Stephen Maseda | Pipe Dreams on Corporate Taxes
May 21, 2021
Interesting letter and column in the May 6 Signal. Let’s start with the letter. The letter writer in discussing the “GOP” corporate tax rate cuts asserts that the corporate tax
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Jim de Bree | Tax Reform Must Include Capital Gains
May 20, 2021
For now, this is the last in my series of columns discussing tax issues that Congress is likely to consider in the coming months. One of the most important of
Jennifer Danny | Why I’m Hooked on ‘Dateline’
May 20, 2021
Lately I’ve been hooked on “Dateline” reruns. The stories they tell are absolutely shocking. People have said to me, “Jen, all you have to do is watch the beginning and
Brian Richards | The Big Lie Is a Big Lie
May 20, 2021
Leftists are pushing a notion that anyone who thinks the 2020 election had issues is guilty of “The Big Lie.” The left loves to mock and scorn anyone who has
Gary Horton | California Wins Jackpot. Now What?
May 19, 2021
In March 2020, as California mandated shutdowns and stay-at-home orders, we faced dire predictions of California’s economic collapse. COVID-19 business shutdowns would so hammer families and businesses that the state
Peggy Stabile | Perplexed by Mayor’s Response
May 19, 2021
In its Thursday, May 13, lead article, The Signal reported that Mayor Bill Miranda addressed public criticisms of the city’s Human Relations Roundtable, a group formed by then-Mayor Cameron Smyth
Bob Comer | Election Integrity Matters
May 19, 2021
I’m with the 47 states that want to make sure that those who vote are legally registered. There is more than adequate evidence of fraud in the 2020 election. If
Jonathan Kraut | The Dangers of Loyalty to an Individual
May 18, 2021
When you cast your vote or express concern about an issue to an elected official, what are your expectations? Do you anticipate receiving support and consideration? Is the person you
Art Lucas | How Burdensome California Is
May 18, 2021
California is truly one of the treasures of the United States. It is beautiful, opportunities galore, fantastic weather and amazing people. However, there are real problems in California. California has
Richard La Motte | You Call That Voter Suppression?
May 18, 2021
I wish Thomas Oatway and other Democrats would stop using the racist, ageist arguments that elderly minorities (like me) are too dumb, lazy or removed from the realities of life
David Hegg | Overcoming the Waves
May 16, 2021
By David Hegg For 14 months we’ve been living under the rolling waves of societal despair. You feel it and so do I. The deadly combination of the pandemic and
Naheed Virani | Sacrificing Excellence for Equity
May 16, 2021
We live in world that is increasingly competitive in science, technology, engineering and math. Leadership and innovation that come from it are key to good jobs and better quality of
Our View | Human Relations Roundtable: Missteps and Next Steps
May 15, 2021
It was a little confusing. Facing criticism from a couple of residents over the City of Santa Clarita Human Relations Roundtable after the group took a stance in favor of
Tim Whyte | Inclusiveness in Eye of the Beholder
May 15, 2021
Inclusiveness. It’s a tricky word in 2021. Case in point: The City of Santa Clarita Human Relations Roundtable, formed amid the heat of discussions about race and inclusion in the
Stephen Smith | Our Education System’s Race to the Bottom
May 15, 2021
Part 1 of 2 America’s education system is winning its “race to the bottom” compared to the industrialized countries in the world. California’s education system is winning its “race to
John Boston | Persian Movies & Sea Bass at The Way Station
May 14, 2021
So I’ve been kidding Eric over at The Way Station for about 400 years now about the suspicious absence of Beef Stew, Biscuits & Gravy from his otherwise perfect menu.
Bill Speer | Let’s Overcome the Hesitation
May 14, 2021
My whole family has been vaccinated. My wife and I went to Magic Mountain four times in January and February (we could not get appointments together) and it was easy.
Aubrielle Lucia | Add Pregnancy Center Info in Schools
May 14, 2021
From a teenager who became pregnant unexpectedly and went to a crisis pregnancy center, as told on clinicquotes.com: “The first time I stepped through the doors of the pregnancy center,
Arthur Saginian | Agreeing with Reagan
May 14, 2021
It seems I have something in common with President Ronald Reagan’s children, Maureen and Michael Reagan: We all think Republicans are being stupid. As far as I’m concerned Republicans’ continued
Mike Garcia | Reflecting Back on a Year in Congress
May 13, 2021
One year ago, 25th Congressional District families first elected me to represent them in Congress. My promise was simple: to stop what we saw coming and not let the disastrous