As the father of two teenagers, trying to manage screen time today feels less like parenting and more like working a second job as a frustrated information technology administrator. Our
Rick Barker (letters, July 15) and Max Morgan (letters, July 17) are both good friends of mine. Here is more to keep the uniform issue goin’. Rick, I got permission
To rephrase a quote from President Dwight Eisenhower, California voters “must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought” (“Military Industrial Complex”) of the Republican victim complex.
Elon Musk earns a trillion dollars, and Democrats have a meltdown. Meanwhile the government steals half of your paycheck for trillions of dollars every year, and Democrats cheer. Think about
The 1998 election of Gray Davis as governor was something of a fluke. Davis had climbed the political ladder one rung at a time, from serving as Gov. Jerry Brown’s
By Ben Christopher CalMatters Writer Altadena may get a reprieve from two of California’s marquee housing laws after a bill to temporarily exempt the fire-torn community sailed through back-to-back Assembly hearings. The two laws being
By T.J. Muscaro Contributing Writer Spain can now boast of its men’s national team being crowned the 2026 World Cup champions after beating Lionel Messi and the defending champions, Argentina, 1-0
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer The FBI on Monday confirmed that an individual allegedly set off an “incendiary device” at a federal building in New York City that houses Immigration and Customs Enforcement
By Timothy Frudd Contributing Writer The War Department identified two U.S. soldiers on Monday who were killed in action during Iranian strikes on a U.S. military base in Jordan. The Pentagon named 1st Lt. Tyler James
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer A sample of lettuce from a U.S. supplier did not actually test positive for a parasite called cyclospora, the Food and Drug Administration said on Sunday. Regulators on
What distinguishes a good backyard gathering from a great one? More often than not, a little friendly competition. Exmark has partnered with landscape designer, Doug Scott with Redeem Your Ground, on a new
By David Hegg Recently, I connected with some of my high school friends, and it brought back memories, good and not so good. And it reminded me of our last
The full-page news article in the July 14 edition of The Signal by Yue Stella Yu and Kristen Hwang, regarding California’s upcoming election, points out how, once again, we are
If you invite Andrew Taban to your next Fourth of July party, he will probably bring stale chips and flat beer to share. He will also throw a wet blanket
Regarding Lois Eisenberg’s letter of July 16: I really never understood dual citizenship. Well I think it is dumb, stupid, idiotic, moronic, bat-(expletive) crazy (sorry). How can someone give their
As a very concerned “retired senior” living in Santa Clarita — the North Valencia area to be exact — my wife and I try to keep abreast of the latest
Acclaimed British filmmaker Christopher Nolan’s (“The Dark Knight,” “Oppenheimer”) newest film, “The Odyssey,” opens this week in the United States. But controversy has already surrounded Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s 2,700-year-old
For the past two years, I have had the honor of serving on our homeowners’ association board. Because our neighborhood is a relatively new development, we inherited 11 vendors from the developer-controlled board.
Question: I bought a home that I knew had a smoke smell but figured I could paint and make it go away. I painted the bedroom first, hoping to be able to move in and continue on over time. Unfortunately, the bedroom still is holding the smoke smell and now I’m at a loss. I already removed the carpet and padding, and am not sure what to do. Any ideas? — Chuck P. Answer: Chuck, there is a primer that is needed and, in my experience, is the only way to clear the air. Kilz is the brand and you can use the Restoration or original — both should do the trick. Fully cover all painted surfaces with this, then follow up with fresh paint. Once this is done, if there is still a smell, check the insulation in the attic. It could be old and holding the smell also. That is an expensive fix, but keep it in mind if you continue having the problem. Best of luck — reach back out if you need additional help. Robert Lamoureux has more than 40 years of experience as a general contractor, with separate
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer The U.S. military has destroyed a key Iranian surveillance tower in the Strait of Hormuz that was used to monitor ships, according to a Friday statement from U.S. Central