Lois Eisenberg | It Rains Here After All
January 16, 2026 3:52 am
California is free of all drought for the first time in 25 years. The dryness has gone, and now we can brag about California being wet and soggy. What Californians
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Arthur Saginian | The Rants’ Essential Service
January 16, 2026 3:51 am
This goes out to Alan Ferdman of Canyon Country (letters, Dec. 9). It’s the answer to his question as to why The Signal “wastes ink on his rants … Gary
Trump threatens to invoke Insurrection Act to end anti-ICE protests in Minnesota
January 15, 2026 1:50 pm
By Sam Dorman Contributing Writer President Donald Trump has threatened to use the Insurrection Act in Minnesota following an attack on an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in the state. “If the
DHS: ICE officer ambushed, shoots illegal immigrant in Minneapolis
January 15, 2026 1:45 pm
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent was hospitalized after getting ambushed and attacked with a shovel by an illegal immigrant from Venezuela, according to a late-night post on X Wednesday from
Senate shelves bill to block military action in Venezuela
January 15, 2026 1:26 pm
By Nathan Worcester and Ryan Morgan Contributing Writers WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate voted on Wednesday night to shelve a Democrat-led resolution to constrain President Donald Trump’s ability to direct continued military action
Laurene Weste | Preserving the Past and Building the Future at Hart Park in 2026
January 15, 2026 12:21 pm
By Mayor Laurene Weste “It has been said that, at its best, preservation engages the past in a conversation with the present over a mutual concern for the future.” – William Murtagh
Richard Harding | Reflections of a Navy Recruit and Impact of Dr. King
January 15, 2026 9:31 am
On April 4, 1968, I was in the Navy. I was at that time only a third of the way through basic training. Upon arrival at boot camp, a month
Douglas Zabilski | Poor Planning in Bouquet Canyon
January 15, 2026 9:19 am
Having attended the meeting regarding the closure of Bouquet Canyon Road with traffic being detoured into a residential section of Copper Hill, it has become distinctly clear that the City
Rob Kerchner | A Magical Drop
January 15, 2026 9:18 am
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
Byron York | Prime Tough-Guy Progressivism
January 15, 2026 9:12 am
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
Trump: Federal payments to sanctuary cities to be suspended Feb. 1
January 14, 2026 2:40 pm
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
As Iran protests grow, thousands killed by regime
January 14, 2026 2:38 pm
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.
Gary Horton | Melting Your Brain a Tactical Objective
January 14, 2026 4:22 am
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
Teresa Todd | A True Original
January 14, 2026 4:21 am
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,
Rick Barker | Will Look Like Child’s Play
January 14, 2026 4:19 am
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
Philip Wasserman | A Super Self-Correction
January 14, 2026 4:18 am
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,
Joe Guzzardi | Fighting the Good Fight on Voter Fraud
January 14, 2026 4:15 am
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
The Savvy Senior | When Do Most Americans Take Social Security?
January 14, 2026 1:06 am
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
Texas governor orders probes into potential fraud in child care services
January 14, 2026 12:50 am
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
New California fee targets batteries in PlayStations, power tools and singing cards
January 13, 2026 1:21 pm
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,