By Michelle Mason Guest Contributor My mom, Donna Mason, has been a nurse at UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital in their acute pediatrics unit for the last 38 years. As she retires,
It’s the season of celebration. A time for people to come together with those they love and reflect on the year. However, that’s tough for so many people I know,
Re: Larry Moore, “Alternate Universe,” letters, Dec. 7. I find that I enjoy The Signal opinion page much more by just skipping certain “contributors.” Currently, my list is only three
At Wednesday’s board of trustees’ meeting, the leadership at College of the Canyons will have an opportunity to join over 100 other United States colleges and universities by signing the
Will someone inform Thomas Oatway (letters, Dec. 8) that Bernie Madoff died in 2021? And also inform him that it is highly unlikely that Donald Trump will be able to
I disagree with Lois Eisenberg again (letters, Dec. 8). Mike Johnson is the fresh face we need in the speaker’s position. Isn’t abortion murder? That is harsh but isn’t that
By David Hegg In logic there is a fallacy known as non sequitur. This Latin phrase simply means “does not follow” and describes a situation where a supposed “effect” actually
Thank you to Jonathan Kraut for his revealing Nov. 28 column, “Real Homeless Solutions Not Sought.” Indeed, despite politicians touting they are effectively housing those who are homeless, the number
Another death on our Santa Clarita streets. We have a crisis all over this country with the slaughter of pedestrians and bikers and we need to call it for what
Question: Good evening Robert. I love reading your weekly articles. I’ve learned and used so much of the information you’ve shared! Thank you! I now have a question of my
As I write this article it is the start of Hannukah, the Festival of Lights, a Jewish holiday commemorating the recovery of Jerusalem and the overthrow of the Seleucid Empire
In her letter (Oct. 29), Lois Eisenberg speaks of the appalling and barbaric atrocities committed by Hamas and of some people praising these inhuman killers. I completely agree with her
I read the piece about the rise in hate crimes, which includes “hate speech.” As I understand it, “hate speech” is violent, extremely negative, or highly pejorative speech directed against
A look at some of the most popular holiday lights displays in the SCV By Selvin Ramirez For The Signal The days after Thanksgiving, or even the day after Halloween, families
I keep having this recurring nightmare of who will be in the Donald Trump cabinet if he wins the presidency again. Here are my top candidates/worries: • Chief of Staff:
After weeks of chaotic non-leadership by the Republican-held house, a far-right, inexperienced Louisiana Republican is now the speaker of the House. Lo and behold. This new speaker has advocated the
The Mighty Signal gives Gary Horton a weekly pulpit to spew forth his misguided ideas about the state of our city and country. I’m sure this is a token gesture
A few months ago, a group of concerned parents met to talk over a proposal from the national chapter of Moms for Liberty to start a chapter for Los Angeles
In reading Lynn Wright’s letter to Michael Sandeen (Sept. 12) I remembered a letter I once wrote in The Signal encouraging political partisans to openly bash their own. I thus
“Just because I cannot see it, doesn’t mean I can’t believe it!” – Jack Skellington, A Nightmare Before Christmas What a year it has been – from ribbon cuttings and