Federal immigration authorities face off against protesters during an ICE raid at Ambience Apparel in Downtown Los Angeles on June 6, 2025. Photo by J.W. Hendricks for CalMatters

Additional 2,000 National Guard now deployed in LA 

By Melanie Sun Contributing Writer  The 2,000 additional California Army National Guard soldiers requested by President Donald Trump have now been activated in Los Angeles in response to the riots, U.S.

Letters to the Editor

Meg Reynolds | What the Protesters Missed

Today, June 14, Washington, D.C., hosted a fabulous parade celebrating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army. I watched every moment, filled with pride and gratitude for our nation and

Letters to the Editor

Ruth Wieck | Gas Vehicle Ban Makes No Sense

The state of California plans to ban the sale of gasoline-powered cars in 2035. I see so many problems with this.  If you live in an older home, electrical systems

Letters to the Editor

Juanita Fitzgerald | Steps to Somewhere

I’ve read in The Signal about the steps at Central Park. I wondered what the big deal was about steps that go nowhere. So, I decided to find out for

Letters to the Editor

Dan Bradley | The True Picture of Greatness

I wonder how many people who thought they were serving the interests of our country by attending the so called “no kings” demonstration this past weekend also took the time

Letters to the Editor

Rob Kerchner | What It All Reveals About Hate

When he closed travel from China during COVID-19, they said he hated the Chinese. When he stopped immigration from terrorist countries, they said he hated Muslims. When he opposed abortion

Letters to the Editor

Brian Springer | Communities Under Attack

It is appalling, but not surprising, that The Signal Editorial Board, in its editorial on June 14, downplayed, dismissed and criticized the reactions and responses of the general public and

World News: Israel-Iran

Trump calls for Iran’s unconditional surrender 

Compiled from news service reports  President Donald Trump hinted at direct U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran war, called for the Iranian regime’s “unconditional surrender,” and threatened the life of Iran’s

President Donald Trump stands and salutes troops during the celebration of the Army's 250th birthday on the National Mall in Washington on June 14, 2025. Pool photo by Doug Mills/Getty Images.

Parade, fireworks honor Army’s 250th birthday 

By Arjun Singh, Joseph Lord, Ryan Morgan Contributing Writers  WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump spoke in honor of soldiers’ valor to cap off a parade celebrating the oldest military branch’s 250th