Opinion

Letters to the Editor

Michael Weinstein | Ban the Rent Control Ban

In his recent column about rent control (Aug. 22), Jim de Bree is right about the need for new housing construction in California. But increasing the housing supply and expanding

Byron York

Byron York | Harris, Trump and Arlington Cemetery

It looks like the fight between the Harris and Trump campaigns over Donald Trump’s appearance at Arlington National Cemetery is intensifying, not diminishing.  Kamala Harris herself posted a statement on

Letters to the Editor

Lois Eisenberg | The Return of Joy

To Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz, thank you for bringing back the “joy” and “hope” in this dismal 2024 presidential campaign until you showed up. Since President

Letters to the Editor

Shari Gibbs | Kamala in Graceland?

I watched the first interview of Kamala Harris last night. When asked why she has changed her opinion on so many of the policies she has promoted, defended, and voted

Dan Walters

Dan Walters | Crime Makes Comeback in California

There was a time, four-plus decades ago, when crime was California’s most powerful political issue. The state was experiencing a serious spike in crime but the Legislature, controlled by Democrats,

David Hegg

David Hegg | The Privilege of Repentance

By David Hegg Remember when you were a child and acted disrespectfully to your Grammy? Remember when you stole that packet of gum from the corner market? Remember when you

Letters to the Editor

Bill Lyons | An Unseasonal Snow Job?

Southern California Edison gave us a snow job in August! They blame high electric rates on hot weather during summertime, like it’s a big surprise the temperature rises in August!