When visiting friends or family who have both houseplants and young children, I’ve been compared to “Aunt Bonnie” from the Geico commercial “A…
DEAR ABBY: About 10 years ago, my longtime best friend, "Byron," abruptly cut me out of his life. I never clearly understood why. I reached ou…
Dear Heloise: My mom and uncle are in their 80s, and they did not need any more "stuff" for Christmas. So, I gave them the gift of a homecooke…
New York (AP) — Tank was nervous after sending his manager a preview of “When We” — he’d never released a song that explicit. “He’s like, ‘You…
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PARIS (AP) — Fashion house says Paco Rabanne, the Spanish-born creator of perfumes and space-age fashions has died at age 88.
Today is Friday, Feb. 3, the 34th day of 2023. There are 331 days left in the year.
Recognize how much you have to offer. You will surpass your expectations this year. Listen to your opponents to gain insight into their flaws.…
Maria Augusta Garcia January 31, 2023 Maria Augusta Garcia, AGE 97, Passed away January 31, 2023. Resident of Santa Maria, Ca. Arrangements are...
Judith Ann Moffatt July 21, 1939 - January 19, 2023 Judy passed away peacefully at home in Santa Maria with her family by her side. Born to Philip...
Yingti Xu January 31, 2023 Yingti Xu, AGE 78, Passed away January 31, 2023. Resident of Santa Maria, Ca. Arrangements are under the direction of...
If we trace it back, we find the roots of Groundhog Day in an ancient Celtic Festival called Imbolc, which marks the halfway point between the…
DEAR ABBY: My husband of 37 years passed away four months ago. When we were first married, we were happy, but his drinking increased and he tu…
NEW YORK (AP) — Whether looking for love or a casual encounter, 3 in 10 U.S. adults say they have used a dating site or app — with mixed exper…
Today is Thursday, Feb. 2, the 33rd day of 2023. There are 332 days left in the year.
Zakary Copeland January 16, 2023 Zakary Copeland, 48, of Paso Robles, passed away January 16, 2023. Arrangements are under the direction of...
Arlene Monson January 29, 2023 Arlene Monson, 92, of Arroyo Grande, passed away January 29, 2023. Arrangements are under the direction of...
Curtis Wilkerson January 27, 2023 Curtis Wilkerson, 68, of Grover Beach, passed away January 27, 2023. Arrangements are under the direction of...
Your mind will be racing this year, but if you don't prepare and organize properly, you will miss your mark. Look at the possibilities and bri…
President Joe Biden took swipes at airlines and hotels Wednesday as he called on Congress to limit certain extra charges they impose on consumers.
The Federal Reserve raised its key rate by a quarter point Wednesday, bringing it to the highest level in 15 years as part of an ongoing effor…
DEAR ABBY: I don't know what to do about my 18-year-old niece. She walks around the house in her underwear. She's been doing it for the last t…
Dear Heloise: I've always disliked soft cookies. To me, they always seem to have been taken out of the oven too early. I love a nice crisp coo…
Certain foods are inextricably linked with game day parties: chicken wings, nachos, chili, guacamole … and salsa.
It’s obvious that when temperatures drop and winter weather arrives you’ll need to put away your shorts and T-shirt and go for pants and a thi…
Kimberly Button normally skips breakfast. But on vacation, the hotel breakfast buffet is a highlight.
Devotees in Ireland are marking the feast day of St. Brigid of Kildare. She's a medieval saint who is making a 21st century comeback. Brigid s…
Turn your dream into a reality this year. An imaginative mind can determine how to use your skills, experience and knowledge to improve your l…