By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer The House of Representatives panel that investigates accusations of wrongdoing against members is probing Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-Los Angeles, over alleged sexual misconduct. The House Ethics
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer The United States on Tuesday condemned Israeli airstrikes on a military airfield in northwestern Syria, calling the attack an “unnecessary escalation” and urging Israel and Syria
By Timothy Frudd Contributing Writer President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the United States was not holding negotiations with Iran and that the U.S. military continued to enforce its naval
By Kate Vidimos Contributing Writer In his short story “A Fine Old Man,” Mark Twain pokes fun at the typical inspirational stories found in the newspapers about old men achieving a
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer A group of Catholic physicians and a bishop filed a lawsuit against the state of Illinois on Tuesday, challenging the state’s assisted suicide law. The End-of-Life
Re: “How to Define Freedom,” Gerald Staack, letters, Aug. 11. Mr. Staack: I think the definition you used for freedom is a bit weak. I believe it is “the state
I believe that the U.S. Constitution is the greatest document ever written and it has always amazed me how the authors could have created this document so many years ago
In November, California voters will elect a new governor, fill other statewide offices and choose occupants of 152 legislative and congressional seats. It’s certain — as certain as anything can
People used to tell me that I wrote too many columns about abortion. The “pro-choice-but-who-are-we-kidding-pro-abortion” readers were tired of hearing me expound on the value of the unborn. But even
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to bomb Oman if it interferes with U.S. efforts to enforce a blockade on Iranian shipping, escalating pressure on the
By Travis Gillmore Contributing Writer WASHINGTON — Nearly 150 pages of newly declassified FBI documents paint the clearest picture yet of the relationship between a suspected Chinese Communist Party spy and
By Emel Akan Contributing Writer WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump welcomed 16-year-old lifeguard Ryder Williams to the White House on Monday, honoring him for his bravery in rescuing a young boy
By David Hegg For centuries, societies depended almost entirely on agriculture. The recognition that ground had to be cleared and plowed, seeds sown, and plants tended was part and parcel
As we celebrate the semiquincentennial of America this year, the Supreme Court once again waited until the end of its term to release some of the most consequential decisions regarding
It’s Back to School Time! Seeing all the “first day” photos across social media has been so cute! After living in Santa Clarita for 15-plus years, I have learned that
Every successful city eventually faces the same question. How do you continue to grow without losing the very qualities that made people want to live there in the first place?
In a recent e-newsletter sent out to the people of Santa Clarita by Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, she stated, “If you see Immigration and Customs Enforcement in your neighborhood, you
I read in The Signal (Aug. 1) about the ”first bilingual cohort graduates” and thought about how detrimental it is to those children. Teaching 90% in Spanish and 10% in
Question: Greetings, Robert. Been reading your article for years, first time writing in. I want to install a full-size flag pole on the side of my driveway, but I’m not
By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer A report released by House committees on Thursday alleged that Harvard University prioritized financial ties over American national security and received more than $600 million from