Opinion

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

“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.”  –