Jayme Sun Thomas | Protect Natural Lands
July 2, 2025 3:57 am
The following is a copy of a letter to Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., and Rep. George Whitesides, D-Agua Dulce. I have been concerned about legislation that
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Dan Walters | Will Newsom’s Stunt Politics Backfire?
July 2, 2025 3:51 am
During his first governorship a half-century ago, Jerry Brown acquired a reputation for making abrupt changes of position, sometimes contradicting himself. The starkest example occurred in 1978 when Proposition 13,
Christine Flowers | Lessons on Dignity Learned in Italy
July 2, 2025 1:55 am
When I’m in Italy, I tend to focus on all things Italian. I consume ridiculous quantities of pasta. I drink Italian wines, although I did slip in a Bailey’s on
The Savvy Senior | Who’s eligible for Social Security disability benefits?
July 2, 2025 1:50 am
Dear Savvy Senior, What do I need to do to get disability benefits from Social Security? I’m 60 years old and have a medical condition that doesn’t allow me
DOJ sues LA over sanctuary city policies
July 1, 2025 10:57 am
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer The Department of Justice on Monday filed a lawsuit against the city of Los Angeles over what it said are “sanctuary city” policies that shield illegal
Senate passes megabill with Vance casting tie-breaker
July 1, 2025 10:39 am
Joseph Lord, Nathan Worcester and Jackson Richman Contributing Writers WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate passed its version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act at midday on Tuesday after a “vote-a-rama”
Musk vows to primary Republicans who vote for GOP megabill
July 1, 2025 10:24 am
By Joseph Lord Contributing Writer Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk vowed on Monday that he would primary any Republican who casts a vote for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Pilar Schiavo | Budget Wins That Put the Community First
July 1, 2025 3:28 am
Let’s be honest — this wasn’t an easy budget cycle. Uncertainty from the federal level, looming cuts and divisive rhetoric cast a long shadow. But here in Assembly District 40,
Ivan Pecel | Weste Should Resign
July 1, 2025 3:15 am
I wasn’t able to attend the City Council Meeting in person on June 24, but I did watch it online. I’m looking at the council’s website, under Council Norms and
Lynn Wright | Bad Optics at City Hall
July 1, 2025 3:14 am
Far be it for me to defend Denise Lite. I find her particular brand of MAGA politics to be repulsive to say the least. However, I find it extremely concerning
Albert Bigelow | Consider Reopening Nuclear Plants
July 1, 2025 3:08 am
One estimate I’ve seen for totally removing San Onofre and Rancho Seco decommissioned plants is $5.1 billion and similar cost for Rancho Seco. Of course, Southern California Edison is asking
Dan Walters | War on Carbon Hits Setbacks in Court
July 1, 2025 3:06 am
California’s self-designated deadline for achieving net zero emissions of greenhouse gases is 20 years away. But what is happening — or not happening — in multiple arenas now may determine
Trump calls for Gaza cease-fire deal
June 30, 2025 1:30 pm
By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer President Donald Trump on Sunday pushed for a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas, as the Israeli military warned of an intensifying offensive in several Gaza
Senate heads toward final vote for ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’
June 30, 2025 12:47 pm
By Joseph Lord Contributing Writer The Senate on Monday began the amendment process known as a vote-a-rama on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act ahead of the final vote on the
Suspect found dead after 2 firefighters killed in Idaho ambush
June 30, 2025 12:30 pm
By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer Two firefighters were killed and one injured in a sniper ambush while responding to a fire in the mountains of northern Idaho on Sunday, according to
Why We Celebrate the Fourth of July
June 29, 2025 10:24 am
Few summertime holidays elicit as much excitement as the Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day in the United States. Each year, family, friends and revelers anticipate the arrival
Small Towns That are Worth a Visit
June 29, 2025 10:10 am
By Angela Timmons Only in California When most people think of Southern California, the first things that come to mind are the plentiful sandy beaches, the endless blue skies and
David Hegg | In Pursuit of Joy
June 29, 2025 1:52 am
By David Hegg The great American pastime is no longer baseball, or for that matter, anything even remotely related to sport. No, it is much more consuming than any passion
Jack Crawford | Appreciating the Pioneer Trail
June 29, 2025 1:42 am
I always try to hike new trails in our valley soon after they open. Our newest trail and Santa Clarita’s 39th park opened a week ago, so I checked it
Get more from your summer garden with succession planting
June 28, 2025 5:20 am
By Sandy Lindsey Contributing Writer The nursery doesn’t have to go dormant as summer temperatures rise. Many gardeners close up shop until next spring, but this is actually an excellent time