By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer Some Social Security recipients who get both retirement payments and Supplemental Security Income could see three checks deposited in their accounts in May because of how
By Adam Morrow Contributing Writer Russia and Ukraine have accused one another of seeking to prolong the war in Ukraine, which in February entered its fourth year. On Tuesday, Russia’s Ministry
As a survivor myself, and someone who has made protecting victims of crime a focus of my legislation and work in the Assembly, it has been particularly difficult to hear
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s revised budget assumes California will see a sharp decline in projected revenue, largely because President Donald Trump’s tariffs will slow the nation’s economy. Newsom blames a “Trump
Those freaking out over Donald Trump’s “trade war” tariffs are the 2025 equivalent of those who freaked out over Ronald Reagan vs. the Soviets in 1981. Then, too, America’s President
As an honorably retired Los Angeles Police Department police officer, the safety of our community is my utmost concern. When Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo first took office, I honestly wasn’t sure
By Emel Akan Contributing Writer WASHINGTON — Standing before the rows of white marble headstones at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia on Monday, President Donald Trump marked Memorial Day by honoring
By Travis Gillmore Contributing Writer WASHINGTON — Thousands of spectators lined Constitution Avenue in the nation’s capital on Monday for the 20th annual National Memorial Day Parade, many waving miniature American
Three years after the Civil War ended, on May 5, 1868, the head of an organization of Union veterans — the Grand Army of the Republic — established Decoration Day
By David Hegg On this Memorial Weekend, we intentionally set aside critical time for sincere reflection to “memorialize” those who gave their lives in military service to the United States
Month after month I read complaints regarding the Chiquita Canyon Landfill, and Gary Horton (column, March 19) demands “A Call for Action.” Bold, Gary. So just exactly what sort of
For over 50 years, Chiquita Canyon Landfill has been a cornerstone of Santa Clarita Valley’s infrastructure, responsibly managing the region’s residential and commercial waste since 1972 until it closed on
Outrageous! Recently the House of Representatives advanced the so-called Big Beautiful Bill. Whether it passes the Senate remains to be seen. I want to express my outrage to House Republicans
Forty years ago, I wrote a series of articles for the Sacramento Bee describing major economic, social, cultural and political trends coursing through California. One theme of the series, which
Dan Bongino’s salary was an estimated $4.9 million in 2024. His new salary will be $221,000. Pete Hegseth’s salary was an estimated $4 million in 2024. His new salary will
Question: Hi Robert, we are doing a kitchen remodel, doing the work ourselves, and I want to have open shelving for our everyday dishes and a few other things. This
I was inspired by a story a while back in The Mighty Signal newspaper about a young student who graduated with perfect attendance. This person never missed a single day of
By Arjun Singh Contributing Writer WASHINGTON — A Senate vote on Thursday means that both houses of Congress have now passed a resolution that would deny California a federal waiver to
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer The Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice have filed a “statement of interest” in multi-state litigation that accuses asset managers BlackRock, State Street, and
By Owen Evans Contributing Writer President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 25% tariff on Apple if the tech giant does not manufacture iPhones in the United States. In a