Recently, the New York Times published an article and podcast titled, “The most empty downtown in America.” It outlined the story of San Francisco’s rise as a tech hub, with
I read with interest Gary Horton’s Feb. 1 column when I saw the word “extort” in the headlines. Extortion is a pretty powerful word, so I wondered who was extorting
“Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.” – Charles W. Eliot Throughout my
Dear Savvy Senior, What are the IRS income tax filing requirements for retirees this tax season? My income dropped way down when I retired in 2022, so I’m wondering if
Oh, I tire of culture wars. Two sides, forever manipulating their base through exaggeration of emotional cultural issues, rather than fixing real problems and in truth, making America great. Florida
On President Joe Biden’s 2023 State of the Union address: “Our society is wealthy in terms of information but bankrupt in its morality and character” is a quote I heard
Re: Rick Barker, “Constitutional Law 101,” letters, Jan. 8. I don’t think Rick Barker understands what Proposition 1 did. Proposition 1 WAS different from any other proposition. It wasn’t a
So let’s talk climate change. Michio Kaku, a theoretical scientist with a doctorate from the University of California, Berkeley, told FOX Business host Lisa Kennedy: “Hollywood almost got it right.
Couldn’t wait to write this letter to the editor regarding President Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address on Feb. 7. The following are some facts from said address, according
By David Hegg The fact is, everything stands or falls on leadership. Leaders understand the importance of bringing people together to accomplish more than any could do alone. The best
In re: Charles Bradford, “You Call This Unity,” letters, Jan. 24. Very simple, adult and logical solution, Mr. Bradford: Have you ever considered contacting our congressman and actually asking him
The 664 billionaires in America together are worth $4.1 trillion. If we confiscated 100% of their wealth, we’d raise enough to run the federal government for about nine months. Perhaps
Next week we celebrate Presidents Day and recognize both Washington and Lincoln, but for many of us, February is also when we reflect on the life of President Ronal Reagan,
Super Bowl LVII is Sunday. It is unquestioningly the biggest sporting event of the year in this country. There is extreme partying and celebration everywhere. And each year there is
A few years ago, my wife and I started serving as volunteers at the “Royal Family Kids Camp,” which is for children between the ages of 7-11 who are in
Question: Robert, I read your articles and now I need some help. I live in Castaic and have a dilemma with roof leaks. Some of the flat concrete tiles on
In re: Gary Horton, “America, a Nation of Shoulder Shruggers,” commentary, Jan. 25. One of the great things about this incredible country that Mr. Horton obvious hates is that our
A New York Republican won his congressional seat in November in a district that Joe Biden had won by 10 points. The New York Times published research on the winner,
I recently saw a father, a mother and their three children walking through a store. All five were wearing masks. They weren’t even the medical-grade KN95 masks. They were those
By Molly Meredith Signal Staff Writer Santa Clarita resident Joyce Wade is scheduled to appear on “The Price is Right” episode airing on Feb. 17. Wade, a children’s youth ministries pastor,