I never knew Francisco Miguel Mancini, though I hope to one day. Whether we’re related or not remains unknown. I wouldn’t have this vague connection had I not traveled across the country to discover our shared surname among those engraved at the National September 11 Memorial and Museum. I’ll spare you the overused Rooseveltian cliche. […]
Garcia pledges to campaign against mandatory student vaccinations, slams health officials, in series of tweets
Following a litany of tweets questioning local and federal health officials on guidelines and requirements, Rep. Mike Garcia (R-Santa Clarita) voiced his opposition to mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for students in the 25th Congressional District in a Thursday tweet. “I will actively and publicly campaign against any local school board member within CA-25 district lines who […]
UPDATE: With ballots on the way Aug. 16, here’s a breakdown on voting in the California Recall Election
All California voters this week will begin to receive their sample ballots for the upcoming gubernatorial recall election on Sept. 14, with official ballots to be mailed out to every voter beginning Aug. 16. California Gov. Gavin Newsom will face the possibility of being removed from office and replaced by one of 46 candidates eyeing […]
I Proclaim: Honor by the right name
Someone will say I am an interloper for being a West Ranch High School graduate touching on this subject. Despite that, The Proclaimer’s focus on the Hart High School mascot saga requires a few final notes. The overarching point, with respect to the outcome, is that some form of honor has been restored. Amending the Hart […]
“Sit down and shut up!”: Confederate flag condemned, fury over HR Roundtable at City Hall
The Santa Clarita City Council was met with condemnation and fury – the former over the appearance of a “triple-threat” flag during a Fourth of July car parade held by the Santa Clarita Valley GOP, the latter over the city’s Human Relations Roundtable – during the public comments of Tuesday’s meeting. “I’m here tonight to […]