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Consumer Broccoli really is a nutritional star

By Herb Weisbaum Published: Mar 13, 2013 at 9:31 AM PDT Last Updated: Mar 13, 2013 at 9:31 AM PDT

A shout out for broccoli, it's one of the nutritional stars of the veggie world. Broccoli is loaded with vitamins, minerals and fiber.

Consumer FTC cracks down on 'Free gift card' text messages (Video)

By Connie Thompson Published: Mar 12, 2013 at 8:24 AM PDT Last Updated: Mar 12, 2013 at 8:24 AM PDT

If you have a cell phone that can send and receive text messages, chances are you've received a text that says you've won a free gift card to Best Buy or Walmart. If you responded, you're not alone.

Consumer Need a kennel to board your pet? It pays to shop around (Video)

By Connie Thompson Published: Mar 11, 2013 at 8:22 AM PDT Last Updated: Mar 11, 2013 at 8:22 AM PDT

Some people take their pets with them when they travel. but many others board their pets in a local kennel. Based on feedback from local pet owners, it pays to shop around.

"There are a lot of great kennels out there, but there are also some that don't do very well.

Consumer Guide will show where to get locally grown produce (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By Wesleigh Ogle KCBY News Published: Mar 11, 2013 at 8:20 AM PDT Last Updated: Mar 11, 2013 at 8:20 AM PDT

Are you looking to have a more local, sustainable diet? The South Coast Community Garden Association may be able to help.

Consumer Non-homogenized milk health claims are 'nonsense'

By Herb Weisbaum Published: Mar 8, 2013 at 9:24 AM PDT Last Updated: Mar 8, 2013 at 9:24 AM PDT

Another milk myth is making the rounds. This one says non-homogenized milk is safer and better than homogenized milk. Why?

Consumer Bandon boasts south coast car charging station (Video)

By Wesleigh Ogle KCBY News Published: Mar 7, 2013 at 9:23 PM PDT Last Updated: Mar 7, 2013 at 9:23 PM PDT

People who drive electric cars now have a new place to charge up on the south coast. The first electric car charging station in Bandon is now open.

Consumer New campaign fights back against lottery and sweepstakes scams (Video)

By Connie Thompson Published: Mar 7, 2013 at 9:21 AM PDT Last Updated: Mar 7, 2013 at 9:21 AM PDT

Every year, lottery and sweepstakes mailings entice millions of people to pay up front for the prize they’ve reportedly one. But it’s all a scam.

Consumer Transit riders to get a bigger tax break this year

By Herb Weisbaum Published: Mar 6, 2013 at 11:15 AM PDT Last Updated: Mar 6, 2013 at 11:15 AM PDT

Transit riders will get a bigger tax break this year, thanks to the deal that averted a fall off the fiscal cliff. That law gives those who take mass transit to work the same pretax benefits as those who drive and pay to park.

Consumer Federal emergency unemployment payments to drop

By KPIC News Published: Mar 5, 2013 at 9:14 AM PDT Last Updated: Mar 5, 2013 at 9:18 AM PDT

Officials with the Oregon Employment Department are saying the the automatic sequester of federal funds is going to cut into your emergency unemployment benefits by over 10%.

Consumer You scream, I scream, 'Gay 90s' roar in Roseburg for ice cream (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By Tony Gist KVAL News with KVAL.com staff Published: Mar 4, 2013 at 7:20 PM PDT Last Updated: Mar 5, 2013 at 8:41 PM PDT

When Joy Easterly was a kid, her father opened an ice cream parlor. "I vowed when I got married never, never, never get involved in a family business," Easterly said. "Especially an ice cream parlor.

"You eat your own words a lot of times."

Consumer Liquid burn injuries just as dangerous as fire

By Herb Weisbaum Published: Mar 4, 2013 at 11:04 AM PDT Last Updated: Mar 4, 2013 at 11:04 AM PDT

Hot liquids burn like fire. They can cause painful and disfiguring injuries. And all it takes is a second or two. So you need to know what to do.

Consumer Oregon's first pinot noir came from Roseburg (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By Kat Wolcott KPIC News with KPIC.com staff Published: Feb 28, 2013 at 12:45 PM PDT Last Updated: Feb 28, 2013 at 5:47 PM PDT

Pinot grapes have grown in HillCrest Winery's vineyards for more than 50 years.

Consumer Ginko Biloba no help in preventing Alzheimer's

By Herb Weisbaum Published: Feb 27, 2013 at 10:14 AM PDT Last Updated: Feb 27, 2013 at 10:14 AM PDT

It's one of the things you think about as you get older - staying mentally sharp and doing as much as you can to reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease. That's why so many people take the herbal supplement Ginko Biloba.

Consumer Are you giving Uncle Sam an interest-free loan?

By Herb Weisbaum Published: Feb 26, 2013 at 10:04 AM PDT Last Updated: Feb 26, 2013 at 10:04 AM PDT

Getting a tax refund? For most Americans it's the biggest financial pay day of the year. The average refund was $2,700 last year.

Consumer Spaying and neutering more than just population control

By Herb Weisbaum Published: Feb 26, 2013 at 10:04 AM PDT Last Updated: Feb 26, 2013 at 10:04 AM PDT

You hear it all the time - have your pets spayed or neutered. It is the best way to control overpopulation, but there are other reasons to have your dog or cat fixed.