Letters to the Editor
Philip Wasserman | What Does It Take to Be Rich?
What is wealth in America today? In my June 7 letter about the last episode of HBO’s “Succession,” I said the real money in America is made when you…
FILE PHOTO A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal
County fire handles roadside blaze in Newhall
By Signal Staff L.A. County firefighters extinguished a quarter-acre brush fire Monday evening in Newhall, according to officials. No injuries were reported and no structures were threatened by the blaze,…
A group of 5 protesters gathers at a shopping center near the intersection of Whites Canyon Road and Soledad Canyon Road Monday afternoon in response to a viral video circulating online depicting SCV Sheriff's Station Deputies detaining a group of Black teenagers at gunpoint. August 10, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.
Teens reach terms in lawsuit against L.A. County
Los Angeles County has reached as-yet-undisclosed settlement terms with three teens who sued alleging their civil rights were violated when they were held at gunpoint after bystanders called 911 and…
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Wilk praises budget’s extension of California Film & Tax Credit
News release Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, issued a statement last week praising the extension of the California Film and Television Tax Credit that has been included in the state’s…
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Schiavo praises budget amendments
News release Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, released a statement last week praising the Legislature’s budget agreement with Gov. Gavin Newsom. “The Legislature approved and sent to the governor amendments to…
L.A. County officials work in Hazmat suits at the scene of an industrial accident at HASA, a pool supply company in Saugus. Oscar Sol/ For The Signal
Saugus incident at pool chemical maker sends 7 to hospital
At least seven people were taken to the hospital after an incident at HASA Inc., a pool chemical manufacturer based on Drayton Street in Saugus, according to L.A. County Fire…
Paul and Cheryl Alexy, left, congratulate retiring mail carrier Dan McMains on his 38 years of service for the U.S. Post Office at his retirement party held at Begonias Lane Park in Canyon Country on Saturday, 062423. Dan Watson/The Signal
Over 50 people attend local mail carrier’s retirement party
It’s possible that a lot of people don’t know their mail carrier — they don’t know his or her name, interests, whether he or she is married, has kids, etc. …
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Teen identified as pedestrian killed on I-5; CHP: Preliminary indications are that he jumped from bridge
The person killed in a pedestrian vs. vehicle collision on Friday night has been identified as 16-year-old Donald Brown by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner. Brown was…
The Spirit of Past July Fourths
By Daniel Hon Signal Writer The Signal July 1, 1988 — A kaleidoscope of pancakes, barbecued beef, balloons, queens, carnivals, dances, fireworks, flags, floats, parades, shootouts, high stakes poker games,…
How Confident Are You That You’ll Be Able To Retire?
More Americans are retiring earlier than previous generations. According to a survey by the Federal Reserve Bank, their odds of retiring before age 62 rose to roughly 50% in July…
Expert: Dos and Don’ts of Playing with Cats
Play is instrumental for pets’ overall health and physical wellbeing. However, many cat lovers may not realize that there are positive and negative ways to engage cats in play. “Positive…
Skip the Salt, But Keep the Flavor and Your Health
The human body needs salt to survive. Sodium chloride is required in a nominal amount to conduct nerve impulses, contract and relax muscles, and maintain a proper balance of water…
Creatively Display Your Favorite Photos
Family photos, vacation pictures, candid snapshots of friends and family — they’re often visual representations of some of your most treasured moments, so it’s likely you’ll want to give them…
Curren Caples during Men's Skate Street Finals at 2015 X Games Austin in Austin, TX. ©Mark Kohlman/ESPN
California 2023 X Games
An 8-day, multicity event that starts in San Diego and ends in Ventura. By Michele E. Buttelman Signal Staff Writer From July 15 to July 23 the Summer X Games…
4th of July Snow Cone Cupcakes
These snow cones won’t melt. Nope. They’re not icy… but they are frosted.They’re snow cone cupcakes and they were a lot of fun to make. Decorate them in red, white,…
‘The Bear’ Season Two Delivers on Season One’s Promises
By Richard Roeper Signal Contributing Writer ‘The Bear’ 3 Stars (out of four) Ten new episodes on Hulu. It’s time to Bear Down. Just about every major character in Season…
David Hegg | Freedom of Opinion
By David Hegg In every ordered and civilized society the rule of law plays an essential role. Given that human nature is too often selfish and sometimes even cruel, laws…
Letters to the Editor
Ronald Perry | Students Matter?
Our California legislators are working on a new law called Students Matter. Have you seen the law or its wording ? It is only 54 words long: “Amends California Constitution…
Letters to the Editor
Arthur Saginian | A Need to Absorb Propaganda
In his March 30 letter, Thomas Oatway asks why anyone would “want to absorb such garbage and repeat it” when referring to “obvious falsehoods and propaganda” from Fox News. The…
Letters to the Editor
Rob Kerchner | Blowing Up the Melting Pot
Not since the days of Jim Crow segregation has there been a movement less open, fair and accepting than “diversity, equity and inclusion.” And both were brought to the U.S.…
