Opinion

Letters to the Editor

Arthur Saginian | A Random Thought?

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

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Rob Kerchner | Remembering COVID

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,

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Julie Johnson | Where Does History Fit In?

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

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Cindy Russo | If It Costs Less, Then …

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

Nuné Gipson commentary

Nuné Gipson | California Voters: What’s Next?

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

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Sonny Morper | A Preventable Tragedy in Waiting

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

Byron York

Byron York | Trump’s Mixed Midterm Messaging

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

Gary Horton

Gary Horton | Ring Around the Collar!

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

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Kevin Strauss | Advanced Metering, Explained

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

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Edward Strawser | ‘1984’ Coming to Life

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

Dan Walters

Dan Walters | Newsom, Legislators Need Wake-Up Call

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

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Arthur Tom | Points to Make on Voter ID

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