry, fire, forecast, La Niña, Northwest, November, outlook, Pacific, precipitation, rain, snow, temperature, warm, wet, winter
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Editorial

California CRE Faces Headwinds: Rising Costs and Tariff Uncertainty Stall Projects, Shifting Development Focus

Sierra Dalton 7 months ago

Commercial real estate (CRE) projects across California are experiencing significant delays and cancellations, driven by a dual threat of escalating construction costs and lingering tariff uncertainties....

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The Current

Father Admits to Murder of 7-Month-Old Son Emmanuel Haro in Southern California; Search for Remains Continues

Sierra Dalton 7 months ago

In a somber development on the West Coast, Jake Haro, the father of a missing 7-month-old boy, has pleaded guilty to the second-degree murder of his...

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Top Coastal Reports

Avanti West Coast’s Innovative ‘Safety Thirst’ Campaign Wins Top Industry Award for Accident Reduction

Sierra Dalton 7 months ago

In a significant development for transport safety, Avanti West Coast has clinched a prestigious PRWeek award for its groundbreaking festive safety campaign, ‘Safety Thirst’. This initiative,...

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Innovation & Economy

VLS Environmental Solutions Acquires IWU and AA Sydcol, Fortifying West Coast Sustainable Waste Management

Sierra Dalton 7 months ago

VLS Environmental Solutions, a prominent North American provider of sustainable waste management and environmental services, has significantly expanded its presence on the West Coast with the...

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Soundwaves

FOR YOUR GRAMMY® CONSIDERATION

Sierra Dalton 7 months ago

BEST COUNTRY SOLO PERFORMANCE WESROK — “RIDE COWBOY RIDE” “A song that proves country music speaks every language.” — Country Music News With “Ride Cowboy Ride,”...

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The Current

Nobel Prize in Physics Celebrates Quantum Tunneling Breakthroughs by West Coast Scientists, Ushering in New Era of Digital and Quantum Technology

Sierra Dalton 7 months ago

STOCKHOLM – October 7, 2025 – The Nobel Prize in Physics for 2025 has been awarded to John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret, and John M. Martinis...

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Sunset Screen

Survival Thriller ‘The Lost Bus’ Claims Top Spot on Apple TV+ Charts Following Critical Acclaim and Heroic True Story

Sierra Dalton 7 months ago

New Survival Thriller ‘The Lost Bus’ Dominates Apple TV+ Charts Amidst Critical Acclaim Apple TV+ has a new chart-topping hit with the release of ‘The Lost...

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