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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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* 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.

The Current

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

Jorge Salcido 9 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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The Current

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

Hollis Greene 9 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 9 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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The Current

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

Donovan Blake 10 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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The Current

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

brett Chang 10 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 10 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 10 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 10 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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Current West Coast Heat Crisis: Hospitals Overwhelmed, Doctors Issue Urgent Health Warnings as Investigations Reveal Alarming Trends
The Current

Current West Coast Heat Crisis: Hospitals Overwhelmed, Doctors Issue Urgent Health Warnings as Investigations Reveal Alarming Trends

Maisie Rivers 10 months ago

A brutal and prolonged heat wave is gripping the West Coast, pushing hospitals to their limits and prompting urgent warnings from medical professionals. Temperatures across regions...

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Deadly Interventions: Police Ramming Tactics Claim Dozens of Lives, Sparking Urgent Calls for Reform Across the U.S.
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Deadly Interventions: Police Ramming Tactics Claim Dozens of Lives, Sparking Urgent Calls for Reform Across the U.S.

Maisie Rivers 10 months ago

A harrowing investigation by the San Francisco Chronicle has

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