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BC NDP Leader David Eby Resigns After Shock Election Defeat
BC NDP Leader David Eby Resigns After Shock Election Defeat
David Eby Resigns: B.C. NDP Defeated in Election Shock
David Eby Resigns: B.C. NDP Defeated in Election Shock
California’s $25B Homebuyer Bet: Prop. 37 Explained
California’s $25B Homebuyer Bet: Prop. 37 Explained
California Braces as Exceptional High Tides Trigger Flood Alerts
California Braces as Exceptional High Tides Trigger Flood Alerts
Tate McRae Reclaims Her Narrative with ‘Housewife’ Single
Tate McRae Reclaims Her Narrative with ‘Housewife’ Single
Flu Surge: West Coast Faces Early H1N1 Crisis
Flu Surge: West Coast Faces Early H1N1 Crisis
America First: New Strategy to Supercharge U.S. Seafood Industry
America First: New Strategy to Supercharge U.S. Seafood Industry
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Meta Secures Zuckerberg Residency Deal Amid Tax Risks
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Early Flu Spike: Mutated Virus Challenges West Coast
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David Eby Resigns: B.C. NDP Defeated in Election Shock

Leeanne Perez 5 days ago

In a historic and decisive outcome for the 2026 British Columbia provincial election, Premier David Eby has announced he is stepping down as leader of the...

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El Niño’s Hidden Giant: How Kelvin Waves Are Lifting West Coast Sea Levels

Keiko Matsuda 1 week ago

A massive deep-ocean Kelvin wave, driven by the current El Niño event, is currently causing a noticeable rise in sea levels along the West Coast, according...

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2026 Flu Season Ignites Early: CDC Confirms Deaths Amid West Coast Surge

Jorge Salcido 1 week ago

Public health authorities have officially declared the start of the 2026-2027 influenza season, a timeline that arrives significantly earlier than the five-year epidemiological average. The Centers...

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Hospice of Santa Cruz County Restructuring: Merger Triggers Layoffs

Hollis Greene 2 weeks ago

The landscape of end-of-life care in the region is undergoing a seismic shift as Hospice of Santa Cruz County moves forward with a strategic merger with...

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San Clemente’s Crumbling Coast: Rail Future on the Edge

evan Park 2 weeks ago

Coastal erosion in San Clemente, California, is intensifying at an alarming rate, threatening both iconic beaches and a critical regional rail corridor as the state braces...

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CalFresh Crisis: New Federal Mandates Threaten 562,000 Californians

evan Park 2 weeks ago

A sweeping change in federal policy is creating a ripple effect across California’s social safety net, as thousands of residents face the sudden termination of their...

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NOAA Imposes Strict Gear Marking Rule on 335 Groundfish Vessels

evan Park 2 weeks ago

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries has officially finalized a landmark gear marking rule, setting a new regulatory standard for the Pacific Coast groundfish...

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California Dam Crisis: 57 Structures Facing Urgent Failure

evan Park 2 weeks ago

A damning state audit released Monday has sounded an urgent alarm regarding the structural integrity of California’s water infrastructure. The report identifies 57 dams across the...

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Yanmar Deepens West Coast Footprint with Boatswain’s Locker Acquisition

brett Chang 3 weeks ago

Yanmar Marine International (YMI), the globally recognized leader in marine engine technology, has officially finalized its acquisition of Boatswain’s Locker, Inc., a pivotal move that brings...

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Liccardo Leads Bipartisan ‘Save Willy Act’ to Halt Whale Strikes

Donovan Blake 3 weeks ago

Congressman Sam Liccardo is championing a pivotal bipartisan legislative effort designed to drastically reduce the frequency of whale-vessel strikes along the U.S. West Coast. The initiative,...

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