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Elizabeth Harryman and Paul Lasley

Westways travel experts Elizabeth Harryman and Paul Lasley

Westways Experts Share Tips On Avoiding Baggage Fees

As the summer travel season begins, airport crowds and checked baggage fees are providing more incentives for air passengers to opt for carry-on luggage only during their trips. Veteran travelers Elizabeth Harryman and Paul Lasley, who write the ...

Gas Prices Hover On High Plateau

Gas prices moved by just a penny or less in most areas over the past week, remaining just 15 to 20 cents below their highest levels of the year, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. The retail state average is ...

Free Car Theft Prevention Window Etching In Santa Barbara

The Automobile Club of Southern California’s Santa Barbara branch will etch the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on vehicle windows for free as a theft deterrent on Wednesday, June 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.   Both members and non-members can ...

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Survey: America Needs More Inflation

A tire industry survey reveals that nearly 7 out of 10 vehicles are riding on under inflated tires.  Nearly one in five vehicles has at least one significantly under inflated tire which could be a summertime hazard for Southern California motorists, ...

Small Drops For Gas Prices During Holiday Week

Gas prices continued downward for the fourth week in a row, although the drops amounted to less than two cents in the last week in most areas, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. The retail state average is ...

Top Green Vehicle Is Tesla S, According To Newest AAA Green Car Guide

-- The Automobile Club of Southern California’s Automotive Research Center has announced the Tesla S P85 as its top-scoring green car pick this year.  The Palo Alto-based automaker’s car is featured with more than 80 other green vehicles in the latest ...

So Cal Gasoline Drops for Third Week

The average price for a gallon of regular gasoline fell for the third consecutive week, although the pace of the decline has slowed, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. The retail state average is $4.136 a ...

Memorial Day Travel At Highest Levels Since 2005 Peak

The Automobile Club of Southern California is projecting a 1.8 percent increase in the number of Memorial Day weekend travelers compared to last year, with 2.66 million Southern Californians expected to drive, fly, cruise and ride during holiday ...