Opinion

Letters to the Editor

Brian Richards | Earth to Planet Democrat…

It’s all Trump’s fault! The price of the cheapest gallon of gas is now again approaching or surpassing $6 here in Santa Clarita. President Joe Biden and his advisors thought

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Richard Myers | A Man Without a Party?

OK, I will admit it. Even in this Republican stronghold of Valencia, I am a Democrat. My father was a Democrat, my grandfather was a Democrat and I am reasonably

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Dick Cesaroni | Butchering Teens

As of late I have been listening and watching the news media on TV. Mostly Fox News which I believe to be the most straightforward media in the group. In

Jim de Bree

Jim de Bree | Sorting the Gaming Propositions

If you are like me, you have probably seen commercials from various Indian tribes and others about gaming Propositions 26 and 27. Like most proposition-related advertising, what is said is

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Thomas Oatway | Fantasyland in Trump White House

It is becoming obvious that the Donald Trump White House was Fantasyland as far as classified document control was concerned. I worked in the classified environment during my career, and

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Gary Curtis | Pray for Peace in the Holy Land

Peace with the Palestinians for the Jewish High Holy Days? “Squad” member, Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Michigan, who is Palestinian-American and the only member of Congress who opposes Israel’s self-definition as

David Hegg

David Hegg | Dignity, Decency and Integrity

As it turned out, I was in Jerusalem when Queen Elizabeth died. Fortunately, the television in my hotel carried the BBC station and, as you might expect, the coverage was

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Thomas L. Cadman | What Constitutes Success?

Homeless outreach just got a boost from Supervisor Kathryn Barger when she allocated $2.3 million from her discretionary funds. These funds will be going to the L.A. Sheriffs Homeless Outreach

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Arthur Saginian | Sex Education Nothing New

Ms. Diane Zimmerman (letters, Aug. 3) took a shot at our government-run school system and the stuff they’re pumping into our children’s heads, which, according to Ms. Zimmerman, amounts to

Tim Whyte

Tim Whyte | This Column Is Curious

Publisher’s note: This column may not be for everyone. Reader discretion is advised. Well, if any of you kids want to learn how to give a good BJ, don’t bother

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Jeff Ford | Marks Brings Experience, Knowledge

Dirk Marks has spent his long professional career acquiring and capably managing water supplies to the benefit of the numerous water utilities he has worked for, including the Santa Clarita

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Steve Petzold | Rebuttal to Superintendent

I take great pleasure responding to the recent allegation made by Colleen Hawkins that I made misleading comments regarding the management of Saugus Union School District Measure EE bonds. In

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Larry Bustetter | Civics for All

Recently, I was encouraged to learn of our grandson’s civics education class in one of the junior high schools (eighth grade) here in Santa Clarita. Apparently, the class was designed

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Liz Cotone | Kids Get More with Moore

I have known Cherise Moore not just as a public servant serving the students, staff and families on the board of the William S. Hart Union High School District, but

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Michael Woodings | Garcia Puts You First

The recent Route Fire is fresh in our minds. Our area experienced significant traffic issues related to roadway damage on Interstate 5, the West Coast’s primary north-south artery. Since I

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Judy Propri | Come Back to the Church

I would like to offer some help to Arthur Saginian in answer to his question in letters, Sept. 16, in which he says, “I’ve had a conversation with ‘God” and