David Hegg | Blessed Subtraction as We Shelter
March 28, 2020
I have a good friend who recently told me how he spent a month without using his phone or any social media. He said that, although the first few days
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Kay Vestal | Pelosi Deserves Blame for Delay
March 27, 2020
To those of you who are waiting and need the check from the federal government, Nancy Pelosi is the one who has held your check up due to the fact
John Weaver | Is a Cure Close?
March 27, 2020
In his daily COVID-19 briefing, President Trump has made several references to a promising treatment involving hydroxychloroquine in combination with the antibiotic azithromycin. These two drugs have been in use
Lynn Wright | State Media for the GOP?
March 27, 2020
Despite (Signal Editor) Tim Whyte’s protestations to the contrary, The Signal constantly reminds us that they are indeed the local state media for the Republican Party. The latest example was
Dick Ramirez | Who’s He Talking About?
March 27, 2020
A quote for these times: He don’t know what he don’t know! Dick Ramirez Valencia
Lois Eisenberg | Wearing a Mask
March 27, 2020
Wearing a mask is a symbol for many as a protection tool and the feeling of solidarity. Racism again raises it ugly head for many Asian Americans over concerns about
John Boston | On Mormons, Families and Werewolves
March 27, 2020
Truly, I tried mightily to get out of speaking at the recent SCV Latter-Day Saints Family Genealogy Fair. I’ve nothing against the dear Josephites. I was worried about the time
Stephen Maseda | Support Your Local Restaurants
March 26, 2020
With the closure orders from the governor and local officials, it is imperative that we do all we can to support our local restaurants. They can serve online and take-out
Steve Petzold | County Should Cancel Tax Penalty
March 26, 2020
Our county supervisors have taken extraordinary measures during the past weeks to prevent the spread of the Wuhan China virus, aka COVID-19. It is time that the county lend a
Melvin J. Chikato | The Up Side of the Coronavirus?
March 26, 2020
The dreaded coronavirus is one of the worst things to happen in the United States in my lifetime. Regrettably, I think we are only at the starting point of the
Eric Goldin | Some People Are Worth Melting For
March 26, 2020
Many Disney films have a remarkable way of showcasing compelling themes wrapped in a witty package that appeals to both adults and children. They never get too complicated, but these
Dick LaGrasta | Missing Friends, Coffee and Cars
March 25, 2020
Saturday morning, the sun is actually out and shining brightly, the cool Santa Clarita Valley weather is refreshing and… I’m stuck in the house, due to, what else this terrible
Gary Horton | Coronavirus Lockdown: Week 2 Thoughts
March 25, 2020
I don’t know how Carl Goldman did it. Locked in his cruise ship room, tied to a dock but unable to leave for 15 days. Fifteen days in a 270-square-foot
Christopher Lucero | Who Needs the Special Election?
March 24, 2020
Attention: California Secretary of State Alex Padilla. I am going to suggest that we entirely eliminate the May runoff for the remaining term for 25th Congressional District seat. There are
Jonathan Kraut | Learning to Lead a More Peaceful, Safe Existence
March 24, 2020
Most of us should be enjoying self-quarantine at this point. Not that the coronavirus is everywhere, but by now few should be in line at Costco or at any store.
Nancy Oliver | Animal Shelters Need Help
March 22, 2020
Animal shelters across the country need our held during the COVID-19 crisis. Staffing shortages, an increase in surrendered animals, a slowdown in adoptions and potential government shutdowns are all taking
Tim Whyte | 3 Boxes of Kleenex Later, I’m Branded a Hoarder
March 22, 2020
By Tim Whyte Signal Editor So, I was late to the coronavirus party. Through the early stages of the Great Toilet Paper Panic of 2020, I hadn’t worried all that
David Hegg | In a Time of Crisis, It’s the Response that Matters
March 22, 2020
By David Hegg At one point in my life I was an athlete. I was never the star of the team, but I played, added to the team effort, and
Jim Horton | California’s Illnesses Are Serious
March 21, 2020
Recently two local men wrote letters to the editor, with one preaching America’s doom from over-commercialization and the other warned us that we are destroying all of nature. It seems
Jim Horton | Avoid Chaos, Elect Garcia
March 21, 2020
There is an election scheduled for May 12 to decide who will complete the House of Representatives term of the disgraced Katie Hill. It will again be seen over by