
Gary Horton | Dr. Strangelove Still Rides the Atomic Bomb
The final scene in Stanley Kubrick’s dark classic, “Dr. Strangelove, or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb,” ends with Slim Pickens as Major “King” Kong, hooting

The final scene in Stanley Kubrick’s dark classic, “Dr. Strangelove, or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb,” ends with Slim Pickens as Major “King” Kong, hooting

As a fellow Vietnam veteran, I completely agree with Rick Barker’s letter in the Sunday Signal (June 22): “A Vet’s Flag Opinion,” in which he states, “The American flag or

It was interesting to read Perry Smith’s front-page article in the June 20 edition of The Mighty Signal headlined, “City to discuss Newhall Gateway project.” It is proposed that a

First Democrats tried to make Donald Trump into Adolf Hitler, and America said, “Nah, he’s not so bad.” Next, they tried to make Joe Biden “sharp as a tack,” and

Editor’s note: This column was written before U.S. forces bombed Iran’s nuclear facilities over the weekend. It could just be me, but 2025 is starting to look like 1980. If

Compiled from news service reports. Speaking to reporters before leaving for the NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands, President Donald Trump said both Israel and Iran had violated the ceasefire

By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer The Los Angeles Dodgers said on Friday that the organization has committed $1 million in financial aid to support illegal immigrant families affected by recent federal immigration

By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer Medicare and Social Security funds are now expected to drain out earlier than previous estimates, according to two new reports. Social Security is made up of

Every June, as caps fly and diplomas are handed out, our community takes a moment to reflect on the accomplishments of its students and the journeys that brought them to

A criticism of the communist system includes that modern communist regimes are all about diminishing freedoms and squelching any opposition in order to sustain firm control over its population. Modern communism

It started with a trash can. Just an empty bin in a public parking spot I moved so I could legally park near my home. What followed was unexpected. What

By Joseph Lord Contributing Writer President Donald Trump on Monday afternoon announced that Israel and Iran have agreed to a phased-in cease-fire, declaring an end to what he referred to as

Compiled from news service reports Iran launched a missile attack against the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar on Monday. The base is the United States’ largest military installation

By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. called on every state governor to exclude sugary drinks from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program initiative, according to a

Compiled from news service reports What to Know • The United States has joined Israel’s attack on Iran by striking three nuclear sites, Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, on Saturday. • President Donald

Most people think of heart attacks as debilitating pain in the chest. However, that’s not always the case, especially for women, and missing the signs can be a matter of

Discover astronomical wonders, the history of the American West, and an antique carousel at the largest municipal park in the country Griffith Park spans more than 4,300 scenic acres, making

By David Hegg I rarely use this column to advance purely religious or theological ideals. And while this one may look religious, it is really all about ethics. It just

With all of the patriotic days coming up, I speak as a Vietnam veteran and member of the Santa Clarita Veterans Memorial Committee. And, having said that, these are my

On a recent trip back to England, I took a nostalgic detour through the neighborhood where I spent my childhood. The houses on Overhill Road looked smaller than I remembered