David W. Hegg: The privilege of Thanksgiving
November 17, 2017
Most of the time I love my job. It puts me in relationship with people at the most critical times of their lives. I have stood by and watched as
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James de Bree: Home mortgage interest deduction R.I.P.
November 17, 2017
For generations, the tax laws provided an incentive for taxpayers to own their own home by allowing them to deduct the interest expense on their mortgage. As Congress takes action
Ken Dean: Pathways to new visions of Santa Clarita
November 17, 2017
On Dec. 15 Santa Clarita celebrates our 30th year anniversary of cityhood. It was a vision that took many years and hard work to accomplish. We still have the vision,
Ron Bischof: A solution to gun violence
November 17, 2017
With a single exception, I’ve been disconcerted by the recent series of hyperbolic, inaccurate, politicized and shockingly rude columns written in emotional responses to horrific mass murders. No doubt others
Gerald Staack: Tweak capitalism, democracy for world tranquility
November 17, 2017
War with North Korea isn’t really necessary for capitalism to enrich itself. In 1961 President Dwight D. Eisenhower warned about the “Military-Industrial Complex,” that “it must use its power in
Steve Lunetta: Slides from the Holy Land
November 15, 2017
Sunday school. Many of us remember being dragged to church every Sunday to be educated on spiritual topics ranging from original sin to end times theology. I didn’t think these
Rickardo Flores Angel: Getting to know the regional veterans health system
November 15, 2017
I work in a VA hospital in Los Angeles. It is only 30 miles from my home in Newhall but because of heavy traffic, it can take up to an
David W. Hegg: The ethics of tribalism
November 15, 2017
It seems certain we are destined to live in a society made up of warring tribes. Tribalism, that blind, stubborn, and aggressive allegiance to the group with whom an individual
Gary Horton: Imagine being home again
November 15, 2017
Envision you and your family somehow having succumbed to homelessness. Imagine living in your car or in an old trailer in a back street, or perhaps in a tent under
Chuck Clark: I am a veteran and proud of it
November 15, 2017
Editor’s note: This was submitted by Marion Ostrom, whose dad wrote this column originally published in The Signal in November 1998. He passed away in 2001. Some people think that
Nancy Starczyk: Home ownership incentives shouldn’t be taken away
November 13, 2017
There’s a reason homeownership is still considered the “American Dream.” A home is a place to create memories, a means for building wealth, and a pathway to strength and stability
Charles Vignola: Roy Moore decision should be an easy one
November 13, 2017
In the month since the Harvey Weinstein revelations hit the press, new allegations of powerful men behaving badly have exploded. Actors Kevin Spacey, Danny Masterson and Steven Seagal. Film director/producer
David W. Hegg: The ethics of tribalism
November 11, 2017
It seems certain we are destined to live in a society made up of warring tribes. Tribalism, that blind, stubborn, and aggressive allegiance to the group with whom an individual
Ricardo Flores Angel: Getting to know the regional veterans health system
November 11, 2017
I work in a VA hospital in Los Angeles. It is only 30 miles from my home in Newhall but because of heavy traffic, it can take up to an
Chuck Clark: I am a Veteran and proud of it
November 10, 2017
This was submitted by Marion Ostrom whose dad wrote this column originally published in The Signal in Nov. 1998. He passed away in 2001. Some people think that veterans live
Ken Petersen: Revisiting water rates labyrinth
November 9, 2017
A recent column by James de Bree, “Through the labyrinth of SCV water rates,” published Nov. 3, has likely created more confusion regarding current rate-setting processes for two local
Sally White: A virtual coffee chat over some core beliefs
November 8, 2017
Steve Lunetta, in his Nov. 2 column “Do you really think that …,” champions the idea of sitting down over a cup of coffee, talking over differing viewpoints, as often
Jonathan Kraut: Should we treat elected officials differently?
November 8, 2017
We are reminded again and again to consider as to whether elected officials or political representatives have an obligation to conduct themselves at a higher, the same, or a lesser
Gary Horton: Pray that we act against mental illness
November 7, 2017
“People who do not have faith don’t understand faith, I guess I’d have to say. And it is the right thing to do is to pray in moments like
Jason Gibbs: Respecting all of the Bill of Rights amendments
November 3, 2017
On Oct. 20, 2017, state Sen. Henry Stern, D-Agoura Hills, announced his strong support for our First Amendment rights, and that “California should be a sanctuary for free speech.” Seeing