
George Whitesides | Celebrating, Supporting Local Students
Every June, as caps fly and diplomas are handed out, our community takes a moment to reflect on the accomplishments of its students and the journeys that brought them to
Every June, as caps fly and diplomas are handed out, our community takes a moment to reflect on the accomplishments of its students and the journeys that brought them to
A criticism of the communist system includes that modern communist regimes are all about diminishing freedoms and squelching any opposition in order to sustain firm control over its population. Modern communism
It started with a trash can. Just an empty bin in a public parking spot I moved so I could legally park near my home. What followed was unexpected. What
By David Hegg I rarely use this column to advance purely religious or theological ideals. And while this one may look religious, it is really all about ethics. It just
With all of the patriotic days coming up, I speak as a Vietnam veteran and member of the Santa Clarita Veterans Memorial Committee. And, having said that, these are my
As a prosecutor, I really have zero ability to affect, change or control immigration policies. That is controlled by Congress, and because we are a sanctuary state, our state Legislature
In a dusty western California town, beneath a punishing 120-degree sun, a woman walks alone. Her car ran out of gas blocks ago. She clutches an empty red gas can
I am so fortunate to be born in USA, in California, in L.A. County. It is my belief that many of you reading this will express the same sentiment, to
Kathleen Walker’s May 21 letter in The Signal wrongly blames the “extreme right” for questioning Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, perpetuating misleading arguments that obscure facts. Her claim that critics’ “lies” threaten
In his April 2, column, Gary Horton’s “points” in many ways resembled those of Jonathan Kraut (March 18), the only real difference being that Horton was predicting messed-up markets while
There’s an old saying that a perfect marriage would unite a sadist and masochist who could be mutually supportive of each other’s neuroses. The adage comes to mind as President
For days, Donald Trump — impetuous, intuitive, instinctive, but not known for introspection — grappled with the path forward in Iran, and with his historical legacy. Would he unleash the
On Wednesday, June 11, I attended a not-for-profit board meeting downtown in a building on Alameda Street near Union. This is near where the Waymo autonomous vehicles were set on
Dear Mr. Rick Barker (regarding your June 13 letter to the editor): In my June 6 letter, I did not claim that only Republicans land lucrative opportunities after leaving public
As a physician, my duty has always been to guide patients in their health care needs and to recognize potential side effects of medication, surgery and risky medical decision-making. This
A quick reminder! If you don’t think the Democratic Party has changed: 1961: “Ask not what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country!”
I have watched with bemusement as some Democrats have excused, justified or otherwise supported the so-called “peaceful protests” in Los Angeles and elsewhere around the country. They have seen cars burning,
Happy Post-Father’s Day. One thing’s true: we all have fathers — good, bad, absent, or trying their best. We didn’t get to pick ours. Didn’t get to choose when or
Today, June 14, Washington, D.C., hosted a fabulous parade celebrating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army. I watched every moment, filled with pride and gratitude for our nation and
The state of California plans to ban the sale of gasoline-powered cars in 2035. I see so many problems with this. If you live in an older home, electrical systems
Filled with the top stories to start your day, and emergency news alerts.
25060 Avenue Stanford, St. 141
Valencia, CA, 91355
Main Desk: 661-259-1234
Newsroom: 661-255-1234
Advertising: 661-287-5564