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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
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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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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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Universal Studios to Dampen Coaster Noise with Sound Barriers

Leeanne Perez 3 months ago

Universal Studios Hollywood has officially committed to installing advanced sound mitigation barriers to address mounting community concerns regarding noise pollution generated by its roller coasters. The...

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Westward

Summerland Wildfire: Man Arrested Inside Restricted Zone

Keiko Matsuda 3 months ago

Tensions escalated in the Summerland, B.C., region this week after an individual was taken into custody by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) for unlawfully entering...

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Regent Santa Monica Beach: A New Era for Pacific Luxury

Jorge Salcido 3 months ago

The Regent Santa Monica Beach has officially opened its doors, marking the highly anticipated return of the iconic IHG luxury brand to the Americas and transforming...

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The West Coast Travel Slump: 20 Spots People Are Avoiding

evan Park 3 months ago

Tourism patterns along the Pacific seaboard are undergoing a significant recalibration. While the post-pandemic ‘revenge travel’ boom kept many popular spots crowded through 2023, 2024 and...

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San Diego 2026: The Convergence of Ancestral Heritage and Wellness

Hollis Greene 3 months ago

San Diego enters 2026 with a distinct dual-track identity: a profound commitment to cultural reclamation and a thriving, innovative health-fitness culture. The city’s landscape, both physical...

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Fall 2026 Travel: The Rise of Non-Performative Luxury

Donovan Blake 3 months ago

As the global tourism industry resets for the final quarter of 2026, a clear and decisive shift is taking shape. According to the latest travel outlook...

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Westward

Pacific Surfliner Unveils ‘Endless Escapes’ Coastal Campaign

brett Chang 3 months ago

Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner is officially shifting gears, moving from a standard transit utility to a curated, destination-worthy experience with the launch of its new ‘Your Ticket...

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2026 Forecast: US Long-Haul Travel to Smash 2019 Records

Sierra Dalton 3 months ago

The trajectory for American outbound tourism is set for a dramatic recalibration, with new projections forecasting a significant 23% increase in long-haul international travel by 2026...

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L.A. Summer Trends: Bug-Eye Shades & Tube Tops Rule
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L.A. Summer Trends: Bug-Eye Shades & Tube Tops Rule

Hollis Greene 4 months ago

Los Angeles is heating up this summer, not just with the weather, but with a resurgence of bold, nostalgic microtrends. From exaggerated bug-eye sunglasses to the...

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West Coast Travel Shifts to Experiences
Westward

West Coast Travel Shifts to Experiences

Donovan Blake 4 months ago

Experiential and eco-conscious travel trends are reshaping the West Coast tourism landscape in 2026, signaling a significant departure from traditional vacation models. Travelers are increasingly prioritizing...

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