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By David Hegg This weekend, we all turn our thoughts and gifts to the mothers in our lives, both those who birthed us and those whose willingness to be mothers

Without actually naming names and apologies to several ex-wives and girlfriends, I’ve always had a thing for big, hairy creatures. Wince. Duck. I love 1933’s original “King Kong.” Some intern/maroon

On Saturday, Spirit Airlines, a financially troubled airline, ceased business. Simultaneously with that cessation, critics of the Trump Administration blamed the Iran conflict, while the administration blamed the airline’s failure

We already know about the vast and growing wealth inequality in the United States. A relatively small number of people control a disproportionate share of assets and influence, and for

College of the Canyons marked an important milestone with the ribbon cutting of a new Health Professions Simulation Center at the Canyon Country campus.  This state-of-the-art facility represents more than

By David Hegg Many consider the primary philosophical question to be “why is there something rather than nothing?” The answer, while demanding a diligent gathering of facts and a robust

The last time I wrote about public safety, California was preparing to release a convicted child rapist. David Allen Funston admitted he was still attracted to children. He said himself

Ladies and gentlemen, ballot season has returned! You may have noticed that the political ads on Facebook and YouTube are starting to increase, the emails from candidates finding their way

Over the years, the question arises: “What’s the biggest problem facing the world today?” When I was little-little, the answer was easy. “Bullies” or “There’s no food in the house

The old axiom is that it is easier to get into a war than to end it will likely prove true with the American-Israeli endeavors in Iran. Usually there are

Today I want to talk about NASA’s inspiring Artemis moon mission. As part of my duties on the House Science Committee, I had the privilege of watching Artemis II launch

By David Hegg Given that critique has become one of our most enjoyed national pastimes, I’m offering some thoughts on how to shape our criticisms in ways that can spur

My dad grew up in a time when men wore their emotions close to the vest, not on their sleeve. “I love you” were words reserved, mostly, for the woman

When people talk about politics in the California Legislature, it usually turns into party arguments — Democrat vs. Republican, left vs. right. Cable news loves that. It’s loud, dramatic and

DEAR RICK — Buddy! Where the heck ARE you? As if I don’t already know. We are long overdue for one of our clandestine lunches. I seek legal advice and

Research for yourself who voted, supported and signed into law Elder Parole (Assembly Bill 1448, now PC 3055). And, research who said nothing.  Why would anyone re-elect someone who supported

I recently received an item in the mail urging me to vote for L.A. County Measure ER, the so-called Essential Services Restoration Act. The measure would impose half-cent sales tax increase

Why did the chicken cross the road?  To get to the other side.  To prove it wasn’t chicken.  Because the chicken behind it pushed it in.  Because it thought it

As Donald Trump’s loose cognitive associations cause his messages to meander, his mind to wander, and his objectives to change from moment to moment, the world economy is about to

By David Hegg With primary elections approaching, our casual conversations with friends have taken a more serious turn. Who is running for what office? What do they stand for? Who