I have lived in Val Verde for over 22 years. I cannot believe the L.A. County Regional Planning Department is going ahead with this 200-plus-home development with the issues that
By David Hegg In the days following Thanksgiving I read an insightful article on the irony of Black Friday sales. The author lamented that, just one day after reminding ourselves
A good friend told me the other day that I looked calm and peaceful. I was happy to hear that because I haven’t always felt that way. But I realize
There are something like 39 million people living in California — though that number seems to be falling steadily as of late, for some strange reason. Thirty-nine million. And yet
As the upcoming 2024 upcoming election cycle draws near, I hear politicians and pundits talking about how COVID-19 is “over” and how people should just “move on.” This is a
Today, I come to you with a heavy heart, burdened by the growing concerns that have been weighing on my mind. As I look around, I can’t help but notice
DEAREST PRESIDENT XI JINPING — Top of the morning to you, amigo. Howzithanging? Representing the citizens of the riparian and gentrified community of SClarita, California, home to braindead yuppies without
I’m an eighth grade student at a William S. Hart Union High School District middle school. I was one of more than 100 students in attendance at the informational hearing
The children of the Israel/Hamas war are pawns and victims. The attack on Oct.7 killed over 1,200 people, including 30 Israeli children and 20 Israeli children were taken hostage in
I was thinking the other day how we really live in a bubble here in Santa Clarita. With two wars, an immigration crisis, inflation, corruption, a border crisis, homelessness, political
It’s helpful during holidays to stop and put our lives and living conditions into proper perspective. You and I are under a lot of influences in our lives –
Re: Jennifer Danny leaving the Santa Clarita Valley (commentary, Nov. 16). Jennifer, I wish you and your family the best in Texas. For all the many reasons to leave
Kudos to the Biden administration for establishing an interagency group to combat Islamophobia, headed by our astute and perceptive Vice President Kamala Harris. It is past due that these thousands
Just a couple of comments on Lynn Wright’s letter (Nov. 16). First, I don’t have a vested interest in abortion because I’m a man, and, as you know, men can’t
This is in regards to the bus driver strike in Santa Clarita. The strike has been going on since Oct. 9. Since this time, the strike has had a significant
I am concerned but hopeful that the William S. Hart Union High School District board will act responsibly and not institute a parental notification policy regarding students’ disclosure about their
By David Hegg In society, respect plays an essential role. At its foundation, respect means to act in alignment with certain societal rules, even when to do so is to
I believe that some very simple practices would go a very long way at providing not only a better society for we adults, but also provide a teaching/learning experience for
Because groupthink is so strong, most Californians would rather pay $6 per gallon to pass by homeless people and over potholes than vote Republican. On every even year, they pass
The letter is signed, “Just a Deputy.” It’s gotten a bit of media attention since it started circulating in the law enforcement community about a week ago, not long after
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