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As everyone in Santa Clarita knows, this November we must choose between Rep. Steve Knight and Democratic challenger Katie Hill on election day, in their fight to serve as our

By Tim Whyte Signal Editor There’s a bit of a contradiction circulating among candidates for local and regional office, and it goes something like this: We have a housing crisis.

By David Hegg Given that critique has become one of our most enjoyed national pastimes, I’m offering some thoughts on how to shape our criticisms in ways that can spur

Hillary Clinton can no longer tolerate her position as a lowly spectator in the peanut gallery of the Democrat Party. As her party is taken over by the radical left,

Dearest Pops, Sunday, hanging over the crispest blue Canyon Country sky, I saw a stratocumulus cloud. Fluffy on top, flat as a board and darkly ominous on bottom. I smiled

By the end of last week’s drama, the only Supreme I wanted to hear about was Diana Ross. But, alas, there was “no mountain high enough” to keep away from

In ancient mythology, Odysseus had to navigate his boat around a group of sharp rocks but beautiful women stood on the shoreline behind the rocks singing songs that promised love

I have voted in every election since 1972, but I have never voted for a Democrat for Congress. However, these are exceptional times that require a fresh viewpoint. I first

Voters in the 25th District have a rare opportunity to send an authentic, impassioned and truly one-of-us local leader to represent our interests in Congress. Katie Hill, our local candidate

I am used to TV radio ads directing me to vote because of untrue sweeping statements. And now I get these same maligning messages on YouTube. Lately when I click

By Tim Whyte Signal Editor I’ll admit, I was a little nervous. It had been a little while since I’d hosted one of these things. Over a dozen years, if

By David Hegg Let’s be honest. At some point, we’re all victims. Life is rough, disappointment is common, tragedy is inescapable and injustices, both large and small, envelope every life.

On Nov. 6 voters will have the chance to vote “yes” on Proposition 6, which will repeal Senate Bill 1, Gov. Jerry Brown’s $52 billion gas and car tax. In

The specter of rent control is making a reappearance both in Los Angeles County and statewide. Housing costs, including rents, have risen sharply in recent years, making it difficult for

Maybe it’s the Kaitlin Jenner side of me, but I’ve always been fascinated by cleaning tips, especially the ones leaning toward the phantasmagorical. Sometimes I’m lured by a late-night TV

It’s about time the Santa Clarita Valley started paying attention to this. Our own beloved Master’s University is under attack and not from the outside. It’s a rot the emanates

“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” ― Mahatma Gandhi Our community cares about animals. From the recent

It’s easy to get discouraged with all the national political tumult playing out on all media — constantly blaring into our eyes and ears. Many folks get discouraged — or

Congratulations! You are reading this in the No. 1 source of local news, according to past polling of local residents. That’s a good start, because reliable sources of news (especially

By Tim Whyte Signal Editor “Oh Christ,” he said. “The best thing in football was to really pop someone. One of the great joys of my life was to get