From the California Highway Patrol website: “California Highway Patrol Registration Enforcement and Guidance (CHP REG) Program. Did you know the State of California loses millions of dollars a year in revenue
Democrats have spent decades fighting climate change, racism, sexism and homophobia, yet they tell us the problems are only getting worse. So either they are lying, or insanely horrible at
The best advice anyone ever gave me about the wonderful world of commerce was this: “Like work, but love family.” I believe in work. I believe that if we are able, we should
Question: Robert, my backyard deck is off our upstairs master bedroom. It was an addition to our home before we bought it, roughly 15 years ago, which was 10 years after the home was built. The deck has what looks like paint on it, but it is almost like stucco, but less bumpy. It looks to be in good condition and there are no leaks into our home that we know of, but I remember reading something from you in the past about decks needing to be sealed. Do we need to do something to our deck to prevent any issues in the future? Like I said, it still looks good, but I don’t want any surprises down the road. Please advise what we can and should do. And thank you, Robert, for the help you give. — Joseph P. Answer: Joseph, thank you for writng in. Yes, absolutely, decking surfaces should be maintained, just like anything else. These systems are generally urethane-based with an underlayment of texture for gripping, to prevent slipping. I highly recommend that if you are not familiar with the system to contact an installer
There’s an old saying that politics isn’t for the faint of heart. After running for state Assembly in 2024, I can honestly say that statement is absolutely true. As most
I have had the misfortune of having a family member at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital to treat a serious issue. While waiting for an elevator I noticed a large plaque
Bruce Tracy’s “Another Trip to Death Row” (letters, May 19) was clearly written with compassion. As a Roman Catholic, I believe no person is beyond God’s mercy, and that redemption
I think it somewhat presumptuous of Patrick Daems to write the sort of letter that he did (April 7). Taking the opening statement, “You start from the premise that everyone
I am a resident of the Bridgeport community in Santa Clarita. Like many others, I was drawn here by the beauty of the lake, the wildlife and the sense of
Mr. Arthur Saginian (April 22, letters) rightly notes that the fall of the Roman Empire was far too complex to blame on immigration alone. But in making that argument, he
As we head into Memorial Day weekend, it’s a great time to read “Chicken Soup for the Veteran’s Soul.” One powerful story tells about Mike, shot down in 1967 and
News release Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Dean C. Logan announced that 122 Vote Centers will open Saturday for the June 2 Statewide Direct Primary Election. Vote Centers will be open daily
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer The U.S. military command operating in the Western Hemisphere said on Wednesday that an aircraft carrier strike group entered the Caribbean Sea, as the Trump administration heaps pressure on the
By Emel Akan Contributing Writer Raúl Castro, the former Cuban president, has been indicted on murder charges in the United States, court records unsealed on Wednesday show. The move marks intensifying U.S. pressure on
By Janice Hisle Contributing Writer Criminal charges have been filed against 15 accused fraudsters in Minnesota, involving more than $90 million in taxpayers’ dollars, federal officials announced on Thursday at a news conference in
In response to Gary Horton’s pontification of the military industrial complex (May 20), let us understand that President Dwight Eisenhower had just witnessed 400,000 Americans and millions of world citizens
This is a response to a column from Mr. Jonathan Kraut (May 19). I thought I was reading a letter from our enemy. Yes, there certainly is a cost of
Regarding Lois Eisenberg’s letter (April 2), fact-checking President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, you’re barking up the wrong tree. You might even be in the wrong forest. SOTU’s
Last week Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed a revised version of his eighth and final state budget, which he said would not only be balanced for the 2026-27 fiscal year but
For the first time this term, President Donald Trump’s job approval rating has dipped below 40% in the RealClearPolitics average of polls. The newest rating is 39.9% approval and 57%