Home » Santa Clarita News » Editorial/Opinion

Editorial/Opinion

EDITORIAL: KHTS Endorsements For The 2026 Election

With the 2026 election less than a month out, KHTS Owners Carl and Jeri Seratti-Goldman have put together a list of endorsements of who they are supporting. Democrats have controlled the California Senate continuously since 1970 and the Assembly for all but two years (1995-96) since then. They’ve held a supermajority since the 2016 election. There’s been a Democrat as ...

Read More »

OPINION: Being Prepared For Mother Nature – Dr. Gene Dorio – Sept. 28, 2026

Opinion_Slider

The death toll from the recent flooding in the Nepal-Tibet region continues to rise as geologists and engineers determine how this natural disaster occurred. Some of this is already known, yet we cannot predict Mother Nature. By: Dr. Gene Dorio Ed. Note: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the individual author or authors and do ...

Read More »

OPINION: The Vice of Untethered Empathy — Jerry Cook

Opinion_Slider

By: Pastor Jerry Cook Ed. Note: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the individual author or authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of KHTS Radio and its staff. I believe many people were genuinely aghast by the unusual outpouring of support for Lyndsey Clancy the past two weeks. Especially in light ...

Read More »

EDITORIAL: Our Tribute To Don And Cheri Fleming

Santa Clarita lost half of an icon this week with the death of Don Fleming. The other half left us when Cheri Fleming died in 2020. Don and Cheri quickly became the power couple of Santa Clarita when they purchased Valencia Acura in 1997. Soon billboards sprang up all over town featuring a smiling Don & Cheri and their two ...

Read More »

OPINION: It’s Voting Time, Break The Stranglehold – Mark Hershey 

Opinion_Slider

 It is Primary Election time and you should have received your ballots by now. Ed. Note: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the individual author or authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of KHTS Radio and its staff. By: Mark Hershey Voter turnout in the last six midterm elections in California ...

Read More »

OPINION: Official Statement On COC-Pilar Schiavo ‘Democracy In Crisis’ Event – Elizabeth Wong Ahlers

Opinion_Slider

The following is a letter sent to the COC Board of Trustees about an on-campus event taking place featuring an elected official. Ed. Note: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the individual author or authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of KHTS Radio and its staff. By: Elizabeth Wong Ahlers Dear ...

Read More »

OPINION: Between Two Homes – Ali & Tina

Opinion_Slider

The following is a message of hope and understanding from an Iranian-American couple who have friends, family, and loved ones both here in the United States and in Iran. By: Ali & Tina. At this moment, we are experiencing very complex and mixed emotions. On one hand, we feel a sense of hope and even happiness, because it seems to ...

Read More »

OPINION: A Message of Peace – Karla Cervantes

Opinion_Slider

There are various ways to find solutions to the problems that have always troubled humanity; war is not one of them. As human beings, we possess qualities that set us apart from animals—intelligence, communication, awareness, negotiation skills, and a sense of humanity. However, it seems we still have a long way to grow as individuals. By: Karla Cervantes Ed. Note: ...

Read More »

OPINION: The Real Truth Behind No Kings Protests – Ken Blackwell

Opinion_Slider

No Kings explained for people who think they’re fighting fascism. Opinion By Ken Blackwell Ed. Note: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the individual author or authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of KHTS Radio and its staff. 500 groups. Three billion dollars in revenue. Pre-printed signs stacked and shipped before ...

Read More »

OPINION: Reproposed Courthouse— Jan Adler — November 24, 2025

Opinion_Slider

From: Jan Adler on Los Altos Drive To whom it may concern: I am writing regarding the proposed courthouse to be built in the open lot at McBean Pkwy and Valencia Blvd. I am a resident of The Woodlands, located on Valencia Blvd., very near the site of the proposed new courthouse. I have VERY STRONG OBJECTIONS to an 8 ...

Read More »