Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks at the Nixon library in Yorba Linda on June 12, 2024. Photo by John Fredricks. 

RFK Jr. suspends presidential campaign, backs Trump 

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer  Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Friday that he’s suspending his campaign and throwing his support behind former President Donald Trump.  “In my

Democratic presidential nominee and Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the 2024 Democratic National Convention held in Chicago on Aug. 22, 2024. Photo by John Fredricks. 

Harris delivers acceptance speech at DNC 

By Ivan Pentchoukov, Lawrence Wilson and Emel Akan Contributing Writers  CHICAGO — Vice President Kamala Harris delivered the biggest speech of her political career at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday,

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Ivan Volschenk | Good News on PAGA Reform

The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce has been working on PAGA reform for the past two years through our coalition partners and the Legislature. In a state Legislature that

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Rick Barker | The Truth About Polygraphs

In re: Thomas Oatway, “Universal Polygraphs?” letters, Aug. 6.  Polygraphs rely on the person being tested being aware that they are lying, which results in certain physiological responses that the

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Larry Moore | Reflections on the DNC

After watching Day One of the Democratic National Convention, I have the following observations:  1. The networks broadcasting the DNC should begin their coverage with the following warning: The upcoming

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Ron Perry | Just Wondering …

I saw in the paper (Aug. 7) an article about Black Business Month. It started me wondering: What would happen if we had an article about White Business Month? And

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Constance Selznick | Heads Up, Cowboy Festival

Saw an excellent presentation of western music at Vasquez Rocks on Sunday, Aug. 11. The presentation was put on by the International Western Music Association. They should be performers at

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Lois Eisenberg | Beware Project 2025

Project 2025 is backed by the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank, which will (suggest to) Donald Trump, if elected to the presidency, an extreme right-wing agenda. Trump is trying

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Lou DAlessandro | Feeling the Squeeze

Sometimes I don’t even look at the receipts anymore when I go to the gas station. I just know that whatever the cost is, I’m going to be upset. For