Hawaii wants California visitors to return to Maui
Hawaii visitors to Maui are still declining and the state is putting more money and efforts toward attracting California travelers.
One of Hawaii’s best restaurants may open location in Bay Area
Hawaii-renowned chef Peter Merriman, who owns Monkeypod Kitchen, Merriman's and Ulu Kitchen, is considering adding a restaurant in the Bay Area.
‘Lots of red flags’: Drug rehab recruiters from California fuel concerns over ‘body brokers’ in Hawaii
They are recruiting people for substance abuse treatment homes in California, and have already succeeded in getting some to leave.
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Sail From California To Hawaii's Stunning Shores On A One-Of-A-Kind Island Escape
Escape the mainland for cruise ship adventures on this trip from California to the sparkling shores of Hawaii. Here's the trip to book for the experience.
Want to retire in California? Here’s how long $1 million in savings and Social Security lasts
In California, $1 million in retirement savings along with Social Security benefits would last about 16.2 years, according to GoBankingRates. Without Social Security benefits, $1 million in retirement savings could last for 12 years, 8 months and 5 days, the personal finance site reported in January.
Drug rehab ‘body brokers’ take advantage of lack of care in Hawaii
Hawaii’s chronic shortage of treatment resources may be one reason mainland drug rehab recruiters are working to lure patients to unregulated treatment in California.
California is No. 3 for home-price volatility
Yes, California’s housing market is erratic, as only two states have experienced more volatility during the past half-century. My trusty spreadsheet eyeballed price indexes from the Federal Housing Finance Agency dating to 1975 to get a long-running look at real estate swings for the 50 states and the District of Columbia.
California has highest gas prices in the nation, AAA says. Here’s where to fuel up for less
California residents pay more for gas than anywhere else in the nation — and fuel prices are steadily rising, according to data from AAA. As of Friday, the average price of a gallon of regular gasoline in California was $4.84, the automobile association said.
Why California’s gas prices increased 41 cents a gallon in February
California drivers are seeing an increase in fuel expenses. The price of a gallon of regular gas rose 41 cents from one month ago. That would amount to about $243 more a year for a car getting average mileage (24.4 miles per gallon) that is driven the average distance (14,489 miles) per year.
What California beaches made Trip Advisor's 2025 best of the best list?
Three California beaches have made Trip Advisor's best of the best beaches in the nation list. The Travelers' Choice Awards Best of the Best 2025 beaches list was released on Thursday, and beaches in La Jolla Cove, Santa Monica, and Coronado made the Top 25 list.