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
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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
Bill Reynolds | Democrat/Socialists Are Playing Dirty in the Battle to Unseat Rep. Knight
October 16, 2018
After watching Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s Senate hearing and seeing the outrageous behavior by those Democrat Senators, I remain more convinced than ever before that I can never ever cast a
Judy Reinsma | San Francisquito Canyon: No Phones, No Response from AT&T
October 16, 2018
On Saturday, Oct. 6, the generator that AT&T put here (in San Francisquito Canyon) to power the “repair” they made two weeks ago to our obsolete telephone equipment apparently ran
Josh Heath | A Democrat’s Case Against Katie Hill
October 16, 2018
As everyone in Santa Clarita knows, this November we must choose between Rep. Steve Knight and Democratic challenger Katie Hill on election day, in their fight to serve as our
Ken Dean | Beware Deceptive Ads
October 14, 2018
In response to Jonathan Kraut’s (Oct. 9) opinion article, “Misleading ads and the truth on state props,” he states, “I am used to TV radio ads directing me to vote
Bob Kellar | Councilman Offers Endorsements for Nov. 6
October 14, 2018
It is not often that I write a letter to the editor in our local paper. I do so now as I feel it very important to express my concerns
Tim Whyte | Affordable Housing Is Our Field of Dreams
October 14, 2018
By Tim Whyte Signal Editor There’s a bit of a contradiction circulating among candidates for local and regional office, and it goes something like this: We have a housing crisis.
David Hegg | Civility and Criticism: It Can Start With Each of Us
October 14, 2018
By David Hegg Given that critique has become one of our most enjoyed national pastimes, I’m offering some thoughts on how to shape our criticisms in ways that can spur
Our View | Our Endorsements: 2 Incumbents, 1 Newcomer
October 14, 2018
By The Signal Editorial Board When you ask local residents what their biggest complaint is about living in Santa Clarita, odds are the response will consist of one word: Traffic.
Terri Lovell | Dems Double Down on Mob Rule
October 13, 2018
Hillary Clinton can no longer tolerate her position as a lowly spectator in the peanut gallery of the Democrat Party. As her party is taken over by the radical left,
2 Good Choices in 38; We Choose Acosta
October 13, 2018
It’s good to have options. And, as the Nov. 6 election approaches, we look no further than the 38th Assembly District for evidence. Republican incumbent Dante Acosta faces a formidable
Mark White | Will We Get ‘New Ideas, Fresh Thoughts’?
October 13, 2018
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce recently endorsed the three incumbents for the upcoming City Council election on Nov. 6, stating, “We feel (they) best represent the business interests
Chris Anderson | Knight Works with Community in Mind
October 13, 2018
Since his election to congress in 2014, Steve Knight has introduced and helped to pass legislation helping small businesses, military veterans and taxpayers. But he has also been a champion