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A few years back, I was in the bleachers for one of those backyard political debates. On the Left was a 30-something foppish Disney executive. On the Right? My dopey sister-like

Over the past few years, California has experienced weather whiplash – recording the three driest years from 2020 through 2022, followed by extreme precipitation in 2023. Locally, the Santa Clarita

Back when our family was still young, there was an honest-to-goodness record store over on Lyons Avenue. In this mecca of music, one could buy vinyl records, cassette tapes, and

Would you drive 12 hours roundtrip daily to attend college classes that lead to a bachelor’s degree?  Of course not! But California State University, Sacramento, seems to think its students

On March 5, I will be appearing on the presidential primary ballot as a candidate for our local Democratic County Committee. You will all have the opportunity to decide whether

By David Hegg Long before Dorothy and the Cowardly Lion walked the yellow brick road, society understood the absolute necessity of courage. This virtue speaks to the willingness to stand

The primaries are upon us! In early February, the March 5 primary election ballots hit California voters like a tidal wave!  With every active registered voter now receiving a vote-by-mail

There’s one thing to this day that I never cared about regarding my father. He lived to be just about 90 and, in all those years, he never once used

Around this time eight years ago, I was fond of quipping about the then-upcoming election: “Ugh. What a choice: Evita, the Useful Idiot, the Con Man, or the Inquisitor.”  Of

In 2022 there were 6,585 shoplifting incidents reported by the Los Angeles Police Department. In 2023 there were 11,945 reports of shoplifting in L.A. Flash mob and organized retail theft

By David Hegg Earlier this week I was asked if writing a weekly column is becoming a chore. It went like this. “Do you ever get tired of facing a

Last month, a group of House Republicans visited the southern border to shine a light on the ongoing national security and humanitarian crisis. This week, Congress impeached Homeland Security Secretary

Hard to believe, but up until the late 1970s, we had two sheriff’s deputies here in Santa Clarita who worked — full-time and then some — on the livestock rustling

Dear Congressman Garcia:  Your Republican leadership is receiving the Senate’s bill for defense of Ukraine, Israel and other security concerns. The radical elements of your party already killed a perfectly

Small businesses are the lifeblood of our economy and the backbone of our communities. According to the Small Business Administration, small businesses account for 64% of new jobs in America

By David Hegg On Sunday, two groups of hard-working men will face off for the top prize in the National Football League. Millions worldwide will tune in to watch our

As I write this article, there are two major stories in American politics: first, issues relating to President Joe Biden’s health and state of mind; and second, the chaos at

I love the rain, I always have. Some of the more peaceful places I can return to are memories of the heavenly gift. This week was no different. Rain washes away

Last week the House of Representatives passed a significant tax cut by a margin of 357-70. The bill enjoyed broad bipartisan support as 169 Republicans and 188 Democrats voted for

Immigration and chaos at our southern borders are shaping up to be prime pressure points in our coming national elections. Long a problem of mixed messages, ever-changing border rules, and