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In Re: “The Minuscule Voter Fraud Problem,” Jack Crawford, letters, May 30. While I mostly agree with Mr. Crawford’s premise, I believe it is also very relevant to point out

In Re: “The Minuscule Voter Fraud Problem,” Jack Crawford, letters, May 30. While I mostly agree with Mr. Crawford’s premise, I believe it is also very relevant to point out

When it comes to Iran, Gary Horton has demonstrated that he is a conflicted man. On March 25, Mr. Horton wrote of a conversation regarding nuking Iran, concluding with the

Rick Barker is a good friend of mine, a fellow Marine, and a hero wounded in action in Vietnam. No one I know works harder and puts in more hours

With every turn of an ignition key, every push of a gas pedal, we aren’t just starting a car — we are actively accelerating toward a global climate tipping point.

The letter by Mihran Kalaydjian on Friday, May 29, was very good. However, the only thing missed was a quote I was reminded of: “Insanity is doing the same thing

President Donald Trump’s obsession with his exaggerated, gaudy, pretentious ballroom is excessive beyond belief. The National Historic Trust claims that the destruction of the East Wing of the White House

I have a few comments regarding Larry Moore’s letter (May 28) about Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, as a red-state paradise. It sounds like a beautiful place. He states that teenagers

Oil-rich California is the only state in the nation that is dependent on oil from the Strait of Hormuz. Congrats, Democrats! Rob Kerchner Santa Clarita

Opinion writers like Andrew Taban and Lois Eisenberg submit columns and letters like the ones this morning (April 14) lamenting the destruction of our “democracy” (how I have come to

In his April 17 diatribe attempting to denigrate election integrity (letters), Brian Richards lists 30-35 examples of routine activities in which ID is required, all valid. The implication is that

As a Vietnam War Marine grunt, it turns my stomach every Memorial Day and Veterans Day when I see these old long-haired bearded “vets”at military events here in the valley

California was once the state where families came to build a future. Today, for millions, it has become the state they are struggling to afford, struggling to trust and, increasingly,

Have you heard? Democracy is literally dying in America unless Democrats can draw congressional districts based on race, count illegal aliens in the census, and forbid showing an ID to

My wife and I just returned from a three-week vacation in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. It is the fastest-growing city of its size in the United States. Building is booming

Thank you, Patrick Lee Gipson, for your comments (commentary, May 23) about what you learned from running for office. If only all candidates were as thoughtful as you are now.

Am I paranoid or is our real estate market drawing its last breath? I own a home on a cul de sac, four bedrooms and a gorgeous lagoon-type pool, in

A large multiuse development proposed for the corner of Golden Valley Road and Sierra Highway has raised significant concerns among residents, environmental observers and public safety advocates. The project, as

I really get a kick out of people who seem to think it is wrong or done with evil intent when our local elected representatives in Congress and the state

I’m assuming that Brian McMahon was referring to the “No Kings” protest in his letter (April 7) wherein he was apparently brought to tears by what he described as a

What a surprise, as today (commentary, May 20) Gary Horton is hooting again using a small piece of history to justify his whole column’s assertion. It is true, Dwight Eisenhower