Laurene Weste | Honoring Our Fallen Heroes
May 23, 2024 1:12 am
“Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their
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Biden cancels $7.7 billion in student debt for 160,000 borrowers
May 22, 2024 3:49 pm
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer President Joe Biden announced his latest student loan forgiveness plan by canceling $7.7 billion in debts, taking the total amount of such loans canceled under his
FBI responds to ‘deadly force’ claims about Mar-a-Lago raid
May 22, 2024 2:53 pm
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer The FBI responded to claims that its agents were armed and were authorized to use deadly force during a search of former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago
California could require age verification to visit porn sites
May 22, 2024 2:46 pm
By Ryan Sabalow CalMatters Writer Republican Assemblymember Juan Alanis, a former Stanislaus County sheriff’s sergeant, and San Ramon Democrat Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, a women’s rights advocate, may not have a lot in
California on track for another record year spent on lobbyists
May 22, 2024 2:15 pm
By Jeremia Kimelman CalMatters Writer Special interest groups spent more than $114 million to lobby California officials and legislators in the first quarter of this year, matching the pace last year
Scarlett Johansson threatens to sue OpenAI over Chatbot voice that sounds ‘eerily similar’ to hers
May 22, 2024 1:53 pm
By Jana J. Pruet Contributing Writer OpenAI said it plans to discontinue using one of its ChatGPT voices after Scarlett Johansson alleged it sounded “eerily similar” to her own. On Monday,
Gary Horton | It’s Time for Real Action at Chiquita
May 22, 2024 4:55 am
A disclosure: I am a member of the Chiquita Canyon Landfill Citizen’s Oversight Committee, appointed by L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger. Yes, R’s or D’s after one’s name don’t matter
Denise Lite | What Are They Teaching Over There?
May 22, 2024 4:54 am
In case you were not aware, the College of the Canyons philosophy department thinks it’s a wonderful and educationally productive idea to screen a film called “How to Blow Up
Stephen Maseda | Letter Was Devoid of Factual Support
May 22, 2024 4:53 am
I have read Mr. Jim de Bree’s letter (May 15) concerning mine setting out a basis for the objection by 50 or so representatives, including Rep. Mike Garcia, to the
Lois Eisenberg | On the Origins of Memorial Day
May 22, 2024 4:51 am
Again a very important holiday is upon us: Memorial Day being celebrated on Monday, May 27. Memorial Day is one of America’s most observed holidays. Memorial Day is observed on
The Savvy Senior | Ways to Make Gardening Easier as You Age
May 22, 2024 1:48 am
Dear Savvy Senior, What gardening tips can you offer to older seniors? I love to putter around and work in the garden, but my back and knees have caused
CDC says US overdose deaths dropped, but totals are still ‘staggering’
May 21, 2024 1:56 pm
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that 2023 saw an overall decline in drug overdose deaths across the United States but still described
Federal judge upholds California law that lets males in female prisons
May 21, 2024 1:11 pm
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer A U.S. judge has thrown out a legal challenge to a California law that enables males, even if they haven’t undergone gender reassignment surgery, to be
Lynne Plambeck | Remembering Ed Dunn
May 21, 2024 2:09 am
It’s strange how life works. You never really know when it is your time. First a friend is there, then the next day he is not. Ed Dunn just kept
Cohen admits stealing tens of thousands from Trump Organization
May 20, 2024 1:14 pm
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer Former Donald Trump associate and lawyer Michael Cohen on Monday admitted to stealing thousands of dollars from the Trump Organization as he testified during the former
CDC: Southern U.S. border sees 143% jump in imported Malaria
May 20, 2024 11:22 am
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer Imported malaria cases in three southern border jurisdictions more than doubled in 2023 from the year prior, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and
Planning the Perfect Road Trip for Summer
May 19, 2024 10:05 am
A road trip can be a relaxing and exciting way to see the country. According to the financial firm IPX 1031, 51% of Americans planned to travel more in 2023
Ten Doctor-Recommended Healthcare Tips
May 19, 2024 9:57 am
We’re five months into the new year and you may still be thinking about those health and wellness resolutions. That’s okay. It is never too late to start! Have you
David Hegg | Build Your Life, Not Your Legacy
May 19, 2024 1:08 am
By David Hegg In my little world, I often hear guys musing about their legacy. They wonder how they will be remembered, what lasting impressions they will leave on the
Robin Clough and Dr. Gene Dorio | The William L. Reynolds Post Office
May 19, 2024 1:06 am
When residents of our valley walk into the “William L. Reynolds Post Office Building” on Creekside Road, they will remember not only his community efforts to raise the image of