College of the Canyons has always taken pride in responding to the changing needs of the community we serve. That commitment extends beyond our classrooms and campuses. It also involves
Putting groceries and gas on credit cards when your bank account is empty — I’ve been there. I grew up in a family that struggled to make ends meet. My
By David Hegg Have you noticed our society has become enamored with placing blame? If you’re late for work, it isn’t your fault because of traffic, stoplights not sequenced, and
Over the past 10 years in local politics, I have seen no shortage of partisanship. It draws sharp and unnuanced contrasts between candidates and issues based solely on their political
I had the most entertaining call last week. A dear old pal phoned. He was editing some journalism drivel and, no. No need to jump to snarky conclusions. This has
On Aug. 25, I spoke before the Santa Clarita City Council about serious traffic concerns faced by residents of the Valencia Summit neighborhood. I was followed by eight speakers, mostly
“Because our country is making so much money that only I can make this promise to you,” President Donald Trump told the Republican midterm convention last week. “If the Republicans
By David Hegg I started writing my column in 2010 with one goal in mind. My goal was not to have you agree with my views. Rather, it was, and
Years ago, I wrote a pretty good novel if I do say so myself. “The Melancholy Samurai” is about a regular guy who’s given the opportunity to rid the world
Twenty-five years ago, on Sept. 11, 2001, our country entered a darkness we still remember vividly. Thousands of human beings were murdered. Families were shattered. And Americans everywhere were left
Monday night Carrie and I tossed in the towel on cooking at home and took a break instead. We’ve lived near Granary Square for some 38 years now. Well, maybe
Imagine that you are quietly sitting at home with your spouse reading The Signal when suddenly your security cameras show teams of armed and masked gunmen surrounding your residence. Flash-bang
By David Hegg Labor Day is around the corner with all of its fun, food and family. Sadly, conversations about actual labor and the part it plays in America’s success
My dopey sister-like substance Leslie’s kids are all grown up. Her oldest is still effortlessly and movie star gorgeous. Yet, technically, she becomes a senior citizen next month. Returning for
Last week one of my clients was victimized by a new form of artificial intelligence-powered cybertheft. The cybercrooks used new technology to exploit a common vulnerability. It is easier now
ortonA decent society can’t promise that nobody will suffer. It decides which forms of preventable suffering it will no longer accept. Elections are nearing. Sides are being taken, battle lines drawn,
Cheez Whiz on crackers and salami sandwiches eaten on the step of our red Econoline van parked at a rest stop. Dinty Moore Stew heated up on a hotplate at
By David Hegg From the top, I’m going to rephrase what this column hopes to get across. Let’s consider “what we have the right to expect from our elected officials.”
There are some mornings when you wake up and realize your city will never look quite the same. Monday morning was one of those mornings. It seemed like a hole
Downtown Newhall’s fire early Monday was many things, all incongruous. How can a raging fire destroy our heritage in this SciFi-sounding year of 2026? Shouldn’t this be an issue of