David Hegg, "Ethically Speaking"

David Hegg | Choosing Wisely

By David Hegg It has long been understood that we always choose according to our best interests. That’s the way our minds work. Even if we deny ourselves something, like

Letters to the Editor

Nancy Fairbanks | Leaving Out Key Realities

Lois Eisenberg (letters, Oct. 2) asks, “What is America’s excuse?” but her piece leaves out key realities. Yes, school shootings are a tragic problem, but solutions require more than slogans

Letters to the Editor

Rick Barker | Excuse Me?

In re: Lois Eisenberg, “My House Is Being Demolished,” letters, Nov. 4. Perhaps I missed something, Ms. Eisenberg. Always a possibility. But, according to the votes I have been watching

Letters to the Editor

Rob Kerchner | Their Musk Stance Proves It

How nuts are they? Consider this. The very same folks who block Immigration and Customs Enforcement from deporting criminal illegal immigrants call for the deportation, destruction and even death of

Letters to the Editor

Larry Moore | Watch Out, Gary Horton

Just when I thought Gary Horton was trying to steal John Boston’s title of Resident Humorist of The Signal, Jonathan Kraut has stepped up to the plate and hit a

Letters to the Editor

Arthur Saginian | The Last Laugh?

Well, all I can say is that I’m glad to see that I gave Lynn Wright and Rick Barker a good laugh (Aug. 21 and Sept. 19, respectively). Judging from

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani speaks at the Brooklyn Paramount Theater in the Brooklyn borough of New York City on Nov. 4, 2025. Photo by Adhiraj Chakrabarti.

Mamdani announces all-female transition team 

By Joseph Lord Contributing Writer  New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced on Wednesday that his transition team would be all-female.  “Last night we made history, and today we begin the

Letters to the Editor

Emmanuel François | Patriotism in Action

Larry Moore’s letter (Nov. 4) paints protesters as “out of touch,” while glorifying Donald Trump as a peacemaker. That’s an astonishing rewrite of reality. Let’s start with “peace.” Trump’s presidency

Dan Walters

Dan Walters | With Padilla Sitting Out, Who Runs?

In 362 days California voters will choose a new governor. That’s just around the corner in political terms, given the expense and organizational lift a statewide campaign requires in the

A Delta airplane takes off from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport in Saint Paul, Minn., on Aug 29, 2025. Photo by Madalina Kilroy..

40 airports to reduce flights due to shutdown 

By T.J. Muscaro Contributing Writer   The world’s busiest airport and 39 others across the United States have been forced to decrease flights by 10% starting on Friday, federal officials announced.  The

National News

ICE arrests 1,505 alleged criminal aliens in new Texas operation 

By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer  Immigration and Customs Enforcement authorities in Houston arrested 1,505 alleged criminals, including illegal immigrants, transnational gang members, foreign fugitives, and other offenders, according to a Wednesday

Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) speaks during a press conference about Hong Kong at House Triangle on Capitol Hill in Washington on Nov. 19, 2024. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.

Pelosi announces retirement from Congress 

By Jackson Richman Contributing Writer  Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-San Francisco, announced on Thursday she will retire from Congress at the end of her current term on Jan. 3, 2027.  In a