Car thefts and accidents have plummeted under Donald Trump’s crime-and-immigration crackdown. Between January and October 2025, about 324,000 cars were reported stolen. That is a 23.2% drop over the 421,791
On Saturday, Larry Krasner, the elected Democratic district attorney of Philadelphia, posted a photo of himself on social media. It was a black-and-white picture of a stern-looking Krasner in a
By Joseph Lord Contributing Writer President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that the federal government will suspend payments to so-called sanctuary cities that defy federal immigration enforcement. “Starting Feb. 1, we’re not
By Shahrzad Ghanei Contributing Writer Nights in Tehran, Iran, are increasingly violent, according to an Iranian woman who recently left Iran. She said security forces often move through crowds on motorcycles, firing indiscriminately.
Everything has already been said. Every argument has been made. Every scandal has been aired in public. Every outrage has been explained, countered, debunked, reaffirmed and recycled. And yet nothing
As the new year began, Placerita Canyon lost one of its truest originals and most devoted champions. Lola Williams, born in 1936, was a woman of remarkable kindness, quiet strength,
If anyone thinks the fiasco with state and federal government payouts to all of the fraudsters in Minnesota is big, wait until we see what has been going on here
I made a mistake in my Jan. 3 letter to The Signal. Margot Kidder played Lois Lane in the original Superman films, starring Christopher Reeve as Superman. In my defense,
One of the most determined and dedicated fraud fighters in the U.S. is the under-appreciated, unsung Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon, a constitutional law expert and free
Dear Savvy Senior, What are the most popular ages that people start taking their Social Security retirement benefits? I’m turning 62 later this year and trying to decide when to start taking my benefits. — Born in ’64 Dear ’64, You can sign
By Jill McLaughlin Contributing Writer Texas last week became the first state to order internal fraud investigations into child care services in the wake of a federal fraud crackdown in Minnesota. Gov. Greg Abbott directed state
By Alejandra Reyes-Velarde CalMatters Writer Californians are paying a new fee every time they buy a product with a non-removable battery – whether it’s a power tool, a PlayStation, or even a singing greeting card. The 1.5% surcharge,
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer The U.S. State Department on Monday evening sent a warning to any Americans who are still remaining in Iran to leave the country immediately due to protests and increased regime
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the White House has “canceled all meetings” with Iranian officials and that “help is on the way” amid days of
Compiled from news service reports The Supreme Court on Tuesday heard oral arguments over the constitutionality of two states’ bans on boys’ participation in girls’ sports. Idaho and West Virginia passed the laws, but
By Sandy Lindsey Contributing Writer There are many reasons to buy a fixer-upper, starting with a lower price point. This may allow a buyer the opportunity to move into a neighborhood
Before being elected to the state Assembly, I was an advocate for nurses for many years. In many of our fights to provide health care, we went up against huge
One year ago, Southern California experienced one of the most devastating wildfire disasters in American history. Over the days and weeks that followed, 14 fires erupted in and around L.A.
The following is a copy of a letter sent to Rep. George Whitesides and representatives of the city of Santa Clarita and Los Angeles County. I just attended the Jan.
Approximately 200 residents filled The Centre, all of us there to hear what amendments — if any —were being made following the chaotic Nov. 12 meeting, during which Lennar development