Accountability is fundamental for trust in government. But Gov. Gavin Newsom, his administration and its state agencies have an accountability problem, and the pandemic has made it worse. One-man rule,
Looting, vandalism, violence, negative nationwide media attention. That is what Los Angeles County is facing because criminals are having a field day in California. But we shouldn’t be surprised when
There’s been a bit of political hubbub over California’s new electric gardening equipment law, Assembly Bill 1346, known as the SORE Act (Small off-road engines). The law, signed late 2021
I was once asked which choice would I make if I had the power to do so. The first option was that my life would greatly improve, but the lives
By David Hegg As we look to the year ahead, I know we’re all still wondering what place the challenges of 2021 will continue to play in our lives. Over
Ready to give up petroleum? During a “Face the Nation” TV interview last month, Vice President Kamala Harris was asked what she sees as the “biggest national security challenge confronting
We live in mad, whirlwind times, where constant impatience drives us to get things from cheeseburgers to test results faster than the thought of snapping fingers. It’s 2022. Almost. Instant
“An early New Thought writer said: ‘Knead love into the bread you bake; wrap strength and courage in the parcel you tie for the woman with the weary face; hand
COVID vaccines are just shots to help stop a worldwide pandemic. They’re based on the best scientific medicine available – using the best medical science developed over decades. We live
By David Hegg As you read this, it is either Christmas Day, in which case you should probably be with your family singing carols, drinking eggnog, or cleaning up the
Many years ago, there was a famous letter to the editor of the New York Sun by an 8-year-old girl named Virginia. In this letter she explained that her friends
Perhaps vampires, atheists and Las Vegas Raiders fans might hiss at the mention of a Bible passage this dangerously close to That Word We’re Not Supposed To Mention. One of
Wow, COVID, two years in. And just when it seemed we were finally getting on top of the situation. Denmark, Finland, Italy – a host of others, all just were
By David Hegg Among the long list of recognized virtues is that of patience. It also goes under the names of long-suffering, and tolerance. It is in this last guise
Today America has passed the Jewish holiday season and is presently approaching the Christmas yuletide and a new year. The populace is fatigued and restless after the Grinch stole two
Don’t know why someone appointed me High Holy Crazy Glue what keeps the family together. But, it’s Christmas. As’s our tradition, I compose our annual holiday letter to those far,
Most interaction with people you see on a regular basis has more to do with where you work, live and play. If your kids are in sports, chances are you
Recently, I read a letter to the editor in a major national news outlet. It read: “The democratic country of Germany set a wonderful example of a peaceful change
Russia is poised to invade Ukraine. The Russian Army didn’t post 100,000 soldiers on the border to prevent an invasion by its far smaller neighbor. The Russians are there, ready
By David Hegg This time of year, I often hear about the war on Christmas and how those who celebrate Christmas need to fight back. But those who attempt to