
Jim de Bree | Reflections on the New Tax Laws, Part 1
This is the first of two columns discussing the Inflation Reduction Act. Next year will mark my 50th year as a tax practitioner. During 40 of those years, I was

This is the first of two columns discussing the Inflation Reduction Act. Next year will mark my 50th year as a tax practitioner. During 40 of those years, I was

Rep. Mike Garcia is at it again! In his recent opinion published in The Signal he calls for unity, yet as (a Los Angeles newspaper reports), “Rep. Mike Garcia, a

On Aug. 25, the Valley Industry Association hosted a candidates forum for the upcoming City Council race Nov. 8. It was a question-and-answer format, with boxed Jersey Mike’s sandwiches provided

Back in 1970 the movie “Love Story” popularized the idea that “love means never having to say you’re sorry!” I’m quite sure love means much, much more than that, but

In keeping with a long time practice of mine, I’m going to be the “Bad Guy” and state what should be obvious but obviously isn’t to many people. FACT: If

How many more must die before L.A. County puts speed bumps or other safety measures on San Francisquito Canyon Road? Please put the word out. I travel to my home

On Labor Day, I always like to think about the workers who make our world function. Some are seen — like truck drivers and first responders. Some are behind the

During this election season, many organizations hold candidate forums, including for City Council. Last month, the Valley Industry Association held a nice City Council forum where all the candidates were

The 1960s kids jettisoned their parents’ traditional values in favor of a “tolerance” that became insanely intolerant in the hands of their own kids and grandkids, whose only form of

Earlier this week, Club 77, a bar in Newhall’s sister continent of Australia, outlawed staring. Not that any of The Mighty Signal’s beloved Blotto Stinking Drunk Have You No Shame

I saw today that 34% of Americans think violence against the government can be justified. This is probably about the same percentage who believe in the MAGA cult and the

What is your real I.Q. on climate change? It is certainly true that massive numbers of newspaper articles, TV programs, speechifiers like Al Gore, and other pundits inundate us daily

I appreciate The Signal for taking opinions from many differing ideas. I believe we should respect and listen to opinions other than our own. Many good people hold opinions different

Re: Diane Zimmerman, letters Aug. 24. Wellll excuuuse meeee! In answer to one of Diane’s previous screeds, I answered her divinations about me. I am a registered Democrat, as she

Speaking to supporters and business owners, future President Barack Obama said while campaigning, “Somebody helped to create this unbelievable American system that we have that allowed you to thrive. Somebody

There’s a Latin phrase used in the law that says, “Cui bono.” It means “Who benefits?” Apply that question to President Joe Biden’s announcement to forgive $300 billion of student

A headline in (a Los Angeles newspaper) reads, “Nazis are again invoked in a GOP attack.” Rep. Mike Garcia is quick to jump onto the Donald Trump bandwagon to assert

Re: Diane Zimmerman, letters, Aug. 28. I got dumber reading Diane Zimmerman’s opinion piece. Angie Morgenstern Santa Clarita

This November we have seven ballot initiates to consider. In a few weeks, most Santa Clarita Valley voters will receive a mail-in ballot at home. It is not too soon

I want to make sure that Santa Clarita Valley residents know what an absolute gem we have on the William S. Hart Union High School District board who is up