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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

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

DEAREST CAMERON SMYTH, MOST HIGH HOLY & EXALTED MUCKY MUCK MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SCLARITA — Once again, I place digits to keyboard in

Part 2 of 3. Part 1 appeared Jan. 18. This is the second column in a three-part series discussing the factors that control the economy

My last column, “Are We Who We Think We Are?” touched a sensitive nerve. I’ve received letters of praise and I’ve read angry letters attacking

A criminal act can be characterized as when a person takes action for selfish benefit at the expense of another or that causes injury or

Back in 1973, the renowned populist philosopher Dirty Harry gave the Western world one of the all-time great principles of life: A man’s got to

This week, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith and Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden announced a new tax framework. The proposal is

Not at all am I anti-government. Almost daily, a smile creeps upon my countenance as I pass the many tree-lined medians and shrubbery-rich albeit minuscule

Looking back, the past few years have been “extreme” to say the least. California experienced an extreme multi-year drought, recording its three driest years from

Part 1 of 3 Presidents always want to take credit for good economies while their opposition blames them when economic times are bad. Interestingly, we

If you already know me, or follow me on social media, then you know about Baxter. He is the rescue dog who came into my

By David Hegg First, let me lay out what I mean by “subjectivity.” Subjectivity exists when my tastes, feelings, desires, or opinions define my assessment

In 2023 I wrote a column expressing concern about our southern border, especially with the Biden Administration rolling back previous Republican policies. In the aftermath,

I thought of this the other day, the old Jewish wisdom that an idiot can throw a rock into a pond that 10 wise men

Regular readers of this column know the Naumenko family in Irpin, Ukraine, are friends of ours. Irpin is located close to Kyiv and is again

As we return to Sacramento for the second year of our legislative session, I am reflecting on what we accomplished in our first year in

By David Hegg Sometimes great things, essential movements and seemingly necessary events end up being the cause of unintended consequences. Laws meant to curb illegal

Happy New Year, and as 2024 unfolds, it’s crucial for every Californian and American to engage actively in shaping our political landscape. This year, California

My Best Pal in the Whole World is Phil Lanier. For 60-plus years, we use Woke Math and identify as 8-year-olds. Christmas can’t officially commence