Glenda Roybal | Done Being Talked Down To
March 24, 2026
March again. “March Madness,” right? I read Andrew Taban’s (March 17) column, and I’ll be honest — what stood out wasn’t the argument. It was the attitude. The kind that
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Dan Walters | The Unique Difficulties of California
March 24, 2026
California is not only the nation’s most populous state; it’s also the nation’s most economically, ethnically, culturally and geographically diverse state. That uniqueness has its virtues, but it makes governing
David Hegg | Labels Are for the Lazy
March 22, 2026
By David Hegg Labels certainly have a purpose. They can tell us what kind of soup is in the can, and how many grams of this and that will enter
Brian Richards | Voting for Secrecy
March 22, 2026
In my continuing effort to be more bipartisan, I want to highlight a vote the House of Representatives took last week to make the records of sexual assault and harassment
Rick Barker | Smelly Proposition
March 22, 2026
Re: Dan Walters commentary, March 4, “New Taxes in California’s 2 Biggest Counties?” Personally I think it might be appropriate to rename one of the proposed items Mr. Walters mentions,
Jason Gibbs | California’s Gas Prices Are So High Because Sacramento Wants Them High
March 21, 2026
Americans are feeling the sting at the pump. Since the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran, global oil markets have gone haywire. Crude has topped $100 a barrel, U.S.
Nancy Fairbanks | Silence vs. Indifference
March 21, 2026
Re: Andrew Taban commentary, March 17, “March Madness, Starring Performative Art of Hypocrisy.” Not all silence indicates indifference; sometimes it reflects understanding. The people Mr. Taban references — parents, community
Ron Perry | We Need a Day for This?
March 21, 2026
The following is a copy of a letter sent to Rep. George Whitesides, D-Agua Dulce. I’m trying to understand why the citizens are paying millions of dollars in taxes only
Dan Walters | The Lethargic Campaign for Governor
March 21, 2026
The shortage and costs of housing are, by any rational standard, one of California’s most pressing issues, which is why several thousand advocates of affordable shelter gathered in Sacramento this
John Boston | The Good Ol’ Pornographic USA Movie
March 20, 2026
I blew myself out of the water last Sunday. It was late afternoon that I learned the Oscars were on that night. I hardly go to movies anymore. I’ll watch
Anthony N. Cervello | The Rush-Hour Soul
March 20, 2026
He is the picture of success and kindness, adored by everyone he meets. He works tirelessly to provide a comfortable suburban life for his beautiful wife and children. His children
Dan Walters | 2 Years on, What $20 Fast Food Wage Means
March 20, 2026
Two years ago, a hotly contested law imposing a $20-per-hour minimum wage on franchised fast food outlets took effect. Assembly Bill 1228 emerged from months of intense political conflict, pitting
Sharlene Johnson | Meet the Finalists at COC
March 19, 2026
The search for the next superintendent-president of College of the Canyons has reached an important milestone, and I want to personally invite the Santa Clarita Valley community to be part
Valerie Bradford | Bouquet Businesses Lose Thousands
March 19, 2026
This week I took the time to visit and talk with the owners of several small businesses along Bouquet Canyon, including Marci’s Sports Bar & Grill, Twisted Kazuyo Restaurant Caterer,
Byron York | The Insanity the Shutdown Perpetuates
March 19, 2026
On March 1, an immigrant from Senegal, apparently angry over the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran, donned a T-shirt that said “Property of Allah,” grabbed a Koran, a pistol and a
Joe Guzzardi | ‘Love Story’ and Media Sacrifice Truth
March 19, 2026
Last week, the New York Times published Daryl Hannah’s op-ed “How Can ‘Love Story’ Get Away with This?” Hannah was referring to the FX made-for-TV series that focused on the
Gary Horton | Ain’t No Time to Wonder Why
March 18, 2026
I’m a proud graduate of James Monroe High School in the San Fernando Valley, class of 1974. That was one hell of a time to be in high school. The
Anabella dos Remedios | Mental Health Toll of Housing Costs
March 18, 2026
The city of Santa Clarita is often described as safe, family-friendly and prosperous. For many residents, this reputation holds true. But as housing prices continue to rise, many families are
Dan Walters | Billionaires Bolting from Blue States
March 18, 2026
Ayn Rand was a Russian-born writer who immigrated to the U.S. in 1926, worked as a screenwriter and playwright and wrote several novels expressing an individualistic philosophy she called “objectivism.”
Andrew Taban | March Madness, Starring Performative Art of Hypocrisy
March 17, 2026
Hello reader, and welcome to March — March Madness if you will! Where you get to read my article, feel something, and then some of you decide to respond. WOO!