Travel Picks: The world's top 10 spas

" NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - What better way to start the new year than winding down at a spa, with TripAdvisor, the online travel site, coming up with a list of the top 10 world spas according to its readers. All...

Officials Fight Zaca Fire from Ventura County

"Firefighters are fighting fire with fire near the hottest spot now burning on the border of the Santa Barbara Ventura County line. Ventura Fire Officials conducting back burns say they're about a 45 minute drive...

Wildfire in Santa Barbara County Prompts LA County Smoke Warning

"Wildfire in Santa Barbara County Prompts Los Angeles County Smoke Warning Zaca Fire smoke has in recent days hit Los Angeles suburbs. Last Edited: Saturday, 18 Aug 2007, 9:36 PM PDT Created: Saturday, 18 Aug 2007,...

Three Wildfires Scorch Southern California

"OJAI – A two-week-old wildfire has chewed through more than 90 square miles along the Los Angeles-Ventura county border, nearly doubling in size due to gusty Santa Ana winds."

Next on menu for Starbucks? It's hot food

According to New York Daily News, Starbucks is making changes to its menu. The coffee giant got 12 percent of its $4 billion in sales through food last year, mostly with cold items like cookies, muffins and salads. ...