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What to know before buying a fixer-upper 

By Sandy Lindsey Contributing Writer  There are many reasons to buy a fixer-upper, starting with a lower price point. This may allow a buyer the opportunity to move into a neighborhood

Letters to the Editor

Ron Leonhardt | An Unacceptable Approach

The following is a copy of a letter sent to Rep. George Whitesides and representatives of the city of Santa Clarita and Los Angeles County. I just attended the Jan.

Letters to the Editor

Valerie Bradford | A Temporary Inconvenience?

Approximately 200 residents filled The Centre, all of us there to hear what amendments — if any —were being made following the chaotic Nov. 12 meeting, during which Lennar development

Letters to the Editor

Kirk Smith | Horrendous Planning in Bouquet

To “Letters” contributors Harry Fisher and Elaine Stanley, thank you for so perfectly voicing the opinions that so many of us who have been Saugus residents for so long also

Protesters demonstrate against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in Minneapolis on Jan. 10, 2026. Photo by John Fredricks.

Protesters continue to clash with federal agents in Minnesota 

By Nathan Worcester & Jacki Thrapp Contributing Writers  MINNEAPOLIS — Conflict between protesters and Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers continued on Sunday outside a federal building that the agency is using as a detention facility.  The clashes

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Coffee 101: A Flavorful Journey with a Coffee Roaster 

If you’ve ever wondered about the secrets behind that perfect cup of joe, look no further! Join us on an exhilarating adventure through the world of coffee with Lisette Gaviña Lopez, the fourth-generation coffee

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David Hegg | Lessons from a Biblical Hypocrite

By David Hegg Over the past few months, I’ve noticed a monumental amount hypocrisy in society. We’ve read shocking news that those we trusted were living double lives. Those we

Letters to the Editor

Arthur Saginian | The ‘Appeal’ of Socialism

I’ve been researching the appeal of socialism and communism to younger people, or anyone, and it’s pretty clear and simple. All they read about, or are taught, are the theoretical

Letters to the Editor

Harry Fischer | The Iceberg in Bouquet Canyon

Regarding the article published on Thursday, Jan. 8, about the Bouquet Canyon development: All of us, residents, in the upper Saugus area that will be impacted by the closure and

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Elaine Stanley | Mission Viejo in Saugus

I attended the meeting on the closure of Bouquet Canyon Road. Representing the Lennar development were John Musella and Brian Bencz.  I have lived in Saugus on Alaminos Drive since

Protestors demonstrating against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations gather in Minneapolis on Jan. 8, 2026. Photo. by John Fredricks.

DHS: 3,200% increase in vehicular attacks against ICE officers 

By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer  U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel have faced more than a 1,300% increase in assaults and a 3,200% increase in vehicular attacks, according to new figures released on Thursday by the Department

Protestors gather in front of Immigration and Customs Enforcement offices in Portland, Ore., on Oct. 5, 2025. Photo by John Fredricks.

2 shot, injured in incident with federal police in Portland 

By Joseph Lord & Kimberly Hayek Contributing Writers   Two people were shot and injured after an incident involving federal law enforcement in Portland, Oregon.  The city government of Portland announced in a statement posted

Letters to the Editor

Nancy Fairbanks | About Venezuela …

People have been asking me questions about Venezuela and President Donald Trump’s recent statements, so I want to explain how I perceive these current events. The U.S. Constitution does not