Paul Butler commentary

Paul Butler | First impressions at work 

We like to believe we’re good judges of people. In a world that rewards quick decisions and snap judgments, it feels efficient — almost necessary — to size someone up in an instant. But the truth

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington on Sept. 8, 2025. Photo by Madalina Kilroy.

Eric Swalwell announces run for California governor 

By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer  Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., announced on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” that he will run for California governor in 2026, pledging to be a “fighter and protector” for the state.  Swalwell’s

Letters to the Editor

Arthur Saginian | Those Four Characters?

In reference to the letter by Peggy Stabile (Sept. 19), I find it very difficult to consider people like California Gov. Gavin Newsom and former President Barack Obama “leaders” and

Letters to the Editor

Lois Eisenberg | Thanks to Government Employees

Many thanks to the government employees who didn’t receive a paycheck due to the government  shutdown. Their sacrifice has been insurmountable and thank you for your sacrifice. These government employees

Commentary

Joe Guzzardi | Newsom: Style Over Substance

During the past year, I’ve written thousands of words predicting California Gov. Gavin Newsom would not only fail in his lustful quest for the White House, but also would not

Former Vice President Dick Cheney. Tom Benitez - Pool/Getty Images

Former VP Dick Cheney honored at funeral 

By Arjun Singh Contributing Writer  The 46th Vice President of the United States of America, the late Richard Bruce Cheney, was honored with a funeral in Washington on Thursday after dying

Jeffrey Epstein on March 28, 2017. Photo: New York State Sex Offender Registry

Trump signs bill to release Epstein files 

By Jackson Richman, Joseph Lord Contributing Writers  WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed into law a bill to release the files surrounding deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.  “Jeffrey Epstein

Letters to the Editor

Larry Moore | Horton Column Hits a Low

The following letter was written before the end of the 2025 World Series. Gary Horton, just when I thought your virtue signaling could stoop no lower, you outdid yourself with

Letters to the Editor

Brian Richards | New Rules!

To my friends on the left, you are no longer allowed to be enraged at what any Republican says including and especially Donald Trump’s comment about “grabbing women,” after you

Dan Walters

Dan Walters | A Hidden World of Political Operatives

Most Californians probably see the Capitol as a place where governors, legislators and other state officials gather to do the public’s business. That’s true, at least superficially. Elected officeholders come

The Saugus Speedway scoreboard gets loaded onto a truck. Photo courtesy of Tommy Gelinas.

Saugus Speedway scoreboard finds its way home 

By Kelly Ingram (Nishimoto)  Signal Staff Writer After nearly a decade in storage, the historic Saugus Speedway scoreboard is returning home to Santa Clarita — thanks to Valley Relics Museum

Illegal immigrants await processing by U.S. Border Patrol agents outside of San Diego, Calif., on Dec. 5, 2023. Photo by John Fredricks.

Homan: 30K missing illegal immigrant children located 

By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer  More than 30,000 missing illegal immigrant children have been located by the Trump administration, border czar Tom Homan said in a Fox News interview clip published on Tuesday.  Chicago

A pilot assigned to the 61st Fighter Squadron and 61st Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chiefs prepare an F-35A Lightning II for taxi at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., on Jan. 15, 2019. Airman 1st Class Jacob Wongwai/U.S Air Force

Saudi crown prince pledges $1T investment in US 

By Evgenia Filimianova & Emel Akan Contributing Writers  WASHINGTON — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said during his meeting with President Donald Trump on Tuesday that he will boost the investment partnership with the United States from $600 billion to $1