Commentary by Andrew Taban

Andrew Taban | Unbought and Very Bothered

Voters are mad and I can’t blame them. Like many Americans I find myself deeply frustrated with our current political landscape. Stick with me. I do bring perspective to this

Letters to the Editor

Phyllis Walker | Protect Social Security, Medicare

As citizens, we must ensure that income and medical benefits for our elderly and disabled provided by Social Security Administration, Medicare and Medi-Cal continue to be available for all in

Letters to the Editor

Renée McKellar | A Threat to Public Education

Education is the cornerstone of democracy, a space where young minds are challenged, perspectives are broadened and critical thinking is nurtured. But today, an organization calling itself “Moms for Liberty”

David Hegg

David Hegg | Common Sense? If Only …

By David Hegg Throughout history, it is clear that phrases we employ constantly continue to be used even after their true meaning has changed or disappeared. Take the phrase “common

Letters to the Editor

Holly Ware | Calling it Out

Thank you, editorial board of The Signal (editorial, March 29, “The Problem with Weste’s Newhall Deal? It’s Shady”). How grateful I am to see The Signal come out and speak

Letters to the Editor

Michael Cruz | City Hall Lacking Transparency

I’m writing in response to The Signal article (March 21), “Council member negotiates back-room deal on Newhall project.” The recent controversy surrounding the Newhall mixed-use project has sparked significant concerns

Letters to the Editor

Ron Perry | DEI Shouldn’t Be Forced

Valerie Bradford’s letter (March 4) on diversity, equity and inclusion needs some response. I have no problem with diversity. But not when you FORCE it. You say in your letter

Robert Lamoureux

Where did the hot water go?  

Question: Good morning, Robert. I have been a fan of yours for many years and I appreciate your free advice given to all your readers. It helps us save on

Letters to the Editor

Paul Zerella | Can the Plume Be Drawn Away?

Regarding the recent article in The Signal (March 21) that documented the continuing spread of groundwater contamination from the Whittaker-Bermite site. Groundwater is the source of approximately half the water

Letters to the Editor

Arthur Saginian | A Dictatorship … Elected?

This is in the realms of the purely hypothetical: a democratically elected dictatorship. Consider, if you will, that by some quirk of fate President Donald Trump and his administration accomplish