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During her childhood, says food writer Monica Bhide, the whistle of the pressure cooker always signaled that a comforting lentil dish would be on the dinner table. But you don't need a pressure cooker to make these protein-packed, flavorful dishes.

The advent of the working mother meant parents, moms in particular, were spending less time with their kids. But research by two UCSD economists shows that trend has turned around. For the past twenty years the U.S. has seen a dramatic increase in the time that college-educated parents spend with their children. But it's unclear whether this is what we would call quality time.

A yes vote on propositions 94 through 97 would affirm the deals Governor Schwarzenegger and state lawmakers struck last year with four wealthy Southern California Indian tribes.

If you’re a San Diego California veteran who has waited a year for a decision on a war-related disability claim, you might consider a move to South Dakota – where the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs typically responds in less than half the time.

The Padres have the best record in the National League, but are still not getting the respect they deserve from the national media. We speak to Lee "Hacksaw" Hamilton about why the Padres are playing so well, and how the Chargers and Aztecs are faring as they prepare for the upcoming football season.

Getting instant cash out of an Automated Teller Machine is easy. We take it for granted. But thieves are preying on that convenience. Andrew Phelps is here to tell us more.

CBS' procedural "Flashpoint" has one avid fan in Culture Lust contributor Pat Finn.

TV studios make big bucks reselling their hit shows to cable networks, but the business model for syndication has been shifting over the last few years as cable networks produce more original programming.

Incoming Speaker John Boehner's first priority is to make changes in the House itself -- such as cutting committee budgets and giving lawmakers more time in their districts. The Republican's mantra is: "smaller, less costly and more accountable government."

It’s not yet clear how budget cuts in San Diego are going to affect people living in the city. The Mayor is meeting with department heads this week to determine where the cuts should be made.