Greg Whitney | Science Fiction vs. Fact
May 20, 2020
Science Fiction: Imagine a “Twilight Zone” episode where the human population is threatened by a deadly alien virus and the cure that defeats the virus is supplied by a docile
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Christopher Lucero | An Observational Study
May 20, 2020
In a search for the solution to differing human responses to lockdown, it is proposed that we take the opportunity to leverage the global natural experiment the virus presents us
Thomas L. Cadman | Editorial a Breath of Fresh Air
May 20, 2020
The “End the Sham” editorial (May 16) comes as a breath of fresh air. The claim of following the science and “we are all in this together” are proving to
Jason Gibbs | It’s Time to Deal with Impacts of Shutdowns
May 20, 2020
For weeks now, our economy, our community and our world have been tested and stressed to levels seemingly unimaginable by an invisible enemy. Back in March, Gov. Gavin Newsom provided
Nancy Oliver Flores | Beware the Horrible Hundred
May 19, 2020
The “2020 Horrible Hundred” report released by the Humane Society of the United States describes known puppy mills and their horrific conditions. Some dogs go without food and water, some
Jim de Bree | The Greater Good Conundrum
May 19, 2020
The May 5 edition of The Signal included an interesting column written by Gil Mertz entitled “COVID-19 and the Greater Good for All Americans.” The column discussed the difficult decisions
Jonathan Kraut | Why No. 2 Is More Important Than No. 1
May 19, 2020
We understand that dealing with the spread of the coronavirus is going to be a prolonged process. The economy is beginning to gradually open up. Not because it is our
Judy Propri | Thank You for Blumel Letter
May 17, 2020
Thank you for printing the letter from Jim Blumel Sr. in the Sunday Signal (May 10), “Our Freedoms and COVID-19.” The letter expressed my own sentiments and my same
Randi Kay | COVID-19 Message for Parents
May 17, 2020
Those of you who lived on the East Coast in the 1960s may remember a New York television station’s public service announcement every night that said, “It’s 10 pm. Do
David Hegg | COVID-19 and Our Responsibility
May 17, 2020
By David Hegg I get it. This season is unique but at times morphs into an unwanted normal. Sometimes I don’t know what day it is. Weekends seem like weekdays,
Tim Whyte | Run for Office? Got a Flak Jacket?
May 16, 2020
There was a time in my life when I thought, “Hey, maybe when this whole journalism thing is all done, I’ll take a stab at politics, and run for local
Our View | End the Sham, Get Back to Work
May 16, 2020
By The Signal Editorial Board Flatten the curve, we’re all for it. The members of this editorial board have been working from home for the last two months and not
Jim Horton | California, Fools and Folly: Can It Be Explained?
May 16, 2020
When you lack depth, it is highly unlikely that you’ll be able to problem-solve. To carry the thought further, many people view the world in simplistic terms and are satisfied
Max Morgan | Lois, Try Some Bipartisanship
May 15, 2020
In her latest bi-weekly rant on the evil Donald Trump (May 9) and obstructionist Republicans, Lois Eisenberg would have us believe that a majority of Republican politicians were adamantly opposed
Karla H. Edwards | Drinking the Kool-Aid
May 15, 2020
Do you remember the Johnstown Massacre that took place in 1978 when 900 followers of Jim Jones died after drinking poisoned (drink mix) at his direction? I didn’t think I
John Boston | Obamagate & the Proper Placement Of Branding Irons
May 15, 2020
About a year ago, the big news hysteria du jour was that North Korea had nuclear warheads that could reach Washington, D.C. Bonus? When the NoKo’s boasted, “reach,” they meant
Ronna McDaniel | Garcia Wins Despite Democrats’ Best Efforts
May 15, 2020
Since President Donald Trump was first elected, and particularly in light of the challenges we’ve faced as a nation the last several months, it has never been more apparent that
Richard Myers | Why Trump Doesn’t Wear a Mask
May 14, 2020
I was not surprised to see that while those in the White House have been asked to wear face masks, that directive does not apply to the president. After all,
Steve Lunetta | Democrats, the Astros and Other Cheaters
May 14, 2020
It is with great pride that we here at the Vast Right Wing Conspiracy award the 2020 Houston Astros Dirty Rotten Cheaters Award to… the California Democratic Party! It is
Jennifer Danny | Finding Our Angels in COVID-19
May 14, 2020
Hi readers! It’s been quite a long time since I’ve written a column, but I thought it was needed as we are all in unprecedented circumstances and that perhaps this