The state Assembly’s Democratic leadership published a remarkable bit of political fiction last week, a “budget road map” that essentially blames President Donald Trump for California’s multibillion-dollar deficits. The document
A new poll suggests that a sizable number of Democrats — more than 40% in some cases — believe the attempts on President Donald Trump’s life were fake. The poll,
There are pros and cons to Donald Trump. Both sides of his rise in American politics make serious arguments about his impact. That’s not the debate here. What concerns me
After reading the April 14 opinion pieces by Andrew Taban and Lois Eisenberg, you would think Americans are suddenly living in some kind of police state. Honestly, I am tired
To our neighbors and the broader Santa Clarita community, my family has lived in Placerita Canyon for about 50 years. We’ve watched this canyon grow from open land, where property
One of the great ironies of our time is that 60 years after the 1960s, the “love children” spent their final years consumed with hate. Rob Kerchner Santa Clarita
Well readers, here we are with a new month, a whirlwind of news, and somehow the same stupidity. It’s almost impressive how we manage to combine chaos with hypocrisy. This
I’m sick to death of seeing George Whitesides’ name in the paper, pandering to voters, by coming up with more taxpayer money for pork-barrel issues right before the election. Certainly
In re: Philip Wasserman, “Sending the Wrong Message,” letters, April 18. Mr. Wasserman, I would respectfully suggest that it is you, not me, who is sending the wrong message to
I read this morning’s column (March 25) by Gary Horton: “When Unthinkable Becomes Sayable.” He says he “didn’t flinch” when he found himself in a discussion that included the necessity
Over the past several decades there’s been a recurring debate in political, academic and media circles over the relatively poor levels of academic achievement among California’s public school students. In
By David Hegg This weekend, we all turn our thoughts and gifts to the mothers in our lives, both those who birthed us and those whose willingness to be mothers
My name is Amber Stefanelli, and at 44 years old I won one of the toughest races at Griffith Park — a grueling course with steep mountain climbs, over 1,400
By The Signal Editorial Board For voters in the 40th Assembly District, we are offering endorsements today for two candidates: Republican challenger Elizabeth Wong Ahlers, and the Democratic incumbent Pilar
Tom Steyer says he will make big corporations and billionaires more accountable and he will make them pay. Each time he makes that claim I’m thankful I don’t have any
I’m really confused and hope someone can help me understand how some Democrats and Republican candidates running for governor of California can say they would eliminate the state income tax.
The initially released surveillance video of the recent attempt to assassinate President Donald Trump was blurry and incomplete. Posted a short time after the incident, it showed Cole Allen, the
Without actually naming names and apologies to several ex-wives and girlfriends, I’ve always had a thing for big, hairy creatures. Wince. Duck. I love 1933’s original “King Kong.” Some intern/maroon
Santa Clarita didn’t become one of the most desirable communities in Los Angeles County by accident. It built its reputation on something simple and increasingly rare: space, safety and a
Well well, the ol’ Hartwell project surfaces in the news again with The Signal reporting that the undeveloped property it is apparently for sale. This project did not become an