Opinions about the recent fatal shooting in Minneapolis have been sharply divided along political lines. Those on the right, looking at it through a red-tinted lens, immediately claimed it was
A quote from one participant at the conservative rally (article) published on Jan. 20 was, “bettering our country and restoring it to the ideals that it was founded upon.” But
Tuesday’s Signal was a masterclass in why a vibrant local newspaper is still essential to civic life and democracy. That edition was chock-a-block with insights, from hard news to opinion
After numerous early-on letters of concern about the proposed eight-story courthouse across the street from the mall, I have heard nothing recently. Crickets. I have heard plenty about the detour
Democrats won an election and hired 87,000 IRS agents to go after American citizens. Republicans won an election and hired 20,000 Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to go after foreign
Like many current and former residents of this community, I was saddened to read recent news regarding allegations of financial misconduct at The Painted Turtle, a nonprofit long admired for
I don’t know anything about Jack Teoli beyond the facts that he lives in Newhall, is a “Democratic constituent,” and passionately supported Proposition 50 (letters, Dec. 3) — that and
Happy New Year, readers! I hope you had a wonderful celebration over the holiday, and enjoyed moments of peace, joy and love with family, pets, or really whatever your style
Like most Americans, I was appalled to learn about the fatal shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent. Her actions were not a capital
My husband and I separately read the (Jan. 15) commentary by Richard Harding regarding the death of Dr. Martin Luther King and were impressed both by the thoughts and quality
After repeatedly explaining my understanding of President Donald Trump’s pardon of former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernández, I decided to share it here. This is not about whether Hernández was
By David Hegg When we ask the question of what distinguishes mankind from the rest of creation, one of the more precise answers usually included is the presence and activity
When Republicans voted to cut Medicaid from able-bodied people and to eliminate fraud, the Democrats howled, “You’re taking away health care.” It was never-ending screaming and it continues to this
The academic in me has always been fascinated by the judicial system. A co-equal branch of government, independent and crafted to be the safeguard against the potential tyranny of unchecked
The longer you are around and paying attention the more you will see that NOTHING is ever as good or as bad as politicians and other talking heads tell you
Larry Moore (letters, Jan. 4) focused on Nancy Pelosi and her husband, Paul Pelosi, and their stock trading. I want to focus on the pending legislation to ban congressional stock
As I finished reading this morning’s letters to the editor (Nov. 26) I kind of smiled while shaking my head, thinking how amazing it is that given so many diverse
As Gavin Newsom moves ever-closer to declaring his presidential candidacy, everything he does in his last year as governor is rightfully being viewed through that political prism. Newsom knows that
Like many of you, our wish is to ring in the New Year with energy and optimism. Unfortunately, last January began with the destructive Hurst and Hughes fires surrounding Santa
Years ago, I borrowed a wonderful and highly recommended book from my daughter’s teacher. Ken Lavner was light years beyond a gifted mentor — brilliant, light-hearted, unbudgingly firm, strong and