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Letters to the Editor

Philip Wasserman | A Heartbreaking End

March 22, 2025 3:46 am

What a heartbreaking end to the lives of actor Gene Hackman and his wife, artist Betsy Arakawa. Imagine Hackman — battling severe Alzheimer’s and heart disease — wandering his home,

Paul Butler commentary

Paul Butler | Know Your Customer 

March 22, 2025 12:26 am

My friend Tom and I enjoy long bicycle rides, and one of the most memorable ones was the Ojai Century — a 100-mile ride through the beautiful vistas of Summerland,

An artist rendering of the Air Force’s sixth generation fighter, the F-47. U.S. Air Force graphic.

Boeing to build secretive future fighter jet 

March 21, 2025 1:04 pm

By Ryan Morgan Contributing Writer  President Donald Trump on Friday announced that the U.S. Air Force had awarded Boeing a contract to develop the U.S. Air Force’s secretive next-generation fighter jet. 

Letters to the Editor

Laura Brewer | A New Way of Living

March 21, 2025 4:21 am

Guess what kids? There is a new plan here at our house. You probably heard at school, that a group of San Fernando Valley teenagers are having a difference of

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Roger A. Haring | Watershed vs. No Water

March 21, 2025 4:19 am

A few years ago, the city of Santa Clarita approved a very uniquely designed housing development project entitled the Bouquet Canyon Project (Master Case 18-089). It was unanimously passed by

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Trump signs order to eliminate Department of Education 

March 20, 2025 11:27 am

By Emel Akan, Zachary Stieber Contributing Writers  President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order that facilitates the dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education.  “We’re going to shut it

Jim de Bree

Jim de Bree | DOGE, IRS: Be Mindful to Secure Data

March 20, 2025 4:41 am

The Department of Government Efficiency has ordered the IRS to share what the Tax Law Center at NYU describes as an “unprecedented disclosure of confidential tax information.”  DOGE apparently says

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Anna Meeks | Promoting Divisiveness

March 20, 2025 4:31 am

Valerie Bradford’s (March 4) letter to The Signal claiming our nation is not inclusive is par for the course. As (the former) head of the NAACP (Santa Clarita Valley chapter),

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Michael Cruz | Myths About DEI

March 20, 2025 4:07 am

The recent letter dismissing diversity, equity and inclusion as mere “virtue signaling” reveals a fundamental misunderstanding of professional standards and the reality of opportunity in America. First, let’s address the

Byron York

Byron York | Trump Outpolling Democrat Foes

March 20, 2025 3:52 am

There are a lot of questions these days about poll numbers, both President Donald Trump’s and those of his Democratic opponents.  First, job approval.  The president’s rating has tipped slightly

Bill Miranda

Bill Miranda | Discover Old Town Newhall 

March 20, 2025 2:23 am

Old Town Newhall is the place to go if you’re looking for arts, entertainment, dining, shopping and events. Whether it’s a romantic date night, a night out with friends or