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The campaign to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom appears to be edging ever closer to the magic number of verified signatures to trigger a special election. To be exact, that number

Odds are good I’ll never win a billion-dollar lotto. But, through weddings and births, divorce and death, I’ve been beyond lucky to have a friend. Like Cher, Temujin or a

Black History Month is a time to remember, commemorate and celebrate the contributions African-Americans have provided to the United States. It was initiated in 1926 as an annual weeklong celebration

It is often said that democracy is very fragile. And so, it’s an interesting dichotomy to see the current unrest in Russia as compared to the unrest we witnessed in

Today I write about “La, La Land,” the movie that came out a few years ago depicting two people who are more or less together, but also trying to “live

By David Hegg  Back in the ancient world of the 1980s, I served as a spiritual advisor to a university football team. Basically, I taught Bible studies, mentored many of

Ever heard of giving someone “the mushroom treatment”? It’s when you keep someone in the dark and feed them bull… er, manure. I was reminded of the mushroom treatment at

As we turn the corner from a tumultuous year and a new term in Congress begins, I’m putting ink to paper to directly communicate my thoughts on the events of

Dear President Trump — First, how the heck ARE you? Hope you’re catching up on much-needed rest and all’s hunky dory with you, your fam and loved ones. Just wanted

Success in sports and business requires those in charge to carefully evaluate their own, as well as their opponent’s, methods. Have you ever wondered why some sports teams establish dynasties?

When I was young, newscasters were viewed as purveyors of factual information. Chet Huntley, David Brinkley and Walter Cronkite were largely respected journalists. Their news programs preceded primetime entertainment and

The Donald Trump years will be known for many things, but perhaps Trump’s most notable achievement was writing every late-night comedian’s nightly scripts – for free. Free of course, except

Rep. Mike Garcia’s justification for voting against certifying the 2020 presidential election, issued shortly before the riot at the Capitol, is a disgraceful betrayal of his oath to uphold and

By David Hegg  Often, when I forget an appointment or where I put my glasses, I utter, “Of all the things I’ve lost I miss my mind the most.” But

On a family road trip a while back, we ordered food to be delivered to the hotel room. It arrived, hot and ready, an hour or so later — with

2021’s Inauguration Day came with relative peace in Washington, D.C., and around most of the state capitols. But then nobody came to the D.C. party; American flags took the place

So I decided as a New Year’s resolution to go completely nut-job Screaming Yellow Zonkers and switch sides. Pass the arsenic-laced Kool-Aid. Fit me for a foil hat (although, with

Once upon a time, in an area just north of the San Fernando Valley, residents were living the good life in a rural setting named Santa Clarita. But soon the

I affirm that the United States is the greatest nation in the world. I affirm our founders’ brilliance in declaring independence and creating our Constitution with all the institutional checks and

Today, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, Inauguration Day, is the four-year long-awaited day, hoped and prayed for by so many progressives and Democrats. A day when Joe Biden takes the presidency,