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Hello friends of the Santa Clarita Valley, and greetings from Texas. Yes, you read that correctly, I have relocated to Texas. Not for the reasons that are always tossed around

I have worked in the accounting profession since 1973. After 50 years, I thought I had seen it all, but recently I have noticed a new trend — taxpayers experiencing

By David Hegg Anyone who has ever written a research paper, especially those who have gained a post-high school degree, has been instructed in the relationship between meaning and context.

I’ll never forget the day Vanessa and I dropped our son off at college, what a bittersweet moment it was. We were so proud of the young man whom we

A month ago, Hamas launched an unprecedented and barbaric act against innocent Israeli civilians. Since that attack, not only has Israel had to deal with unimaginable horrors, but we have

I just recently discovered that the correct term is “Daylight Saving” (singular) — NOT — “Daylight Savings” (plural). It matters little to me. I no longer wear a watch because my

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