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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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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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Swalwell Suspends CA Governor Bid Amid Explosive Assault Claims

Sierra Dalton 2 months ago

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell has officially suspended his campaign for governor of California, marking a stunning reversal for the congressman who had been viewed as a...

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The Current

California Salmon Fishing Returns: Industry Braces for Cautious Reopening

Sasha Martinez 2 months ago

After three years of silence at the docks and empty hold bins, the commercial salmon fishing industry in California is preparing to return to the Pacific....

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California Storm: Why Recent Rain Won’t Stop Fire Risk

Priyank anair 2 months ago

While Californians may welcome the sight of rain and mountain snow sweeping across the state this week, experts are cautioning that this late-season storm is not...

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Congress Targets Polymarket Over Insider Trading Fears

Maisie Rivers 2 months ago

Lawmakers are intensifying calls for a federal crackdown on Polymarket, citing alarming patterns of suspiciously timed bets that appear to exploit sensitive geopolitical events. In a...

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LA28 Ticket Chaos: Locals Decry ‘Highway Robbery’ Prices

Leeanne Perez 2 months ago

The dream of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics was built on a foundation of inclusivity. Organizers, backed by high-profile figures, repeatedly championed a vision of a...

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Virgin Voyages Drops Anchor in LA: Brilliant Lady’s West Coast Debut

Jorge Salcido 2 months ago

Virgin Voyages has officially marked a historic milestone in its operational expansion, signaling a major shift in the North American cruise market with the launch of...

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Bay Area Gas Prices Spike Past $6 Amid Regional Surge

Hollis Greene 2 months ago

Drivers across the San Francisco Bay Area are facing renewed financial pressure as Bay Area gas prices climb to an average of more than $6 a...

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California Budget Cuts Stall Vital Salmon Restoration Projects

Donovan Blake 2 months ago

California’s ongoing budgetary crisis has forced the state to pull back funding for endangered salmon restoration, a move that environmentalists warn could have devastating, long-term consequences...

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Federal Crackdown: 8 Arrested in Massive California Health Care Fraud Scheme

brett Chang 2 months ago

Federal prosecutors and law enforcement agencies have launched a decisive strike against alleged illicit activities within the medical industry, announcing the arrest of eight individuals linked...

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Long Beach Drops Major Homeless Shelter Operator Amid Probe

Sierra Dalton 2 months ago

Long Beach officials have officially terminated their contract with the city’s largest homeless shelter operator, citing significant concerns uncovered during an ongoing investigation into the organization’s...

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