Opinion

Letters to the Editor

Philip Wasserman | Farewell to the Penny

After 238 years, the U.S. Treasury has punched out its last penny at the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia. Bill Maher joked that, without pennies, how will Spotify pay musicians? Most

Dan Walters

Dan Walters | Cap and Trade Gets a New Name

Nineteen years ago, during actor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s governorship, he and the Legislature created a program that would, in theory, reduce California’s emissions of carbon dioxide and other gases deemed to

Letters to the Editor

Larry Moore | I Forgive You

For the Christmas season, I feel compelled to submit a letter in the true spirit of Christmas. This is based on the fact that Trump Derangement Syndrome is now a

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Arthur Saginian | The SCV’s New Reverend

The “Reverend” Gary Horton joined the ranks of the Rev. David Hegg this morning (Commentary, Nov. 5). Horton’s “sermon” was on human dignity, the fine line between authority and liberty,

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Rick Barker | Suggestion

In re: Jonathan Kraut, “Are They Saying It’s Illegal to Disobey an Illegal Order?” (Commentary, Dec. 2.) Mr. Kraut’s was just the most recent but this will apply to ALL

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Rob Kerchner | The Critics Were Wrong

Contrary to conventional economic wisdom and warnings from critics on the left that cutting interest rates while imposing broad tariffs would stoke inflation, the Trump administration is achieving all three

Byron York

Byron York | Trump’s Most Important Achievement

Experts estimate that during the Biden administration, around 9 million migrants crossed illegally into the United States and remained in the country. As illegal border crossers, they are what immigration

Dan Walters

Dan Walters | Rivas’ Low-Hanging Oversight Fruit

The California Legislature not only habitually passes legislation without considering downside risks, it also only rarely examines whether those new laws deliver promised results. The latter is called “oversight,” and

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Larry Moore | A Blast from the Past

I would like to take you to Zohran Mamdani’s (hypothetical) past so you can get an insight into his current position.  It is Public School 25 in New York City

David Hegg, "Ethically Speaking"

David Hegg | The Blessing of Forgiveness

By David Hegg We’ve all heard that “to err is human, to forgive divine.” If you’re wondering what it comes down to, it’s this: We all mess up. No matter

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Ron Perry | Unsung Heroes

As we approach Christmas I would like to share a story about one man in our community who spent his whole working life and retirement as an unsung hero.  For