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- Mar 28
- 3 min
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson faced varying responses during confirmation hearings
The two major political parties clashed in the hearings as one presented a line of questioning worthy of a qualified judge while the...
- Mar 17
- 2 min
President Biden held first State of the Union address
The President stated his plans to carry out actions discussed in the March 1 speech. By Emily Faith Grodin, Staff Writer President Joe...
- Dec 25, 2021
- 4 min
Big Pharma, Insulin Prices and Elections
The 2020 presidential elections thrust insulin prices into the spotlight. Here is why 2022 voters need to track this issue. Opinion by...
- Nov 24, 2021
- 3 min
Twelfth District Councilman asked to resign after corruption allegations
John Lee is facing accusations of bribery in connection with the scandal councilmember Mitch Englander was indicted for in January. By...
- Nov 17, 2021
- 2 min
COP26 climate summit creates new goals to fight climate crisis
World leaders gather to make commitments to cut global emissions. By Emily Faith Grodin, Staff Writer The COP26 Climate Summit, also...
- Nov 13, 2021
- 2 min
“Los Angeles is ready”: Congress invests over a trillion in infrastructure
President Biden is set to sign the historic legislation next week. By Matthew Royer, Political News Editor U.S. Congress passed a $1.2...
- Nov 3, 2021
- 2 min
Democrats lose momentum; Virginia goes red
GOP makes gains on Election Day, reshaping the American political landscape. By Matthew Royer, Political News Editor Virginia has a new...
- Oct 24, 2021
- 2 min
City Council redistricting leaves Valley College unclear in its representative
Either Paul Krekorian or Nithya Raman will represent Valley Glen upon approval of map. By Matthew Royer, Political News Editor Valley...
- Oct 11, 2021
- 2 min
U.S. Supreme Court wrestles with controversial matters as new term begins
The Supreme Court is back in session and some big topics are up for debate. By Emily Faith Grodin, Staff Writer With the U.S. Supreme...
- Oct 3, 2021
- 3 min
LA mayoral race grows as Rep. Karen Bass joins the fray
Bass joins a crowded field including two council members and the city attorney. By Matthew Royer, Political News Editor With Mayor Eric...
- Oct 3, 2021
- 2 min
VP appointed, president claims bias
ASU’s most recent election sparked a heated debate among the committee. By Isaac Dektor, News Editor The Valley College ASU appointed a...
- Sep 22, 2021
- 2 min
State legislature sends plethora of housing bills to the governor’s desk
On the last days of the legislature’s session, housing-focused bills are passed and sent for executive approval. By Matthew Royer,...
- Sep 4, 2021
- 2 min
Recall Election: Two questions for Californians
With an election closely approaching and early voting ongoing, many are still confused on what the Gubernatorial Recall Election entails....
- May 19, 2021
- 3 min
Don’t give Cheney your grief
In a week that saw Rep. Liz Cheney become the left’s newest star witness in their case against the modern-GOP, many need to realize she...
- May 5, 2021
- 2 min
U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla launches two new deals
Shortly after announcing his campaign for reelection, Sen. Alex Padilla shifts to reintroduce the Green New Deal to Congress. By Matthew...
- Apr 30, 2021
- 2 min
SB 93 helps California workers who were laid off during the pandemic
Senate Bill 93 makes individuals eligible to be rehired and has a set of guidelines to follow the process. By Megan Reyes, Staff Writer...
- Apr 4, 2021
- 2 min
Biden administration looks into vaccine passports
As more states are opening and easing up on their restrictions, President Joe Biden is considering the possibility of vaccine passports...
- Mar 30, 2021
- 2 min
Potential Democrat candidates for California governor as recall election looms
With a recall election all but certain, speculation arises that California Democrats will have to decide whether they will run as a...
- Mar 23, 2021
- 3 min
End the embargo
Ending the U.S. embargo on Cuba is a win-win: it will save lives and create wealth. Isaac Dektor, Staff Writer The United States embargo...
- Mar 18, 2021
- 2 min
Biden sights on new goal: Independence Day victory over COVID-19
As the U.S. reaches 100 million vaccinations in the administration’s first 100 days, President Joe Biden proposes a new objective.
- Mar 12, 2021
- 3 min
Valley College alumna Angelica Dueñas launches campaign for California’s 29th District
Former Sun Valley Neighborhood Council President Angelica Dueñas is hoping to represent her home district in challenging an incumbent of...
- Mar 7, 2021
- 3 min
CPAC 2021 signifies the death of the “Party of Lincoln”
CPAC arrived in Orlando with one goal: canceling Abraham Lincoln and replacing him with their political martyr, Donald J. Trump. Opinion...
- Mar 6, 2021
- 2 min
San Fernando Valley native Alex Padilla takes on Washington in the Senate
After joining the Senate in January, the junior senator from California set his own goals within the Democratic caucus. By Matthew Royer,...
- Feb 22, 2021
- 4 min
Republicans acquit Trump
After a short impeachment with large amounts of evidence against former president Donald J. Trump, Republicans vote to acquit.
- Nov 19, 2020
- 2 min
Trump will burn it down on the way out — and Republicans will let him
As the last gasp of the Trump presidential run for 2020 comes to an end, he and Republicans continue to threaten American democracy by...
- Nov 17, 2020
- 3 min
As Kamala Harris prepares for vice presidency, options to fill her U.S. Senate seat remain plentiful
California Gov. Gavin Newsom must choose a candidate to fill Harris’ post for the remaining two years of the term. By Marcos Franco,...
- Nov 11, 2020
- 5 min
Election proposition conclusions: What changes Californians can expect
The fate of 12 state measures have been decided by California voters. By Marcos Franco, Cassandra Nava, and Aimee Martinez Californians...
- Nov 7, 2020
- 3 min
Biden wins the 2020 presidential election
Joe Biden was elected the 46th president of the United States on Saturday morning, days after Election Day. By Solomon Smith, Political...
- Nov 4, 2020
- 4 min
Polls in 2020 election close as Trump and Biden battle in tight race
Too contentious to call, the 2020 presidential election could drag on for days. By Gabriel Arizon, Savannah Simmons, and Solomon Smith In...
- Nov 3, 2020
- 4 min
What voters need to know about the Electoral College tonight
On the last day to vote many still have questions about how the president is elected, so here is a brief overview of the electoral...
- Nov 3, 2020
- 2 min
YOU MUST VOTE
Do not let your vote go to waste, cast a ballot today. Opinion by Savannah Simmons, Managing Editor The night before the election, there...
- Nov 1, 2020
- 3 min
Young people are voting this time
This election is crucial. With the help of the youth demographic, we can change history. Opinion by Cassandra Nava, News Editor Young...
- Oct 29, 2020
- 2 min
Amy Coney Barrett sworn in as Associate Justice
Days before the election, a new Supreme Court judge takes the open seat. By Savannah Simmons, Managing Editor With only a week left until...
- Oct 28, 2020
- 4 min
Biden is the only choice that does not lead to destruction
The Valley Star officially endorses former Vice President Joe Biden for the 2020 presidential election. Staff Editorial The urgency of a...
- Oct 26, 2020
- 8 min
The Valley Star's endorsement of nine essential ballot measures
The Valley Star breaks down this year's propositions and gives recommendations on which way Monarchs should vote. Staff Editorial On Nov....
- Oct 23, 2020
- 3 min
California citizens encouraged to go out and vote
After a strenuous year that has brought vast amounts of panic and divisiveness, Americans are encouraged to exercise their right to vote...
- Oct 18, 2020
- 2 min
Valley to be a Voting Center for presidential election
All nine colleges in LACCD will be open for 11 days for in-person voting starting Oct. 24. By Gabriel Arizon, Editor-in-Chief Valley...
- Oct 13, 2020
- 2 min
Trump is off his meds
A look at how President Donald Trump has (mis)handled his COVID-19 diagnosis. Opinion by Savannah Simmons, Managing Editor President...
- Oct 2, 2020
- 3 min
President Donald Trump: positive for COVID-19
Trump has been diagnosed and is experiencing mild symptoms. Analysis by Savannah Simmons, Managing Editor President Donald Trump’s...
- Sep 28, 2020
- 2 min
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg honored after her passing
A week after her death, Ginsburg became the first woman and second Supreme Court justice to lie in state in the Capitol Building. By...
- Sep 24, 2020
- 3 min
Modern politics makes Constitution Day more urgent
Constitution Day at Valley College leads to discussion about the importance of keeping the faith in the American democratic process and...
- Aug 26, 2020
- 6 min
RNC night two continues with abuses of office and conspiracy theories
The second night of the RNC was more of the same with the number of lies, conspiracies and possible abuses of power from the president
- Aug 25, 2020
- 4 min
The age of nuance is over, the Republican party has gone full Trump
The Republican party has gone all in on Trumpian rhetoric and conspiracy theories. 2020RNC, Kimberly Guilfoyle, Elction, Politcs, Republican
- Aug 21, 2020
- 4 min
Biden accepts Democratic nomination, DNC focuses on service and unity
Four nights of virtual conventions in one moment, former Vice President Joe Biden’s acceptance at the DNC.
- Aug 20, 2020
- 4 min
Harris accepts nomination and Barack Obama holds nothing back at unconventional convention
DNC makes history with the acceptance of California Senator Kamala Harris, the first woman of color as nice presidential nominee