Letters to the Editor

William Creitz | Time to Stop Scapegoating

I was fortunate enough to attend (last week’s) candidates forum sponsored by the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce. Attendees at the forum included Suzette Valladares, Patrick Lee Gipson, Assemblywoman

Letters to the Editor

Jill Mellady | Bring Accountability to COC Board

As someone who has had the privilege of working closely with Scott Schauer on numerous community initiatives, I wholeheartedly endorse him for the Santa Clarita Community College District board of

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Ruth Baker | An Experienced Leader

It is my pleasure to endorse Paula Olivares to win a seat on the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency governing board.  I have known Paula for over 20 years, first

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Rob Kerchner | Why Silence Dissent?

Here’s something to chew on: Yes, the efforts to silence conservatives over the past decade have been stunning, but for what? If leftism works then it doesn’t need to silence

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Jeff Ford | Stellar Career in Water Management

Dan Masnada has had a long and varied professional career managing drinking water utilities, including as the president of the Valencia Water Co. and general manager and board member of

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Amanda Harer | Exactly Who COC Needs

As someone who has worked at the Santa Clarita Soccer Center for over 20 years, I know firsthand the value of strong leadership. At 16 years old, I started with

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Shannon Mee | A Proven Leader for Water Board

I’m writing to express my strong support for Holly Schroeder for the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency, District 3. Holly is a proven leader with a deep commitment to our

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Garrett Hooper | Change Is Good

College of the Canyons’ academic year started Aug. 19 with typical excitement and anticipation. Not only were students on campus looking for classrooms, purchasing textbooks and connecting with friends in

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Opinions divided over Trump-Harris debate   

By Janice Hisle Contributing Writer  PHILADELPHIA — Supporters of Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump were divided over who won Tuesday’s presidential debate, which candidate appealed most to

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Local student a finalist for Dragon Challenge 

News release  The Dragon Kim Foundation, an Orange County-based nonprofit whose mission is to inspire youth to impact their communities while discovering and pursuing their passions, has announced the four