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By now, it’s well-known news that twice-impeached Donald Trump has been, of late, singing Russian dictator Vladimir Putin’s praises. This is not fake news. It is not a distortion. We

By David Hegg In the past few decades, and perhaps before that, a strange, subtle change began taking place in ethical behavior. We are in the midst of this change,

“You’re the best girl in the whole world. Yes you are. Yes you are. Ru-bee! How’s my Ruby, how’s my girl, huh? You’re a sweetheart. I missed you. Yes, you’re

It seems to me that a large proportion of American citizens want simple things. In the spirit of what we believe America to be, we want to be independent with

In previous lifetimes, I must have saved Harriet Tubman, the Buddha and an entire passel of nice grandmamas for I am blessed with good karma and the best pal in

For the last few months, every time I receive an email about my upcoming cell phone bill, I must call, sit on hold, and wait at least 20 minutes to

What seems like centuries ago, I grew up in Mission Hills, in the San Fernando Valley. Back then, it was a bucolic place, with large grassy yards, plenty of open

Diversity is the new buzzword in our times. It seems like every group under the sun is catching onto the new fad of “representation” — African Americans and women, Asians

By David Hegg O ne of the essential components of healthy living is knowing how to respond to the circumstances that barge into our lives. Those who are easily tossed

Sit. That’s all you have to do right now. Sit. Take a deep breath. Be calm. Oh-so calm. Feel the soothing and reassuring rhythm of our voice? Your voice. OUR

As I watch the Olympics and see yet another Russian doping scandal, I ask myself “when will this end?”  The Russians have been flagged numerous times for illegal drug use

This week we’re going to put politics aside and talk about a concept that concerns and can benefit all of us. Red, blue, Rams, Bengals – this is for everyone. 

Still fresh in our minds is the memory of the vile and battle-ready mob of mostly middle-aged white men who assaulted Congress on Jan. 6, 2021. Many in this mob

By David Hegg At the risk of appearing to be culturally irrelevant, I’d like to talk about conversation. You remember? I’m referring to occasions when people are face-to-face, and they

“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men should do nothing.”  — Often attributed to Edmund Burke,actual origin unconfirmed  Today, America is being consumed by

Dearest Joe Rogan — Buddy. Sorry Democrats have been swallowing horse-pill-sized bile pills over your often edgy and widely popular podcasts. Not to fret, Joe. You have a home in

Kudos to the Santa Clarita City Council for voting unanimously to adopt a state-mandated ordinance designed to reduce organic materials and the methane produced by them in landfills!  The ordinance

Yesterday was The Signal’s 103rd birthday. That’s 103 years of covering fires, crime, county and city government, business, education, sports and, most importantly, the accomplishments of you, your family and

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic is starting to grate on people’s nerves in a way that hasn’t been true before. According to recent polling from Monmouth University, 60% of adults feel

By David Hegg As I write this, I’m on vacation and am forcing myself to slow down. I’ve even decided that I want to experience pure boredom, and then do