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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
Early Flu Spike: Mutated Virus Challenges West Coast
Early Flu Spike: Mutated Virus Challenges West Coast
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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 Declares Emergency Amid Super El Niño Alert

evan Park 1 month ago

Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency across California on September 21, 2026, as climate models and meteorological data converge to signal a “super El...

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Battle Ground Zero: WA’s 18th District at the Political Brink

brett Chang 1 month ago

The 18th Legislative District, once considered a reliable Republican fortress in Southwest Washington, has transformed into a high-stakes epicenter of the 2026 midterm elections. As suburban...

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SEIU Under Fire: California Clinics Sue Over Racketeering

Sierra Dalton 1 month ago

California’s healthcare landscape is facing a high-stakes legal confrontation, as the California Primary Care Association (CPCA) and five member clinics have filed a federal lawsuit against...

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Newsom Enacts Hardline Election Security Law to Block Federal Interference

Donovan Blake 1 month ago

California’s Defensive Firewall: Inside the New Election Security Mandates In a significant shift toward cementing state-level sovereignty over election administration, California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed...

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California Mandates Water Disclosure for AI Data Hubs

Priyank anair 1 month ago

California regulators have taken a decisive step to address the environmental footprint of the artificial intelligence boom, with the California Energy Commission (CEC) officially expanding its...

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LA Woman Faces Murder Charges in Wake of Fatal Transit Crash

Sasha Martinez 1 month ago

The intersection of public safety, vehicular responsibility, and criminal justice has collided in Los Angeles, as authorities confirm that a local woman has been charged with...

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Shadow Armories: CA School Police Evade Military Gear Law

Maisie Rivers 1 month ago

At least nine California K-12 school police departments have failed to comply with a critical 2021 transparency law designed to track the acquisition and use of...

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Maersk: AI Boom Strains US West Coast Supply Chain

Keiko Matsuda 2 months ago

Maersk’s latest market update for September 2026 paints a vivid picture of a logistics landscape under historic pressure. The report highlights strong, sustained demand for shipping...

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Lucas Fire Breakthrough: 30% Containment Reached

Leeanne Perez 2 months ago

Firefighting crews have reached a ‘big turning point’ in containing the Lucas Fire in Lake County, California, with officials reporting 30% containment as of Sunday. This...

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Lucas Fire: 4,008 Acres Burn in Lake County Amid Red Flag

Jorge Salcido 2 months ago

The Lucas Incident, a rapidly expanding wildfire burning near Bachelor Valley in Lake County, California, has reached 4,008 acres with 15% containment. A Red Flag Warning...

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