Alan Ferdman | A Wednesday Surprise
May 26, 2026 2:08 am
What a surprise, as today (commentary, May 20) Gary Horton is hooting again using a small piece of history to justify his whole column’s assertion. It is true, Dwight Eisenhower
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Dan Walters | Why Aren’t the Gubernatorial Candidates Talking Schools?
May 26, 2026 1:50 am
The single largest item in Gov. Gavin Newsom’s recently proposed budget — and arguably its most important — is the $91 billion (plus $60 billion in local and federal funds)
Memorial Day parade in Washington marks America’s 250th birthday
May 25, 2026 11:36 am
By Emel Akan Contributing Writer WASHINGTON — Thousands gathered along Constitution Avenue on Monday for the Memorial Day parade, where veterans, military personnel, 9/11 survivors, and first responders marched together to honor those who made
Some of the Most Underrated Places in Southern California
May 24, 2026 9:33 am
By Angela Timmons Only in California Southern California is home to so many amazing places that it’s easy to overlook some incredible destinations when you have so many options in front of
Notable Monuments Across the United States
May 24, 2026 9:26 am
There are many ways for Americans to honor those who have fought for the United States and gave the ultimate sacrifice. Visiting war memorials can instill a greater sense of
Memorial Day Traces Back to the Civil War
May 24, 2026 9:22 am
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
David Hegg | Why We Remember
May 24, 2026 4:21 am
By David Hegg On this Memorial Weekend, we pause to “memorialize” those who gave their lives in military service to the United States of America. They joined, trained and went
Rick Barker | Ripping Us Off
May 24, 2026 4:15 am
From the California Highway Patrol website: “California Highway Patrol Registration Enforcement and Guidance (CHP REG) Program. Did you know the State of California loses millions of dollars a year in revenue
Rob Kerchner | Ineffective or Untruthful?
May 24, 2026 3:51 am
Democrats have spent decades fighting climate change, racism, sexism and homophobia, yet they tell us the problems are only getting worse. So either they are lying, or insanely horrible at
Paul Butler | Like Work, But Love Family
May 23, 2026 11:30 am
The best advice anyone ever gave me about the wonderful world of commerce was this: “Like work, but love family.” I believe in work. I believe that if we are able, we should
Robert Lamoureux | The case of the mystery deck surface
May 23, 2026 9:04 am
Question: Robert, my backyard deck is off our upstairs master bedroom. It was an addition to our home before we bought it, roughly 15 years ago, which was 10 years after the home was built. The deck has what looks like paint on it, but it is almost like stucco, but less bumpy. It looks to be in good condition and there are no leaks into our home that we know of, but I remember reading something from you in the past about decks needing to be sealed. Do we need to do something to our deck to prevent any issues in the future? Like I said, it still looks good, but I don’t want any surprises down the road. Please advise what we can and should do. And thank you, Robert, for the help you give. — Joseph P. Answer: Joseph, thank you for writng in. Yes, absolutely, decking surfaces should be maintained, just like anything else. These systems are generally urethane-based with an underlayment of texture for gripping, to prevent slipping. I highly recommend that if you are not familiar with the system to contact an installer
Patrick Lee Gipson | A Former Candidate’s Election Lessons
May 23, 2026 6:02 am
There’s an old saying that politics isn’t for the faint of heart. After running for state Assembly in 2024, I can honestly say that statement is absolutely true. As most
Brian Richards | Thanks for Making HMNH Possible
May 23, 2026 3:44 am
I have had the misfortune of having a family member at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital to treat a serious issue. While waiting for an elevator I noticed a large plaque
Arthur Tom | Compassion Beyond Death Row
May 23, 2026 1:38 am
Bruce Tracy’s “Another Trip to Death Row” (letters, May 19) was clearly written with compassion. As a Roman Catholic, I believe no person is beyond God’s mercy, and that redemption
Arthur Saginian | Watching the World Burn
May 23, 2026 1:11 am
I think it somewhat presumptuous of Patrick Daems to write the sort of letter that he did (April 7). Taking the opening statement, “You start from the premise that everyone
Brooke Melikidse | A Tragedy Awaits
May 22, 2026 3:05 am
I am a resident of the Bridgeport community in Santa Clarita. Like many others, I was drawn here by the beauty of the lake, the wildlife and the sense of
Philip Wasserman | The Robot Immigrants Are Here
May 22, 2026 2:40 am
Mr. Arthur Saginian (April 22, letters) rightly notes that the fall of the Roman Empire was far too complex to blame on immigration alone. But in making that argument, he
Tom Purcell | Stories of Sacrifice and Courage
May 22, 2026 2:29 am
As we head into Memorial Day weekend, it’s a great time to read “Chicken Soup for the Veteran’s Soul.” One powerful story tells about Mike, shot down in 1967 and
Vote Centers to open this weekend for primary election
May 21, 2026 1:38 pm
News release Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Dean C. Logan announced that 122 Vote Centers will open Saturday for the June 2 Statewide Direct Primary Election. Vote Centers will be open daily
US deploys carrier as Trump admin pressures Cuba
May 21, 2026 12:23 pm
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer The U.S. military command operating in the Western Hemisphere said on Wednesday that an aircraft carrier strike group entered the Caribbean Sea, as the Trump administration heaps pressure on the