Arthur Saginian | Gaze Into the Abyss
May 9, 2021
I don’t know Gary Horton, but when I read the title of his column this morning (“Vaccination, Do Your Duty for All of Us,” May 5) I thought to myself,
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Tim Whyte | Nickname from a Toddler
May 8, 2021
When I was a toddler, just learning to talk, I couldn’t enunciate my aunt’s name. “Mary Lou” is a mouthful when you’re just mastering one-syllable words. So I called her,
Betty Arenson | Duplicitous Messaging from the Left
May 8, 2021
Democrats declare only they have the best policies, the biggest tent, are the more inclusive party, etc. If those concepts were precisely and consistently repeated, there would be clear messaging.
Rob Kerchner | Is Equal Justice Possible?
May 8, 2021
Now that Derek Chauvin has been investigated and convicted as justice for George Floyd, is it time for equal treatment in the case of Ashli Babbitt? Or was the bullet
John Boston | Part II — Save the Mighty Hart High Indian
May 7, 2021
This issue of Hart High’s mascot being The Indian is not the — well. The issue. It’s a smoke screen. At its deepest roots, this question precedes ancient, pre-Hindu times,
Kevin Anthony | Lies Create Chain Reactions
May 7, 2021
I remember how grey the overcast was. There were no clouds, just a murkiness that was as much a part of the city as the concrete sidewalks. In retrospect, all these
Jeffrey Thompson and Paul De La Cerda | Roundtable Supports Mascot Change
May 7, 2021
UPDATE: The following letter was sent to The Signal and was presented as a letter to the William S. Hart Union High School District, on behalf of the City of
Jim de Bree | It’s Time for a Corporate Tax Discussion
May 6, 2021
Corporate taxation is emerging as an important political issue. Although partisan talking points abound, unfortunately much of what is being said is hyperbole. In order to reach an informed point
Gerald Staack | Root Causes and Solutions
May 6, 2021
It pains me to see city governments struggling to eliminate the homeless crisis when it is caused by the failure of our federal government to provide society with favorable economic
Duane Mooring | More Than Token Opinions Needed
May 6, 2021
This is in response to the “Right Here, Right Now” opinion by Patricia Suzanne (“Lies from the Left and Media: Aren’t You Tired?”) on May 1. I take issue with
Gary Horton | Vaccination: Do Your Duty for All of Us
May 5, 2021
We’re living in an odd time of widespread conservative distrust in science and professional competency. Increasingly, allegiance to flawed, discredited conspiracy theories and magical thinking upstages rational respect for science
Rob Kerchner | Mascot Spin Is in
May 5, 2021
Votes are in on the mascot of our local Hart High School Indians. Faculty voted to keep it. Students voted to keep it. In fact, every grade had majorities in
Marybelle Knight | In Defense of Water Rate Changes
May 5, 2021
As a former property manager in the Santa Clarita Valley, I paid countless water bills for owners throughout the valley and often wondered why the Newhall County Water District owners
Joshua Heath | The GOP Is Afraid of a Fair Fight
May 4, 2021
In 2004, Arnold Schwarzenegger gave a rousing speech at the Republican National Convention. During his remarks, he made the controversial but hilarious comparison between conservatives, who he said believed in
Teresa de Bree | Life’s Lessons from Uncle Joe Garcia
May 4, 2021
I was deeply saddened to learn that my former neighbor and friend Joe Garcia passed away last week. Joe and his family were special people whose story is worth sharing.
Emma Finch | Reflections on the North Fire
May 4, 2021
Ash sticking to the roof of my mouth. Black leaves running through the air. The smell of burning earth and smoke. The air pulsates with heat, embers and fear. As
David Hegg | Competition, Compromise
May 2, 2021
By David Hegg There seems to be too much “either-or” thinking today. It happens in marriages, in friendships and in politics. “Either-or thinking” is what I call it when two
Glenda Johnson | Do Something Constructive
May 2, 2021
So the beat goes on regarding Hart High School’s mascot. If only those purists would find a drum worth beating. Can’t they put their energy and time toward something worthwhile
Dennis D’amour | She Should Practice What She Preaches
May 2, 2021
Being compassionate, tolerant and having empathy should be the new norm replacing hate, according to a letter published yesterday (Lois Eisenberg, letters to the editor, April 23). I would “love”
Glenn Moore | An Expert on Hate
May 2, 2021
Yes, Lois Eisenberg, you should be an expert on hate (letters to the editor, April 23). You have been spouting it for the last four years. Glenn MooreCanyon Country