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There are a lot of words to describe what Rene Urbanovich can do. She’s a musician, a teacher and author, but you can also throw in analyst, therapist, cheerleader and

From the Bill of Rights:  “Amendment V: No person shall… be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law…” “Amendment VI: In all criminal prosecutions, the accused

On Aug. 23 the California Superior Court finally heard arguments on the litigation brought by Santa Clarita Organization for Planning and the Environment (SCOPE) and the Val Verde community regarding

A Signal columnist wrote a while back he could never get a good explanation of what liberalism is. I’m here to help with that today. The comment struck me as odd

Through my studies of environmental science and climate advocacy, I have met people from all walks of life who are desperately concerned about climate change and the devastating effects we’ve

There are few episodes as tragic as the death of little 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez at the hands of his mother and her boyfriend in Lancaster in 2013.  The death of

By Tim Whyte Signal Editor  Climbing between two cars of a parked freight train in Norman, Oklahoma, I had two thoughts: One: “This has not been a typical weekend.” And,

By David Hegg We’re all familiar with the old saying, “If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.” It is often used to remind us that most

If you drive a car, I’ll tax the street If you try to sit, I’ll tax your seat If you get too cold I’ll tax the heat If you take

Besides the usual, “Die Polish Fake Cowboy Scumbag!!” fan mail, I like getting letters from readers. I received two recently that were particularly heartwarming.  One was from Signal reader and

Charter school reform bills are on their way to final votes and then, if successful, signature by the governor. The bills, as amended after months of testimony, negotiations and hearings,

As natural disasters like floods, wildfires and extreme drought increase in size and frequency, affecting more and more of us here and around the world, the reality of climate change

“I’ve learned that you shouldn’t go through life with a catcher’s mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw something back.”  – Maya Angelou, American Author With

By Tim Whyte Signal Editor  It’s surreal when the gibbons start singing in Bouquet Canyon. One of our reporters describes it as both awesome and terrifying.  I don’t know exactly

By David Hegg Let’s say, for the sake of discussion, that ethics are those moral principles by which individuals order their lives. Further, let’s agree that, broadly defined, the study

While still over a year away, the 2020 elections are shaping up to be quite a fascinating spectacle. Freshman democratic legislators representing the Santa Clarita Valley face a conservative constituency

I like the idea of Greenland as a 51st state, protectorate, territory or even as a leper colony. Dear me. It’s 2019. The closest thing we have to a leper colony

If you’re a fan of Westerns, as I am, you’ve probably heard cowboys use the word “yellow” to toss an insult in the direction of a coward. But last week

I am sure many readers can’t believe I am writing this, but Donald Trump is on the right side of an important issue by issuing an executive order requiring greater

Here’s some good news: It’s been over two weeks since America has experienced a truly horrific new mass-murder shooting, empowered by a grossly contorted interpretation of a Second Amendment intended