Starbucks offers free coffee in an attempt to compete with Black Friday deals

While many rush to Walmart and Target to score on electronics, clothes, and household items, Starbucks tries to stay competitive through offering… free coffee. Well, not entirely free. Starting from Thanksgiving Eve, you can buy a special Starbucks drink tumbler for $40, and enjoy any grande (large) coffee or tea at no charge for the […]

Vera Sauchanka

11/29/2019

(Almost) full list of what’s open and closed this Christmas

When you need to take a break from rocking around the Christmas tree and riding in a one-horse open sleigh singing White Christmas, you would probably want to know what’s open – and closed – this Christmas Eve & Day, so we’ve come up with a detailed list for your convenience. Christmas Eve retailer hours […]

Vera Sauchanka

12/24/2019

U.S. airstrike kills Iranian general amid escalating tensions in the Middle East

A United States drone airstrike struck Iraq on Thursday night, killing Iranian general Qasem Soleimani as he left the Baghdad airport. Soleimani was a prominent military figure in the Middle East who played a key role in expanding Iran’s military reach in Iraq, Syria and Lebanon, training and supporting proxy militias across the region.  President […]

Micaela Ricaforte

01/04/2020

Free skin cancer screening in Walnut Creek this Saturday

Golden State Dermatology has announced free skin cancer screening available by walk-in or appointment this Saturday, January 11th between 9 am and 11 am. Skin check event will take place at their Walnut Creek office, located at 2255 Ygnacio Valley Road Suite B-1. Patients would be able to have either an area of concern evaluated […]

Vera Sauchanka

01/09/2020

Seed Investor Panel: What do startups need to succeed?

What do startups need to succeed? Which single question do most of them fail to answer? How to get in touch with a VC, if you’re building an innovative product? Watch our video interview with Sanjit Dang, Chairman and Co-Founder of U First Capital. “U First Capital started when we saw a gap in the […]

Vera Sauchanka

01/18/2020

No place like New York for… Everything.

One of the most popular tourist destinations on the planet, a trip to New York – whether for the first or four-hundredth time – is always worth considering. After spending some time in “The Big Apple,” here are some of our favorite finds. The vibe is all about hustle-and-bustle, high-energy, and you can feel the […]

Vera Sauchanka

01/17/2020

How to upgrade your bike with the slip-on exhaust in 15 minutes: LeoVince LV-10

Want to make your bike sportier, louder, and more attractive with something that wouldn’t cost you an arm and a leg, and take only about 15 minutes? Then you came to the right place because today we’re installing this exact upgrade: LeoVince LV-10 Black Edition slip-on exhaust. Our test model is the new Kawasaki Ninja […]

Dennis Bindarau

03/11/2020

Motorcycle dashcam under $30? Possible! Check out our video

If you drive a car or ride a motorcycle, dashcam (also known as a digital video recorder or DVR) comes in as one of the first essentials for your peace of mind and safety. And while there are tons of options available for cars, with relatively straightforward installation, it becomes more and more challenging when […]

Dennis Bindarau

04/25/2020

Will remote learning continue? Plans for Utah’s next school year

Students, parents and teachers face a realm of uncertainty when looking at the upcoming school year and the possibility of remote learning as cases in Utah remain consistent. Gov. Gary Herbert and state superintendent Syd Dickson announced on April 14 a three-phase plan for public schools. The phases include addressing the essentials, bridging the learning […]

Abby Doman

05/07/2020

Gas stations: how to protect yourself from COVID-19

As more states begin to open up, local governments introduce more conditions for businesses to follow, including allowing half of the occupancy rate for buildings, mandatory masks, and constant cleaning practices. Despite the newly established practices, COVID-19 cases are still on the rise, leaving citizens and authorities anxious for the answers. With most of the […]

Tatiana Ramirez

05/11/2020