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The beautifully landscaped spa at the Omni La Costa Resort in Carlsbad, CaliforniaOmni La Costa The Omni La Costa Resort in Carlsbad, California, just north of San Diego, is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a makeover, but the recently completed multimillion-dollar renovation has preserved the hotel’s sturdy bones and casual luxury, with its whitewashed stucco, colorful tile, palm trees, bougainvillea and rolling hills that make it the perfect Spanish Mission-style resort in Southern California dreamland. As soon as we stepped out of the car, we were greeted by the region’s balmy warmth. Less than five miles from Carlsbad State Beach…

Is it a bird? A plane? Supergirl? Heroes come in many forms, some you might never expect. That’s why we’re spotlighting a Publix superstar who’s more than happy to help us when it comes to cleaning up our act. Seriously, she’s the one who organizes the shopping carts we leave behind!Fear not, because everyday heroes are here to help you organize your scattered shopping carts!Kalia Gant: “Hmm, how can I help someone today?”Kalia Gant is more than just a hero: she’s one of the many people who love Publix.Kalia Gant: “I go out and help out however I can. If…

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is suspending new enrollment in a largely federally funded program that helps families pay for child care costs because of an expected budget shortfall. The state health department is also delaying an increase in benefits for families in the Idaho Child Care Program because it expects the program to incur a budget deficit as more families become eligible, child care estimates rise and families pay less. Alex Adams, the new director of the Idaho Department of Health and Human Services and the governor’s former budget director, informed legislative budget writers of the issue…

Thousands of additional brands that use Shopify can now offer their products for creators to tag in shopping-related videos on YouTube. YouTube and Shopify have expanded their partnership to allow all qualifying Shopify Plus and Advanced merchants in the U.S. to sign up for the YouTube Shopping affiliate program through Shopify’s Google & YouTube app, YouTube announced in a blog post on Tuesday (August 20). Through the expanded partnership, these merchants will join hundreds of U.S. brands that are already part of the YouTube Shopping Affiliate Program, according to the post. For creators, the update will unlock thousands of new…

From a Labor Day camping trip to an outdoor concert in Edgefield, Yeti’s Agave Teal collection offers 20% off everything you need to make summer life easier. We’ve handpicked some must-have items in the sale, but you’ll want to hurry! These sales are only available to Yeti members (free) while supplies last. Sign in or create an account to shop.What are the best Yeti cups or containers for camping?No camping trip is complete without coffee, and the 14 oz Stackable Mug ($24) is your morning brew essential, designed to help you start your day off right with a solid, reliable…

Trading Card Headquarters: Austin man opens Rail Yard Sports Cards Released Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. Mike Cunningham recently opened Rail Yard Sports Cards near Todd Park. Photo by Rocky Hulne/sports@austindailyherald.com Mike Cunningham of Austin has long been an avid sports card collector and now makes his collection available to the public through Railyard Sports Cards, a store where people can buy, sell and trade sports cards and memorabilia. RYSC is scheduled to open in July 2024 and will host a trading event on August 30 from 3pm to 7pm. “This is just the beginning,” Cunningham said. “We’re…

Shakewell, the acclaimed Oakland Mediterranean restaurant with roots in “Top Chef,” will serve its final meals on Saturday, August 31.”The realities of our times have caught up with us,” owner Soroush Ghaderi and his team at Shakewell announced in an email to customers over the weekend. “Despite all our efforts, we just can’t make the numbers work anymore.”Shakewell was founded in 2014 by two former chefs, Jen Biesty from Bravo TV’s “Top Chef” and Tim Nugent from “Top Chef: Desserts,” both of whom previously worked as chefs at Scala’s Bistro in San Francisco.Ghadelli has owned and operated the restaurant for…

There have been 142,257 crashes in Ohio so far this year, resulting in 664 deaths, according to the Ohio Transportation Safety Administration’s crash statistics dashboard. CLEVELAND — The National Transportation Safety Board has called motor vehicle crashes a public health crisis, and Cleveland’s surgeon general agrees with that declaration. NTSB Chairman Jennifer Homendy was in Toledo last Friday to investigate three consecutive crashes on the Ohio Turnpike that killed four people. “More than 40,000 people have died on our nation’s roads,” Gov. Homendy said at a press conference. “We are in the middle of a public health crisis. More than…

PORTLAND (WGME) – Maine’s first in-person sports betting bar may soon be opening in Portland.The owners cleared the first hurdle at Monday night’s City Council meeting.Several City Council members said they are concerned about the impact of in-person sports betting in Portland and how it would affect both people and the economy.Still, on Monday night, the City Council granted First Tracks Investments a liquor license to open a sports bar on Market Street.The city cannot prevent bars from offering sports betting.It is the responsibility of state gaming control units to approve licenses for in-person sports betting.Portland City Councilwoman Kate Sykes…

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, The Hollywood Reporter may receive an affiliate commission. Italian luxury fashion house Missoni is popular for its colorful palette, distinctive patterns and playful yet timeless designs, and now you can bring this signature aesthetic into your home in the form of exquisitely crafted area rugs. Teaming up with luxury rug and carpet brand Stark, the stunning new collection, which launches on August 20th, marks a continuation of the companies’ partnership that began in 2005. “Missoni plays a pivotal role in design, and the collection Stark…