There’s no such thing as a “private beach” in the Aloha State. Beachgoing is probably the most popular tourist activity in the Aloha State. From the uniform sugar sand of Ka’anapali Beach on Maui to the black or sometimes green sand beaches of the Island of Hawaii to the world-famous high-rise hotel fronted Waikiki on…

Personal finance fact: Your money loses purchasing power over time, especially if you keep it in a savings account that does not earn interest. However, there is some good news for savers: the top savings yield has outpaced inflation for the sixth month in a row, according to Bankrate data. Many top savings account annual…

The single most important thing parents can do is create a safe environment. Mental illness is a very common and serious problem among teenagers. Despite the fact that sports and physical activity have numerous mental health benefits, young athletes are not immune to the ongoing mental health crisis. Indeed, some potential effects of being a…

You might be surprised by what you find on the nutrition food label. Sugar in foods not only adds calories, but it can also have direct toxic effects, such as tooth decay and an increased risk of heart disease. It is critical to limit the amount of added sugar in your diet. However, you may…

Avoiding scam artists has to be near the bottom of your list of things to do during the holidays. Nonetheless, the holidays can be a prime time for scammers looking to capitalize on the busy season. When you’re hosting out-of-town guests, it’s easy to overlook one fraudulent transaction in a bank statement full of gift…

Christine Baumgartner had been looking to challenge the prenuptial agreement she signed with Costner in 2004 Christine Baumgartner has reportedly agreed to drop her effort to challenge Kevin Costner’s prenuptial agreement and settle their divorce after losing key court rulings all summer. “In what may be the most shocking turn of events this year,” TMZ…

For most of us, the prospect of a long-haul flight is both exciting and terrifying. We’re going somewhere different – maybe on vacation, maybe to see friends or family. Even work can become more interesting when you relocate. Of course, you want to arrive rested and prepared. However, by definition, a long-haul flight involves traveling…

The cult-favorite sushi pop-up looks ready to get its long-sought-after brick and mortar. If you love sushi and have $185 to spend, there are few better options than Sushi Salon’s 18-course omakase meal. The operation has a devoted following for its wild and creative array of sushi and a technique of preserving fish by spiking…

When the carpool exception expired for hybrid vehicles, their drivers commemorated the moment with Mr. Roadshow On Sunday, a couple hundred people gathered in the Mercury News parking lot for Roadshow’s Prius Party, and there was no crying. They came from all over the South Bay and as far away as Folsom to remove their…