Much is discussed about the continued durability of democracy in the United States. With the coordinated efforts by Donald Trump loyalists to overturn the verified fair election of 2020, the
Since 1961 I have been an ardent baseball fan. Back then, the World Series was of paramount importance and everyone stopped to watch it. Things have changed. Back then, the
Have you noticed that it is increasingly easy to become a negative person? Is it just me or has criticism and disdain become our national pastime here in America? What
Since the days before we sniffed the air instead of reading the morning newspaper for our day’s headlines and “Your mother doesn’t own shoes” wasn’t an inner-city joke but rather
Election season is now active and it’s time to share the progressive, thoughtful view on some of our most important choices before us, regardless of party affiliation. This election,
A Los Angeles newspaper reports that a few days ago, Tony Tyron Lee Stewart, 22, of Highland, California, was sentenced for 52 smash-and-grab robberies of cellphone stores. One would think
Is anyone else finding it hard to know what we can know for sure? Perhaps it is the explosion of ways to gain information that is making certainty uncertain. Who’s
Becoming California law on Jan. 1, 2023, is the Freedom to Walk Act, Assembly Bill 2147. It was introduced by Assemblyman Phil Ting. Like we should be presently blowing milk
My last column discussed the gaming propositions. This column discusses Propositions 28-31. For the first time in many years, the November election does not include any statewide bond measures, which
Symbology is a powerful thing. Images can invoke noble, righteous and kind actions producing positive results for all those involved. They can also incite anger, fear and even outrage to
The following is a true personal story. Some names and circumstances have been changed for respect and privacy of the families involved: The story starts at Yolanda’s, a go-to Mexican
The woke are at it again. Not content with canceling free speech, comedy, Dr. Seuss and Aunt Jemima, they’ve now found their way toward a new target: the recently departed
I guess it’s my turn to reflect on the seemingly unending parade of mass murders that has passed by our stunned souls over the past several years. Several things cause me
Recently President Joe Biden made a speech while standing in front of Independence Hall in Philadelphia. Sacred ground that witnessed the birth of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution,
One of the fun parentheses of my life was teaching the History of the Santa Clarita Valley class. It was a 10-week course, three hours per and could have easily
While elections, hurricanes, heatwaves and headlines of all sorts grab our attention, life, love, loss, and sadly, death, march on. I’ve come to believe that life is a series
If you are like me, you have probably seen commercials from various Indian tribes and others about gaming Propositions 26 and 27. Like most proposition-related advertising, what is said is
As it turned out, I was in Jerusalem when Queen Elizabeth died. Fortunately, the television in my hotel carried the BBC station and, as you might expect, the coverage was
Publisher’s note: This column may not be for everyone. Reader discretion is advised. Well, if any of you kids want to learn how to give a good BJ, don’t bother
A few weeks ago, it was the 21st anniversary of the death of Deputy Hagop “Jake” Kuredjian. He was shot and killed after responding to being backup for another deputy and