Gary Morrison: Thoughts and prayers?
February 20, 2018
Thoughts and prayers? So today it is Parkland, Florida. Right away we hear the “thoughts and prayers” statement. By now that trite nonsense rings useless. Thoughts and Prayers have stopped
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Brian Baker: Some ideas to address school shootings
February 20, 2018
On Feb. 17 The Signal published a column by Katie Hill entitled “A call for action.” In it she wrote the following: “The vast majority of Americans agree that measures
David Hegg: How did we get into all this?
February 17, 2018
I am reminded of the joke about the dog chasing the car, whose punchline is “what’s he going to do when he catches it?” Its corollary is the admonition “be
Katie Hill: A call for action
February 17, 2018
The recent shooting in Florida completely breaks my heart. It breaks for the families and loved ones of the children lost, the kids who saw their friends murdered and will
Our view: Lines of reality blurring
February 17, 2018
After discussing the news of the week, The Signal’s Editorial Board felt a prevailing sense of how prescient the movie “The Truman Show” was for today’s society. For those who
This week’s poll question: Do all our schools need armed security?
February 17, 2018
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Martha Michael: It’s liftoff for females
February 16, 2018
Like today’s social current taking women to new heights, Amelia Earhart flew higher — literally — than any woman before her when she rose to 14,000 feet in her open-cockpit
Brett Haddock: Santa Clarita traffic problems and solution constraints
February 16, 2018
The most common complaint I hear from Santa Clarita residents is about traffic. It has become more of an issue since the repavement project on the 5 freeway started, but
Steve Lunetta: Reasonable discussions
February 14, 2018
Recently, a group of folks have been sitting down and having a discussion. It started with an off-hand comment I made in a column a few months ago where I
Nancy Oliver Flores: Animal rights
February 14, 2018
Do you love to eat meat? Yes? Do you love to watch big ag videos that exhibit the living conditions of big ag farm animals? No! But they are real.
Richard Myers: Senior Valentine
February 14, 2018
I could write it down on paper Or carve it into stone Sky-write it in between the clouds To the world it should be known. I want the message to
Gary Horton: I love you, California
February 13, 2018
“I Love You, California” – Francis Beatty Silverwood I love you, California, you’re the greatest state of all. I love you in the winter, summer, spring and in the fall.
Jim Foote: Make job description reviews routine
February 12, 2018
Maybe it’s just me, but I was appalled and astounded to read the front page article on Feb. 7 that the Saugus School Board was reviewing and making changes to
Cher Gilmore: Take advantage of greener energy
February 12, 2018
“Clean power alliance begins serving its first customers” (Feb 1) Thank you for the piece announcing that consumers in some cities in Los Angeles County will be able this year
Joshua Heath: The effect of illegal immigration
February 12, 2018
I feel compelled to respond to Larry Blanton’s Letter regarding Phillip Germain’s letter from Feb 3. Yes, this is a letter about a letter about a letter. How very exciting.
David W. Hegg: Trajectory matters
February 10, 2018
I wasn’t expecting an ethics lesson when I turned on the Winter Olympic Trials, but one jumped out at me anyway. And, weird as it may seem, it came from
Our View: Signal’s 100th year is a community event
February 10, 2018
The Santa Clarita Valley is home to the Oak of the Golden Dream, which launched the California gold rush in 1842, according to legend. Then there was another boom, as
This week’s question: Do you believe a pit bull can be a good family pet?
February 10, 2018
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Eric Siddall: Parole board’s continuing irresponsibility
February 9, 2018
The state parole board continues its reckless policy of early release for violent felons. We previously documented some examples of the parole board’s dangerous trend of ignoring public safety when
Steve Lunetta: Baseball collusion
February 8, 2018
I am very happy that my nephew, Steve Lunetta, let me take his column over this week. He and his lovely bride are in the middle of a home renovation