A good friend told me the other day that I looked calm and peaceful. I was happy to hear that because I haven’t always felt that way. But I realize

There are something like 39 million people living in California — though that number seems to be falling steadily as of late, for some strange reason.  Thirty-nine million.  And yet

Today, I come to you with a heavy heart, burdened by the growing concerns that have been weighing on my mind. As I look around, I can’t help but notice

I’m an eighth grade student at a William S. Hart Union High School District middle school. I was one of more than 100 students in attendance at the informational hearing

The children of the Israel/Hamas war are pawns and victims. The attack on Oct.7 killed over 1,200 people, including 30 Israeli children and 20 Israeli children were taken hostage in

Re: Jennifer Danny leaving the Santa Clarita Valley (commentary, Nov. 16).   Jennifer, I wish you and your family the best in Texas. For all the many reasons to leave

Kudos to the Biden administration for establishing an interagency group to combat Islamophobia, headed by our astute and perceptive Vice President Kamala Harris. It is past due that these thousands

Just a couple of comments on Lynn Wright’s letter (Nov. 16). First, I don’t have a vested interest in abortion because I’m a man, and, as you know, men can’t

This is in regards to the bus driver strike in Santa Clarita. The strike has been going on since Oct. 9. Since this time, the strike has had a significant

I am concerned but hopeful that the William S. Hart Union High School District board will act responsibly and not institute a parental notification policy regarding students’ disclosure about their

I believe that some very simple practices would go a very long way at providing not only a better society for we adults, but also provide a teaching/learning experience for

Because groupthink is so strong, most Californians would rather pay $6 per gallon to pass by homeless people and over potholes than vote Republican. On every even year, they pass