Sharon Devol | Delete the Expletive
June 10, 2026 3:52 am
Re: Quote from former Gov. Jerry Brown in Dan Walters’ June 6 column: “I want to get s— done.” Did your editor take a vacation? Really, this is so inappropriate
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Palmer Schoening | Prediction Markets Hurt Family Businesses
June 10, 2026 3:45 am
Family-owned and local businesses are the lifeblood of America, contributing trillions of dollars to the economy and standing as proud symbols of our national heritage. The health of Main Street
David M. Shribman | The Dog Days Are Already Here for Democrats
June 10, 2026 3:07 am
There’s an old story about a dog-food manufacturer who created a new canine concoction with the best ingredients and infused with the finest nutrients. It was launched into the market
The Savvy Senior | I Have a Will – Do I Also Need a Trust?
June 10, 2026 1:35 am
Dear Savvy Senior. My wife and I were recently talking about updating our will and wondered if we should also set up a trust. How do we know if we need
US forces fire on tanker trying to evade blockade
June 9, 2026 1:00 pm
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer The U.S. military command in charge of operations in the Middle East has said it disabled an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman that violated
Trump vows US response to Iran shooting down helicopter
June 9, 2026 12:50 pm
By Ryan Morgan Contributing Writer WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced on Monday that Iran was responsible for downing a U.S. attack helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz a day earlier, and vowed that the United States would respond. “I
Trump: US in ‘final throes’ of Iran deal, Strait of Hormuz could reopen soon
June 9, 2026 12:42 pm
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States and Iran were in the “final throes” of negotiations on a deal that would permanently block Tehran from obtaining
Andrew Taban | Pride, Anger and an American Dream in Freefall
June 9, 2026 10:52 am
Hello reader, and welcome to the month of June …or shall I say Happy Pride Month! We can also say Happy Immigrant Heritage Month, Happy National Safety Month, Happy Men’s
Jocelyn Miranda | How Many More Lives?
June 9, 2026 10:47 am
How many more children must lose their lives before meaningful action is taken to address gun violence in America? All over the country, families, students and communities are the ones
Christine Flowers | Dems Still Backing Scandalous Platner
June 9, 2026 10:39 am
When Donald Trump was filmed telling “Access Hollywood’s” Billy Bush that “I don’t even wait. And when you’re a star, they let you do it. You can do anything. …
Flesh-eating screwworm reappears in US
June 8, 2026 9:55 am
By Darlene McCormick Sanchez Contributing Writer The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday that a 3-week-old calf in Zavala County, Texas, near the Mexican border, had been infected by the New World screwworm. Two
House to take up $70B bill to fund ICE, border control
June 8, 2026 9:14 am
By Joseph Lord Contributing Writer The U.S. House will consider legislation this week to provide around $70 billion in funding to Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other immigration enforcement agencies, amid concerns among moderate
Iran halts strikes on Israel but warns of renewed attacks in Lebanon
June 8, 2026 9:02 am
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer Iran said on Monday that it has suspended military operations against Israel following a weekend exchange of missile strikes, but warned that any further Israeli attacks — including ongoing operations in southern Lebanon — would
Navigating Travel Plans: When Travel Advisors Can Take You Further Than AI
June 7, 2026 8:57 am
From comparing prices to dreaming up bucket-list destinations, artificial intelligence has become a starting point for millions of travelers who are turning to tech for early-stage planning. However, travelers consistently
David Hegg | Happiness or Joy?
June 7, 2026 1:46 am
By David Hegg A few weeks ago, I was sitting in a circle of friends when one asked us, “What brings you joy, not happiness, but joy?” As is often
Philip Wasserman | Decluttering
June 7, 2026 1:43 am
Larry Moore (May 28 letter) reports spending over an hour at the Trump Superstore in Myrtle Beach. Though it’s reasonable to infer he didn’t leave empty-handed, he didn’t reveal whether
Suzette Martinez Valladares | California and Local Voters Spoke Clearly
June 6, 2026 10:34 am
With another California primary election behind us, one thing is becoming increasingly clear: Voters are looking for common-sense leadership and practical solutions to the challenges they face every day. Across
Brian Richards | California Dreaming!
June 6, 2026 10:31 am
Today, June 4, I heard that the primary vote for governor of California is only 58% completed. For comparison, Florida has all their votes counted two hours after the polls
Arthur Saginian | So Many Nails on So Many Heads
June 6, 2026 10:24 am
This is to praise the Rev. David Hegg for what I consider one of his best, if not one of The Signal’s best, columns I have read since I started
Dan Walters | California’s Population Is Stagnating
June 6, 2026 10:13 am
California’s population exploded during and immediately after World War II, from 6.9 million in 1940 to 19.9 million in 1970, thanks to waves of migrants from other states drawn to