Rabbi Mark Blazer

Mark Blazer | A reminder of when courage shines brightest 

In the first weeks of 2025, our Southern California community endured a devastating loss. The fires that swept across our region — unpredictable, fast-moving, and ferocious — have left families displaced, homes destroyed, and neighborhoods forever changed.

National News

Minneapolis passes beefed-up sanctuary law  

By Janice Hisle Contributing Writer   The Minneapolis City Council unanimously approved a stronger version of the city’s local “sanctuary city” ordinance on Dec. 11, in opposition to federal agents’ illegal-immigration crackdown in the

Letters to the Editor

Larry Moore | They Got What They Deserved

For the bleeding-heart liberals who bemoan the loss of two narco-terrorist “sailors,” I have one thing to say: They got what they deserved. When these narco-terrorists sign up to pilot

Letters to the Editor

Diane Zimmerman | Where They Part Ways

The following comments were submitted to the Santa Clarita City Council on Nov. 25, regarding Denise Lite’s Nov. 22 commentary in The Signal.   Denise and I have cordially disagreed

Laurene Weste, City Council column

Laurene Weste | Happy Birthday, Santa Clarita 

As Santa Clarita turns 38, we’re not just celebrating another year — we’re honoring the vision that made cityhood possible and the bright future still ahead. When our city incorporated in 1987, it was a community in transition.

Letters to the Editor

Jack Crawford | The Enemy of Democracy

I am writing in response to Jack Teoli’s letter of Dec. 1, “A Concerning Endorsement,” which criticizes the City Council’s 5-0 vote recommending a “no” vote on Proposition 50 regarding

Letters to the Editor

Rob Kerchner | They Need a Focus for Hate

Folks on the right talk a lot about TDS — Trump Derangement Syndrome — but leftists also called George W. Bush “Hitler.” They even hanged him in effigy. They freaked

Dan Walters

Dan Walters | Is it Gov. Gavin or Candidate Newsom?

California Gov. Gavin Newsom, an all-but-certain candidate for president in 2028, jumped at the chance to address a forum of business executives and other A-list figures last week and burnish

National News

Trump: US has seized oil tanker off coast of Venezuela 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the United States seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela in what appears to be an escalation in the administration’s campaign against

Letters to the Editor

Arthur Saginian | One Option: Get Involved

Elaine Smith poses a perplexing question (letters, Oct. 8). She’s retired, in good health, has no extra money, but wants to help get rid of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and

Letters to the Editor

Dr. Gene Dorio | Safety and Development

Re: “County signs off on 1,500 more homes for west side,” news, Nov 19. On Dec. 14, 1963, I watched from our rooftop as the Baldwin Hills Dam ruptured, releasing