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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

California’s Snowpack Melts Under Record Heat

evan Park 3 months ago

A historic heatwave is currently searing California, causing an unprecedented acceleration in the melting of the Sierra Nevada snowpack, a critical natural reservoir for the state’s...

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FBI Probes Ex-Counterterror Chief Over Iran War Stance

Sierra Dalton 3 months ago

The FBI has initiated an investigation into Joe Kent, the former Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, who recently resigned in protest against the Trump administration’s...

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West Coast Offshore Wind Needs Smarter Planning

Maisie Rivers 3 months ago

The Need for Enhanced Planning and Communication The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine’s report, released in March 2026, underscores a critical need for a...

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Seattle Gunfire Erupts: Shell Casings Found in Latest Incident

Keiko Matsuda 3 months ago

Seattle’s streets have once again become the scene of a shots fired incident, prompting an immediate investigation by the Seattle Police Department. Officers responded to reports...

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West Coast Burns: Record March Heat Wave Shatters Temps

Leeanne Perez 3 months ago

States across the U.S. Southwest have recorded blistering temperatures, with California, Nevada, and Arizona issuing heat warnings amid unprecedented conditions. The National Weather Service (NWS) has...

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FBI Warns: Iran Eyeing West Coast Drone Strike?

Jorge Salcido 3 months ago

The FBI has alerted law enforcement agencies across California to unverified intelligence suggesting Iran may have considered launching a drone attack on the West Coast. The...

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CA Retail Crime Bust: 33K+ Stolen Goods Recovered!

Leeanne Perez 3 months ago

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California’s aggressive stance against organized retail crime has led to a significant recovery of over 33,000 stolen items in the first two months...

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Ukraine Crisis Fuels Gulf Coast LNG Boom, Straining US Energy Affordability

evan Park 3 months ago

Russia attacks Ukraine’s power grid. This causes widespread blackouts. It is a severe energy crisis there. Meanwhile, US Gulf Coast LNG companies are thriving. They profit...

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White House Slams ‘False’ Iran Drone Threat Report

brett Chang 3 months ago

The White House has forcefully refuted claims of an impending Iranian drone threat to California, denouncing a media report as alarmist and unsubstantiated. White House Press...

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West Coast News Alert: Heat and Wind Advisories Grip Santa Monica Mountains March 8th

Donovan Blake 3 months ago

The National Weather Service issued alerts. This is important current news. A heat advisory is now active. It affects the Santa Monica Mountains. This advisory is...

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