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
Prior to serving in the state Assembly, I was a small business owner. Running my own small business while being a single mom was tough. With so much economic uncertainty,
By David Hegg With just over a month until primary elections here in our state, and with November already staring us in the face, it’s time to talk about voting
Certain politicians in the California Legislature just can’t help themselves. Californians continue to face price hikes due to bad policy from years past, and some politicians continue to make our
Hey Tom Frew, wherever you may be. Thinking of you with an enormous smile, wishing we were, again, sitting across from one another at some fly-rich burrito-o-torium in Camarillo, exchanging
Part 3 of 3. Part 2 appeared Jan. 25. This is the final segment in a three-part series discussing the factors that control the economy and the role that the
“Did you smell that God-awful odor last night? Where did that come from?” For years, comments such as this were largely restricted to the unfortunate folks in Val Verde too
Anyone who has taken a Psychology 101 course is familiar with the famous chart that details “Maslow’s hierarchy of needs.” Crafted by researcher Abraham Maslow in the 20th century, this
By David Hegg In the biblical story of Jonah, after enjoying an all-expense-paid, three-night stay in waterfront accommodations in the belly of the whale, the prophet finally completes the mission
Well, it is once again election season. Primaries are taking place across the country. The usual political pundits are ramping up. I see more and more Republicans commenting on social