A San Francisco resident is keeping a close eye on Hurricane Lala as it affects his family and friends on Hawaii's Big Island. The resident, who owns Taisho SF, has ties to the island and is monitoring the situation. Hurricane Lala is bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and storm surge to the Big Island, but officials say a direct hit is unlikely.

Residents there are preparing for the storm's impact. Further details on the storm and its effects are available from ABC7 News, which is tracking the situation. For more information, readers can consult the original report.