One of the most misunderstood provisions of the Affordable Care Act is the so-called “individual mandate,” which requires that most Americans choose between purchasing a certain level of health care
Some sit quietly in silence. Some listen to the healing tones of the Native American flute. Some meditate to recordings of shorebirds or mountain streams. Eyes closed. Body still. A
This is in response to Betty Arenson’s letter on Sept. 10, “Letter Perpetuates Falsehoods.” I would like to reiterate to Betty Arenson that I was quoting a Brookings Institute analysis
Re: First vaping death in Los Angeles County, Sept. 7: Great story, Mr. (Jim) Holt! My question is: Why are these instruments of death still available for purchase? Karla Edwards
There has been a lot of discussion about running “universal background checks” for firearms purchases. It would seem as though with the push of a button someone’s criminal and abusive
By Tim Whyte Signal Editor I was editing a satirical column by John Boston this past week, and it occurred to me that his topic — the selection of a
By David Hegg The next time you walk into your favorite coffee shop and get into line, take note of a curious yet common phenomenon. Most of those already in
By The Signal Editorial Board Sometime in 2020, you might call for an Uber or Lyft ride, and experience sticker shock unlike anything you’ve seen under the so-called “surge” pricing
Just sayin’ I really enjoy the articles, opinions, and editorials from everyone. Awhile ago I contacted The Signal to suggest an article about Camp Pyles and it was nice to
In this day and age, with all the craziness around us, mass shootings, innocent people of all ages dying for no reason other than some angry person wanting recognition or
Holy smokes, wow, I’m dumbfounded. I just can’t believe it but I find myself in agreement with Brian Baker’s take on red flag warnings for gun control. In his opinion
The other night on CNN, a true beacon of honest journalism, there was a town hall discussion put on by the top 10 Democratic candidates running for president that spanned
Recently, Mike Kuhlman — if that’s his real name — was appointed as the new superintendent of the William S. Hart Onionized School District. The vote was 5-zip. Or so
There are a lot of words to describe what Rene Urbanovich can do. She’s a musician, a teacher and author, but you can also throw in analyst, therapist, cheerleader and
From the Bill of Rights: “Amendment V: No person shall… be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law…” “Amendment VI: In all criminal prosecutions, the accused
Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019, is the 18th anniversary of 9/11, which occurred on a Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001. A most horrific day in U.S. history, when 2,977 people lost their
On Aug. 23 the California Superior Court finally heard arguments on the litigation brought by Santa Clarita Organization for Planning and the Environment (SCOPE) and the Val Verde community regarding
A Signal columnist wrote a while back he could never get a good explanation of what liberalism is. I’m here to help with that today. The comment struck me as odd
Through my studies of environmental science and climate advocacy, I have met people from all walks of life who are desperately concerned about climate change and the devastating effects we’ve
There are few episodes as tragic as the death of little 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez at the hands of his mother and her boyfriend in Lancaster in 2013. The death of