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Getting Back into Your Creditors’ Good Graces

A robust credit rating is a key component of a strong financial foundation. There’s a reason consumers’ credit histories are important to landlords, car dealerships and mortgage lenders. Adults who

Letters to the Editor

Arthur Saginian | Snakes and Turtles

As I read Lois Eisenberg’s letter (Feb. 11) regarding the Holocaust, Jews, and “remembering,” I remembered the day I toured Dachau concentration camp while living in Munich, Germany. I remembered

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Christopher Lucero | The Incomparable California

California is incomparable. It is especially incomparable to other states like Texas or North Carolina. Why? Climate … and lots of wealthy consumers. Even the less well off here are

Luigi Mangione in a holding cell after being taken into custody in Altoona, Pa., on Dec. 9, 2024. Photo: Altoona Police Department.

Prosecutors to seek death penalty for Luigi Mangione  

By Katabella Roberts Contributing Writer   Prosecutors on Thursday formally filed a notice of intent to seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, the man accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson

People shop at a retail store in New York City, on March 21, 2025. Photo by Samira Bouaou.

Consumer sentiment weakens amid rising inflation expectations 

By Andrew Moran Contributing Writer   Intensifying economic and inflation concerns continued to weigh on U.S. consumer sentiment amid trade-related uncertainty.  The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index, released on Friday, weakened

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Cindy Josten | In Defense of Moms for Liberty

I support Moms for Liberty. Why? Moms for Liberty is a group that stands for all parents and all children regardless of the background, belief, or political affiliation. It’s about

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Roger Gitlin | Remembering David March

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Creed: “My goals are simple, I will always be painfully honest, work as hard as I can, learn as much as I can and hopefully

Letters to the Editor

Maggie Bowman | A Cult of Comfort

Santa Clarita is often celebrated for its high quality of life. According to the city’s 2024 Public Opinion Poll, 85% of residents rated it favorably as a place to raise