I enjoyed reading Betty Arenson’s column, “Californians Grab Your Wallet,” in the Nov. 17 edition of The Signal, wherein she lamented California’s post-election financial consequences. Like Ms. Arenson, I am
The 100th anniversary of the signing of the armistice is a time to unite and recognize the bravery and reality of warfare as a step to preventing any further such
Since the end of this most recent election there have been a number of letters bemoaning the loss of Steve Knight, most of them commenting on what a good man
Re: Lois Eisenberg letter, Nov. 17: Please cite one example of President Trump’s rhetoric that promotes racism? As for insulting reporters, if you are talking about Jim Acosta of CNN,
By David Hegg If nominations were taken to determine the primary underlying ethos of modern America, some might rightly suggest consumerism. We are a people who often equate well-being with
By Tim Whyte Signal Editor Part 1: The Boy I used to write about a lot of “firsts” when I was on my first go-round with The Mighty Signal. Here
By The Signal Editorial Board Forgive us for still feeling a little Thanksgiving afterglow, but today we’re especially thankful for a current example of the power of teamwork. And in
In October, I had to renew my driver license. I am scheduled to take my test on Dec. 10. I can’t buy my wife a birthday gift and take her
We Californians have had our taxes raised, raised and raised again, especially our gasoline taxes. Billions of these tax dollars have gone to Gov. Jerry Brown’s ridiculous super train which
I’m writing to suggest a change in policy. Reading attacks, insult, and name calling from contributors unhappy (incensed!) with the opinions of others should not be printed. The angry person’s
The Thanksgiving bird, or what is left of it, is in the fridge awaiting my post-Thanksgiving ritual: football and an open-faced turkey sandwich with gravy. But wedged between Black Friday
The election is over, the dust has settled and the people have spoken. This was an election that basically went smoothly without controversial outbreaks. Yet, one needs to look at
I feel I must respectfully take issue with Dianne White Crawford’s review of “Boy Erased” in the Nov. 18 Sunday Signal. My issue is not with the review of the
I was stopped at a light, smiling, staring through the storefront window. It was a hot yoga class. Middle-aged grown-ups in clown-colored workout gear were sweating, grimacing and writhing in
What is it like to be Christy Smith? To sometimes ride the top of the swell, but at other times, experience the throes of a wipe-out? On Tuesday, Nov. 6,
Be merry! It’s time for people to gather for their holiday parties. For some, it is a time to overindulge with food and drinks. Despite numerous driving distractions, like cell
Thanksgiving is a family day, a day when multiple generations gather to celebrate and remember the blessings they have in life. This Thanksgiving Day I will be reflecting on what
My friend Pat Coskran just wrote a fascinating book about life with his son, Sean. At 32, Sean is no longer a child but a man who views the world
What is wrong with Lois Eisenberg? I just read another hate-filled, screed dump on Saturday (Nov. 17) equating President Trump (and his supporters) with anti-Semitism. Enough already. It’s Ms. Eisenberg
Tsunamis are surprising things. The earth may shake, alarms may ring and folks know they’re coming beforehand – they just don’t know how high, long, or powerful the wave. An