Bryan Caforio: Zero tolerance for sexual harassment
December 4, 2017
From Harvey Weinstein to Roy Moore to Al Franken to the millions of #MeToo stories shared online, these last few weeks come as a reminder about how far we still
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Alberto E Delgado III: COC needs a meditation garden
December 4, 2017
Image, if you will, strategically placed plants creating seclusion, a simple yet elegant, peaceful, soothing spot for a quiet reflection. In other words, a meditation garden. Almost all of us
David W. Hegg: Making the most of Christmas
December 4, 2017
I love Christmas. I love the lights, the songs, the story, and even – at times – the pace. But who among us hasn’t quietly thought it would be great
Joshua Heath: Standing up for Julie Olsen
December 4, 2017
Recently KHTS, a local news outlet, got a hold of several Facebook messages sent by Saugus Union School District board member Julie Olsen, which contained insulting language toward various local
Anthony Breznican: Reclaiming the stars and stripes
December 4, 2017
How do we stand for the best of America? How do we show who we are – proudly, steadfastly and with dignity and strength? That was the question asked not
Brian Baker: How did we end up here?
December 1, 2017
I found Maria Gutzeit’s Tuesday column, “Watching the world burn,” to be very interesting and well-written. But I think her wish for a society free of partisan politics, though admirable
Gil Mertz: Al Franken should not resign
November 29, 2017
As a conservative Christian, I couldn’t possibly disagree more with Mr. Franken’s values and ideology. But I don’t think he should be forced to step down from the Senate for
Steve Lunetta: Tourist traps, testaments, of Israel
November 29, 2017
We saw many places of historical and spiritual significance on our recent trip to Israel. Three of the largest faiths on our planet have holy sites scattered throughout Israel. As
Gary Horton: Vote for smart ideas in 25th
November 29, 2017
“A liberal, a socialist, and a progressive walk into a bar. Caught off guard, the bartender replies, “Wow, I thought you were all the same guy.”” “So, a liberal, a
Maria Gutzeit: Watching the world burn
November 27, 2017
There was a decisive moment during negotiations that ultimately led to the formation of the new SCV Water. That moment was when we all realized we wanted the same thing.
David W. Hegg: Enough superlatives already!
November 25, 2017
Earlier today I finally hit my tipping point. What began long ago as an incitement to chuckle, and, over time, has grown to be a simple, common annoyance, has now
James de Bree: Tax professionals are our miner’s canary
November 24, 2017
Tax professionals are the ones getting involved in the trenches of tax reform. Virtually every tax professional I know has remarked about how they cannot believe this is happening. I
Steve Lunetta: More slides from the Holy Land
November 23, 2017
Editor’s note: Second in a series. OK, everyone. Have a seat. Time to load up the old Kodak carousel for some more slides from our recent trip to Israel. Can
Gary Horton: Thanks without action is fake
November 21, 2017
My first Thanksgiving was in 1956. Another year over – and over, and again. I’m getting too old for what I’m seeing at these major milestones. Americans have become a
David W. Hegg: The privilege of Thanksgiving
November 17, 2017
Most of the time I love my job. It puts me in relationship with people at the most critical times of their lives. I have stood by and watched as
James de Bree: Home mortgage interest deduction R.I.P.
November 17, 2017
For generations, the tax laws provided an incentive for taxpayers to own their own home by allowing them to deduct the interest expense on their mortgage. As Congress takes action
Ken Dean: Pathways to new visions of Santa Clarita
November 17, 2017
On Dec. 15 Santa Clarita celebrates our 30th year anniversary of cityhood. It was a vision that took many years and hard work to accomplish. We still have the vision,
Ron Bischof: A solution to gun violence
November 17, 2017
With a single exception, I’ve been disconcerted by the recent series of hyperbolic, inaccurate, politicized and shockingly rude columns written in emotional responses to horrific mass murders. No doubt others
Gerald Staack: Tweak capitalism, democracy for world tranquility
November 17, 2017
War with North Korea isn’t really necessary for capitalism to enrich itself. In 1961 President Dwight D. Eisenhower warned about the “Military-Industrial Complex,” that “it must use its power in
Steve Lunetta: Slides from the Holy Land
November 15, 2017
Sunday school. Many of us remember being dragged to church every Sunday to be educated on spiritual topics ranging from original sin to end times theology. I didn’t think these