I’m sure you’ve heard about DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) asking federal employees to detail five workplace accomplishments from the prior week. The focus of this column is never intended
Question: Robert, with all of the high winds we’re having, I am at my wits’ end with the amount of foliage that is landing in my pool. Is there anything
I will make a sincere attempt to respond to Harry Thy’s letter (Feb. 5) regarding President Donald Trump’s diversity, equity and inclusion comments following the deadly collision between the Black
As I write this article, Vladimir Putin, the dictator of Russia, is dragging his feet and throwing multiple spanners in the works since Ukraine bravely accepted President Donald Trump’s proposal
Boy the Democrats and the media, (I repeat myself), have found a new shiny object to complain about. Now they are endlessly bleating about the Donald Trump tariffs. It goes
In response to Valerie Bradford’s letter about the positive effects of diversity, equity and inclusion (March 4), I say we are not living in Selma, Alabama, and it is not
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer The U.S. Social Security Administration says it has made progress in resolving the issue of potentially deceased individuals listed in its records. The agency has made
By Joseph Lord, Jackson Richman and Arjun Singh Contributing Writers WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate on Friday advanced a House-approved bill to keep the government open hours before a shutdown was
There is a patent humane expression about social behavior, sociability and what amounts to normal decency and compassionate behavior. It has been attributed over the centuries to many different leaders
St. Patrick’s Day couldn’t come soon enough. Half the country is giddy as the Trump administration undoes our reckless spending and $2 trillion deficits, which have resulted in a frightening
By Andrew Thornebrooke Contributing Writer Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday expressed appreciation for a proposed U.S.-backed cease-fire in Ukraine but stopped short of agreeing to the framework. Putin said that
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer U.S. immigration detention facilities have reached capacity at about 47,600 beds, a top-level U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement official said on Wednesday in a call with
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer Multiple federal agencies wasted $162 billion in government funds by making improper payments during fiscal year 2024, with the Medicare program at the top, according to
By Juliette Fairley Contributing Writer Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman filed a reply motion on Monday to withdraw a previous recommendation by former DA George Gascón to reduce the
Lois Eisenberg’s letter (“What’s Wrong With That Picture?” Jan. 28) revealed that she gets most of her information from CNN and MSNBC, and that which has not already been spun
Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam, 1466-1536, was a Dutch Catholic priest, satirist, theologian, philosopher, and author of the book “The Wisdom of Folly.” He was known for his writings critiquing society
Donald Trump is no Ronald Reagan, Abe Lincoln or George Washington. Gwladys Axelrod Valencia
Construction of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge and its more famous cousin, the Golden Gate Bridge, began in 1933, and both were carrying traffic by 1937. The 1989 Loma Prieta
My wife Amy purchased a gift card for our daughter at Sephora, the large retailer of beauty products, but all she got was disappointment. When Stephanie tried to use it
As you drive through Santa Clarita, you may have noticed something exciting – new projects are taking shape all around the city! From long-anticipated park renovations to innovative public spaces,