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This column is the second part of my discussion of a Supreme Court (SCOTUS) case involving a seemingly mundane tax issue that could have significant ramifications to the federal budget

Two Friday nights ago, Carrie and I celebrated her 29th birthday with a surprise movie over at the Edwards followed by dinner at Larsons. A nice, easy, local birthday celebration.

I am always amused when my wife periodically takes everything out of our closets and then carefully and neatly puts everything back in.  Moving from closet to closet and drawer

By David Hegg I have recently watched the systematic dissolution of several married couples. All of them were good people, and there was no infidelity on either side. The reason

Prior to becoming a city, two separate efforts would occur attempting to have the Santa Clarita Valley secede from Los Angeles County.  In 1976, Proposition F appeared on the November

One of my favorite eye-rolling statements from the wonderful folk at Fox News goes something like this: “The American people are too smart to stand for this!” Uncannily, Republican elected

This is the first of a two-part column expanding on a column I wrote a few weeks ago about a tax case that the Supreme Court (SCOTUS) agreed to hear.

Our precocious granddaughter visited us this weekend. Kind of a grandmother-granddaughter playdate; I got to play the supporting role in providing the pizza and occasionally chiming in. During lunch with

Here in the Santa Clarita Valley, we are fortunate to enjoy a high quality of life. We pride ourselves on having created a wonderful place to live, work and raise

By David Hegg Imagine a highly placed official comes into the press room, steps up to the podium, and begins. “Good afternoon, I’ve come here to let you all know

The murder of Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer, a horrible and senseless tragedy, hits close to home. It has moved many to discuss capital punishment again, something that most of us feel

Recently, while vacationing outside California, I noticed how nice it was to go into stores where nothing was locked up. Here in California, local stores have to keep everything under

There are things one can do as king that one cannot accomplish as congressman. Even with relatively absolute power, the intricacies of human nature appear to thwart the most altruistic

By David Hegg Few character qualities rank with being trustworthy. Competency without moral consistency is often the definition of a wasted life. If I can’t trust you, even great talent

In a perfect world there would be no war, no terrorism, and no need for national borders. Unfortunately, we don’t live in a perfect world – this week is a

A growing number of people are beginning to discover the need and the urgency of regular spiritual dialogue. More now are basking in the warmth and color of a vibrant

Via a finger, I have a question. Is it more important that I have confidence in God? Or, is it more important that God has confidence — a demonstrable confidence

Many heard of the watery wipe-out at the recent Burning Man festival. The dead flat sands of Black Rock Desert, Nevada, received another summer rainy surprise and became a giant

One thing that everyone has in common is the need for good health and well-being.  From the moment we are conceived through old age and eventual death, we will face

By David Hegg Let’s be honest. At some point, we’re all victims. Life is rough, disappointment is common, tragedy is inescapable, and injustices, both large and small, envelope every life.