Decoration Day was established three years after the end of the Civil War. It was a time to decorate the graves of the war dead with flowers. ©ADOBESTOCK

Memorial Day Traces Back to the Civil War 

Three years after the Civil War ended, on May 5, 1868, the head of an organization of Union veterans — the Grand Army of the Republic — established Decoration Day

David Hegg

David Hegg | What Do We Memorialize?

By David Hegg On this Memorial Weekend, we intentionally set aside critical time for sincere reflection to “memorialize” those who gave their lives in military service to the United States

Letters to the Editor

Arthur Saginian | What’s Needed for Chiquita

Month after month I read complaints regarding the Chiquita Canyon Landfill, and Gary Horton (column, March 19) demands “A Call for Action.” Bold, Gary. So just exactly what sort of

Guest Commentary: Steve Cassulo

Steve Cassulo | An Update from Chiquita Canyon

For over 50 years, Chiquita Canyon Landfill has been a cornerstone of Santa Clarita Valley’s infrastructure, responsibly managing the region’s residential and commercial waste since 1972 until it closed on

Letters to the Editor

Rob Kerchner | Not in it for the Money

Dan Bongino’s salary was an estimated $4.9 million in 2024. His new salary will be $221,000. Pete Hegseth’s salary was an estimated $4 million in 2024. His new salary will

The Economy

Trump threatens Apple with 25% tariff 

By Owen Evans Contributing Writer  President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 25% tariff on Apple if the tech giant does not manufacture iPhones in the United States.  In a

Letters to the Editor

Anna Meeks | Schiavo’s Voting Record Is Telling

I read with interest Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo’s attempted defense of herself (May 20) when it comes to Assembly Bill 379 and protecting ALL children in California. AB 379 originally included

Letters to the Editor

Jack Crawford | Virtuous Qualities and Irony

I agree with the message Pastor David Hegg shares in his May 18 column, “Hard Things Build Strong Character.” However, I also find it interesting, and maybe even ironic, that

Letters to the Editor

Maggie Bowman | It’s All About Control

Nancy Fairbanks’ letter defending Moms for Liberty (April 23) isn’t just disingenuous — it’s dangerous. It paints the group as a neutral force for “parental rights,” when in reality, it’s