Brian Baker: The Second Amendment and the Militia
March 14, 2018
“A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” — the Second
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Gene Uzawa Dorio: A league of our own
March 14, 2018
Living in Santa Clarita for three decades allowed me to watch the growth of our community while medically caring for many residents. Over a decade ago it became apparent the
Steve Lunetta: Donald Trump contradictions
March 14, 2018
It’s an odd time in the history of our Republic. We have a president who is a study in contradictions. We know that President Donald Trump scans the news programs
Gary Horton: Fast growth requires fast road building
March 13, 2018
Santa Clarita has just posted employment data and we’re pegging the needle on jobs and economic growth. The SCV has grown to 300,000 souls, we’re running at 3.8 percent unemployment,
Silvia Gutierrez: Helping those experiencing homelessness
March 12, 2018
The topic is dominating the headlines, leading local newscasts and being written about on The Signal’s editorial pages. Homelessness in our community, and throughout the region, has reached critical proportions.
Joshua Heath: Two friends sit at a diner and read the news
March 12, 2018
Jim and Bob, two friends from Burbank High School—class of 1960—sat together at Denny’s, eating omelettes and perusing their copies of the Los Angeles Times. Their hair was white and
David W. Hegg: Consumer, complainer or contributor?
March 9, 2018
In a recent Forbes article, Tim Maurer described three kinds of people. He used the labels in reference to “our posture toward learning how to be better professionals.” I want
Jason Gibbs: Jaded logic behind gun control debate
March 9, 2018
Ken Dean wrote an editorial this past weekend discussing the importance of young voices in the continuing dialogue of gun violence in our society. Dean reminds me of the fervent
Jim de Bree: When ‘facts’ aren’t facts
March 9, 2018
Since retiring I have taken up the hobby of studying the genealogy of my family and my wife’s family. Several of my wife’s cousins wanted to know more about the
Steve Lunetta: Smartest guy in the room
March 8, 2018
LaVar Ball has three sons. All of them play basketball. The oldest, Lonzo, plays for the Los Angeles Lakers, one of our local professional basketball teams. LiAngelo, the second son,
David Hegg: America and its citizens need to stay unified
March 7, 2018
On the official seal of The United States of America there stands a Latin phrase that also appears on the official seals of the President, Vice President, both houses of
Tom Lackey: An opportunity to invest in individuals with developmental disabilities
March 6, 2018
It’s not often that government can invest in helping those in our society who can least help themselves without asking taxpayers to kick in more money. That’s why California’s opportunity
Gary Horton: Don’t just ‘Let It Be’
March 6, 2018
“It’s always something.” Overwhelmed folks will say that, shrugging their shoulders. As if to acknowledge that stuff happens and there’s nothing we can do with it so you might as
Anthony Breznican: Steve Knight boasts while America grieves
March 5, 2018
Congressman Steve Knight was silent for an entire week after the latest stomach-turning gun massacre. We didn’t even get his frequent refrain of thoughts and prayers. Then, a full seven
Jonathan Kraut: Homeless not hopeless
March 5, 2018
Just driving around Santa Clarita on any warm day reveals the possibility you will observe our local homeless population. And our homeless population is and will be growing. I disagree
Martha Michael: But the greatest of these is luck
March 2, 2018
While some women are pinching themselves to see if the recent surge of empowerment is alive and well, others are giving it a pulse. College of the Canyons is showing
Jim De Bree: Finding ways to deal with our national debt
February 28, 2018
In my last column, “Examining our national debt,” I discussed the history of our national debt and how inflation and economic growth help the government deal with its debts without
Gary Horton: Surrendered and fenced in with fear
February 28, 2018
Walls and fences and fear sell big all around America these days. Bad guys with guns, drugs and perversions are feared to lurk at every corner, on every street, outside
Jim de Bree: Examining the country’s national debt
February 27, 2018
One of the more interesting issues we face is coming to terms with our national debt. This is the first of two columns discussing our national debt. Too much debt
David Hegg: Who to blame in mass shootings?
February 27, 2018
In political campaigns of the past, some pundits boiled it all down by saying “it’s the economy, stupid!” And as the discussion regarding school shootings, and gun control, and Second