Our View | Turning a Blind Eye to Chaos
August 1, 2020
By The Signal Editorial Board Being a news organization, we of course believe strongly in the First Amendment, and we believe it is our duty to provide a public forum
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Tim Whyte | Being Offended Replaces Baseball
August 1, 2020
I’m convinced there are those who can find a reason anywhere to be offended. It’s almost like “the right to be offended” has become our most cherished right. Heaven forbid
Patricia Suzanne | Is Defunding the Police an Inevitability?
August 1, 2020
On July 1, Fox News host Sean Hannity brought his viewers to tears. Regardless of your politics or news preferences, I encourage you to watch the rerun on YouTube. In
John Boston | When Trump Is Re-Elected, I’ve Got a New Job!
July 31, 2020
These times? They’re odd. Crazy was 47 train stops ago. It’s like some mad scientist from another universe squished “Alice in Wonderland,” “Frankenstein” and George Orwell into a blender and
Alan Ferdman | Police and Safety in the SCV
July 31, 2020
In 1948, George Orwell completed his last book, titled “1984.” Within the pages, he tells of life under an authoritarian state, controlled by Big Brother. In fact, he foretold of
Jon Coupal | Kraut Column Omissions
July 31, 2020
Jonathan Kraut’s “Indecent Propositions 2020” commentary on July 28 recommended that voters say “yes” to Propositions 18 and 19, but he left out critical information that voters deserve to know.
William Speer | COVID-19 Questions on Children
July 30, 2020
In view of the of the discussions about starting school again, I think the following questions and/or information need to be asked. What are the specific COVID-19 case stats (not
Christian Olmos and Andrea Fleming | A Call for Change in Santa Clarita
July 30, 2020
On July 20, many of Santa Clarita’s own community organizations and activists came together to release a joint statement to highlight their concerns regarding inaction by the Santa Clarita City
Mike Molacek | Liberty vs. Socialism
July 30, 2020
Re: Gary Horton, commentary, July 22. He never ceases to amaze me and the readers of The Signal’s opinion page! The assertion that the president wanting law and order to
Jennifer Danny | When Things Are Ready to Go, They Go
July 29, 2020
Hi! I want to thank you for reading my column and for those who email me or comment, it’s a real delight to connect and I appreciate that very much.
Lisa M. McDougald | Seeking a Reponse from City
July 29, 2020
An edited version of this letter was emailed to Councilman Bob Kellar and cc’d to all City Council members and city managers on July 18: This is my third letter.
Jonathan Kraut | Indecent 2020 Propositions, Part 1 of 2
July 28, 2020
The choice for president this November deservedly has garnered a lot of attention. While most of us have already made up our minds about whether to vote for Donald Trump
Ronnie Nathan | A Bizarre Strategy
July 28, 2020
The Rose Garden and White House lawn events staged recently as substitutes for campaign rallies have been bizarre enough, with Donald Trump summoning a captive audience for his stream of
Arthur Saginian | Life Lessons from Star Trek
July 28, 2020
For clues as to why we are reacting the way we are to coronavirus and COVID-19 I would suggest watching the movie, “Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home.” In that
Susann Rizzo | Cold Shoulder for Ice Rink Purchase
July 28, 2020
I attended the City Council meeting (July 14) and, after public participation for agendized items, the council proceeded to hold a closed session to discuss two items, one of which
David Hegg | Who Decides What Right Is?
July 26, 2020
By David Hegg I recently met a man who was the epitome of post-modern thought in that he did not believe in absolute truth. All definitions of right and wrong
Judy Propri | No Honor from Pelosi
July 26, 2020
On Dec. 5, 2019, (this date is from Google) reporter James Rosen asked House Speaker Nancy Pelosi if she hated President Donald Trump. She replied that she was raised in
Casey McMichael | Renaming Park Is Controversial
July 26, 2020
For once I agree with Councilwoman Marsha McLean, in that, she said the renaming of Central Park is “a divisive issue for our community.” I believe renaming the park in
Our View | Barger Lends Important Dissent
July 25, 2020
By The Signal Editorial Board Kathryn Barger was the lone voice of reason on the L.A. County Board of Supervisors this week as the board took steps toward both defunding
Scott Wilk | ‘Check in the Mail’ Isn’t Enough
July 25, 2020
The check’s in the mail just doesn’t cut it in these unprecedented times; but that is about all millions of Californians know about the whereabouts of their unemployment claims when