Richard Myers | An Exercise in the Big Lie
June 5, 2021
I’m writing in response to Rob Kerchner’s June 1 letter, “A Study in Contrast.” It’s a short letter but good grief he is doing “The Big Lie.” He calls the
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Rick Barker | Where the Truth Lies
June 5, 2021
In response to Mr. Gary Horton’s June 2 column entitled “U.S. Congress needs Freedom Fighters.” I would like to make an observation and also suggest a course of action that
Lois Eisenberg | Advocating for LGBTQ Rights
June 5, 2021
There has been a systematic and institutional discrimination agenda pending (for) many years against the LGBTQ people. President Joe Biden will be trying to reverse Donald Trump’s damage he has
John Boston | The Idiot Word Police of the Left and CNN
June 4, 2021
Years ago, the phone rang. I was sitting in the newsroom. I always hated getting calls at work. Well. The ones that weren’t steamy and inappropriately personal. The caller identified
Leon Worden | Carpe Diem, Unintended Consequences
June 4, 2021
Jake knew I’m a prohibitionist. Not just a teetotaler but a full-on prohibitionist. Drugs and alcohol shouldn’t exist, much less be legal. Both as a journalist and before that, as
Jim de Bree | Unvaccinated and Insurance Costs
June 3, 2021
Many states are engaging in promotional activities in order to encourage people to get vaccinated. Clearly we won’t put COVID-19 behind us until we achieve herd immunity, but the anti-vaccination
Lee Schollnick | Classified Employees Overdue for Raise
June 3, 2021
If you live and/or work in the Santa Clarita Valley, you might not be aware of the current William S. Hart Union High School District negotiations with the classified staff.
Mary Haugen | A Piece of Unwanted Mail
June 3, 2021
It was very disturbing to find an unsolicited copy of “The Epoch Times” in my mailbox today. This publication is not something I would ever subscribe to. It is very
Gary Horton | U.S. Congress Needs Freedom Fighters
June 2, 2021
As if COVID-19 wasn’t enough suffering, America just experienced the most excruciating event in our democracy since Nixon and Watergate and the Vietnam War. The president himself promoted and incited
Stephanie Green | Garcia Should Fight for All of Us
June 2, 2021
Why did Rep. Mike Garcia vote no to investigate the Jan. 6 insurrection of the capitol? Doesn’t he know that the citizens of the 25th District want answers to the
Lore Bertuch | Horton Homeless Column Spot On
June 2, 2021
Gary Horton’s column May 26 on homelessness was spot on! We have the cash to handle this problem appropriately. Throwing cash at the problem is not the solution. Using common
Richard La Motte | Does Kraut Understand Socialism?
June 2, 2021
Jonathan Kraut (commentary, May 18) asserts Mitch McConnell guilty of “treacherous” behavior for pledging a total commitment to interfere with progress and obstruct the good intentions of the opposition party.
Arthur Saginian | Another Way to Herd Immunity
June 1, 2021
How can I say this? My plan for immunity to COVID-19 is to get infected by the virus itself. Not only will getting the disease confer stronger and longer-lived immunity
Rob Kerchner | A Study in Contrast
June 1, 2021
Facebook and Twitter banned the U.S. president because of an unarmed riot by a handful of people at the Capitol on Jan. 6, even though he expressly endorsed peace. Meanwhile,
David Hegg | In Memoriam, 2021
May 30, 2021
By David Hegg While I was not yet living when it was fought, World War II has shaped so much of the world in which I have lived. It framed
Arthur Saginian | Dispelling the Rumors
May 30, 2021
Your reader, Thomas Oatway of Valencia, made statements in your letters to the editor this morning (May 13) that once again caught my attention. People who speak emotionally as opposed
Jennifer Danny | On Helping Someone to Open the Door
May 29, 2021
Several years ago, I was working at a company and the receptionist was a young lady who was forging her path for her future. She was establishing herself in an
Matt Stone | Balancing the Costs of Water
May 29, 2021
Re: Proposed SCV Water rates are designed to unify the agency and balance the cost of service. At SCV Water, we are committed to responsible water stewardship and providing service
Richard Cesaroni | Why the County Is Riddled with Crime
May 29, 2021
The following letter was sent to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. Subject: Mismanagement of funds for law enforcement. First of all, I am retired from the Los Angeles
John Boston | Memorial Day Nightmares and a Pico Warfield
May 28, 2021
Things cost. My father passed away sneaking up on a decade ago. He was flirting with 90, a veteran. Dad lived with me those final years. I’m a night owl.