Paul Butler commentary

Paul Butler | ‘OK Boomer!’ 

There’s a phrase going around social media at present, often spoken by millennials in the workplace (ages ranging between 24-39), directed at those in the workplace (ages ranging between 55-75),

Letters to the Editor

Rick Barker | Politeness

One of the many things I was taught by my parents when I was a child is that there is never an excuse to be rude or disrespectful to others.

Letters to the Editor

Richard Bussell | Both Misleading and True

Rep. George Whitesides, D-Agua Dulce, speaking of Social Security (commentary, March 25), assures us that “we must protect and defend this vital program” — a statement both true and misleading. 

Letters to the Editor

Kevin Strauss | Water Rates and Prop. 218 Process

In her March 26 letter to the editor (“Appalling Level of Public Input”), Diane Zimmerman raised important process and outreach questions regarding the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency’s rate adjustment

Letters to the Editor

Barbara Spencer | Punished for Good Behavior

To the voting members of the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency:  The plan to increase water rates again is very disturbing. We decreased our water usage as directed and are

Marsha McLean guest commentary

Marsha McLean | Safe Streets Start with You 

Our family has called Santa Clarita home since 1972 and I take great pride in our city’s beautiful paseos, scenic trails and vibrant neighborhoods. Whether I’m out for a walk

Letters to the Editor

Rob Kerchner | Such Grating Pretension

Dunno about you, but even taken with a sense of humor, the grating pretension of fussy leftists lecturing America is hard to take, especially when their worldwide track record for

Byron York

Byron York | Will DOE Plan Actually Cut Bureaucracy?

On March 11, the Department of Education issued a press release announcing that it had “initiated a reduction in force impacting nearly 50% of the department’s workforce.” When President Donald

Salvadoran police officers escort alleged members of the Tren de Aragua gang at the San Oscar Arnulfo Romero international airport in San Luis Talpa, El Salvador, on March 16, 2025. Secretaria de Prensa de la Presidencia/Handout

ICE arrests 370 after local jurisdictions release them 

By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer  U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, working with multiple law enforcement agencies, arrested 370 “alien offenders” during a crackdown on criminal activities in Massachusetts from March 18

Letters to the Editor

Larry Moore | We Won’t Forget

Memo to Rep. George Whitesides: When you run for reelection, we won’t forget that you were one of the Democrats who refused to stand for anything during President Donald Trump’s