The Senate recently agreed not to get paid during a federal government shutdown. Missing paychecks would be a big deal for most of us. The median senator is worth $4.4
By Yue Stella Yu and Kate Wolffe CalMatters Writers California lawmakers adopted a $356 billion state budget late Monday that would largely avoid or delay billions of dollars in social service cuts Gov. Gavin Newsom
By Evgenia Filimianova Contributing Writer Oil prices fell to their lowest levels in more than three months on Tuesday as traders weighed the prospects of renewed energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz against
By Ryan Morgan Contributing Writer Representatives for the United States and Iran are scheduled to sign their new Middle East peace framework at an in-person event near Lucerne, Switzerland, on Friday, the Swiss
By Maya C. Miller, Wendy Fry and Lynn La CalMatters Writers Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday accused President Donald Trump of placing him and his wife on a political “hit list” and
“We’ll fight for you,” “Fighting for what you deserve,” “I’ll fight for you” and similar attorney solicitations bombard our airways, billboards and commercials. Lots of fighting. Attorneys in suits scrapping
As College of the Canyons board president, it is my great privilege to reflect on one of the most meaningful days in the life of our college: Commencement. On Friday,
As requested, I’d like to help Michael Sandeen (letters, June 5) understand my objections to required voter ID. First, he raises the fact that we are aware of hospice fraud
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer The trust fund that Social Security uses to pay retirement benefits to tens of millions of Americans could run out by 2032 unless Congress acts, according
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer Eight unidentified U.S. Air Force service members are presumed dead after a U.S. Air Force B-52 bomber aircraft crashed shortly after taking off for a routine test mission
By Andrew Moran Contributing Writer SpaceX raised almost $86 billion from last week’s record initial public offering — also known as an IPO — after major brokers exercised their overallotment of shares, the company said on Monday. Elon Musk’s rocket, artificial intelligence and
By Emel Akan Contributing Writer ÉVIAN, France — U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in France on Monday to participate in the annual G7 summit. His visit comes just hours after he announced that the United States had reached
By Chris Summers Contributing Writer Iranian Americans protested against the regime in Tehran as the Iranian soccer team arrived in Los Angeles for its first World Cup match against New Zealand on Monday. As the team arrived
By David Hegg As this Sunday is Flag Day, we would do well to reflect on the 31 words that make up our Pledge of Allegiance. And, if you’re like
My gym just announced its annual member survey. As members, we each received a link in our inboxes, and there are various signs around the fitness center encouraging us to
In November, I sat in a room and listened to representatives from the California Judicial Council explain their plans for an eight-story regional courthouse at McBean Parkway and Valencia Boulevard
Simon Reyna (letters, June 11) criticizes The Signal’s endorsement of Spencer Pratt and argues that Pratt has “absolutely zero experience.” If experience alone is the standard, then the obvious question
Currently our city is car-dependent and is designed to put cars first, which is not a bad thing. However it makes it difficult for those using bikes and other small
Just a quick word of appreciation to our city planners for the great bike paths that we have around our city. My wife and I have lived here for almost
California’s next governor — most likely former Attorney General Xavier Becerra — will inherit a raft of knotty, unresolved issues. Some, such as the high rate of homelessness and high