Tuesday’s Signal was a masterclass in why a vibrant local newspaper is still essential to civic life and democracy. That edition was chock-a-block with insights, from hard news to opinion
Happy New Year, readers! I hope you had a wonderful celebration over the holiday, and enjoyed moments of peace, joy and love with family, pets, or really whatever your style
Like most Americans, I was appalled to learn about the fatal shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent. Her actions were not a capital
By David Hegg When we ask the question of what distinguishes mankind from the rest of creation, one of the more precise answers usually included is the presence and activity
The academic in me has always been fascinated by the judicial system. A co-equal branch of government, independent and crafted to be the safeguard against the potential tyranny of unchecked
Like many of you, our wish is to ring in the New Year with energy and optimism. Unfortunately, last January began with the destructive Hurst and Hughes fires surrounding Santa
Years ago, I borrowed a wonderful and highly recommended book from my daughter’s teacher. Ken Lavner was light years beyond a gifted mentor — brilliant, light-hearted, unbudgingly firm, strong and
On April 4, 1968, I was in the Navy. I was at that time only a third of the way through basic training. Upon arrival at boot camp, a month
Everything has already been said. Every argument has been made. Every scandal has been aired in public. Every outrage has been explained, countered, debunked, reaffirmed and recycled. And yet nothing
Before being elected to the state Assembly, I was an advocate for nurses for many years. In many of our fights to provide health care, we went up against huge
One year ago, Southern California experienced one of the most devastating wildfire disasters in American history. Over the days and weeks that followed, 14 fires erupted in and around L.A.
By David Hegg Over the past few months, I’ve noticed a monumental amount hypocrisy in society. We’ve read shocking news that those we trusted were living double lives. Those we
I’ve always been a night owl and find peace in small hours when milk men and vampires stir. The Saugus Café was sanctuary, back when it was famous for being
It didn’t take long for the new year to get interesting. Donald Trump wasted no time asserting himself as the strong man of the world, allies and competitors be damned.
The Service Employees International Union recently filed an initiative with the California Attorney General’s Office called the 2026 Billionaire Tax Act. It is possible that the SEIU could obtain a
By David Hegg As the New Year has arrived, I’ve been pondering the idea of “stepping out of my comfort zone.” Like me, you’ve heard this many times. “Step out
For many families in Santa Clarita, Sacramento can feel like a black box: big promises, long debates and results that don’t match the cost of living we face every day.
I wonder how I’ll do this year. It’s 2026, just a couple days into it. My New Year’s Resolutions are still sporting the “WET PAINT” sign. Looking back, I haven’t
The New Year arrives the way it always does: a date change. A fresh page. A familiar temptation to believe that simply making it this far means we must be
Part 1 of 2 Some of the current laws on our books, although counterintuitive and grossly unfair, are nevertheless unaddressed year after year. Imagine what simple and easy adjustments to