Former president and current presidential contender Donald Trump shown here during a speaking appearance at Trump National Golf Club in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, on Sept. 13, 2024. Photo by John Fredricks. 

Suspect charged in 2nd Trump assassination attempt 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, of Hawaii, was identified as the suspect in an attempted assassination of Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump at a

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Elevate Your Outdoor Retreat 

As spring and summer approach, it’s time to consider how you’ll use your outdoor spaces this year. Your backyard, patio, front lawn and garden aren’t just for outdoor activities. They

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David Hegg | Who Me Change?

By David Hegg Given the fast-paced technological world we live in, it is common to hear how many people hate change. Leaders are cautioned to go slowly, manage expectations, and

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Richard Bussell | Never Forgotten, Really?

We have been assured that 9/11 and from whence it came will never be forgotten. Yet it has. People fall into three classes: those who remember it as it happened,

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Gary Curtis | Botched Abortions and Living Babies

Data from Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s Minnesota Department of Health reveals that physicians there have been leaving babies to die after botched abortions for years. The attending physicians or professional

Paul Butler: Going the Extra Mile

Paul Butler | Attracting and Retaining Talent 

Recently my wife, Gaynor and I enjoyed a week’s vacation to celebrate our 30th anniversary. Although we thoroughly enjoyed our time together away, we missed being home. As sad as

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Rick Barker | Classroom Norms

Granted, things are always changing, sometimes for the better, but sadly far too often for the worse, and when it comes to educating our children we as a society need

Wildcats struggle in loss to Thousand Oaks 

The West Ranch Wildcats struggled on both sides of the ball, leading to a 30-7 loss to host Thousand Oaks on Friday night.  The offense couldn’t stay on the field

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Lorri Cherubin | A Deal Breaker

We all know the horrific things the ex-president has said and done, way too many to go into here. So let’s deal with just one.  One of the very first

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Anthony Syracuse and John Prabhu | Vision and Integrity

As active members of the Santa Clarita community, we strongly endorse Scott Schauer for Santa Clarita Community College District board trustee. Scott has demonstrated exceptional leadership as president of the