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WESTWARD (Lifestyle & Travel)
* The Great Outdoors: Hiking, camping, surfing, and skiing guides.
* Weekend Getaways: Itineraries for exploring cities, deserts, mountains, and coastlines.
* Home & Style: Featuring West Coast architecture, interior design, and fashion.
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California Coastal Commission Mandates Beach Permit System at Select Popular Sites Starting March 2025 to Protect Ecosystems
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California Coastal Commission Mandates Beach Permit System at Select Popular Sites Starting March 2025 to Protect Ecosystems

evan Park 1 year ago 0

SACRAMENTO, CA – In a significant move aimed at preserving California’s treasured coastline while managing burgeoning visitor numbers, the California Coastal Commission, in close partnership with...

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Santa Monica Enacts Sweeping Short Term Rental Ban to Combat Housing Crisis
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Santa Monica Enacts Sweeping Short-Term Rental Ban to Combat Housing Crisis

evan Park 1 year ago 0

Santa Monica Moves Decisively Against Short-Term Rentals SANTA MONICA, CA – In a landmark decision aimed at reclaiming scarce housing units and addressing a deepening affordability...

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Yosemite Implements Spring 2025 Peak Hour Entry Reservations Amidst Congestion Crisis, Sparks Heated Debate
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Yosemite Implements Spring 2025 Peak-Hour Entry Reservations Amidst Congestion Crisis, Sparks Heated Debate

brett Chang 1 year ago 0

Yosemite National Park Finalizes Spring 2025 Entry Reservation Details Yosemite National Park officially announced the final details for its upcoming visitor entry reservation system on February...

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California High Speed Rail Sets Dec 1, 2025 Opening for Central Valley Segment
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California High-Speed Rail Sets Dec 1, 2025 Opening for Central Valley Segment

brett Chang 1 year ago 0

California High-Speed Rail Authority Announces December 1, 2025, Launch for Initial Central Valley Segment SACRAMENTO, CA – The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) today marked a...

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California High Speed Rail Targets March 2025 for Historic Central Valley Launch
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California High-Speed Rail Targets March 2025 for Historic Central Valley Launch

Leeanne Perez 1 year ago 0

California High-Speed Rail Targets March 2025 for Historic Central Valley Launch The California High-Speed Rail Authority has officially reaffirmed its target date of March 2025 to...

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$3.1 Billion Federal Grant Propels California High Speed Rail Forward in Central Valley
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$3.1 Billion Federal Grant Propels California High-Speed Rail Forward in Central Valley

Sasha Martinez 1 year ago 0

Major Federal Funding Influx Announced for California High-Speed Rail SACRAMENTO, CA – The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) today marked a pivotal moment for the state’s...

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California High Speed Rail Targets February 15, 2025, for Inaugural Central Valley Service Launch
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California High-Speed Rail Targets February 15, 2025, for Inaugural Central Valley Service Launch

Maisie Rivers 1 year ago 0

California High-Speed Rail Authority Announces February 15, 2025, Launch Date for First Central Valley Segment Sacramento, CA – The California High-Speed Rail Authority has officially set...

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California High Speed Rail Clears Final Environmental Hurdle for Crucial Burbank Los Angeles Segment
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California High-Speed Rail Clears Final Environmental Hurdle for Crucial Burbank-Los Angeles Segment

Priyank anair 1 year ago 0

Pivotal Milestone Achieved: Burbank-Los Angeles High-Speed Rail Segment Receives Final Environmental Clearance SACRAMENTO, Calif. – In a significant step forward for the ambitious infrastructure project, the...

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Massive $4.8 Billion Federal Grant Fuels California High Speed Rail Acceleration in Central Valley
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Massive $4.8 Billion Federal Grant Fuels California High-Speed Rail Acceleration in Central Valley

brett Chang 1 year ago 0

California High-Speed Rail Secures Transformative Federal Investment Sacramento, CA – In a significant boost for the nation’s most ambitious infrastructure project, the California High-Speed Rail Authority...

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California High Speed Rail Secures Landmark $3.5 Billion Federal Grant for Peninsula Extension
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California High-Speed Rail Secures Landmark $3.5 Billion Federal Grant for Peninsula Extension

Leeanne Perez 1 year ago 0

Federal Investment Propels California High-Speed Rail Forward Sacramento, CA – In a significant boost to the ambitious California High-Speed Rail project, the California High-Speed Rail Authority...

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