Lucas Holtz: Why I support Katie Hill
May 22, 2018
I first met Katie Hill about one year ago for a meet and greet, which turned into a two hour Q&A debate over Katie’s stance on issues ranging from healthcare
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Joshua Heath: GOP’s favorite witch
May 22, 2018
One of the most popular intellectuals in the modern Republican party is the libertarian writer Ayn Rand. This immoral, decrepit woman advocated a philosophy, Objectivism, that argued the following: the
Steve Petzold: Not a dark hour
May 22, 2018
I take great exception to the characterization of the May 8 city council meeting regarding SB 54 in your recent editorial, “A Dark Hour for Discussion.” It seems to this
Kevin Eliason: My Russian connection
May 19, 2018
OK, in order to help bring all this Russian connection and collusion mess to a close once and for all, I confess. I have been living with two undocumented Russians
Lois Eisenberg: Mueller’s probe
May 19, 2018
As the days press on in the Mueller investigation the Republicans are calling for a conclusion to this most important investigation about the Russians interfering with the 2016 election. The
Our View: All hands on deck
May 19, 2018
The signs of homelessness are obvious in and around Los Angeles. We see the tents. The shopping carts filled with clothing and other personal items. The makeshift underpass shelters. We
David Hegg: Drive-thru fever is killing us
May 19, 2018
As an ardent observer of our society, I have recently come to see that one of the greatest challenges presented to us in the last few decades has been the
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May 19, 2018
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John Tucker: Sanctuary city vote
May 18, 2018
I was disappointed to see Santa Clarita make the LA Times for our city council’s decision to oppose state laws. Here’s what troubles me about the council’s decision: 1. It
Dr. Phil Gussin: Hill understands value of compromise
May 18, 2018
While it’s easy to blame greedy politicians and powerful interest groups for the failures of Congress, as a professor of political science, I believe much of the responsibility lies with
Gary Curtis: Israel at 70
May 18, 2018
In spite of entrenched resistance by many of its Arab neighbors, the modern nation of Israel is a reality and a “miracle”—70 years in the making and deserving of international
Brian Baker: Different view of meeting
May 17, 2018
How interesting. Over the last few days, since the City Council’s May 8 open meeting at which they voted to oppose “sanctuary state” status, I’ve read a couple of letters
Steve Lunetta: The slide
May 17, 2018
As I watch local and state events, I grow ever more despondent that our state government and society is sliding towards the ideals of Marxist socialism and Communism. What is
Glenda Johnson: Was I at the same meeting?
May 17, 2018
Ever hear the story of several blind persons describing an elephant? (Their descriptions depended upon what part of the elephant they each touched so, therefore, descriptions differed greatly). I attended
Diane Trautman: Leadership vacuum at city hall
May 17, 2018
I have attended many City Council meetings and addressed the Council on many issues over the past two decades. But the meeting on Tuesday, May 8, was unlike the others
Loni Kate English: Against council stance
May 16, 2018
Dear Santa Clarita, as a resident of the Santa Clara Valley I spend a lot of my retail dollars in your city. I will not spend a penny in your
Gerald Staack: World oil collusion
May 16, 2018
According to a recent NPR report, “The U.S. is the world’s largest oil producer.” Saudi Arabia and Russia, not far behind, have colluded to “increase the price of oil over
Dianne Van Hook: Unintended funding consequences
May 16, 2018
We’re all familiar with the law of unintended consequences – the idea that solving one problem leads to unexpected outcomes that in turn create new challenges. Sometimes we can see
Jim De Bree: Chocolate, waffles and beer
May 16, 2018
My wife, Teresa, and I just returned from a three week vacation in Europe. We spent most of the time visiting family, but we did manage to get in a
A Peek Inside the Traffic Operations Center
May 16, 2018
By Mayor Laurene Weste Traffic is one of the most common concerns raised by residents throughout Southern California. Here in City of Santa Clarita, we utilize a sophisticated, extensive, state-of-the-art