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Older readers will remember one of the most embarrassing moments ever endured by an American president.  On Jan. 8, 1992, George H. W. Bush was in Tokyo on a 12-day

Hello reader, and here we are in July, where I hope you and your loved ones had a beautiful and celebratory July 4th holiday celebrating 250 years of our great

By David Hegg As you’ve been told time after time, this weekend we celebrate our independence, 250 years of freedom from tyranny. On this occasion, it would do us well

As America celebrates its 250th birthday this month, our nation has a rare opportunity to reflect on who we are, where we’ve been, and where we’re headed. This milestone is

I am Chinese, a visitor from far away, forced to return to the country of my roots, a home I can no longer stomach.  A scant five years ago, I

To every California voter — Republicans, independents, no party preference, moderate Democrats, and every Californian who still loves this state: If you’re a Democrat who feels like your party has

Ring around the collar!  If you’re under 45, those four words probably draw blanks. But if you’re of a certain vintage, you can hear the jingle in your head right

As a kid, I often saw signs at construction sites that read, “Your Tax Dollars at Work.” At the time, I didn’t think much about them — I wasn’t paying

By David Hegg It is often said, “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” But what if learning a few new tricks all along the way can keep you

I’ve a favor to ask. It’s not for me, rather, our valley. I’m asking the city of Santa Clarita to make a permanent and appropriate gesture. Starting summer of 2027,

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