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Why You Should Keep Your Travel Plans to Hawaii

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:13:59 GMT

Maui, known for its breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture, has long been a dream destination for travelers seeking a slice of paradise. However, recent wildfires have left their mark on this beautiful island, affecting both its environment and tourism industry. Despite these challenges, responsible travel to Maui is not only possible but also vital to support the island’s recovery. In this article, we’ll explore the impact of the fires, encourage travelers to keep their plans, and shine a spotlight on one of Maui’s luxurious havens, the Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea.The Impact of the FiresMaui’s lush landscapes faced a severe threat when wildfires swept across the island. These fires not only devastated the natural beauty that draws travelers worldwide but also took a toll on the local economy, particularly the tourism sector. Many hotels and businesses have been affected, and the island’s residents are working diligently to recover.Why You S...

Downtown San Jose, Oakland, San Francisco office vacancies hit sky-high levels

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:13:59 GMT

SAN JOSE — The Bay Area’s three largest downtown districts suffered with sky-high levels of empty offices in the third quarter of 2023 even as tech companies slashed their workplace footprints, a new real estate report shows.Office vacancies hit sky-high levels in the downtown districts of the Bay Area’s three largest cities at a time when companies continue to slash the amount of space they require, a new report has disclosed.Downtown San Jose, downtown Oakland and downtown San Francisco all are reporting office vacancy levels that are at or near all-time record highs, according to preliminary reports that CBRE, a commercial real estate firm, provided to this news organization.The greatly elevated amounts of empty office space in the Bay Area’s three largest downtown districts offer a harsh reminder of the ongoing economic fallout from the coronavirus-linked business shutdowns of 2020 and 2021.Despite the grim current picture for office space in the Bay Area...

San Jose: Two children die, one injured after falling into swimming pool at residential daycare

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:13:59 GMT

SAN JOSE — Two children were pronounced dead and another was injured after they fell into a swimming pool at a residential daycare center in San Jose’s Almaden neighborhood Monday morning, according to authorities.Police confirmed Monday morning that officers had assisted rescuers from San Jose fire with a welfare check on the 1000 block of Fleetwood Drive at 9:05 a.m. After officers were notified that minors had fallen into a swimming pool, medical personnel transported three children to a hospital in critical condition.Two of the children were pronounced dead at a hospital, police said. The third child was expected to survive.Police said officers would remain at the scene for a significant amount of time to investigate the incident. The department’s homicide unit will investigate alongside the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office, which is county protocol for child deaths.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Family of Sierra LaMar, Midsi Sa...

Jimmy Carter turns 99 at home with Rosalynn, family close

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:13:59 GMT

By Bill Barrow | Associated PressATLANTA — Jimmy Carter has always been a man of discipline and habit. But the former president broke routine Sunday, putting off his practice of quietly watching church services online to instead celebrate his 99th birthday with his wife, Rosalynn, and their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren in Plains.The gathering took place in the same one-story structure where the Carters lived before he was first elected to the Georgia Senate in 1962. As tributes poured in from around the world, it was an opportunity for Carter’s family to honor his personal legacy.“The remarkable piece to me and I think to my family is that while my grandparents have accomplished so much, they have really remained the same sort of South Georgia couple that lives in a 600-person village where they were born,” said grandson Jason Carter, who chairs the board at The Carter Center, which his grandparents founded in 1982 after leaving the White House a...

Mountain West power ratings: It’s Fresno State and Air Force on top as UNLV (yes, UNLV) rises

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:13:59 GMT

Last season, the Hotline published weekly ‘Best of the West’ power ratings that considered not only Pac-12 teams but those in the Mountain West and Brigham Young. The exercise was so popular that we’re adding a MW-specific column to our array of offerings this season.Welcome to the lightest week of the Mountain West season, with just three conference games.All feature teams in the top half of our latest power ratings.1. Fresno State (5-0/1-0)Last week: 1Result: beat Nevada 27-9Next up: at Wyoming (5 p.m. on FOX)Comment: Huge opportunity for the Bulldogs as FOX placed the game on its broadcast network. FSU’s entry into the AP poll on Sunday (No. 24) undoubtedly helped produce a favorable outcome.2. Air Force (5-0/3-0)Last week: 2Result: beat San Diego State 49-10Next up: idleComment: Scheduled breaks perfectly for the Falcons, who have two weeks to prepare for Wyoming while the Cowboys must deal with Fresno State this week.3. Wyoming (4-1/1-0)Last week: 3Result: beat New Mexico...

Onewheel skateboards under recall after four deaths

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:13:59 GMT

All models of Onewheel, the electric skateboard made by Santa Cruz company Future Motion, have been recalled because of crash danger.Four people are known to have died from head injuries suffered when they fell from a Onewheel, said the recall announcement Sept. 29 by the Consumer Product Safety Commission and Future Motion. Non-fatal injuries reported include paralysis, bone fractures and concussions, the announcement said.“The skateboards can stop balancing the rider if the boards’ limits are exceeded, posing a crash hazard that can result in serious injury or death,” the notice said.The recall covers 300,000 Onewheels, sold online and in stores from January 2014 through September 2023. Owners are advised to stop using them immediately.For the newer models — GT, Pint, Pint X and Onewheel+ XR — owners will be able to install updated firmware that includes the “Haptic Buzz” feature, which causes a vibrating alert if there’s a problem that af...

It’s hazing season on college campuses. State safeguards are uneven

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:13:59 GMT

Amanda Hernandez | (TNS) Stateline.orgMax Gruver spent the early morning hours of Sept. 14, 2017, heavily intoxicated and passed out on a couch inside the Phi Delta Theta chapter house at Louisiana State University.He had been forced to repeatedly chug 190-proof Diesel liquor in a hazing ritual called “Bible Study,” during which pledges are quizzed on fraternity facts. The incident caused Gruver, a freshman majoring in political communications, to inhale his own vomit into his lungs.By the time fraternity members finally sought medical aid the next morning, Gruver’s pulse was weak and they couldn’t tell if he was breathing. Gruver’s blood alcohol level was .495, more than six times Louisiana’s legal driving limit, when he died from what an autopsy concluded was “acute alcohol intoxication with aspiration.” He was 18.As college students begin a new semester this fall, many will participate in rituals to bring in new members of a Greek fraternity or sorority, a sports team or other cl...

Mill Valley Film Feast 2023: Here’s what to see in a ridiculously packed lineup

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:13:59 GMT

Let’s be honest. The 46th annual Mill Valley Film Festival won’t be the celebrity magnet it was before COVID-19 and the actor’s strike hit Hollywood.Doesn’t matter.What does matter is that MVFF’s lineup is packed with 148 buzzworthy indie films, some of which are likely to be in play when awards season arrives. And while still-striking actors are unable to show up and promote their movies, some A-List directors — from Sofia Coppola (“Priscilla”) to rising star Cord Jefferson (“American Fiction”) — will be coming to town.The fest kicks off Oct. 5 with the B&W boxing drama “Day of the Fight” and wraps up Oct. 15 with Bradley Cooper’s hailed Leonard Bernstein biopic, “Maestro.”In between lies a cinematic buffet table overflowing with awards contenders, international Oscar submissions, documentaries, Bay Area-set features, shorts and a clutch of films centered around the classroom.There’s a lot to take in. So we’ve come up with a handy MVFF guide to 17 ...

Search suspended for person missing after possible shark attack at Point Reyes beach

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:13:59 GMT

(KRON) -- The United States Coast Guard said on Monday it has called off the search for a person who reportedly went missing in the water Sunday after friends said they saw a shark in the area.A person went missing in the water off Wildcat Beach at Point Reyes National Seashore, according to the Marin County Sheriff’s Office. Friends of the missing person reported to authorities that a shark was seen in the area along with blood in the water where their friend was last seen. At this time, officials have not confirmed a shark attack occurred."The U.S. Coast Guard suspended its search in the frigid waters this morning, but a ground search is being conducted by first responders from the NPS, the Marin County Sheriff's Office and the Marin County Fire Department, and the Stinson Beach Fire Department," according to an advisory from the National Park Service.The initial search was conducted by and, water and air, according to officials.Point Reyes NPS first reported the active search on ...

Oakland homicide suspects arrested following police chase

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:13:59 GMT

(KRON) -- Two suspects in a fatal shooting in Oakland Sunday were arrested in Pleasant Hill following a vehicle pursuit, according to the Oakland Police Department. The shooting occurred in the 7800 block of Arthur Street.Officers responded just after 9:30 p.m. to investigate a ShotSpotter activation. At the scene, officers were directed to a man suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim, an Oakland resident, was transported to the hospital in grave condition. Person missing after possible shark attack at Point Reyes beach Officers were also directed to a vehicle wanted in connection to the shooting. Officers attempted a vehicle stop, however the vehicle fled, according to OPD. Officers received air support from the OPD ARGUS helicopter.The suspects, a man and woman, both Oakland residents, were taken into custody in Pleasant Hill.Shortly after midnight on Oct. 2, the victim succumbed to their injuries and was pronounced deceased. Investigators from the OPD Homicide Section respo...