In November, California voters will elect a new governor, fill other statewide offices and choose occupants of 152 legislative and congressional seats. It’s certain — as certain as anything can
People used to tell me that I wrote too many columns about abortion. The “pro-choice-but-who-are-we-kidding-pro-abortion” readers were tired of hearing me expound on the value of the unborn. But even
By David Hegg For centuries, societies depended almost entirely on agriculture. The recognition that ground had to be cleared and plowed, seeds sown, and plants tended was part and parcel
As we celebrate the semiquincentennial of America this year, the Supreme Court once again waited until the end of its term to release some of the most consequential decisions regarding
It’s Back to School Time! Seeing all the “first day” photos across social media has been so cute! After living in Santa Clarita for 15-plus years, I have learned that
Every successful city eventually faces the same question. How do you continue to grow without losing the very qualities that made people want to live there in the first place?
In a recent e-newsletter sent out to the people of Santa Clarita by Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, she stated, “If you see Immigration and Customs Enforcement in your neighborhood, you
I read in The Signal (Aug. 1) about the ”first bilingual cohort graduates” and thought about how detrimental it is to those children. Teaching 90% in Spanish and 10% in
I need a new story. The actual tale is not fitting for a man of my stately standing in the community. It’s the Periorbital Hematoma. A black eye. The left
California journalist Joe Mathews rode Morocco’s high-speed train recently and penned a fully justified and blistering comparison between what the North African nation achieved quickly and relatively inexpensively and California’s
I am writing to share some concerning updates regarding the upcoming El Niño event and its projected impact on California and our marine ecosystems. The National Weather Service has announced
Santa Clarita is committed to providing recreational opportunities for residents of all ages and abilities, including older adults who are eager to remain active, engaged, competitive and connected. That commitment
Corporate tax cuts are a politically charged issue. Conservatives claim that most of the benefits of cutting corporate tax rates flowed to workers, while Bernie Sanders and those to the
To Jack Teoli (Letters, July 14), know this: Former President Barack Obama did not make a “deal” with Iran. He was duped by them. Iran can “agree” to anything it
This is the second letter I have written and sent to the Santa Clarita Parks Department, City Council and mayor. Subject: Institutional ageism, infrastructure hypocrisy and senior exclusion in parks
This political season, like the last couple, has featured Democratic candidates not only running for office but also running away from things they said from 2019 to 2021. The latest
At 11:57 Monday night, March 12, 1928, the St. Francis Dam gave way, resulting in one of the worst civil engineering catastrophes in U.S. history. Three hours and 12
One of the greatest strengths of a community college is its ability to respond to the needs of students and the communities it serves. At College of the Canyons, that
In re: Jack Crawford, “Explaining the Voter ID Objections,” letters, June 16. Mr. Crawford’s attempt to counter previous letters by me and others conveniently leaves out one of the many
Many thanks for featuring our American folkdance and the Sierra Hillbillies’ Ohana Hawaiian Luau Dance on page 4 of your Aug. 4 issue. You failed to mention the Arizona caller,