How Internet Connectivity Is Changing the Way We Work and Live
Everyone loves doomscrolling. In fact, people were doomscrolling just a few seconds ago. People can't seem to put down their phones, and they are not the only ones. We are seeing people…
Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.) speaks at a press conference at the House Triangle in Washington on May 10, 2023. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.
House Ethics Committee investigating Rep. Gomez over alleged sexual misconduct
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer The House of Representatives panel that investigates accusations of wrongdoing against members is probing Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-Los Angeles, over alleged sexual misconduct. The House Ethics…
US condemns Israeli strikes on Syrian airbase as ‘unnecessary escalation’
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer The United States on Tuesday condemned Israeli airstrikes on a military airfield in northwestern Syria, calling the attack an “unnecessary escalation” and urging Israel and Syria…
Trump: No peace talks taking place with Iran
By Timothy Frudd Contributing Writer President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the United States was not holding negotiations with Iran and that the U.S. military continued to enforce its naval…
John Wagner waits a long time to marry his 102-year-old sweetheart. Public Domain
Never too late: Mark Twain’s short story, ‘A Fine Old Man’
By Kate Vidimos Contributing Writer In his short story “A Fine Old Man,” Mark Twain pokes fun at the typical inspirational stories found in the newspapers about old men achieving a…
Clergy, doctors sue Illinois over assisted suicide
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer A group of Catholic physicians and a bishop filed a lawsuit against the state of Illinois on Tuesday, challenging the state’s assisted suicide law. The End-of-Life…
Letters to the Editor
Michael Jones | A Weak Definition of Freedom
Re: "How to Define Freedom," Gerald Staack, letters, Aug. 11. Mr. Staack: I think the definition you used for freedom is a bit weak. I believe it is “the state…
Letters to the Editor
Rick Barker | AI Jury?
I believe that the U.S. Constitution is the greatest document ever written and it has always amazed me how the authors could have created this document so many years ago…
Dan Walters | How California’s primary reflects perils facing the national Democratic Party
In November, California voters will elect a new governor, fill other statewide offices and choose occupants of 152 legislative and congressional seats. It’s certain — as certain as anything can…
Christine Flowers | Infanticide Disguised as Health Care
People used to tell me that I wrote too many columns about abortion. The “pro-choice-but-who-are-we-kidding-pro-abortion” readers were tired of hearing me expound on the value of the unborn. But even…
What Is Heartvenn? An Assessment of the Platform’s Purpose, Tools, and User Experience
#sponsored By far, the most common error people make when reviewing a platform is skimming the features without considering the context. In contrast, this review of Heartvenn examines its purpose,…
AdoreTalks Review: Inside the Features That Define the Experience
#sponsored Most AdoreTalks reviews treat features as a checklist. This AdoreTalks review treats them differently — as the set of choices that determine what kind of connection is possible on…
Top 5 Best Gastric Sleeve Surgery Centers near South Denver for Weight Loss Success
Choosing the best gastric sleeve surgery center in South Denver isn’t easy. Every website promises “comprehensive care,” yet few share hard numbers on safety, long-term support, or price. So we…
Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it interferes in Hormuz dispute
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to bomb Oman if it interferes with U.S. efforts to enforce a blockade on Iranian shipping, escalating pressure on the…
A map of the Belcaro Sand Canyon project
Planning to take up Belcaro Sand Canyon again
The public and the Planning Commission will get another chance Tuesday to discuss their questions on the 7,000 pages of documents for Belcaro Sand Canyon, with hopes that this time there may be…
The courts
Dog bite leads to pair of charges in Val Verde
The L.A. County District Attorney’s Office is charging a pair of Val Verde residents after deputies responded to a report of a dog bite near their home in March. A…
Attendees enjoy time together before the NourishNowCA presentation at the Santa Clarita Optimist Club meeting at Black Bear Diner in Valencia, Calif., Thursday, Aug. 10, 2026. Kamryn Martell/The Signal
NourishNowCA founder discusses food waste, presents to local club
Lisa Ely, founder of NourishNowCA, said she helps save roughly 6,000 to 8,000 pounds of food every week to prevent food waste and hosts daily pop-ups to distribute the food to whoever needs it. Starting about six months ago,…
Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, stabbing
A 45-year-old transient has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after stabbing a man multiple times with a machete on the 22000 block of Park Street in Newhall on Friday evening, according to officials…
Docs: China used sex, donations, planted interns to influence US politics
By Travis Gillmore Contributing Writer WASHINGTON — Nearly 150 pages of newly declassified FBI documents paint the clearest picture yet of the relationship between a suspected Chinese Communist Party spy and…
‘He’s a real hero’: Trump hosts California lifeguard at White House
By Emel Akan Contributing Writer WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump welcomed 16-year-old lifeguard Ryder Williams to the White House on Monday, honoring him for his bravery in rescuing a young boy…