Max Morgan | Jason Gibbs Seems to Be Everywhere
October 20, 2018
Three weeks ago my family and I were privileged to have Jason Gibbs spend 90 minutes in our living room explaining his vision for Santa Clarita. I was immediately impressed
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Kevin Eliason | A Fond, Sad Farewell to Fosters Freeze
October 20, 2018
Yes, it is true, Fosters Freeze on Soledad is closing. The last day is Oct. 28. Having lived behind the location in Greenbrier Estates for 36 years, I can say
Don Cruikshank | Bjorkman: A Dedicated, Effective Leader
October 20, 2018
We have a unique opportunity this upcoming Election Day to elect a dynamic and tireless advocate to our College of the Canyons board of trustees. I absolutely support and endorse
Betty Arenson | Proposition 6 Is a ‘Yes’ Vote
October 20, 2018
Senate Bill 1 was not passed by or with voter approval. Gov. Jerry Brown broke his promise of no new taxes without voter approval by passing SB1 with his Democrat
Scott Wilk | Industrial Hemp Production Takes Us Back to the Future
October 20, 2018
Our climate is changing. Whether it’s part of a long-term cyclical trend or driven by cars and other pollution matters little, it is happening. Here in the Golden State, the
Erik Finkel | Ken Dean: A Hard-Working Candidate
October 19, 2018
It is with great pleasure that I write this letter on behalf of Ken Dean, who is running for City Council. We have been friends and neighbors for over 30
Patricia Babcock | Horton: A Syrupy Version of Hill
October 19, 2018
In response to Gary Horton’s piece of Wednesday, Oct. 10, entitled “The Definition of Authenticity”: Katie Hill is being purported as one of us because she lives in this area
Thomas Oatway | Kudos to DeBree for Backing Hill
October 19, 2018
I enjoyed reading the Jim DeBree commentary (Oct. 11) in The Signal. It is certainly refreshing to see a former Republican who can actually understand when GOP policies work against
John Boston | The Naked. The Sherpas. And the SCV Homeless.
October 19, 2018
Carousing in Downtown Los Angeles a few nights ago, I witnessed an interesting spectacle, part performance art and part gym class ballet. A legion of the Los Angeles Police Department’s
Casey McMichael | Democrats Are Not Standing for Truth
October 18, 2018
I like what Mr. Bill Ryan said in his opinion (Oct. 11) in regards to the Brett Kavanaugh situation. But, is he really destroyed? Yes, the Dems should be ashamed
Carolyn Adamick | It’s Women’s Business, Not Yours
October 18, 2018
Bill Ryan’s letter to the editor (Oct. 11) is deplorable. What a woman does with her body is strictly her business and definitely not his or any other man’s. Carolyn
Steve Lunetta | Uncle Earl’s Midterm Voter Guide
October 18, 2018
Recently, I got the opportunity to sit down with my beloved (albeit cranky) Uncle Earl to get his take on the upcoming election. Feel free to tear this column out
Brian Baker | Endorsements from a Conservative
October 18, 2018
I’ve said it before, right in these pages: We’re in the midst of a civil war in this country every bit as profound and fundamental as the one that took
Robert W. Burton | Proud to Support Hill for Congress
October 18, 2018
I am prouder than the Dickens to cast my vote for Katie Hill, for only she — not her opponent — has her mind and heart in the proper manner
Gil Mertz | Democrats Are Completing Their Journey to the Dark Side
October 17, 2018
In the movie “Return of the Jedi,” Luke Skywalker stands before the emperor who is provoking him to yield to his hate. As Luke fights the temptation, the Emperor says,
Gary Horton | Time to Get Rid of Pawns in Congress
October 17, 2018
The closing argument between Democratic challenger Katie Hill against Republican incumbent Steve Knight really comes down to this: Knight is a pawn. No matter how likeable a man, no matter
Lynne Plambeck | A River Rally Suggestion Box
October 17, 2018
Last week the City completed its 24th successful River Rally. SCOPE (Santa Clarita Organization for Planning and the Environment) has been a proud participant in the Environmental Expo at this
From the Editor | Election Letters Update
October 16, 2018
From the Editor: We believe in publishing the most diverse array of local letters and commentary as possible, and that includes letters and columns related to the upcoming election. We
Don Gateley | Liberals Are Making It More Difficult to Remain Objective
October 16, 2018
Politically, I try to be a middle-of-the-road guy. I want to evaluate issues from both the right and left prospective, because I believe both sides truly want what is best
Quinn Wallace | Don’t Let the Liars and Cheaters Influence Your Vote for Congress
October 16, 2018
Being as we are less than a month away from the Nov. 6 election, political ads have inundated our mailboxes and plastered local billboards — in particular, ads that make