A reader says their children and grandchildren never say thank you for gifts, not even to confirm they arrived.

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

Work emails often hide more attitude than they show. That friendly tone can mask frustration, especially when phrases like “Per my last email” or “As stated previously” start showing up.

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA ...

You have reached the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement tip line. All deportation service representatives are ...

The trees chopped down by vandals at Lake Los Carneros in Goleta provided critical and irreplaceable habitat for wildlife.

Windsor—was stripped of his royal titles over allegations connected to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, he remains in line for ...

Windsor—was stripped of his royal titles over allegations connected to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, he remains in line for ...

The program, called “Raise a Glass to Our Community Champions,” celebrates the people who make Santa Barbara a better place, often quietly and behind the scenes. Participants can simply identify ...

Planes are going to be crowded. Patience will be tried. Some level of aggravation is all but inevitable, especially after all the recent shutdown-related chaos. Throw in a seat-kicker, a tipsy ...

King Charles III celebrated his 77th birthday at Cyfarthfa Castle in South Wales, and he honored the gathering with a new ...

(Beyond Pesticides, November 26-30, 2025) The Beyond Pesticides team and board would like to thank those working in ...