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Mike Garcia, will you please twist Speaker Mike Johnson’s arm – and fast! Only the U.S. House of Representatives can prevent unimaginable human...
By David Hegg At some point, it was inevitable that I would opine about love. I must confess that the urge came up quite often, but I’ve always been...
The fundamental function of our federal government is to guarantee the safety of its citizens. I’ve made ensuring that security, from your...
About two years ago, Sacramento County stopped providing case information about criminal convictions. This has made background checks in Sacramento...
By David Hegg Aristotle was the first philosopher to assert self-control as a virtue in any meaningful way. He put it this way: I count him braver who...
President Joe Biden delivered his 2024 State of the Union address last week. No doubt, Team Biden amped up their guy prior to the speech. Six cups...
By David Hegg I admit to being one of those who enjoys and prefers classical music. Consequently, I tune in to KUSC, our Classical California Music...
I make no apologies that for yet another article, I am writing about the chaos of our immigration system and how President Joe Biden and Vice...
I saw a cute meme the other day on Facebook. It was a stylized Joe Biden sitting in a vintage Corvette, looking over with his wide grin and his...
By David Hegg Every day, as I drive down the hill from home to the busy avenue that takes me to my study at Grace Baptist Church, I come to a four-way...
The most common phrase I’ve heard lately: “Oh there’s an election?” Tuesday, March 5, California holds its Presidential Primary Election, and...
Over the past few years, California has experienced weather whiplash – recording the three driest years from 2020 through 2022, followed by extreme...
Would you drive 12 hours roundtrip daily to attend college classes that lead to a bachelor’s degree? Of course not! But California State...
Back when our family was still young, there was an honest-to-goodness record store over on Lyons Avenue. In this mecca of music, one could buy vinyl...
On March 5, I will be appearing on the presidential primary ballot as a candidate for our local Democratic County Committee. You will all have the...
By David Hegg Long before Dorothy and the Cowardly Lion walked the yellow brick road, society understood the absolute necessity of courage. This...
The primaries are upon us! In early February, the March 5 primary election ballots hit California voters like a tidal wave! With every active...
Around this time eight years ago, I was fond of quipping about the then-upcoming election: “Ugh. What a choice: Evita, the Useful Idiot, the Con...
In 2022 there were 6,585 shoplifting incidents reported by the Los Angeles Police Department. In 2023 there were 11,945 reports of shoplifting in L.A....
By David Hegg Earlier this week I was asked if writing a weekly column is becoming a chore. It went like this. “Do you ever get tired of facing a...
Last month, a group of House Republicans visited the southern border to shine a light on the ongoing national security and humanitarian crisis. This...
Dear Congressman Garcia: Your Republican leadership is receiving the Senate’s bill for defense of Ukraine, Israel and other security concerns. The...
Small businesses are the lifeblood of our economy and the backbone of our communities. According to the Small Business Administration, small...
By David Hegg On Sunday, two groups of hard-working men will face off for the top prize in the National Football League. Millions worldwide will tune...
As I write this article, there are two major stories in American politics: first, issues relating to President Joe Biden’s health and state of mind;...
Last week the House of Representatives passed a significant tax cut by a margin of 357-70. The bill enjoyed broad bipartisan support as 169...
Immigration and chaos at our southern borders are shaping up to be prime pressure points in our coming national elections. Long a problem of mixed...
Prior to serving in the state Assembly, I was a small business owner. Running my own small business while being a single mom was tough. With so much...
By David Hegg With just over a month until primary elections here in our state, and with November already staring us in the face, it’s time to talk...
Certain politicians in the California Legislature just can’t help themselves. Californians continue to face price hikes due to bad policy from years...
Part 3 of 3. Part 2 appeared Jan. 25. This is the final segment in a three-part series discussing the factors that control the economy and the role...
“Did you smell that God-awful odor last night? Where did that come from?” For years, comments such as this were largely restricted to the...
Anyone who has taken a Psychology 101 course is familiar with the famous chart that details “Maslow’s hierarchy of needs.” Crafted by researcher...
By David Hegg In the biblical story of Jonah, after enjoying an all-expense-paid, three-night stay in waterfront accommodations in the belly of the...
Well, it is once again election season. Primaries are taking place across the country. The usual political pundits are ramping up. I see more and more...
Part 2 of 3. Part 1 appeared Jan. 18. This is the second column in a three-part series discussing the factors that control the economy and the role...
My last column, “Are We Who We Think We Are?” touched a sensitive nerve. I’ve received letters of praise and I’ve read angry letters attacking...
A criminal act can be characterized as when a person takes action for selfish benefit at the expense of another or that causes injury or suffering....
Back in 1973, the renowned populist philosopher Dirty Harry gave the Western world one of the all-time great principles of life: A man’s got to know...
This week, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith and Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden announced a new tax framework. The...
Looking back, the past few years have been “extreme” to say the least. California experienced an extreme multi-year drought, recording its three...
Part 1 of 3 Presidents always want to take credit for good economies while their opposition blames them when economic times are bad. Interestingly, we...
If you already know me, or follow me on social media, then you know about Baxter. He is the rescue dog who came into my life in 2019. Baxter became...
By David Hegg First, let me lay out what I mean by “subjectivity.” Subjectivity exists when my tastes, feelings, desires, or opinions define my...
In 2023 I wrote a column expressing concern about our southern border, especially with the Biden Administration rolling back previous Republican...
Regular readers of this column know the Naumenko family in Irpin, Ukraine, are friends of ours. Irpin is located close to Kyiv and is again in...
As we return to Sacramento for the second year of our legislative session, I am reflecting on what we accomplished in our first year in office. Our...
By David Hegg Sometimes great things, essential movements and seemingly necessary events end up being the cause of unintended consequences. Laws meant...
Happy New Year, and as 2024 unfolds, it’s crucial for every Californian and American to engage actively in shaping our political landscape. This...
Happy New Year to the Santa Clarita Valley! On to what will prove, one way or another, a monumentally important year. Americans have long thought of...