Call them bribes or back-room deals, there’s no doubt California’s governor tossed aside any appearance of thoughtful democratic process last week as he rammed through the Legislature a gasoline tax
As Scott Wilk’s bill to approve a Santa Clarita Valley-wide water district moves through the state Legislature, more and more voices are asking the question, “What about Valencia Water District?”
While growing up, most of us heard a variation of the wise old saying: “Just because you can do something doesn’t make it right.” We believe that adage applies in
A California Supreme Court ruling this month blocks city governments from using new technology as an excuse to hide from the demands of public accountability. The case was brought by
The California Legislature isn’t satisfied with spending your tax money on advice from Eric Holder or on studying the 3,476th route for the bullet train to nowhere. Now legislators want
Following the Feb. 1 announcement that Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station Capt. Roosevelt Johnson has been promoted to commander, the Sheriff’s Department has begun its replacement process for Santa Clarita’s
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Santa Clarita Valley voters face another ballot next month, this one with a single item on it: a ¼-cent sales tax hike that would last for 10 years – or
“We are a nation of laws and not of men.” – Widely credited to John Adams Some readers have asked recently where The Signal stands on issues of sanctuary cities
We owe an apology – to at least the 24 Santa Clarita City Council applicants who participated in our Jan. 12 public forum for the vacant fifth City Council seat.
It’s been three years since local water wholesalers openly declared the Santa Clarita Valley needs one unified water district. It’s been more than two years since talks were under way
Whether you’re on foot or in a car, slow down. Look left and right before entering the road. Activate your turn signal or for God’s sake use the crosswalk. It’s
During back-to-back Santa Clarita City Council meetings Tuesday night, council members revealed some apparent backroom dealings in selecting a replacement mayor and exposed the city to possible litigation through its
It’s the time of year when driving-under-the-influence arrests are most common. So five Santa Clarita Valley civic-minded residents proved to themselves this week that their preconceptions about getting drunk –
The Nov. 8 election, along with its divisive aftermath, shows the necessity for greater grassroots involvement in American democracy. Already battle strategies are being drawn up in Washington, D.C., by
The U.S.S. Arizona – still buried in its watery Pearl Harbor grave where it was sunk 75 years ago during Imperial Japan’s attack on the U.S. Pacific Fleet – is
As the newly elected begin to take office next week, a changing of the guard will commence that will bring fresh faces to nearly every level of Santa Clarita Valley’s
Besides the Fourth of July, Thanksgiving Day is the most American of national holidays, a day set aside to celebrate pioneers who – seeking religious freedom – braved a brutal
When the newly constituted Santa Clarita City Council holds its first meeting next month – minus Councilman Dante Acosta, plus newly re-elected Councilman Cameron Smyth – among the more urgent
The contentious, prolonged and mud-marred 2016 election year is likely to be most remembered for its surprise ending to the presidential race. But it will also be remembered for the