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An ugly truth that bears recollection

Multibillionaire George Soros is a gilded patron of hideous interests like Planned Parenthood, abolition of national borders and sovereignty, and discord urged by communistic protesters, Israel-hating agitators, and scowling racial separatists. Whether or not they are aware, left-wing ...

Lots of unanswered questions need answering

One of the frustrations of being a **former** newspaper editor is no longer having a few dozen reporters to pursue answers to questions going unasked and unanswered each day. Two of my go-to questions were “why” and “why not.” And my favorite open-ended query to a newsmaker was ...

Bringing gravy trains to a squealing halt

Do you hear that, folks? That’s the sound of California’s Gravy Train coming to a squealing halt. The rail project is about $100 billion over budget. It was supposed to be completed five years ago, but not even a single track has been laid. I’ve been railing against this train to ...

Consumer Connection: Tree damage and insurance

Severe weather, high winds, or old age can cause trees or large branches to fall, sometimes causing damage to your home, garage, fence, or vehicle. In the aftermath, many homeowners wonder if insurance will cover the damage and what steps to take next. In most cases, standard homeowners ...