Letters to the Editor

In his Nov. 10 column, Jim de Bree said, “What (Rep. Mike) Garcia fails to consider is that reducing the IRS funding by $14.3 billion will result in fewer tax

Think COVID was the first time Democrats urged meaningless mass action to address a national threat? Think again. Oct. 6 marked the 62nd anniversary of President John Kennedy urging Americans

When Donald J. Trump came down that escalator in Trump Tower in the summer of 2015 and announced he was running for president as a Republican, the sharp knives came

Karen Fencil’s letter (Nov. 9) warned us of the dangers brought by newly elected House Speaker Mike Johnson, including that he’s the least experienced House Speaker in 140 years. Isn’t

The following is a copy of comments provided to the William S. Hart Union High School District governing board at its Nov. 15 meeting.  You know, this involves all parents

As Austin Wright wrote in the letter published on Nov. 25, “I come to you with a heavy heart, burdened by the growing concerns that” some people seem not to

Re: Richard Budman commentary, Nov. 23. After reading your Thanksgiving message published in the Nov. 23 edition, I can only hope that all lost and sheltered dogs will be fortunate

It should not come to anyone’s surprise for those who have long resided in the valleys and foothills of Southern California that we all share a very “limited amount” of

Where have you been in the last two decades when the Palestinians needed you?   Where were you in 2005 when Hamas abducted, tortured and murdered Palestinians who were —

I have lived in Val Verde for over 22 years. I cannot believe the L.A. County Regional Planning Department is going ahead with this 200-plus-home development with the issues that

A good friend told me the other day that I looked calm and peaceful. I was happy to hear that because I haven’t always felt that way. But I realize

There are something like 39 million people living in California — though that number seems to be falling steadily as of late, for some strange reason.  Thirty-nine million.  And yet

Today, I come to you with a heavy heart, burdened by the growing concerns that have been weighing on my mind. As I look around, I can’t help but notice

I’m an eighth grade student at a William S. Hart Union High School District middle school. I was one of more than 100 students in attendance at the informational hearing

The children of the Israel/Hamas war are pawns and victims. The attack on Oct.7 killed over 1,200 people, including 30 Israeli children and 20 Israeli children were taken hostage in

Re: Jennifer Danny leaving the Santa Clarita Valley (commentary, Nov. 16).   Jennifer, I wish you and your family the best in Texas. For all the many reasons to leave

Kudos to the Biden administration for establishing an interagency group to combat Islamophobia, headed by our astute and perceptive Vice President Kamala Harris. It is past due that these thousands

Just a couple of comments on Lynn Wright’s letter (Nov. 16). First, I don’t have a vested interest in abortion because I’m a man, and, as you know, men can’t

This is in regards to the bus driver strike in Santa Clarita. The strike has been going on since Oct. 9. Since this time, the strike has had a significant

I am concerned but hopeful that the William S. Hart Union High School District board will act responsibly and not institute a parental notification policy regarding students’ disclosure about their