Letters to the Editor

Connor Osorio | A More Positive Mindset

As of today, in the heart of Santa Clarita where families thrive in the suburban neighborhoods, known for having a warm welcoming atmosphere, there is a rising growth of homelessness.

National News

Trump defends DOGE’s access to federal systems 

By Jacob Burg Contributing Writer   President Donald Trump on Friday defended the Department of Government Efficiency’s access to federal information technology systems and confirmed he directed its staff to probe the

Commentary

Joe Guzzardi | Birthright Citizenship Headed to SCOTUS

For decades, birthright citizenship has vexed Republicans, Democrats, and constitutional scholars. President Donald Trump’s executive order described both birthright citizenship’s history and its purpose: “The 14th Amendment states: ‘All persons

Letters to the Editor

Nancy Oliver | Not an Apology

Rebuttal to Diane Zimmerman “An Apology Forthcoming?” regarding Donald Trump’s approval of Project 2025 (letters, Oct. 30). Just sayin’: I wish you had done more research. I support the truth,

Letters to the Editor

Arthur Saginian | Welcome to Planet Earth

Former Santa Clarita resident Gerald Staack appears to be dismayed by what a “pathological society” we have become … a society afraid of itself” (letters, Jan. 12).    Well, welcome

Commentary

Danny Tyree | Is it Time to Stop Making Pennies?

In 1936 Bing Crosby entertained the nation by crooning “Pennies From Heaven,” but in 2025 it seems that pennies are The Coin From Hell. It didn’t happen overnight, but inflation

National News

USAID puts direct hire personnel on administrative leave 

By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer  The U.S. Agency for International Development issued a directive on Tuesday instructing that all direct hire personnel to be placed on “administrative leave globally” on Friday,