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Age is a hot topic right now. Especially, “older, old age.”   President Joe Biden is getting hit with more than his fair share of rotten tomatoes on this one.

N aturally, as a young man, I am in the process of figuring out what I want to do with my life. What exactly do I want the next 50

By David Hegg We’ve all heard it. It’s one of those sayings you hear and smile at, and then forget. Originally penned during World War II, medical doctor Gordon A.

Gov. Gavin Newsom has mastered the art of political spin. Just this week while on a junket to China, he claimed to have not really locked down anything in California

I’ve been haunted most of this week. Halloween was Tuesday and just driving through Newhall’s Happy Valley brought back memories. I think my daughter was in third grade. She was,

I recently received an email message from Rep. Mike Garcia with the caption, “Israel Needs and Deserves America’s Full, Undivided Support.”  Before I go any farther, I want to compliment Garcia

The Santa Clarita Valley Education Foundation has been lighting the path of education since 1984. Their annual event, “Principal for a Day,” is a testament to their dedication to fostering

Decades ago, Newt Gingrich, aka, “Newt the Grinch,” ginned up his aging Republican Party with his notorious, “Contract for America.” It was a Republican Ten Commandments of sort, designed to

The tragedies and human suffering unfolding in the Middle East are worse than any Halloween nightmare.  There is a lot more going on than meets the eye.  To be fully

By David Hegg I read with interest two recent Signal articles. The first reported that English proficiency in our district was above the state standard while student math and science scores

I pulled up to the squawk box on the drive-thru. I was thirsty, but I didn’t want the 55-gallon drum of diet soda. I was going to be on the

Division continues to grow across our nation, and the principles of our founding, and those who gave their lives to keep and pass them on to future generations, are being

More often than not, this poor, put-upon saintly newspaper is on the receiving end of calls for my perfectly formed head. In high-pitched, nasally voices — better suited for local

Before I retired, I worked for a Big 4 accounting firm for over 40 years, including 30 years as a partner. Public accounting is a service industry with lots of

Three weeks back, our Santa Clarita Valley community hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of the College of the Canyons Advanced Training Center. As COC Foundation vice

If you’re a resident of Santa Clarita, it’s likely that you have heard of the Cemex mine project. Recently, a bipartisan effort by our state Sen. Scott Wilk and our

By David Hegg By now you’ve read and heard and talked long about the situation in Israel. Because I write my column eight days ahead of publication, it is often

The tragic and ongoing assault on Israel – America’s closest Middle East ally – is not an isolated event. It is the latest installment in the unraveling of global order

With all of the changes that were made to the game, including the pitch clock, larger bases, etc., I think the 2023 season was a lot more fun than prior

In Santa Clarita, we have a large community of seniors who help make our region so special. Our seniors are integral parts of our community with unique needs and priorities.