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Ukraine Crisis Fuels Gulf Coast LNG Boom, Straining US Energy Affordability
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AI Takes Center Stage: Shane Sadanand to Launch Fully AI-Generated Malayalam Cinema
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Newsom Leads West Coast Defense of Science Against Trump’s Public Health Policies
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McQualter Sets Course: West Coast Eagles Eye ‘Destination Club’ Status, Rethink Long Contracts
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THE CURRENT (News & Investigations)
* State by State: Dedicated sections for California, Oregon, and Washington.
* Politics & Policy: Deep dives into legislation, statehouse drama, and elections.
* Investigations: Long-form, data-driven journalism on pressing regional issues.
* The Breakdown: Explainer articles that make complex topics (like water rights or housing policy) easy to understand.

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Dozens of Cargo Containers Plunge into Port of Long Beach Waters; Investigations Underway

Leeanne Perez 6 months ago

A significant incident unfolded at the Port of Long Beach on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, when approximately 67 cargo containers tumbled overboard from the vessel “Mississippi.”...

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West Coast News: Inglewood Man Accused of Serial Dating App Murders and Assaults, Investigations Ongoing

Keiko Matsuda 6 months ago

An Inglewood man has been charged with two counts of murder, one count of attempted murder, and multiple other offenses, accused of preying on men he...

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The Current

Invasive “Alien Invaders”: Zebra Mussels Threaten Crucial Colorado River System

Jorge Salcido 6 months ago

The vital waters of the American West face a new and escalating threat with the confirmed presence of invasive zebra mussels in the upper Colorado River...

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Suspicious Death Investigation Launched After Sacramento Woman Found Shot at Luxury Napa Valley Resort

Hollis Greene 6 months ago

Napa County authorities have launched a suspicious death investigation after a 24-year-old woman from Sacramento was discovered deceased from a gunshot wound at the prestigious Bardessono...

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West Coast Research Funding Restored: Judge Orders Trump Administration to Reinstate Partial UCLA Grants Amidst Ongoing Investigations

evan Park 7 months ago

A significant legal victory for academic freedom and research unfolded on the West Coast this week, as a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to reinstate...

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West Coast Hydro Scheme Resurfaces Under Fast-Track Legislation, Reigniting Environmental Debate

Donovan Blake 7 months ago

West Coast electricity provider Westpower has submitted plans for a controversial run-of-river hydroelectric scheme on the Waitaha River, seeking expedited approval under the newly enacted Fast-track...

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Tragedy in Cerritos: Two Men Fatally Shot Early Sunday Morning, LASD Launches Full Investigation

brett Chang 7 months ago

CERRITOS, Calif. – A fatal shooting has cast a grim shadow over Cerritos, as authorities confirm two men were discovered deceased following an incident early Sunday...

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West Coast Police Dismantle Drug and Firearms Operation in Hokitika Arrests
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West Coast Police Dismantle Drug and Firearms Operation in Hokitika Arrests

Sierra Dalton 7 months ago

Police have arrested two men in Hokitika, New Zealand, following the execution of search warrants that uncovered a significant haul of illegal items, including firearms, a...

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Mesa Water District Charts a Course for Resilience: State Advocacy, Federal Recycling Funds, and Wildfire Tech Take Center Stage
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Mesa Water District Charts a Course for Resilience: State Advocacy, Federal Recycling Funds, and Wildfire Tech Take Center Stage

Sasha Martinez 7 months ago

COSTA MESA, CA – The Mesa Water District Board of Directors convened today, August 27, 2025, to deliberate on critical water policy, infrastructure funding, and safety...

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Rolling Hills Tragedy: Three Found Dead in Suspected Domestic Violence Murder Suicide; Investigations Underway
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Rolling Hills Tragedy: Three Found Dead in Suspected Domestic Violence Murder-Suicide; Investigations Underway

Priyank anair 7 months ago

ROLLING HILLS, Calif. – Authorities are investigating a deeply disturbing incident in the affluent community of Rolling Hills, where three adults were discovered deceased inside a...

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