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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.
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California Braces for Impact: Heavy Rain Triggers Rockslides, Flooding, and Threatens Coastline
The Current

California Braces for Impact: Heavy Rain Triggers Rockslides, Flooding, and Threatens Coastline

Keiko Matsuda 11 months ago

California Grapples with Severe Weather as Rain, Rockslides, and Flooding Batter the Region Southern California is once again under siege, as heavy rainfall continues to lash...

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West Coast Ports and Dockworkers Strike Tentative Labor Deal, Averting Potential Supply Chain Disruptions
The Current

West Coast Ports and Dockworkers Strike Tentative Labor Deal, Averting Potential Supply Chain Disruptions

Jorge Salcido 11 months ago

West Coast Ports and Dockworkers Strike Tentative Labor Deal, Averting Potential Supply Chain Disruptions After months of tense negotiations, West Coast dockworkers and port authorities have...

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LA County Sheriff's Department Grapples with Mental Health Crisis Amidst Overwork and Suicides
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LA County Sheriff’s Department Grapples with Mental Health Crisis Amidst Overwork and Suicides

evan Park 11 months ago

LA County Sheriff’s Department Faces Mental Health Crisis as Deputies Work Overtime A dire situation is unfolding within the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD), as...

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Oregon Wildfire Expands Amidst Widespread Blazes Across Western US
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Oregon Wildfire Expands Amidst Widespread Blazes Across Western US

Donovan Blake 11 months ago

A large wildfire in Oregon is rapidly expanding, posing significant challenges to firefighters as numerous major blazes continue to ravage the western United States. This escalating...

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California Man Sentenced to Prison After Brutally Attacking Sea Lion
The Current

California Man Sentenced to Prison After Brutally Attacking Sea Lion

Donovan Blake 11 months ago

Santa Paula Man Sentenced for Sea Lion Attack and Drug Possession Christopher Hurtado, a 32-year-old resident of Santa Paula, California, has been sentenced to a three-year...

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Portree RNLI Volunteer Chloe Celebrates Graduation
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Portree RNLI Volunteer Chloe Celebrates Graduation

brett Chang 11 months ago

A volunteer with the Portree RNLI, Chloe, recently marked a significant personal milestone by celebrating her graduation. Details regarding the specifics of this achievement, including the...

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All 31 Construction Workers Rescued After Partial Los Angeles Tunnel Collapse
The Current

All 31 Construction Workers Rescued After Partial Los Angeles Tunnel Collapse

Sierra Dalton 11 months ago

LOS ANGELES – Thirty-one construction workers were successfully rescued late Wednesday evening after a section of a large industrial tunnel, currently under construction in Los Angeles,...

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Heavily Armed Federal Agents, National Guard Descend on LA's MacArthur Park, Sparking Outcry
The Current

Heavily Armed Federal Agents, National Guard Descend on LA’s MacArthur Park, Sparking Outcry

Priyank anair 11 months ago

Los Angeles, CA – A highly visible federal immigration operation involving dozens of federal agents, including personnel from U.S. Border Patrol and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI),...

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San Jose Police Probe Officer Shooting After Family Disturbance Involving Armed Suspect
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San Jose Police Probe Officer Shooting After Family Disturbance Involving Armed Suspect

Maisie Rivers 11 months ago

SAN JOSE, California – Authorities in San Jose have launched a comprehensive investigation into an officer-involved shooting that occurred Sunday afternoon following a response to a...

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Yolo Officials Recover Remains of 7 at Esparto Fireworks Warehouse Blast Site
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Yolo Officials Recover Remains of 7 at Esparto Fireworks Warehouse Blast Site

Leeanne Perez 12 months ago

ESPARTO, California – In a grim development following a devastating explosion, Yolo officials have confirmed the recovery of the remains of seven bodies at the site...

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