David W. Hegg: The four insidious obstacles to ethical stability
January 12, 2018
Ever leave a situation or conversation and regret the way you acted? Ever found yourself wondering “why did I say that, or act that way?” You’re not alone! We all
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Steve Lunetta: Being a grandparent part 2
January 12, 2018
Right About Now As I mentioned in an earlier column, we just had our first grandchild back in June. With the initial newness wearing off, it may be fun to
Congressman Steve Knight: In support of net neutrality
January 9, 2018
I support Net Neutrality. As a representative of a district with thousands of small businesses and bold entrepreneurs, I understand the need to establish a light-touch regulatory environment that supports
Maria Gutzeit and Robert DiPrimio: SCV water: a once-in-a-generation opportunity
January 8, 2018
“Exemplary water management for a high quality of life in the Santa Clarita Valley.” That is the new vision statement for the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency (SCV Water) –
W.E. Gutman: Followup to my open letter to the Palestinian people
January 6, 2018
Re. my Open Letter to the Palestinian People (The Signal, Jan 2, 2018) I will not dwell on the (American) partisan politics that enabled Mr. Trump to ascend to the
Gene Uzawa Dorio: Preventive care for the future of the SCV
January 4, 2018
The Signal editorial “Thinking bigger far into the future” celebrated the City of Santa Clarita’s 30th birthday, but also asked for further input on a “detailed 30-year plan…that most people
John Fortman: Of human nature and partisanship
January 3, 2018
“T-Rex doesn’t want to be fed” – Dr. Alan Grant With small, simple and sometimes profane words, partisans expediently dismiss the opposition as foolish and cruel. The most selfless and
Gary Horton: No grand plans mean no grand future
January 2, 2018
The definition of hell: “On your last day on earth, the person you became will meet the person you could have become.” I stumbled onto this quote while working on
W. E. Gutman: An open letter to the Palestinian people
January 1, 2018
This letter should have been written years ago, when the incident that prompts its belated publication took place. More than a letter, it’s an apology, heartfelt, and long overdue. I
Lori Rivas: Tolerate radicalism, yes; normalize it, no
January 1, 2018
Restaurant owner and employees at Comet Ping Pong in Washington, D.C., suffered from very real threats and acts of violence propagated by a conspiracy theory that accessed a broad platform
Joshua Heath: A new GOP member’s perspective
January 1, 2018
After two terms as a delegate to the California Democratic Party, two years spent as Democratic Vice Chair for the 38th Assembly District, and five years of working on democratic
Lynne Plambeck: Goodbye, Newhall County Water District
January 1, 2018
Gov. Jerry Brown on Oct. 15 signed the law that will eliminate Newhall County Water District at the urging of the majority of its board, creating a new mega water
David W. Hegg: Five suggestions for the New Year
December 29, 2017
As we venture into a new year, we all have hopes that 2018 will bring a certain level of satisfaction to our lives and our world. Here are five suggestions
Mike Venable: General aviation critical to safety
December 29, 2017
We are all very much aware of how devastating the wildfires have been this past year. For weeks this fall, many Californians tuning in to the news have seen the
James de Bree: What the new year brings in tax reform
December 28, 2017
I hope that everyone is experiencing a joyous holiday season. When I exchanged holiday greetings, many people wanted my thoughts about whether tax reform was a gift or a lump
Lori Rivas: Tolerate radicalism, yes; normalize it, no
December 28, 2017
Restaurant owner and employees at Comet Ping Pong in Washington, D.C., suffered from very real threats and acts of violence propagated by a conspiracy theory that accessed a broad platform
Jason Gibbs: Reciprocity gun debate heats up
December 28, 2017
Anthony Breznican opined in The Signal this past week how HR38 (Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017), co-sponsored by Representative Knight, counteracts the country’s misguided need for stricter gun “safety”
Gary Horton: Know and act yourself, fully
December 26, 2017
We humans are vulnerable creatures. We’re as likely to fall victim to our own foibles and errors as we are to outside influence and force. Our brains are like nitro-glycerin.
John Laing: Tax law is outrageous legislation
December 25, 2017
As A British person living in the U.S.A., I wish to express my horror and fear regarding the tax bill passed in the Congress and Senate on December 20. The
Brian Baker: Still more on concealed carry
December 25, 2017
The day after my last letter was published regarding Anthony Breznican’s hysterical assertions about reciprocal interstate recognition of CCWs (concealed gun carry licenses) The Signal posted a rebuttal written by