Rick Barker | On a Lighter Note …
March 7, 2025 1:39 pm
Thought I’d lighten things up a bit from all the political battling going on here. Awhile back I wrote a letter pointing out that only two countries in the modern
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Paul Zerella | A Lot to Infer
March 7, 2025 1:37 pm
Regarding “Our View: Just What Do You Favor, as You Protest?” (Signal editorial, March 1.) I am not one of the protesters. You said you don’t know what they were
Hundreds of ‘non-core’ federal buildings to be sold
March 7, 2025 1:29 pm
By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer The U.S. General Services Administration released on Tuesday a list of “non-core” federal buildings and facilities that are being considered for disposal or sale. GSA initially
China says it’s ready to fight ‘trade war or any other type of war’ with US
March 7, 2025 1:12 pm
By Lily Zhou Contributing Writer The Chinese regime issued a response to additional U.S. tariffs that hit goods from China on Tuesday, saying it’s ready to fight any type of war
$400 million in Columbia University grants canceled due to antisemitic protests
March 7, 2025 1:04 pm
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer The Trump administration on Friday announced it has canceled grants worth roughly $400 million for Columbia University, alleging the Ivy League school has not acted on
Arthur Saginian | Shame Them into Being Welcoming?
March 7, 2025 11:39 am
Maggie Bowman of Valencia (letters, Jan. 31) ends a rather long monologue on Santa Clarita’s purported lack of diversity and inclusiveness, citing silent racism and classism as shaping who feels
Dan Walters | L.A. Mayor Karen Bass’ Erratic Meltdown
March 7, 2025 11:37 am
We may be seeing the meltdown of one of California’s highest ranking public officials, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. Ever since wildfires began sweeping through Los Angeles County neighborhoods, Bass
Carl Kanowsky | Standouts emerge at Atlas Peak AVA Tasting
March 7, 2025 1:41 am
Recently, I had the pleasure of attending the Atlas Peak American Viticultural Area tasting at Sequoia Grove Winery in Napa. Among the many wines sampled, a few stood out. One
Edna Herring | Anyone Know What This Is?
March 6, 2025 3:37 pm
I live near the Circle J Ranch homes. I would like to know what the noise is that we have been hearing for one and a half years. It sounds
Lynne Boswell | Why Do I Protest?
March 6, 2025 3:36 pm
I liked living in the country seen as the leader of the free world. I was proud that my country generously aided the poorest around the world with food and
Laura Brewer | Why Do We Turn Over So Much?
March 6, 2025 3:28 pm
In what world is it sane to work like crazy, get your paycheck and then turn over more than half of it to someone else to spend on things you
Joe Guzzardi | Nostalgia in the Wake of the Fires
March 6, 2025 3:24 pm
For the lucky few of us who grew up during the 1950s in Southern California, the non-stop coverage of the massive wildfire was impossible to watch. My thoughts took me
Dan Walters | Too Many Gimmicks in State Budget
March 6, 2025 3:18 pm
One of the many gimmicks that California’s governors and legislators employ to paper over budget deficits, thus avoiding real spending cuts or increasing taxes, is to assume some level of
White House denies claims US revoking Ukrainians’ immigration status
March 6, 2025 2:56 pm
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday denied a Reuters report claiming that the federal government is moving to revoke the temporary immigration status of
House Republicans, Democrats find no common ground on sanctuary cities
March 6, 2025 2:25 pm
By Mark Tapscott Contributing Writer Congressional hearings often feature vigorous debate and pointed disagreements between Democrats and Republicans, yet lawmakers typically find at least some common ground to compromise and keep
House censures Rep. Al Green for interrupting Trump’s address to Congress
March 6, 2025 2:12 pm
By Jackson Richman Contributing Writer The House censured Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, on Thursday for interrupting President Donald Trump’s Tuesday address before a joint session of Congress. Ten Democrats voted in
Laurene Weste | Changing Lives, One Paw at a Time
March 6, 2025 1:20 am
By Mayor Pro Tem Laurene Weste “You cannot share your life with a dog … or a cat, and not know perfectly well that animals have personalities and minds and
12 takeaways from Trump’s State of the Union speech
March 5, 2025 2:21 pm
By Joseph Lord, Lawrence Wilson, Sam Dorman, Travis Gillmore Contributing Writers WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump capped off his first six weeks in office with a 100-minute speech to a joint
Dr. Gene Dorio | Prevention Is Dam Important
March 5, 2025 11:24 am
As we approach mid-March, we will again discuss one of the worst disasters in California history that occurred in the Santa Clarita Valley: the collapse of the St. Francis Dam
Rob Kerchner | Slap Your Face and Wake Up
March 5, 2025 11:14 am
If the man you heeded for medical advice during COVID-19 was just criminally and preemptively pardoned (clear back to the day he helped create it), raise your hand. Now