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Today I want to talk about NASA’s inspiring Artemis moon mission. As part of my duties on the House Science Committee, I had the privilege of watching Artemis II launch

Today I want to talk about NASA’s inspiring Artemis moon mission. As part of my duties on the House Science Committee, I had the privilege of watching Artemis II launch

I wrote, “True Power quietly does the work. It ignores the unchangeable past to build a better future,” after I attended an event several nights ago where I heard Sheriff

I agree with Rob Kerchner (April 23), when he states the reason some government leaders don’t agree with Donald Trump’s international policies about ridding the world of Iranian terrorism. That

How does the supposedly most fearsome regime in the violent Middle East now find itself on the verge of an utter economic and military collapse? Iran’s half-century-long deadly terrorist reputation

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer First Lady Melania Trump suggested ABC should fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel for “hateful and violent” comments that he made. Her statement came after a shooting

By Stacy Robinson & Jackson Richman Contributing Writers WASHINGTON – The Department of Justice has charged Cole Allen, the suspect in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, with the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump.

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer Some middle-aged women should not automatically receive regular mammography, a U.S.-based group of doctors says in new guidance. Women aged 40 to 49 who are at

By David Hegg Given that critique has become one of our most enjoyed national pastimes, I’m offering some thoughts on how to shape our criticisms in ways that can spur

Regarding Lois Eisenberg’s letter (March 11) about a handful of U.S. Olympic athletes “moonlighting” as political activists, I am conflicted. On one hand I strongly disagree with her, but on

When people talk about politics in the California Legislature, it usually turns into party arguments — Democrat vs. Republican, left vs. right. Cable news loves that. It’s loud, dramatic and

Question: Good evening, Robert. Can you tell me, what is the first step in doing an addition onto a home? We have a large lot, plenty of room to add a breezeway and in-law suite, but no idea on where to begin. We are ready to start the process but no idea where to begin. Any help and advice you can share with us would be much appreciated, thank you. — Randy S. Answer: Randy, first thing is to have a plan drawn up. Hire an architect/engineer for the drawings. Take these to the city’s Building and Safety department to acquire permits. In the meantime, begin researching licensed and insured building contractors. Try first to get a recommendation if you can, from someone you trust. You need nothing less than a licensed and insured contractor, whose certificate of insurance you have verified directly with their carrier. Vet their license through the California State License Board, where you can research their license history and status. The contractor will look at the permit and plans and offer a proposal for work. Get at least three separate contractors to offer proposals, and decide which is the most detail-oriented, thorough bid. It is likely not going to be the least expensive but use caution here and choose the right person for the job over the best price. Best of luck. Robert Lamoureux has more than 40 years of experience as a general contractor, with separate licenses in electrical and plumbing contracting. He owns IMS Construction Inc. in Valencia. His opinions are his own, not necessarily those of The Signal. Opinions expressed in this column are not meant to replace the recommendations of a qualified contractor after that contractor has made a thorough visual inspection. Email questions to Robert at [email protected].

As a recovering accountant, one phrase senior leaders often say as a toast (which makes me chuckle) — usually with a glass held high — is, “People truly are our greatest asset.” While this statement will bring those who work in Human

I’m a high school student in the Santa Clarita Valley, and I wanted to share my perspective on student phone use during school. I am also writing this as part

By Jackson Richman Contributing Writer U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, are heading to Pakistan on Saturday, according to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. Leavitt confirmed

By Steve Arklin For The Signal The story of the Armenian people stretches back thousands of years, rooted in the lands surrounding Mount Ararat. In the Book of Genesis, it is

Research for yourself who voted, supported and signed into law Elder Parole (Assembly Bill 1448, now PC 3055). And, research who said nothing. Why would anyone re-elect someone who supported

In Jonathan Kraut’s 175th diatribe against President Donald Trump (April 21), he says, at the very end of his article, that the president’s proposed deal to conclude the Iran war

With all of the ridiculous “noise” coming from both sides of the political aisle I would suggest learning from the lyrics of one of my all-time favorite songs “The Living

Donald Trump created a faith office in the White House this term, led by the Rev. Paula White. Regarding Trump, she stated “I’ve seen his compassion when no one else

By Jackson Richman Contributing Writer The White House said on Thursday that China and other foreign adversaries are carrying out “industrial-scale campaigns” to extract advanced American artificial intelligence technology. In a