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SCV Voices: Guest Commentary

Patricia Lara Ladd | Influential Latinos move toward GOP

The Republican Party continues to be the engine attracting Hispanics in America. Historically, Hispanics have become Democrats because they don’t understand the difference between “Democratic” and “Democrat.” Once they truly

David Hegg

David Hegg | Of Coffee Shops and Life

If you’re like me, you spend some time each week standing in line to order your favorite coffee drink. But, if you’re also like me, you’ve discovered the coffee shop

Brian Baker | Amused by Local Leftist Ramblings

I often find columns by our resident leftists to be entertaining, and even amusing, and Anthony Breznican’s “Debunking Baker’s Latest Column” on July 10 was no exception. He starts out

Martha Michael | Geek Girls Rule the Earth

Every generation has a drive toward differentiation – staking ideological claims that turn their parents’ and grandparents’ ideas upside down. It’s a natural force, the kind that even changes our

Jim de Bree

Jim De Bree | Are Paychecks Really Growing?

On July 11, The Signal published a letter written by Drew Mercy under a headline stating, “Thanks to Federal Tax Reform, California Paychecks Are Growing.” (See signalscv.com/2018/07/drew-mercy-thanks-to-federal-tax-reform-californians-paychecks-are-growing/) As is the

Bill Cooper | We Have Enough Water; Here’s How

Recent letters have raised some timely questions about water supply in the Santa Clarita Valley. A major drought and several large development projects and annexations are in the news lately.

David Hegg

David Hegg | Matters of Life and Consistency

The study of ethical behavior is also a study in logical consistency, or at least it should be. Our ethical convictions represent the foundation of personal and societal stability, and

Gary Horton | Have Americans Lost Our Minds?

This past July 7, Signal columnist Gwendolyn Sims penned a column titled, “Democrats Don’t Really Care About Kids.” Let that sink in for a moment. You mean, all those 30-odd