Ken Dean: Misinterpretations, clearing things up
March 21, 2018
I always find it interesting how a person can read something and misinterpret what the writer was trying to say. And, so, this is a rebuttal to Jason Gibbs’ editorial
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Gary Horton: System overload requires a reboot
March 21, 2018
By now you’ve heard it all before. You may think there’s nothing new to add to the conversation and, if there was, you’re already far to overloaded to add anything
Thomas Oatway: Not the best and brightest
March 19, 2018
I could not have disagreed with Steve Lunetta more regarding his opinion piece in the March 15 edition of The Signal. His statement that “the people who serve in the
Jim de Bree: The absence of civility and integrity hurts us
March 19, 2018
“Right is right—even if no one is doing it; wrong is wrong—even if everyone is doing it.” — Saint Augustine Our society has become increasingly tribal in recent years. Some
Maria Gutzeit: Eagerly awaiting the on-demand, futuristic life
March 19, 2018
One of my perennially favorite speakers, Mark Schniepp, PhD, seemed quite enamored of self-driving cars at the 2018 Economic Outlook, presented by the Santa Clartia Valley Economic Development Corporation and
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March 17, 2018
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David W. Hegg: Taking the time to learn from a Biblical hypocrite
March 16, 2018
I just finished preaching through the biblical book of Jonah. Even if you know the story, you may not have grasped its significance. As you may know, Jonah was told
Jess Phoenix: Climate change is a science fact
March 16, 2018
In 2010, I joined another scientist on a scientific research expedition to study evidence of climate change in the mountains of Peru. We hiked into remote locations, looking for current
A teachable moment
March 16, 2018
It has been a long time, since perhaps the days of the Vietnam War, that young people in this country have become politically engaged. Years went by as each generation
Jason Gibbs: Dissecting Second Amendment rights
March 15, 2018
My opinion piece, “Jaded logic behind gun control debate,” published last Friday, created a flurry of comments and discussion online. Writers undoubtedly enjoy supportive feedback and accolades. Criticism and rebuttals,
Sally White: The ills of society
March 15, 2018
This morning I listened to a radio interview with Dr. Gabor Mate, a Canadian physician, renowned speaker and bestselling author, with considerable expertise on a range of topics including addiction,
Martha Michael: Powerful females: Tracy Campbell
March 15, 2018
Defining Tracy Campbell of Santa Clarita isn’t easy. But if an artist took pen to paper to capture her image, it would reveal someone with super strength, speed and invulnerability.
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
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