
David Hegg | Righting America Through Respect
By David Hegg As you’ve been told time after time, this weekend we celebrate our independence, 250 years of freedom from tyranny. On this occasion, it would do us well

By David Hegg As you’ve been told time after time, this weekend we celebrate our independence, 250 years of freedom from tyranny. On this occasion, it would do us well

I once served on a jury. I convinced the other 11 jurors to convict the attorneys on both sides and find the judge in contempt of his own court. Life

Six years ago, our public health apparatus lost its credibility. We were told it was too dangerous for kids to go to school, or for believers to gather in church,

As America celebrates its 250th birthday this month, our nation has a rare opportunity to reflect on who we are, where we’ve been, and where we’re headed. This milestone is

Everywhere you turn there has been a ramp-up to the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This may seem like a silly question, but where does

If there ever was a moment for citizens of the United States of America to contemplate and appreciate how their nation has affected humankind’s evolution, it is now on its

I am Chinese, a visitor from far away, forced to return to the country of my roots, a home I can no longer stomach. A scant five years ago, I

Last year at this time I submitted a letter to the editor expressing my disappointment that horses were banned from the Santa Clarita Valley Fourth of July parade. I also

This is in reply to Kevin Strauss of the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency (letters, July 1). When Glenda Roybal sent a letter to The Signal about how unfair it

Who are the so-called Democratic Socialists of America and their fellow travelers? While it is difficult to generalize, many current and would-be socialist officeholders share several common traits. Most of

To every California voter — Republicans, independents, no party preference, moderate Democrats, and every Californian who still loves this state: If you’re a Democrat who feels like your party has

I read with interest The Signal’s recent article, “City Hosts Forest Safety Day” (June 30). At about the same time, I received an email from Southern California Edison describing plans

With midterm elections just a few months away, a 36-hour period last week gave the political world a good picture of President Donald Trump’s approach to campaigning for Republicans with

Ring around the collar! If you’re under 45, those four words probably draw blanks. But if you’re of a certain vintage, you can hear the jingle in your head right

The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency appreciates the opportunity to address Ms. Glenda Roybal’s recent letter to the editor (“No Meaningful Choice,” June 23). In her letter, Ms. Roybal raises

So the Republicans hold the House, the Senate and the presidency, yet they continue to cry “voter fraud”? George Orwell’s book, “1984” has come to fruition, where facts become fantasy

Accurately describing the state financial situation depends largely on a person’s definitions of “balanced” and “deficit.” Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders describe the 2026-27 budget they negotiated as “a

As a kid, I often saw signs at construction sites that read, “Your Tax Dollars at Work.” At the time, I didn’t think much about them — I wasn’t paying

Jack Crawford’s letter, “Explaining the Voter ID Objections,” makes a fair point: No eligible citizen should be prevented from voting simply because obtaining identification is difficult. I agree with that

I spent an absolutely wonderful two days in New York recently. It doesn’t hurt my best friend lives on the Upper East Side near Central Park, the weather was exquisite,