Cher Gilmore | A Plastics Problem — and Solutions
April 19, 2023
Have you seen pictures of turtles and other marine life ensnared in plastic waste? Have you read about plastic breaking down into microbeads that are then ingested not only by
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Larry Moore | One Big California
April 19, 2023
The following is a loose transcription of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s first foray into a presidential bid. Newsom: I am now open to questions. Please identify your state of origin so
Joshua Heath | Fear Makes Problems Larger
April 18, 2023
Fear has a legitimacy in America like never before. We live in a time when, instead of being seen as a character flaw, or a mental health issue to work
Kirk Smith | Are the Waste Haulers Kidding?
April 18, 2023
Re: “Trash Talk,” by Rylee Holwager, April 8. Rylee, good job on this article. I find it unbelievable that so many of the statements made in this article by the
Lois Eisenberg | Indictment a Long Time Coming
April 18, 2023
It’s about time that Donald Trump has been indicted and pressed to accountability. Accountability has prevailed and “lock him up” is pending. Let’s start realizing that this indictment, which is
David Hegg | V Is for… Something Else Now
April 16, 2023
By David Hegg During World War II, Winston Churchill became the living symbol of toughness. As Nazi aircraft rained down destruction on London, he boldly declared, “V is for Victory,”
Dr. Gene Dorio | AI: Is it Ready for Surgery?
April 16, 2023
Undeniably, artificial intelligence will play a phenomenal role in moving society forward. AI, as with many advances like the automobile and antibiotics, will impact how humans enhance natural abilities to
Tim Whyte | Government’s Info Barriers
April 15, 2023
In addition to my “day job” here at The Signal, I teach journalism part-time at Cal State Northridge — a part-time gig I’ve had since 1998. Back then, I used
Mike Garcia | 100 Days of Accomplishments
April 15, 2023
This past Thursday marked the first 100 days of the new House majority in the 118th Congress. As your congressman, I want to address my office’s accomplishments these past 100
Matt Funicello | A Slap in the Face to COC Officer
April 15, 2023
The following is a written copy of a statement made during the public comment portion of the College of the Canyons board of trustees meeting on April 12: Tonight, I’m
Ronald Perry | Yes, I’ve Written; Have You?
April 15, 2023
In his letter of March 29, it is very presumptuous of Patrick Comey to assume I haven’t written to any of our politicians about problems we are having in this
John Boston | ABC Magazine & Back When I Was Wretchedly Unfunny
April 14, 2023
This fall marks the 55th anniversary of the college and alleged humor/satire magazine my best pal Phil “The Lousy Phil” Lanier and I started as freshmen. Phil earned the nickname
Thomas Oatway | A News Experiment
April 14, 2023
Bombshell evidence has been exposed by the Dominion Voting Systems’ lawsuit for defamation against Fox News. Fox News prime time hosts and CEO Rupert Murdoch exchanged messages that revealed they
Brian Richards | The Party of Tolerance?
April 13, 2023
Frequent contributor Thomas Oatway penned a letter recently (April 7) decrying what he believes is fascism that is running rampant in this country. One can assume from his words that
Rob Kerchner | What Pro-Choice Means?
April 13, 2023
There is a certain hypocrisy in someone who claims to be “pro-choice,” yet doesn’t want to let consumers decide what they can put in their own houses or mouths. And
Gary Horton | Avoid Extremes and Just Get Things Done
April 12, 2023
Extreme partisan gerrymandering has left the vast rationale of the middle with ever-decreasing representation. Matched to a national primary system catering to activist party elements, too often we send party
Alexander Duncan | A Republic vs. a Democracy
April 12, 2023
Time and time again, the media and even politicians, including our own Gov. Gavin Newsom, refer to the United States as a democracy. However, the reality is that we are
Rick Barker | What’s the Point?
April 12, 2023
In re: Thomas Oatway, “Switching Party Affiliation,” letters, Feb. 28. I was wondering if Mr. Oatway could explain to we peons exactly how he or anyone else re-registering from independent
Kipp Mueller | Homelessness and Veterans: We Can All Agree On
April 11, 2023
My grandfather hardly ever spoke about his service during World War II. He left his studies at Boston University for the Marine Corps, joining their aviation arm and flying B-25s
Juanita Fitzgerald | Meanderings by the Numbers
April 11, 2023
Just some meanderings of my muddled mind: 1: Who owns Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital? 2: Why don’t drivers stop for red lights and sirens, especially on McBean Parkway? 3: Does