
Gary Horton | Stepping from the Cliff: Programming, Work and Survival
I was programmed to work. Not by ideology, but by life’s necessity. In a single-parent corner of Los Angeles, the only way out was forward. If I wanted a bike,

I was programmed to work. Not by ideology, but by life’s necessity. In a single-parent corner of Los Angeles, the only way out was forward. If I wanted a bike,

As a mother and grandmother, I want to thank you for alerting us to the proposed McBean Parkway location of the new L.A. County courthouse. The proposed size and location

I read with disgust the city of Santa Clarita’s “serious concerns regarding the state Judicial Council plan for an eight-story courthouse” and their (Nov. 21) “call to action.” Funny that

I am writing because my neighbors and I strongly oppose the construction of a 24-courtroom, eight-story courthouse in Valencia near the corner of McBean Parkway and Valencia Boulevard. This project

When we moved into the Woodlands over 25 years ago, we anticipated that the property below our neighborhood bordered by McBean Parkway and Valencia Boulevard would eventually be developed. The

The Planning Commission’s recent decision on the Wiley Canyon project overlooked a critical fact that should have been known, disclosed, and central to their evaluation: Wiley Canyon has long been

They hated Dick Cheney for decades. Then he turned on Donald Trump, whom they also hate. So now they love Cheney. The moral of that story: Even love can be

Dear Savvy Senior, What are the early signs of Parkinson’s disease? My husband was recently diagnosed after noticing a slight thumb tremor but we’re wondering if we missed any other early warning signs. — Curious

By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer A criminal illegal immigrant from Honduras has been charged with a hit-and-run crime that took the life of an 8-year-old girl, the Department of Homeland Security

By Arjun Singh Contributing Writer Several states in the Midwest and Northeast will be affected by severe snowstorms on Thanksgiving Day, according to forecasts by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer FBI agents are seeking to interview lawmakers who appeared in a video telling members of the military not to obey illegal orders, the lawmakers said on Tuesday. The FBI contacted

Well, here we are after an interesting election on Tuesday, Nov. 4, where Democrats swept across the board in ways that have political analysts scrambling to understand. New Jersey and

The state of California’s proposal to build an eight-story courthouse on McBean Parkway is not a city project and it was neither requested nor selected by the city of Santa

I seldom agree with Mr. Gary Horton, but in his column on Nov. 19 is one that I am 100% behind. An eight-story courthouse in the middle of prime retail

We Californians know, or should know, that while living in this state has many positive aspects, we are paying through the nose for the experience. A flurry of recent studies

By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., announced on Friday that she is resigning from Congress, with her resignation taking effect on Jan. 5, 2026. Greene posted a

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said that the Texas National Guard troops deployed to Illinois weeks ago have been told to return to their home state this

By Guy Birchall Contributing Writer European Union leaders met Monday for discussions on Ukraine amid the United States’ proposal for peace in the country, which emerged last week. The gathering was

If you and your family enjoy trivia games at holiday gatherings, here are some facts specifically about Thanksgiving. Could make you this year’s trivia game winner. When was the first

Stress and parenting go hand in hand, but during the holiday season, many parents find their stress levels rising to new heights. Between coordinating schedules, shopping, traveling and managing children’s