By Deborah Brennan CalMatters Writer In choppy surf off of La Jolla, fisherman Shane Volberding fought to land a yellowtail, a silver and gold fish prized in the sushi seafood trade. Gulls wheeled above the water as
As America celebrates its 250th birthday this month, our nation has a rare opportunity to reflect on who we are, where we’ve been, and where we’re headed. This milestone is
Everywhere you turn there has been a ramp-up to the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This may seem like a silly question, but where does
If there ever was a moment for citizens of the United States of America to contemplate and appreciate how their nation has affected humankind’s evolution, it is now on its
Question: I’d like to know what causes a toilet to randomly make filling sounds. It isn’t constant, but it goes on and off. Is something wrong with it and if so, what can I do
By Rachel Roberts Contributing Writer A “vanishingly rare” copy of the American Declaration of Independence discovered by a volunteer at the UK’s National Archives will go on display to mark the 250th
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he plans to give a long speech on July 4 during an event in Washington. “On July 4th, it’s going to
By Janice Hisle Contributing Writer KEYSTONE, S.D. — A day before America’s 250th Independence Day, Mount Rushmore was set to serve as the majestic backdrop for an evening speech from President Donald Trump — planned to be capped by a show-stopping $700,000 fireworks
By Bill Pan Contributing Writer Tesla’s second-quarter deliveries came in far above expectations, driven by a sharp rebound in electric-vehicle demand in Europe. The company said Thursday that it delivered 480,126 vehicles
Last year at this time I submitted a letter to the editor expressing my disappointment that horses were banned from the Santa Clarita Valley Fourth of July parade. I also
This is in reply to Kevin Strauss of the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency (letters, July 1). When Glenda Roybal sent a letter to The Signal about how unfair it
Who are the so-called Democratic Socialists of America and their fellow travelers? While it is difficult to generalize, many current and would-be socialist officeholders share several common traits. Most of
I love these United States and on the eve of celebrating our 250th birthday, here are 10 points that bridge the foundational concepts of the Pledge of Allegiance with the cultural and
By Michael Clements Contributing Writer The Justice Department on Wednesday sued California over its ban on “machinegun convertible pistols” and its “handgun roster.” The law bans the purchase of Glock pistols and guns with similar firing mechanisms, according
By Chris Summers Contributing Writer The South African police has said it arrested more than 900 people during protests against illegal immigrants that took place across the country on Tuesday. In a Wednesday post on X, the South African
By Jackson Richman Contributing Writer Russia carried out one of its largest air assaults of the war on Thursday, launching hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles at Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv. The attack
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer Iran’s military command on Thursday warned that oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz must use Tehran’s approved routes or be met with a “powerful response,” raising
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer A Virginia law prohibiting federal immigration agents from wearing masks is likely unconstitutional, a U.S. judge ruled on Tuesday. “The Mask/Identity Statute directly regulates the conduct of federal
To every California voter — Republicans, independents, no party preference, moderate Democrats, and every Californian who still loves this state: If you’re a Democrat who feels like your party has
I read with interest The Signal’s recent article, “City Hosts Forest Safety Day” (June 30). At about the same time, I received an email from Southern California Edison describing plans