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Kraken Unleashed! Blockbusters Hit Screens June 12th
Kraken Unleashed! Blockbusters Hit Screens June 12th
Tragic Crash Claims Life on Mid North Coast
Tragic Crash Claims Life on Mid North Coast
Woman Dies at Santa Cruz Amid Fearsome Ocean Swell
Woman Dies at Santa Cruz Amid Fearsome Ocean Swell
Kraken Unleashed: June 12th Sees Blockbuster Releases
Kraken Unleashed: June 12th Sees Blockbuster Releases
LA County Wildfire Erupts: Evacuations Underway
LA County Wildfire Erupts: Evacuations Underway
Siri’s AI Overhaul: Apple’s ChatGPT Challenger
Siri’s AI Overhaul: Apple’s ChatGPT Challenger
NASA, USGS Scientists Unearth Geologic Treasures
NASA, USGS Scientists Unearth Geologic Treasures
New Music Friday: Billie Eilish Dominates June 12th Releases
New Music Friday: Billie Eilish Dominates June 12th Releases
Belgium’s Red Devils Land in Seattle for World Cup Prep
Belgium’s Red Devils Land in Seattle for World Cup Prep
Rancher’s Smokehouse Expands to West Coast Grocers
Rancher’s Smokehouse Expands to West Coast Grocers
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INNOVATION & ECONOMY (Business & Tech)
* Silicon Valley & Beyond: Coverage of big tech, startups, and VC funding.
* The Green Economy: Reporting on renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and climate tech.
* Hollywood & The Creator Economy: The business of entertainment, streaming, and social media.
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Lockheed Martin's AI Powered SAR Ushers in New Era of Maritime Surveillance
Innovation & Economy

Lockheed Martin’s AI-Powered SAR Ushers in New Era of Maritime Surveillance

Donovan Blake 11 months ago

Lockheed Martin Revolutionizes Maritime Surveillance with AI-Powered Technology Lockheed Martin has unveiled a significant advancement in maritime surveillance technology, leveraging the power of artificial intelligence to...

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FleishmanHillard Names Kristin Hollins General Manager for Expanded California Operations
Innovation & Economy

FleishmanHillard Names Kristin Hollins General Manager for Expanded California Operations

Sierra Dalton 11 months ago

FleishmanHillard Appoints Kristin Hollins to Lead California Strategy and Operations ST. LOUIS – July 10, 2025 – FleishmanHillard, a leading global communications agency, today announced the...

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Mounting Economic Pressure Triggers Over 1,100 Job Cuts Across Northern California Sectors
Innovation & Economy

Mounting Economic Pressure Triggers Over 1,100 Job Cuts Across Northern California Sectors

Sierra Dalton 11 months ago

SACRAMENTO, California – A significant wave of workforce reductions is sweeping across Northern California, resulting in the elimination of more than 1,100 jobs in recent announcements....

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Oregon Completes World's Largest Wave Energy Test Center, Funding Uncertainty Casts Shadow Over Future Use
Innovation & Economy

Oregon Completes World’s Largest Wave Energy Test Center, Funding Uncertainty Casts Shadow Over Future Use

Sasha Martinez 11 months ago

Newport, Oregon – After years of planning and construction, Oregon State University’s PacWave South, an $80 million state-of-the-art wave energy testing facility located near Newport, Oregon,...

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National Business Capital Strengthens West Coast Presence with Key Hire, Appointing Lorraine Julius to Lead Partnerships
Innovation & Economy

National Business Capital Strengthens West Coast Presence with Key Hire, Appointing Lorraine Julius to Lead Partnerships

Priyank anair 11 months ago

National Business Capital (“NBC”), a prominent firm specializing in business funding, has announced a significant strategic move to deepen its presence across key markets in the...

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New Banking Ventures Target Tech and Crypto After SVB Collapse, Raising Stability Concerns
Innovation & Economy

New Banking Ventures Target Tech and Crypto After SVB Collapse, Raising Stability Concerns

Maisie Rivers 11 months ago

Following the significant disruption caused by the failure of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) in March 2023, a distinct trend is emerging within the West Coast technology...

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Institutional Investors: West Coast Financial Adjusts Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) Position in First Quarter
Innovation & Economy

Institutional Investors: West Coast Financial Adjusts Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) Position in First Quarter

Jorge Salcido 12 months ago 0

Institutional Activity: West Coast Financial Trims Apple Holdings San Francisco, CA – According to its most recent regulatory filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC),...

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West Coast Financial Trims Apple (AAPL) Stake Amid Strong Earnings, SEC Filing Reveals
Innovation & Economy

West Coast Financial Trims Apple (AAPL) Stake Amid Strong Earnings, SEC Filing Reveals

Jorge Salcido 12 months ago 0

A recent regulatory filing indicates that West Coast Financial LLC, an investment advisory firm, has slightly reduced its stake in Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), the technology giant...

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California Tech Sector Navigates Job Cuts and Regulatory Shifts Amidst State Budget Realities
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California Tech Sector Navigates Job Cuts and Regulatory Shifts Amidst State Budget Realities

Keiko Matsuda 12 months ago 0

California’s sprawling technology sector is grappling with a significant wave of job reductions, a trend that saw 17,874 positions eliminated across various companies during the first...

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LS Marine Commissions Asia's Largest HVDC Cable Laying Vessel in Strategic Expansion
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LS Marine Commissions Asia’s Largest HVDC Cable-Laying Vessel in Strategic Expansion

Hollis Greene 12 months ago 0

SEO Keywords: LS Marine Solution, cable-laying vessel, HVDC cable, submarine cable, offshore wind, West Coast HVDC Energy Highway, Tersan Shipyard, Asia largest vessel, cable capacity, marine...

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