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Coastal Flood Advisory Extended: Millions in California Urged to Exercise Caution
Coastal Flood Advisory Extended: Millions in California Urged to Exercise Caution
West Coast Community Bancorp Reports Strong Q2 Earnings, Boosts Dividend
West Coast Community Bancorp Reports Strong Q2 Earnings, Boosts Dividend
British Columbia Hotel Restaurants Shine: Among Canada’s Top Dining Destinations
British Columbia Hotel Restaurants Shine: Among Canada’s Top Dining Destinations
Highland Soap Company Purchases to Fund Life-Saving Defibrillator for Community
Highland Soap Company Purchases to Fund Life-Saving Defibrillator for Community
JSO Releases Report on Use of Force in William McNeil Jr. Traffic Stop Arrest
JSO Releases Report on Use of Force in William McNeil Jr. Traffic Stop Arrest
SFJazz Gala 2025 to Honor Don Was with Star-Studded Musical Tributes
SFJazz Gala 2025 to Honor Don Was with Star-Studded Musical Tributes
Los Angeles Businesses Go Global: Innovation Driving International Expansion
Los Angeles Businesses Go Global: Innovation Driving International Expansion
L.A.’s Global Footprint: How Los Angeles Businesses Are Conquering the World
L.A.’s Global Footprint: How Los Angeles Businesses Are Conquering the World
Chowa Bowl Arrives in Pismo Beach, Bringing Pan-Pacific Flavors to Coastal Diners
Chowa Bowl Arrives in Pismo Beach, Bringing Pan-Pacific Flavors to Coastal Diners
Pismo Beach Welcomes Chowa Bowl: Pan-Pacific Cuisine Takes Over Prime Spot
Pismo Beach Welcomes Chowa Bowl: Pan-Pacific Cuisine Takes Over Prime Spot
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Tentative Agreement Reached: LA Times, Media Guild Strike Averted For Now
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Tentative Agreement Reached: LA Times, Media Guild Strike Averted For Now

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Tentative Agreement Reached, Averting Immediate LA Times Strike Los Angeles, CA – A potential strike at the Los Angeles Times has been narrowly averted, at least...

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California Slams Central Valley Farmers with Severe Water Cuts Amidst Deepening Drought
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California Slams Central Valley Farmers with Severe Water Cuts Amidst Deepening Drought

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State Imposes Drastic Restrictions SACRAMENTO, CA – In a critical move underscoring the severity of California’s ongoing water crisis, the California State Water Resources Control Board...

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California Housing Density Bill AB 123 Advances to Senate Amid Fierce Lobbying Battle
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California Housing Density Bill AB 123 Advances to Senate Amid Fierce Lobbying Battle

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California Housing Bill AB 123 Moves to Senate as Lobbying Escalates Following its passage in the California Assembly on May 23, the highly anticipated and deeply...

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Landmark Vote: California Coastal Commission Tightens Coastal Erosion Protections, Sparks Access Debate
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Landmark Vote: California Coastal Commission Tightens Coastal Erosion Protections, Sparks Access Debate

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California Coastal Commission Enacts Stricter Erosion Rules Amidst Environmental and Access Concerns In a pivotal decision on May 23, 2025, the California Coastal Commission voted 9-3...

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California Attorney General Launches Major Probe into InnovateAI Labs' AI Training Data Practices
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California Attorney General Launches Major Probe into InnovateAI Labs’ AI Training Data Practices

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California Attorney General Launches Major Probe into InnovateAI Labs’ AI Training Data Practices SACRAMENTO, CA – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced the formal initiation...

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Glastonbury Festival Unveils Major Capacity Increase Plan, Adding 20,000 Attendees From 2026
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Glastonbury Festival Unveils Major Capacity Increase Plan, Adding 20,000 Attendees From 2026

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Glastonbury Festival Unveils Major Capacity Increase Plan Glastonbury Festival organizers today made a significant announcement regarding the future scale of the world-renowned event. Plans have been...

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Central Valley Farmers Protest Critical Water Cuts, Demand State Relief Amid Drought Crisis
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Central Valley Farmers Protest Critical Water Cuts, Demand State Relief Amid Drought Crisis

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Protests Erupt Across the Valley Hundreds of farmers from California’s vital Central Valley region staged widespread protests on May 24th, a day after the State Water...

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StreamSphere+ Announces Significant Price Increases Effective July 1, 2025
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StreamSphere+ Announces Significant Price Increases Effective July 1, 2025

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StreamSphere+ to Raise Prices on Most Ad-Free Subscription Plans New York, NY – StreamSphere+, a leading global streaming service, announced today that it will increase the...

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LA Times Union Sets Strike Vote Amid Stalled Contract Talks, Looming Layoffs
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LA Times Union Sets Strike Vote Amid Stalled Contract Talks, Looming Layoffs

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LA Times Union Plans Strike Authorization Vote as Contract Talks Stall LOS ANGELES, CA – The Pacific Coast Media Workers Guild, representing approximately 800 employees at...

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California Assembly Backs AB 123: Housing Density Bill Advances Amid Debate
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California Assembly Backs AB 123: Housing Density Bill Advances Amid Debate

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California Assembly Passes Major Housing Density Bill AB 123 SACRAMENTO, CA – The California State Assembly took a significant step Friday, May 23rd, 2025, approving Assembly...

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