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It was just two weeks ago, when I was looking to start a discussion on what makes governmental organizations and private companies successful. Yet, I did not include how to

To say that 2020 was a challenging year for us all, is putting it mildly. A global pandemic coupled with our own local challenges, in just the third year of

I am deeply disappointed with Rep. Mike Garcia’s vote against certifying the Electoral College votes of Arizona and Pennsylvania. On Jan. 10 I wrote a letter to him that was

Mike Garcia clearly felt the need to defend himself after he received backlash from our community following the events — and his votes — on Jan. 6. His commentary, “Clearing

By David Hegg  There is no debate that time marches on. The sun rises, shines, and sets, and then does it all over again, day after day. And each day

One of the many directives that Los Angeles County District Attorney Gascón ordered on his first day in office was that deputy district attorneys were barred from attending parole hearings.

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