On conservative media outlets like Fox News and the Wall Street Journal, Karl Rove is omnipresent. George W. Bush’s former senior advisor and deputy chief of staff can hardly be
I was standing in my favorite bagel store recently, waiting for my order, when I struck up a conversation with a stranger also waiting for hers. She started bemoaning how much
Question: Robert, I just discovered water on my fireplace hearth. We are in older Valencia with a concrete pre-fab chimney, still in good condition. I looked and the water is coming down the chimney from the
By Joseph Lord Contributing Writer Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R Okla., has been tapped to head up the Department of Homeland Security after President Donald Trump on Thursday fired DHS Secretary Kristi Noem from the
By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer The United States and Venezuela’s interim government agreed to restore diplomatic and consular relations after seven years of severed ties, the U.S. State Department said on Thursday. “This
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer President Donald Trump said on Friday that he wants unconditional surrender from the Iranian regime and would then work to “bring Iran back from the brink.” His comments
I oppose the proposed ordinance that will weaken protections for our oak tree communities. When oaks are removed it is not just the individual tree that is removed; it is
Re: Inadequate community notification for weakening of the oak ordinance. The city of Santa Clarita is proposing to change our beloved oak ordinance to make it easier to destroy oaks
Turmoil within the California Democratic Party over this year’s election for governor and fallout from the party’s naked grab of congressional seats could have long-term effects, undoing two important political
By Savannah Hulsey Pointer Contributing Writer U.S. President Donald Trump says he needs to be involved in selecting the next leader of Iran. Trump’s comments came in an exclusive interview with
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer President Donald Trump on Thursday announced that he is replacing Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem with Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., in a move that will go into
As Yogi Berra famously said, “It’s déjà vu all over again.” Yes, Sacramento Democrats are at it again. There is yet another tax coming. And it’s not as if Californians
In re: “Point and Counterpoint,” Jack Crawford, letters, Feb. 24. Mr. Crawford, I stand corrected on the date of the official ending of the Civil War in the United States.
For many years in the 1970s, 1980s and into the 1990s, discussions of the use of U.S. military force suffered from an effect known as Vietnam Syndrome. Many Americans simply
The state Capitol’s longest running political conflict — going at least a half-century and still counting — pits business interests against a quartet of left-leaning groups. Specifics vary, but the
“Children learn as they play. Most importantly, in play, children learn how to learn.” — O. Fred Donaldson Spring is a season of new beginnings, longer days and renewed energy. There is no better
Compiled from news service reports Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said on Wednesday that the United States sank an enemy ship by torpedo in the war with Iran, the first such sinking
Dear Savvy Senior, Does Medicare offer any coverage that helps beneficiaries quit smoking? — New Beneficiary Dear New, If you’re ready to quit smoking, Medicare can indeed help! Medicare Part B covers up
In response to Andrew Taban’s Feb. 17, 2026, opinion questioning the “silence” of conservatives, parents at school board meetings, and groups like Moms for Liberty regarding the Epstein files. On
Public policy rarely starts in a vacuum. More often, it begins with conversations among business owners, community leaders, and local organizations responding to real-world challenges. California’s recent outdoor dining legislation,