Steve Lunetta: Is being anonymous a good thing?
October 12, 2017
“Anonymity is never having to say you’re sorry.” Anonymous Recently, China made news by requiring that online services be required to prove the identity of users who post, blog, or
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Gary Horton: Reality and gun alt-facts don’t add up
October 10, 2017
We’re now apparently living in a world where “alternative facts” are just about as good as the real thing. If you believe stuff enough and chant stuff enough it must
Jonathan Kraut: The luck and efficiency of the Irish
October 9, 2017
My wife and I just returned from a quick trip to Ireland to see my son and grandson. Although we moved on from the Emerald Isle to mainland Europe to
Jim de Bree: We all pay for corporate tax cuts
October 6, 2017
This past week, the Trump administration issued its tax proposals. While I haven’t had an opportunity to evaluate the proposed changes to individual taxation, the implications of the corporate tax
David Hegg: Things aren’t right but nobody’s wrong
October 6, 2017
In 1973 Karl Menninger released a best seller titled “Whatever Became of Sin?” Menninger was a highly regarded physician with years of experience applying psychiatric therapies to those beset with
Holly Schroeder: At last – Newhall Ranch
October 6, 2017
After almost 30 years of planning and a dozen years of litigation, it appears that Newhall Ranch is finally ready for construction. As someone who works and lives in the
David W. Hegg: Things aren’t right but nobody’s wrong
October 6, 2017
In 1973 Karl Menninger released a best seller titled “Whatever Became of Sin?” Menninger was a highly regarded physician with years of experience applying psychiatric therapies to those beset with
Bob Kellar: New water district widely supported in SCV
October 5, 2017
Last month I proudly watched as legislation to create a new water district for the Santa Clarita Valley passed through the Legislature on an overwhelmingly bi-partisan vote. This is a
Gary Horton: America the unexceptional
October 4, 2017
“American Exceptionalism.” That we’re an “exceptional nation” – different, separate, a leader above all others, even as some believe, “established by the providence and guidance of God Himself.” And, “In
Ron Bottorff: Sides in Newhall pact chose option they thought was right
October 2, 2017
Friends of the Santa Clara River and its fellow petitioners have steadfastly opposed Newhall Ranch in multiple actions and lawsuits in both state and federal courts over the last 20
Maria Gutzeit: Wakeup call along the wash
October 2, 2017
A wakeup call rang last Tuesday morning: an assault occurred on the bike path. It wasn’t a surprise given the drug usage and encampments along the river, but now it
David W. Hegg: Avoid ‘bite and devour’ tactics
September 29, 2017
I have been reflecting on an interesting question lately. Here it is: Is it ethically responsible to engage in activity you would angrily criticize in another person simply because you
David W. Hegg: Avoid ‘bite and devour’ tactics
September 29, 2017
I have been reflecting on an interesting question lately. Here it is: Is it ethically responsible to engage in activity you would angrily criticize in another person simply because you
Brian Baker: Liberty is under fire here in SCV
September 28, 2017
Democracy never lasts long. It soon wastes, exhausts and murders itself. There was never a democracy that didn’t commit suicide. – John Adams, 1814 Anthony Breznican’s column “Hart’s Messina wrong
Gil Mertz: NFL owners have lost their minds
September 28, 2017
Sunday, Sept. 24, was Gold Star Mother’s Day in the United States, during which mothers of fallen soldiers are honored for their sacrifice. As grieving mothers all over America proudly
Steve Lunetta: Earl and the NFL
September 27, 2017
Uncle Earl and I were working on my irrigation system the other day. Now that the drought is broken and the local water companies have merged, I can be expecting
Jason Gibbs: California’s attack on constitutional rights
September 27, 2017
A recent editorial claiming the NRA and gun lobby are pushing guns into classrooms caught my attention this past weekend. Ms. Eisenberg seemed convinced that by allowing teachers or others
Lynne Plambeck: Environmental deal with developer troubling
September 27, 2017
Most everyone in the Santa Clarita Valley is aware of the huge Newhall Ranch project. It is a massive proposal located along the Santa Clara River, Los Angeles County’s last
Gary Horton: Dotard made it a movement
September 27, 2017
Yes, the newly-nicknamed dotard made it a movement. Incredulity, travesty, shock, and recklessness in the White House moves so quickly these days it’s hard to remember at week’s end what
Jim de Bree: Thank you, John McCain
September 25, 2017
Senator John McCain, who is free of any constraints caused by re-election concerns, continues to serve his country by objectively looking at health care legislation. I spent eight hours in