The state of the union speech has been canceled by Nancy “Nancy with the smiling face” Pelosi. The lady in red and wearing sunglasses on an overcast day and in
Re: Betty Arenson commentary, Jan. 19: Ms. Arenson writes as if hate resides in one party. But that infection taints all humanity and the examples she uses could easily fill
There seems to be a continuation of the controversy about the landscaping and lighting district assessment. Some, in some areas, pay $12.38 and others in other areas pay $81.69. This
Re: Lois Eisenberg letter, Jan. 12: As usual I don’t concur with anything she says, but will address only one of her comments: “Our parks are being trashed because there
Last month, California Rep. Ted Lieu said, “I would love to be able to regulate the content of speech; the First Amendment prevents me from doing so.” This remarkable statement
I am concerned that, in the next decade, we may witness the repeal of Proposition 13. I realize that this sounds sacrilegious to many, but please hear me out. In the
You know that after 79 years something has come to me through the fog. I am a slow learner, or I just keep stuff to myself too much. I have
Mark my words: The president is going to fry. As the government shutdown goes into its second month, and 800,000 federal workers continue to feel the squeeze of functional unemployment,
It is now written… Yea, verily I say unto thee, though thy brothers come to ye in great numbers pleading great poverty and persecution, ye shall erect great barriers against
There appears to be only one wingnut support strategy for this Trumped-up “wall crisis” and government shutdown: Beat up on Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for being so cheeky as to boogaloo with
By Tim Whyte Signal Editor Sometimes, in “the moment,” you say and do things that, later on, strike you as funny or even a little embarrassing. For example, this week
By Katie Hill Congresswoman Every day, my office receives hundreds of calls about the shutdown. And as each day passes, they become more and more dire. Most people don’t care
By Janelle Burkholder Guest Columnist Someday, my child is going to discover I haven’t always been his mom. And that I’m not his only mom. And while I’ve thought through
By The Signal Editorial Board It was a false alarm, yes, but it was also a stark reminder of the world we live in, and the importance of preparedness: When
I am saddened to report Mr. Jim De Bree’s column, “We Need Streetlight Enlightenment” (Jan. 15), is factually incorrect. Santa Clarita has two separate streetlight zones, and they are funded
It’s that four-letter word that leaps to mind when vulgarity is a thought. Its usage has become fully commonplace and very acceptable to too many. There’s no need for it
On Dec. 11, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voiced its intent to approve the Centennial Specific Plan. The project would place more than 19,000 new homes in the
I remember former Signal editor Ruth Newhall going completely Ape Poopy once. Well. More than once. Some bureaubozocrat in Sacramento sent a press release. Couldn’t tell you what it was
While some of us would describe Patty Stephenson using words like “dedicated” and “self-sacrificing,” there are other people in her life who would use words like “tres approfondie” or “wusi
Last week we looked at this author’s view of how the future will shape up for transportation, retailing, dining, and the home. I’m still upset that we don’t have flying