CRISTINA MARTINEZ BYVIK / Union-Tribune

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If you're in the market for home-entertainment electronics, you can shop online, visit real-world showrooms or check out the model homes at the San Diego master-planned community of Del Sur.

SAN JOSE – In California, swimming pools are used way beyond the dog days of August. And spas are a way of life here. But how can you tell if the pool or spa water is clean and safe?

WASHINGTON – Picture this: You apply for a new home loan from a local mortgage company on a Monday afternoon. By Tuesday morning, you're suddenly getting unsolicited phone pitches from out-of-state lenders who seem to know a lot about your personal finances.