As a mother, some of my favorite summer memories are the quiet moments spent reading with my children. Whether it was turning pages together before bedtime, visiting the library to pick
By Jackson Richman Contributing Writer President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed a $72 billion bill to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol. The measure, known as the Secure America Act, funds ICE and Border
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer An Iranian regime spokesman on Wednesday said Tehran will reassess its negotiations with the United States following strikes launched by both countries this week and U.S. President Donald Trump signaling that
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer The Federal Bureau of Investigation is working with partners to crack down on “laser strikes” and other abuse of lasers, especially during events such as the FIFA World Cup 2026, agency Director
For me The Signal’s letters to the editor are a source of mirth and merriment, but nothing more. Occasionally a letter will appear that makes me giggle out loud. And
Re: Quote from former Gov. Jerry Brown in Dan Walters’ June 6 column: “I want to get s— done.” Did your editor take a vacation? Really, this is so inappropriate
Family-owned and local businesses are the lifeblood of America, contributing trillions of dollars to the economy and standing as proud symbols of our national heritage. The health of Main Street
There’s an old story about a dog-food manufacturer who created a new canine concoction with the best ingredients and infused with the finest nutrients. It was launched into the market
Dear Savvy Senior. My wife and I were recently talking about updating our will and wondered if we should also set up a trust. How do we know if we need
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer The U.S. military command in charge of operations in the Middle East has said it disabled an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman that violated
By Ryan Morgan Contributing Writer WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced on Monday that Iran was responsible for downing a U.S. attack helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz a day earlier, and vowed that the United States would respond. “I
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States and Iran were in the “final throes” of negotiations on a deal that would permanently block Tehran from obtaining
Hello reader, and welcome to the month of June …or shall I say Happy Pride Month! We can also say Happy Immigrant Heritage Month, Happy National Safety Month, Happy Men’s
How many more children must lose their lives before meaningful action is taken to address gun violence in America? All over the country, families, students and communities are the ones
When Donald Trump was filmed telling “Access Hollywood’s” Billy Bush that “I don’t even wait. And when you’re a star, they let you do it. You can do anything. …
By Darlene McCormick Sanchez Contributing Writer The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday that a 3-week-old calf in Zavala County, Texas, near the Mexican border, had been infected by the New World screwworm. Two
By Joseph Lord Contributing Writer The U.S. House will consider legislation this week to provide around $70 billion in funding to Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other immigration enforcement agencies, amid concerns among moderate
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer Iran said on Monday that it has suspended military operations against Israel following a weekend exchange of missile strikes, but warned that any further Israeli attacks — including ongoing operations in southern Lebanon — would
From comparing prices to dreaming up bucket-list destinations, artificial intelligence has become a starting point for millions of travelers who are turning to tech for early-stage planning. However, travelers consistently
By David Hegg A few weeks ago, I was sitting in a circle of friends when one asked us, “What brings you joy, not happiness, but joy?” As is often