Jim de Bree: Through the labyrinth of SCV water rates
November 3, 2017
I read a lot about many local issues. One issue that I really have difficulty getting my arms around is Santa Clarita Valley water. There have been huge changes to
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David W. Hegg: Three ethical basics that don’t change
November 3, 2017
There is a story about Vince Lombardi – the legendary Green Bay Packers football coach who led the team to several Super Bowl victories – that has become part of
Veterans Day memories
November 3, 2017
Veterans will be much on our minds next week as we dedicate our new Fallen Warriors Monument on Wednesday at Veterans Historical Plaza and celebrate Veterans Day itself on Saturday.
Michael Santomauro: Santa Clarita Help the Children seeks help
November 3, 2017
Help the Children Santa Clarita is seeking assistance for the struggling children and their families in the Santa Clarita Valley. We have three immediate needs that enable us to give
Ken Petersen: Valencia Water rate increase part of regular schedule
November 3, 2017
Since 1965, Valencia Water Company has been committed to serving customers with high-quality, reliable water as cost-efficiently as possible. Like most agencies in California, we review and project rates at
Jim Horton: Writings incomplete
November 2, 2017
It has been said that it is too bad that youth is wasted on the young. Men come in many sizes and shapes and colors. They do not come with
Glenda Johnson: Don’t do it
November 2, 2017
Don’t drink. Don’t smoke. Don’t do drugs. Strong words that our President urges parents and youth leaders to instill in our children and youth. (And by our own example!?) We
Betty Arenson: A different picture
November 2, 2017
Re: Josh Heath’s “Here’s what white people don’t know”. 11/1/17. Josh Heath’s column couldn’t be more insulting to America and many Americans. He paints a picture of a wholly racist
Bryan Caforio: Corporations run amok
November 2, 2017
Have you ever had your bank or credit card company wrongly charge you a $15 overdraft fee and then ignore your complaints to customer service for a refund? If so,
Steve Lunetta: Do you really think that …
November 1, 2017
Sometimes I wonder if people can really believe the things that they do. I fully admit that I am wrong on occasion, but there are some gross misunderstandings that many
Joshua Heath: What white people don’t know
October 31, 2017
I’m white – Irish Catholic, to be precise. I’ve spent my life around white people, been raised in white schools, and lived in Valencia, a rather white town. And through
Sally White: The high cost of climate change
October 31, 2017
We learned last week from the Government Accountability Office that the impacts of climate change have already cost taxpayers some $350 billion over the past decade. And that amount does
Lois Eisenberg: Hollywood and Washington
October 30, 2017
Re: Steve Lunetta’s article in the SCV Signal: “Hollywood corruption- quid pro quo.” As for now, Hollywood, I’d suggest you stop worrying about Washington and clean up your own backyard.”
Marilyn Searcy: Too much negativity
October 30, 2017
Just read “Study finds students feel more stress in Trump era.” Well I wonder why? It’s so obvious! It’s because of all the bad mouthing the liberals and media have
Ron Singerman: Outrageous tactic
October 30, 2017
In response to 25 United For Progress ad in The Signal. This was a 1/2 page ad that ONLY says Congressman Steve Knight supports tax plan that will give Trump
Brian Baker: Casting couch probably has not seen its last days
October 30, 2017
I have a few thoughts on the Harvey Weinstein affair which seems to dominate so much of the news cycle currently. Back in my acting days the casting couch was
Matthew Stone: Delivering clean water
October 27, 2017
Recently The Signal offered an opinion that unfortunately conflated our normal three-year retail rate setting process for Santa Clarita Water Division with the recent passage of legislation that will create
David Hegg: Seeking the highest good
October 27, 2017
We’ve all heard the saying “the ends justify the means.” Taken at face value, this pragmatic truth suggests that, if the end result is good, any and all of the
Dr. Kwane Stewart: No tricks, just treats: Keep your pet safe this Halloween
October 26, 2017
This Halloween, pet owners partaking in frightening family fun should remember to keep all their little ghouls and goblins safe — including the four-legged ones. Tricks for treats? Only if