Letters to the Editor

As the many signs around town can attest, election season is in full swing. This November, voters will once again go to the ballot box in a pivotal election. Along

I started to fact-check the puzzling letter to the editor by Kenneth Bloomfield (Aug. 27). I will never get that hour of my life back. Bloomfield compares the Democratic National

For the second time, a (would-be assassin) has attempted to take the life of Donald Trump. And Trump’s a threat to democracy? A person who had zero primary votes and

Maybe I am just getting old, but here are a few things that make me wonder where we are going so wrong: • Where did the boysenberries go? I’m serious. 

California is no stranger to the imminent threat of brownouts and blackouts – especially in the hot summer months. In L.A. County, which has a population of nearly 10 million

Taylor Swift posted that she endorses Kamala Harris, but encourages young voters to do their own research, form their own opinions, register and vote.  I am proud of her for

If the Democratic National Convention clearly communicated anything to our nation as a policy for moving forward, it was “joy.” The entire event was a communal celebration of “joy!” Their

Ralph Ware’s letter (Sept. 18) raised concerns for me, and I feel compelled to respond for two key reasons: You’re not the only Vietnam veteran in the valley with an

We are more than just residents in a planned community. We are a family with excellent schools, organized roads, and active participation in government and social movements, ensuring care for

As a proud Santa Clarita Valley business owner and chair of the Valley Industry Association, I am thrilled to endorse Tim Burkhart for Santa Clarita City Council. Through my work

The Santa Clarita Valley is extremely blessed to have Dr. Aakash Ahuja put his name forward for election to the William S. Hart Union High School District board, Area 1.

I am proud to endorse Andrew Taban for the Santa Clarita Community College District board, Trustee Area 3. I have worked with Andrew for the past four years on various

Editor’s note: The following letter was received before Carlos R. Guerrero was appointed to the College of the Canyons board of trustees. Late on Friday (Sept. 13), COC released the

I’d like to know what veteran groups Ralph Ware (letters, Sept. 18) refers to that do not support Rep. Mike Garcia. I think his statement that he doesn’t know any

Why should College of the Canyons Area 2 residents re-elect Edel Alonso to the board of trustees in November? As a friend and colleague of hers for 36 years, I

Piotr (pronounced Peter) Orzechowski was first elected to the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency board of directors in 2020. Piotr is a mechanical engineer who served as an environmental water

In re: Ralph Ware, “A Deal-Breaker for Vietnam Veteran,” letters, Sept. 18.  I don’t believe we have ever met, Mr. Ware, but FYI, I collect the names of local veterans

If you, like me, have served on jury duty, you will probably remember a standard admonition given by the judge to all jurors that went something like this: “If you

Gary Martin is the most respected water policy leader in the Santa Clarita Valley. Gary has long served on state and local water boards and most recently has been the

It is my sincere pleasure to endorse Gloria Mercado-Fortine for the William S. Hart Union High School District board of trustees. Her record of service to the Hart district and