If you live in the south Santa Clarita Valley, you may have noticed an increase in noise from jet and propeller planes. It’s not your imagination. The FAA has instituted
So amidst all the madness of impeachment, Oscar bozos, the agonizing mystery of where Patriots QB and multimillionaire Tom Brady and his supermodel wife will dwell, living in an absolute
The English writer Martin Amis was profoundly wise when he wrote, “Probably human cruelty is fixed and eternal — only styles change.” His point — that wickedness is an essential
The city of Santa Clarita is undergoing rapid changes, booming economically and growing in population — signs of strength and promise to all. We want Santa Clarita to have a
Nobody wants to pay for something that mostly benefits others who are not paying their full measure for the service they receive. That is the underlying discontent with the Patient
The March 3 ballot contains only one statewide initiative — Proposition 13. No it’s not that Proposition 13 (the one that was passed in 1978). This Proposition 13 seeks voter
The landmark proposition passed by voters in 1978 called Proposition 13 has saved Californians billions of dollars in property tax assessments. This original Prop. 13 designates property tax rates are
From grocery to retail, the service sector to restaurants and beyond, businesses need to take bold action in 2020 toward climate solutions by phasing in zero-waste programs, transitioning to zero-emissions
By Tim Whyte Signal Editor There are road trips you’ll never forget. And I think any time you finish an 1,100-mile roadie by going the last 80 miles through a
By David Hegg Many years ago a popular song declared that “love will keep us together.” But apparently it doesn’t, at least not in its most popular form. The statistical
People often ask where my inspiration for topics and issues comes from when I sit down to write these columns. Turn on any news station for five minutes and there
After following the explosion in a clown factory previously called the Iowa Caucuses, I’ve decided to change my name to Bernie Sanders-Boston and run for president. As a Democrat. What
The movement to combat sexual assault on campus is important and profound. Activists have done critical organizing and brought to light a long-neglected crisis. But along the way, as is
The season for political advertising and mailbox overloading has begun! Here we go again with all the fliers, post cards, and URGENT-labeled letters. One recently caught my attention. Mike Garcia
“‘People are always meaning well,’ said Edward. ‘That’s often the trouble.’” ― Penelope Lively, Passing On I have no doubt legislators have good intentions. The vast majority seem to be
By Tim Whyte Signal Editor I got The Crud. We’re not talking about your garden variety case of the sniffles here. This was a bona fide case of, “Hey, maybe
By David Hegg It is popular today to suggest that our country is experiencing a lack of leadership. In the current political discussions I hear it all the time. “We
Ask any preschool teacher. Watch any episode of “Supernanny.” How do you elicit good behavior? You reward it. Bad behavior – breaking the rules, throwing tantrums, etc. – is reduced
I have a friend who contemplated suicide. Dear me. I suspect I’ve many friends who, at one time, when things grew so dark, secretly contemplated this ultimate narcissism. Beneath the dirt,
Climate change is a critical issue impacting our children. Unless we take immediate action, there will not be a livable planet for them. Children are aware of this. They read