MONTEREY — There are countless reasons why a trip to Big Sur, California is on many travelers list of must-visit destinations. With the announ…
The farming industry took a massive hit shortly after COVID-19 was introduced to the world. The sharp hit to the supply and demand system shoc…
DEAR ABBY: A short time ago, I experienced a terrible loss. I came home from work one evening and found "Martin," my boyfriend of almost 17 ye…
Dear Doctor: My 58-year-old daughter has been diagnosed with postural orthopedic tachycardia syndrome. She's changed from a healthy active wom…
DEAR ABBY: My 23-year-old son does not want to work and spends all his time playing video games. He's obsessed with them. He disrespects my ho…
Dear Doctor: My husband's mother had breast cancer, and so did both of his aunts. He's really worried about our two daughters' risk, but I've …
DEAR ABBY: I have a nephew who is a Level III sex offender. My mom wants him at her house for the holidays, but none of the other family membe…
DEAR ABBY: Ever since high school, our adult daughter has had mood swings. My wife and I thought she'd grow out of it as she matured, but she …
DEAR ABBY: I read that there is a suicide somewhere in the world every 40 seconds. Numbers rise at holiday time. Feeling like a child whose no…
DEAR ABBY: My stepson "Arnold" recently moved out, and I found a notebook he left behind that I thought I'd use. Inside was a journal entry he…
Dear Doctor: Our dad is a science geek, and his new obsession is the gut microbiome. But now he's telling anyone who will listen that the mout…
Dear Doctor: My son is headed for college, and I've heard he should get the meningitis vaccine. Our doctor didn't recommend it, so I figured h…
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have three teenagers -- 18, 16 and 14. My wife cooks for them every day or buys them fast food. I always eat leftover…
DEAR ABBY: Twelve years ago, I taught a boy I'll call Brandon in my first-grade class. I was very fond of him, and we had a strong connection.…
DEAR ABBY: My mom recently passed away at 91. She had a great life and went peacefully at home in bed during the night. I took charge of her m…
Dear Doctor: How do I know if I have a penicillin allergy? I always tell doctors that, yes, I'm allergic to penicillin, because I think I reme…
DEAR ABBY: I have a co-worker I work closely with. Almost every day I hear her throwing up in the bathroom. It happens like clockwork. It's go…
Dear Doctor: Just how much of a role do personality traits have in determining how long someone will live? Recent news reports have suggested …
DEAR ABBY: I'm in middle school. "Jill" has been my best friend for 11 years. She has always been shy, while I am outgoing. Recently, she has …
Hello, dear readers, and welcome to autumn. You've been keeping our mailboxes full, so let's dive right in.
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have been married for 20 years. We've had our share of ups and downs, but always managed to work our way through t…
DEAR ABBY: A month and a half ago, my boyfriend of five years proposed. We are happy and excited. Most of the wedding party are my friends fro…
DEAR ABBY: I am wondering if anyone else has ever asked about this. I have had the same cleaning woman for three years. She does an excellent …
DEAR ABBY: I'm a millennial, and it seems these days people stay at jobs for only a few years before moving on. That has been my experience in…
Dear Doctor: I'm 67 years old and because I was told that it's harder for folks my age to get enough vitamin B12, I started taking a B complex…
Dear Doctor: The 7-year-old in our family has discovered yawns are "catching," and he just loves it when he can get his daddy to start yawning…
DEAR ABBY: My wife, "Grace," and I have been happily married for 48 years. We're retired and enjoy an active sex life. Grace has a female frie…