California Observer

October 13, 2026

From Hemingway to Bulgakov: The Literary Influences Behind Brett Andrew Strange’s Across Latitudes

From Hemingway to Bulgakov: The Literary Influences Behind Brett Andrew Strange’s Across Latitudes

By Lisa Halligan The Across Latitudes trilogy may be built around intelligence operations, modern conflict, and international suspense, but author Brett Andrew Strange places the series within a literary tradition that reaches well beyond contemporary thrillers. Strange, a former U.S. intelligence officer, is the author of Against the Dusk, Beneath the Purple Dawn, and Eastern

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Southern California Storm Damage Affects Coastal Communities

Southern California Storm Damage Affects Coastal Communities

Powerful surf and elevated tides associated with Tropical Storm Rachel damaged homes and public infrastructure along Southern California’s coast over the October 10-11 weekend. The historic boardwalk on the Long Beach Peninsula suffered extensive damage, while officials continued to warn of flooding, erosion and dangerous ocean conditions after the storm weakened. Key Takeaways Waves damaged

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