Letters to the Editor

Michael Sandeen | Advocacy Flags Fuel Division

Re: Jack Teoli’s letter (Signal, Sept. 10). Jack, honestly, I’m not trying to pick on you. I don’t think you’ve thought this flag issue through. I believe — and I’m

Letters to the Editor

Dr. Gene Dorio | Time to Mask Up

COVID cases are rising again in California. Older adults are especially vulnerable, so, as a doctor, I strongly recommend they wear a mask. Since the virus spreads through the air,

Letters to the Editor

Arthur Saginian | Why Media Tactics Work

In his June 18 letter, Brian Spinger of Canyon Country scolds The Signal editorial board’s position on the Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids and the accompanying protests. Mr. Spinger also

Commentary

Nik Kowsar | Kirk and Our Freedom After Speech

Winston Churchill nailed it when he told the British Parliament in 1943: “Democracy thrives only when free speech, free elections, and free institutions stand tall.” But here’s the bitter truth:

Letters to the Editor

Rick Barker | Let’s Have More Ducks

In re: Walt McKee, “Stop Ducking the Question,” letters, Aug. 14. Like Mr. McKee I live one block from the intersection of Newhall Ranch Road and McBean Parkway and just

Letters to the Editor

Rob Kerchner | Apologies and Thanks Forthcoming?

Ironically, Barack Obama’s immunity from prosecution for politicizing the intelligence community was confirmed a few years ago by the Supreme Court, after Obama’s own intelligence community went after Donald Trump

Letters to the Editor

Jack Crawford | Missing Decorum at All Levels

Over the past several weeks much has been written and said about the drama that has played out in recent City Council meetings. There have been claims of name calling,

Dan Walters

Dan Walters | Friction Increases on State Housing Laws

Conflict between California’s state officials and its nearly 500 cities and counties — especially over money — is nothing new. However, relations between state and local governments are arguably the

Charlie Kirk speaks before he is shot during Turning Point's visit to Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, on Sept. 10, 2025. Tess Crowley/The Deseret News via AP

Charlie Kirk assassinated at college event in Utah 

Compiled from news service reports  Conservative influencer Charlie Kirk was assassinated while speaking at a college event in Utah on Wednesday.  President Donald Trump announced that Kirk had died after