Brian Baker: The Second Amendment and the Militia
March 14, 2018
“A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” — the Second
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Gene Uzawa Dorio: A league of our own
March 14, 2018
Living in Santa Clarita for three decades allowed me to watch the growth of our community while medically caring for many residents. Over a decade ago it became apparent the
Steve Lunetta: Donald Trump contradictions
March 14, 2018
It’s an odd time in the history of our Republic. We have a president who is a study in contradictions. We know that President Donald Trump scans the news programs
Jay DelDotto: What do you expect Trump to do?
March 13, 2018
The Signal routinely publishes Letters to the Editor from a Lois Eisenberg of Valencia. Her hatred of anything Trump and the verbal venom that she disgorges about the Republicans and
Gary Horton: Fast growth requires fast road building
March 13, 2018
Santa Clarita has just posted employment data and we’re pegging the needle on jobs and economic growth. The SCV has grown to 300,000 souls, we’re running at 3.8 percent unemployment,
Lois Eisenberg: America under attack
March 12, 2018
Donald Trump is too consumed by his self-indulgence, rage and resentment that he lacks in knowing what to do about America being under attack by a foreign country. The Russian
Silvia Gutierrez: Helping those experiencing homelessness
March 12, 2018
The topic is dominating the headlines, leading local newscasts and being written about on The Signal’s editorial pages. Homelessness in our community, and throughout the region, has reached critical proportions.
Joshua Heath: Two friends sit at a diner and read the news
March 12, 2018
Jim and Bob, two friends from Burbank High School—class of 1960—sat together at Denny’s, eating omelettes and perusing their copies of the Los Angeles Times. Their hair was white and
A stinging study on our state
March 10, 2018
This hurts. This really hurts. In a recent article in U.S. News & World Report, California ranked dead last in quality of life in a survey ranking the best states
David W. Hegg: Consumer, complainer or contributor?
March 9, 2018
In a recent Forbes article, Tim Maurer described three kinds of people. He used the labels in reference to “our posture toward learning how to be better professionals.” I want
Jason Gibbs: Jaded logic behind gun control debate
March 9, 2018
Ken Dean wrote an editorial this past weekend discussing the importance of young voices in the continuing dialogue of gun violence in our society. Dean reminds me of the fervent
Jim de Bree: When ‘facts’ aren’t facts
March 9, 2018
Since retiring I have taken up the hobby of studying the genealogy of my family and my wife’s family. Several of my wife’s cousins wanted to know more about the
Steve Lunetta: Smartest guy in the room
March 8, 2018
LaVar Ball has three sons. All of them play basketball. The oldest, Lonzo, plays for the Los Angeles Lakers, one of our local professional basketball teams. LiAngelo, the second son,
David Hegg: America and its citizens need to stay unified
March 7, 2018
On the official seal of The United States of America there stands a Latin phrase that also appears on the official seals of the President, Vice President, both houses of
Thomas Oatway: Paying for gun violence security
March 7, 2018
Let’s us first assume that ownership of military-style assault weapons like the AR-15 is not protected as a 2nd Amendment right, since it does not qualify as contributing to a
Don Gately: There should be limits
March 7, 2018
The 2nd Amendment refers to the right to bear arms. But what is the definition of “arms?” Once I said to a friend, you shouldn’t need a gun that can
Tom Lackey: An opportunity to invest in individuals with developmental disabilities
March 6, 2018
It’s not often that government can invest in helping those in our society who can least help themselves without asking taxpayers to kick in more money. That’s why California’s opportunity
Gary Horton: Don’t just ‘Let It Be’
March 6, 2018
“It’s always something.” Overwhelmed folks will say that, shrugging their shoulders. As if to acknowledge that stuff happens and there’s nothing we can do with it so you might as
Barbara Gassner: Gun solution is simple
March 5, 2018
This is in response to retired deputy McMichael’s opinion of Sat. Feb 24. He stated, “Bottom line is guns are not the problem. It’s people.” Seriously? It’s only logical to