By Evgenia Filimianova Contributing Writer Two pilots were killed after an Air Canada Express regional jet collided with a fire truck while landing at New York’s LaGuardia Airport late on Sunday, closing the airport,
By Shahrzad Ghanei Contributing Writer For decades, one of the most visible expressions of state power in Iran has not been found in government buildings or military bases, but in the
By David Hegg Labels certainly have a purpose. They can tell us what kind of soup is in the can, and how many grams of this and that will enter
In my continuing effort to be more bipartisan, I want to highlight a vote the House of Representatives took last week to make the records of sexual assault and harassment
Re: Dan Walters commentary, March 4, “New Taxes in California’s 2 Biggest Counties?” Personally I think it might be appropriate to rename one of the proposed items Mr. Walters mentions,
Americans are feeling the sting at the pump. Since the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran, global oil markets have gone haywire. Crude has topped $100 a barrel, U.S.
Re: Andrew Taban commentary, March 17, “March Madness, Starring Performative Art of Hypocrisy.” Not all silence indicates indifference; sometimes it reflects understanding. The people Mr. Taban references — parents, community
The following is a copy of a letter sent to Rep. George Whitesides, D-Agua Dulce. I’m trying to understand why the citizens are paying millions of dollars in taxes only
The shortage and costs of housing are, by any rational standard, one of California’s most pressing issues, which is why several thousand advocates of affordable shelter gathered in Sacramento this
Question: Hi Robert, thank you for your articles and the information you share — it is so helpful. We’ve been able to save a lot of money by referring to your advice and being able
Yesterday, my wife and I were blessed to be guests at the second-best wedding we’ve ever attended. Obviously, the best was our own 31 years ago — my wife told me to type that!
Before playing Lt. Col. Bill Kilgore in “Apocalypse Now,” actor Robert Duvall, a U.S. Army veteran, persuaded a Vietnam War helicopter pilot to explain the realities of air cavalry life.
By Elma Aksalic Contributing Writer Chuck Norris, martial arts expert turned legendary Hollywood action star, has died at the age of 86. Norris died on Thursday in Hawaii surrounded by loved ones, with news of
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer The battle to reopen the Strait of Hormuz has begun, with Pentagon officials announcing the launch of an offensive with the support of allies to reopen
He is the picture of success and kindness, adored by everyone he meets. He works tirelessly to provide a comfortable suburban life for his beautiful wife and children. His children
Two years ago, a hotly contested law imposing a $20-per-hour minimum wage on franchised fast food outlets took effect. Assembly Bill 1228 emerged from months of intense political conflict, pitting
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer Britain, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Japan said on Thursday that they are prepared to help ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping lane blocked
By Ryan Sabalow, Jeanne Kuang, Nadia Lathan and Yue Stella Yu CalMatters Writers César Chávez, the legendary California farm-labor activist and Mexican-American civil rights icon, has for decades been a figure intertwined with state and national
The search for the next superintendent-president of College of the Canyons has reached an important milestone, and I want to personally invite the Santa Clarita Valley community to be part
This week I took the time to visit and talk with the owners of several small businesses along Bouquet Canyon, including Marci’s Sports Bar & Grill, Twisted Kazuyo Restaurant Caterer,