Local information here in the South Coast,Santa Barbara, Goleta, Carpinteria, Montecito, Hope Ranch, Santa Ynez,Riviera.

Mixed messages
Be careful — what your kids watch may be hazardous to their health and your wallet.

Any way you call it, it was H-O-T
How unusual was this week’s late winter heat wave?

Helping us help ourselves
Most people who have heard of Deepak Chopra fall under two categories: those who think he’s part of a self-help fad and those who revere his work.

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