Last week I read a syndicated column reporting that Immigration and Customs Enforcement had arrested 15 suspected “Antifa” members for interfering with immigration enforcement activities. Embedded in this story was
Summer travel season is here! With airline ticket prices high and additional travel costs adding up, unexpected issues with a passport can quickly turn an exciting trip into a stressful
By David Hegg As I write this, the conflict in the Middle East continues to both raise and dash our hopes. We hear optimistic declarations and see oil prices fall,
Slo-pitch — or, originally, slow-pitch — softball can be traced back to Chicago in 1887 as a recreational break during Thanksgiving. Baseball had been around for decades. George Hancock came
The month of May started out like most months. I was looking forward to getting caught up on several things that I was too busy to deal with during tax
Lately I’ve been rereading Benjamin Franklin’s autobiography. It may be one of the most American books ever written. It is both a revealing portrait of early American life and the
“We’ll fight for you,” “Fighting for what you deserve,” “I’ll fight for you” and similar attorney solicitations bombard our airways, billboards and commercials. Lots of fighting. Attorneys in suits scrapping
As College of the Canyons board president, it is my great privilege to reflect on one of the most meaningful days in the life of our college: Commencement. On Friday,
By David Hegg As this Sunday is Flag Day, we would do well to reflect on the 31 words that make up our Pledge of Allegiance. And, if you’re like
If we’re lucky, we have a sport, maybe more than one. If we’re truly fortunate, no matter what our skill level, we get to play it. My dad was an
Hello reader, and welcome to the month of June …or shall I say Happy Pride Month! We can also say Happy Immigrant Heritage Month, Happy National Safety Month, Happy Men’s
By David Hegg A few weeks ago, I was sitting in a circle of friends when one asked us, “What brings you joy, not happiness, but joy?” As is often
With another California primary election behind us, one thing is becoming increasingly clear: Voters are looking for common-sense leadership and practical solutions to the challenges they face every day. Across
The memory banks are starting to fog like the yellow headlights from my old 1953 Ford F-100. The first person I ever voted for was Martin Van Buren and that
Last week was a good week to be reminded of what kind of place Santa Clarita has become. The city celebrated the expansion of David March Park in Plum Canyon.
For too long, our politics has been rooted in division. We are constantly told we have to pick a side — Democrat or Republican, left or right, us versus them.
By David Hegg Over the summer, our preaching series at Grace Baptist will study the reality that we humans have been designed for friendship. And, one of the weeks I’ll
A message to the voters of Santa Clarita ahead of the June 2 election: Not long ago, California was sitting on the largest state budget surplus in American history. In
Here’s an interesting tidbit. The Internal Revenue Service, like Hamlet, is deeply studying whether or not they should do something. Specifically? They’re pondering if they should add a question onto
In our town, we’re having a growing problem with e-bikes on the trails. Some are legitimate bicycles with electric assist. Others are basically electric motorcycles masquerading as bikes, capable of