A message from Yxstian Gutierrez, District 5 County Supervisor
Dear Residents of District 5,
Happy New Year D5!
Now that we've started the new year, I've been reflecting on the momentum we built last year....
Libertarianism and the drug trade
After the capture of Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro, United States President Donald Trump indicated that other nations fostering drug cartels might be next.The offending...
A world divided over Maduro’s capture — and why it isn’t without precedent
The arrest and transfer of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro to the United States has triggered an immediate and predictable global split, not just over...
A message from Yxstian Gutierrez, District 5 County Supervisor
Dear Residents of District 5,
I hope this week finds you in great spirits. As the year winds down, I want to wish you and...
The AI Revolution may rewrite the rules of work and Capitalism itself
For years, we have told young people—and ourselves—a consistent story about success: invest in yourself, learn a skill, get a degree, work hard, and...
An administration in overdrive: What the first 10 months have delivered
Love it or hate it, by the administration’s own accounting, the first 10 months of President Trump’s second term represent one of the most...
A message from Yxstian Gutierrez, District 5 County Supervisor
Dear Residents of District 5,
This week, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the backbone of our great district: volunteers. December 5...
As 2026 approaches, we invite you to help sustain local news
As we look to 2026, our team at Village News and Valley News is filled with genuine excitement and gratitude, and yet we are...
California’s budget: Smoke, mirrors, and a $35 billion cliff
For the fourth straight year, California faces a massive deficit: $18 billion in 2026-27, exploding to $35 billion annually by 2027-28, even while tax...
Intentional thankfulness
As Thanksgiving came and went, it reminded me of something we sometimes forget to do in the rush of daily life. Every morning I...