Paul Butler commentary

Paul Butler | Workplace Resolutions for 2026 

Within a couple of weeks or so, many of you will be making New Year resolutions and so, please join me in raising an early glass to entrepreneurs, workplace leaders and employees in general, for this coming year

World News Venezuela Filler

Venezuelan opposition leader backs US pressure on Maduro  

By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer   Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado said she supports the Trump administration’s actions in dealing with Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro’s government, including the

President Donald Trump arrives to deliver a speech at the U.S. Steel Corporation's Irvin Works in West Mifflin, Pa., on May 30, 2025. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.

Survey: US manufacturers optimistic despite trade uncertainties 

By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer   Optimism among American manufacturers rose in the fourth quarter despite concerns about trade uncertainties, surging insurance costs, and other sector-related challenges, the National Association of Manufacturers

Letters to the Editor

Matt Richardson | Building Continuity and Depth

I read Sam Steel’s recent letter (Dec. 16) about the selection of mayor pro tem and I’d like to offer a different perspective. The one council member who nominated herself

Letters to the Editor

Philip Wasserman | We Need a Cultural Shift

Myles Orozco (letters, Dec. 16) reminded me of the scene from the television series “Mad Men” where Don and Betty Draper leave trash in the park after a picnic. That

Dan Walters

Dan Walters | California Water Wars Continue

From the onset of his foray into presidential politics a decade ago, Donald Trump has been obsessed with managing California’s water, often interjecting himself into decades-long conflicts over how the

Letters to the Editor

Arthur Saginian | Unintentionally Literal Comparison

Emmanuel Francois, in his response to Larry Moore (letters, Nov. 7), equated President Donald Trump with Jesus Christ. Not figuratively or metaphorically, and perhaps unwittingly, but definitely quite literally. Mr.

Letters to the Editor

Jerry Rhodes | Honoring All Who Served

Vietnam Veterans of America Inc. was founded in 1978, and is the only national congressionally chartered veterans organization dedicated to Vietnam veterans and their families. VVA is a representative organization

Patsy Ayala

Patsy Ayala | Giving an EBike? What to Know … 

This season is one of the most joyful and meaningful times of the year, when we celebrate, spend time with loved ones and surprise someone special with a gift they’ve been dreaming about. As

National News

Trump admin expands travel ban to 5 more countries 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer   The Trump administration on Tuesday moved to ban travel from nationals from five new countries while imposing limits on others.  President Donald Trump ordered “full restrictions