How much can you borrow with a home improvement loan?
A home improvement loan can be used to finance home renovations and projects. While a full kitchen remodel or new flooring throughout your home can be costly, there are several types of home improvement loans available to help homeowners finance these projects. However, as with any loan, the terms and rates will vary depending on…
5 tips to get primed and ready for Amazon’s October Prime Day
Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days event takes place next week, on October 10 and 11. If you agree that the name “Prime Day 2.0” is awkward, call it that. The event promises more price cuts on a variety of products as well as the opportunity to cross-shop competing retailers. A summary of October sales Black…
Pumpkinpalooza: We tasted, rated 14 of Trader Joe’s autumnal specialties
Which pumpkin products scored with us? And which recipes should Trader Joe’s reformulate? With the exception of Half Moon Bay, no one does pumpkin season quite like Trader Joe’s. The autumnal product lineup, which appears to have arrived earlier than usual, includes a sizable number of returning bestsellers as well as a few new options.…
High school girls volleyball rankings: Bay Area News Group Top 15
Sacred Heart Cathedral and Los Gatos tie for the No. 15 spot, Palo Alto and James Logan keep climbing Bay Area News Group Top 15 ( East Bay Times) (Records up to Monday) No. 1 ST. FRANCIS (23-3) Previous ranking: 1 So far, the following has occurred: Archbishop Mitty was defeated 3-1, Hamilton-Arizona was defeated…
Pac-12 football: Utah enters October with no Rising, no offense and no clear path to a three-peat
The Utes are only one game out, but their challenge feels more dire The Pac-12 champions are staggering, hobbling, aching, and limping into the thick of their schedule. They have a slew of injuries as well. After… one loss? Utah’s quest for a third consecutive conference title faces long odds. Yes, after one defeat. Because…
Pac-12 bowl projections: Oregon to the playoff, Washington State to Las Vegas, Arizona drops out
The Pac-12 holds a second spot in the New Year’s Six (courtesy of UW) Before we get into the latest Pac-12 bowl forecast, here are a few helpful reminders about the postseason selection process: — The College Football Playoff semifinals will be held in the Rose Bowl and Sugar Bowl, leaving the Pac-12 champion to…
Free and cheap tacos on National Taco Day 2023, Wednesday, Oct. 4
This year, National Taco Day falls on Wednesday, October 4, but it still brings Taco Tuesday-style deals with it. Taco Bell’s push for “Tuesday Drops,” offers for its rewards members, is one of them this year. Several other promotions are also aimed at loyalty members and app users. Here’s a taste of what’s available. Del…
Rare Northern California wildflower designated endangered
Lassics lupine, a small wildflower found in only two areas of Northern California, was added to the Endangered Species List on Thursday. According to those who have studied the flower, this listing is much needed, and the species requires action to prevent extinction. “It’s so darn beautiful,” said Dave Imper, a retired botanist and the…
Column: Concertgoers of all ages are ruder than ever. There’s an easy fix.
I’ve been toying with the idea of writing a column about concert etiquette for years. But I’ve always resisted doing so, assuming that the people who needed to read it would never do so. This year, things changed. The concert industry not only survived the pandemic, but it is now larger than ever, with artists…
