Philip Wasserman | Farewell to the Penny
December 27, 2025 8:45 am
After 238 years, the U.S. Treasury has punched out its last penny at the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia. Bill Maher joked that, without pennies, how will Spotify pay musicians? Most
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Dan Walters | Cap and Trade Gets a New Name
December 27, 2025 8:42 am
Nineteen years ago, during actor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s governorship, he and the Legislature created a program that would, in theory, reduce California’s emissions of carbon dioxide and other gases deemed to
Robert Lamoureux | Looking for answers: What’s that smell?
December 27, 2025 1:42 am
Question: Dear Robert, there is a smell in my home that is foul, but I cannot figure out where it is coming from. I live in the older part of Valencia
Safer roads, more work: Truckers welcome crackdown on illegal drivers
December 26, 2025 2:49 pm
By Allan Stein Contributing Writer Thousands of foreign truck drivers have already lost, or are about to lose, their commercial driver’s licenses amid a nationwide effort to enforce new federal rules. Despite an estimated nationwide shortage
Nigeria emphasizes cooperation with US amid strikes on ISIS
December 26, 2025 2:11 pm
By Sam Dorman Contributing Writer The Nigerian government said on Friday that the recent U.S. strikes on ISIS were part of a broader effort to ensure regional security while affirming its
Larry Moore | I Forgive You
December 26, 2025 1:09 am
For the Christmas season, I feel compelled to submit a letter in the true spirit of Christmas. This is based on the fact that Trump Derangement Syndrome is now a
Arthur Saginian | The SCV’s New Reverend
December 26, 2025 1:08 am
The “Reverend” Gary Horton joined the ranks of the Rev. David Hegg this morning (Commentary, Nov. 5). Horton’s “sermon” was on human dignity, the fine line between authority and liberty,
Michael Reagan | A True Story: Don’t Blame Santa
December 26, 2025 12:37 am
Here’s a true Christmas story starring the U.S. Postal Service and Santa Claus. Earlier this week, my wife Colleen went to our local post office in Los Angeles to mail
DHS arrests over 17,500 criminal illegal immigrants under Laken Riley Act
December 25, 2025 11:45 am
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer The Department of Homeland Security has arrested and detained more than 17,500 criminal illegal immigrants under the Laken Riley Act, the department said in a Wednesday statement. The Laken
Newsom declares emergency as floods, mudslides threaten California on Christmas Day
December 25, 2025 8:27 am
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency across six counties on Christmas Eve as a series of powerful winter storms drenched much of the state,
Rick Barker | Suggestion
December 25, 2025 3:58 am
In re: Jonathan Kraut, “Are They Saying It’s Illegal to Disobey an Illegal Order?” (Commentary, Dec. 2.) Mr. Kraut’s was just the most recent but this will apply to ALL
Bill Miranda | Happy Holidays Santa Clarita!
December 25, 2025 3:57 am
The holiday season is a special time for all of us to focus on what truly matters — family, community and the small acts of kindness that connect us. In Santa Clarita,
Rob Kerchner | The Critics Were Wrong
December 25, 2025 3:56 am
Contrary to conventional economic wisdom and warnings from critics on the left that cutting interest rates while imposing broad tariffs would stoke inflation, the Trump administration is achieving all three
Tom Purcell | Holiday Gratitude for Those Who Serve
December 25, 2025 3:55 am
Here’s something we can all do this holiday season: show heartfelt support for our men and women in uniform. There are currently about 2.1 million serving in the armed forces
Byron York | Trump’s Most Important Achievement
December 25, 2025 3:54 am
Experts estimate that during the Biden administration, around 9 million migrants crossed illegally into the United States and remained in the country. As illegal border crossers, they are what immigration
ICE arrests 101 illegal alien truckers in California
December 24, 2025 9:29 am
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer Authorities have arrested 101 illegal immigrant truck drivers from California highways under Operation Highway Sentinel, Immigration and Customs Enforcement said in a Tuesday statement. “Throughout 2025, criminal illegal aliens driving
Federal judge strikes down California’s policies hiding gender switches from parents
December 24, 2025 9:10 am
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer A federal judge on Monday ruled against California policies that prevent parents from learning when their children switch genders. U.S. District Court Judge Roger T. Benitez
After Charlie Kirk’s death, a record-breaking AmericaFest
December 24, 2025 9:09 am
By Nathan Worcester Contributing Writer PHOENIX — At 6 a.m. on Sunday, the crowd outside the Phoenix Convention Center was already enormous. Before dawn, thousands of Americans chatted, sang and chanted on the sidewalks. They were waiting
The Savvy Senior | How to Appeal a Medicare Coverage Denial
December 24, 2025 4:17 am
Dear Savvy Senior, What steps do I need to take to appeal a denied Medicare claim? — Frustrated Retiree Dear Frustrated, If you disagree with a coverage or payment decision made
Gary Horton | The Christmas Story: Be Men of Good Will
December 24, 2025 1:05 am
It is the holiday season. Christmas for most of the country. A time when we repeat familiar words about peace, kindness and goodwill. Words we hear so often that we