Opinion

Rickey Hayes for Assembly? Here’s why. I think most Californians believe our beautiful state is on the brink of destruction – and we MUST ask why? I am a lifelong

E-bikes are not the enemy. For teenagers across Santa Clarita, they provide independence a way to get to school, visit friends, reach parks and travel through a community with an

The first night of Rosh Hashanah, which is a very holy day for the Jewish people, and 9/11 fell on the same day of this year 2026. This year Rosh

Contributing writer Aldgra Fredly has reported that President Donald Trump spoke at the U.N. General Assembly in New York, where he reminded everyone “there is no global government and vowed

For the past four years at the Saugus Union School District, Anna Griese has been what we all hope an elected official will be: an accessible, approachable leader who takes

James Talarico, the Democrat candidate for the U.S. Senate in Texas, made a statement that God is non-binary, which has upset many on the right. Binary by definition is a

I’m writing to proudly endorse Reza Rassool for the College of the Canyons board of trustees, Area 1. As someone who has dedicated my 30-plus-year career to COC and our

California has a housing crisis, but it is also mainly an affordability crisis. Simply demanding that communities build more units does not solve the problem if the resulting housing remains

I first met Jason Gibbs about 10 years ago at a meeting of civic-minded people with differing viewpoints. A question was asked of the group, and Jason’s reply was thorough,

It has come to my attention over the years that most people do not realize that the Veterans Health Administration is the only national health insurance program in the United

I’m writing to share my support for Lynne Plambeck in the upcoming November election for the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency.  I’ve known and worked beside Lynne for many years,

It is sad to see one of the most impactful businesses in Santa Clarita history relocate. Hydraulic Research Textron/Woodward has been a major aerospace employer in Santa Clarita since 1969.

Re: Ophelia Finicle, “Beware of Food Toxins,” letters, Sept. 18. Ophelia, I wanted to thank you for your thoughtful and informative letter. There were many things I did not know

Denise Lite is a family advocate attorney and a longtime resident of the Santa Clarita Valley who is running for City Council District 2. She brings to this race qualities

As a business owner, homeowner and community member in the Santa Clarita Valley, I strongly endorse Bryan Biggers for the William S. Hart Union High School District board. I have