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Disney: Kimmel’s show to return 

By Zachary Stieber and Jack Phillips Contributing Writers  Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show is returning to the air this week, the Walt Disney Co. said on Monday.  “Last Wednesday, we made the

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A Guide to Mortgage Interest Rates 

Buying a home is the most expensive purchase many people make in their lifetime. Some people do it only once, while others are in the market with greater frequency. In

David Hegg

David Hegg | Whatever Happened to Shame?

By David Hegg At the ground level of ethics is the understanding that living ethically is honorable while unethical behavior is shameful. This fundamental recognition of shame and honor can

Letters to the Editor

Brian Richards | Giving Permission to the Fringe

President Donald Trump and his supporters are called Nazis. This is dehumanizing and done without any evidence. In doing so, you are giving permission to your fringe to kill people.

Letters to the Editor

Larry Moore | Better Angels

The intersection of Valencia Boulevard and McBean Parkway has become the de facto area for Santa Clarita Valley protests. It is one of our busiest intersections, a place where protesters

Letters to the Editor

Rob Kerchner | They Fear the Truth

From the crime-ridden streets of D.C. to its Department of Government Efficiency-examined offices, from the protest-filled streets of L.A. to the office of its DEI mayor, the fear isn’t that

Dan Walters

Dan Walters | California’s Dubious Poverty Distinction

Last year’s presidential election underscored, particularly to Democrats, that the costs of living were a major factor in the outcome. Inflation had increased sharply during Joe Biden’s presidency, and voters’

Paul Butler commentary

Paul Butler | Chutes & Ladders at Work 

If you’ve ever played the childhood game Chutes and Ladders, you know the feeling. One moment you’re climbing high, making great progress, and the next, you land on a chute and

Flowers, American flags, and other items mourning Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, on Sept. 16, 2025. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

House passes resolution to honor Charlie Kirk 

By Jackson Richman Contributing Writer  The House of Representatives on Friday passed a resolution remembering conservative influencer Charlie Kirk and condemning his assassination.  The tally was 310-58 with 38 voting “present.” 

Letters to the Editor

Rick Barker | Have to Agree

In Re: Lynn Wright, “The Mystery Senator,” letters, Aug. 21. Mr. Wright and I are on completely different sides when it comes to politics  but I always enjoy reading his

Letters to the Editor

Peggy Stabile | Defeating Your Own Purpose

Re: Signal editorial, “Are We Seeing the Death of Civil Discourse?” Sept. 13. Upon reading the above editorial published by The Signal’s Editorial Board, I was taken aback by the

Letters to the Editor

Adam Eichensehr | Is a Wealth Tax the Answer?

Re: Gary Horton. Mr. Horton, I deeply connected with your July 23 column, “The Silence That Costs Us Everything.” I particularly connect to your comments about the top 1% in