Does having the title “mayor” give a Santa Clarita City Council member an unfair advantage when seeking re-election?
December 9, 2017
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Jim de Bree: Year-end tax planning conundrums
December 8, 2017
In the more than 40 years I have been a tax professional, this is the strangest year-end tax-planning scenario that I have seen. This year is especially complicated because each
Our View: Ditch the mayoral advantage in City Council elections
December 8, 2017
The next election for Santa Clarita City Council is nearly a year away. But there is a routine matter set for Tuesday’s council agenda – the council’s last meeting of
David W. Hegg: Who sets the standards?
December 8, 2017
I have purposely waited to comment on the national tragedy we continue to experience in the area of sexual tyranny. News of these acts of predatory sexual harassment, propagated by
Roselva Ungar: Good points, but no need to deride
December 8, 2017
First, I’d like to congratulate Mr. Baker on making a reasonable sounding argument, but why does he persist in insulting those with whom he disagrees? He reviews history to advance
VaNile Risser: Thanks for a reminder of the positives in our lives
December 8, 2017
Anthony Breznican’s article “Reclaiming the stars and stripes” in the Dec. 2 issue of The Signal is absolutely a beautiful, delightful and inspirational piece of writing. So refreshing and positive!
David Godfrey: What Joshua Heath doesn’t know
December 8, 2017
Joshua Heath’s Nov. 1 column published in The Signal, “What white people don’t know,” shows his ignorance and lack of life experience. Probably two or three times older than Mr.
Gene Rostalski: Tree pruning helps during high wind, fire danger
December 8, 2017
Watching this week’s fires, exacerbated by very strong winds, reminded me of the recently pruned trees in our neighborhood. This preventive maintenance by our city of Santa Clarita reduces the
Lois Eisenberg: Remembering the ‘date that will live in infamy’
December 8, 2017
I am compelled to write a short letter to the editor remembering this anniversary of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day today. – Dec. 7, 1941. It has been 76
Roselva Ungar: Good points, but no need to deride
December 7, 2017
First, I’d like to congratulate Mr. Baker on making a reasonable sounding argument, but why does he persist in insulting those with whom he disagrees? He reviews history to advance
Jerome Marder: Mr. Baker hits a bull’s-eye
December 7, 2017
I’m writing in response to Mr. Baker’s article (“How did we end up here? “ published Dec. 1). Mr. Baker is so articulate and right on with his opinions, that
Why the race in Alabama is shifting in Moore’s favor
December 7, 2017
After all that has happened, the Alabama Senate race appears to be reverting to a fundamental political truth: A state that is one of the most Republican in the nation
Bruce Tracy: Pay me like a babysitter
December 6, 2017
A while back, my wife and I were sitting at a restaurant eating dinner when we overheard three fairly obnoxious 20-somethings sitting in the next booth discussing the educational system.
Michael Ericksen: Stand against marijuana sales is a wise one
December 6, 2017
I am a pediatrician in the Portland, Oregon, area and was visiting family over Thanksgiving when I read The Signal editorial regarding the moratorium on pot. The concerns raised in
Ben Metcalf: Mobile home owners facing hidden risks
December 6, 2017
More than 500,000 California families find their paths to affordable homeownership through the purchase of a mobile home or manufactured home, but an estimated one-third lack proper title and registration
Jonathan Kraut: Former comedian, now senator, not laughing
December 4, 2017
Former comedian Al Franken, who is now a U.S. senator, openly and honestly owned his past indiscretions and misdeeds by stating he is embarrassed, very sorry, and remorseful. Several ladies
Bryan Caforio: Zero tolerance for sexual harassment
December 4, 2017
From Harvey Weinstein to Roy Moore to Al Franken to the millions of #MeToo stories shared online, these last few weeks come as a reminder about how far we still
Alberto E Delgado III: COC needs a meditation garden
December 4, 2017
Image, if you will, strategically placed plants creating seclusion, a simple yet elegant, peaceful, soothing spot for a quiet reflection. In other words, a meditation garden. Almost all of us
Thomas Oatway: Time for a parliamentary system?
December 4, 2017
The controversy over the upcoming Alabama senatorial election, with Judge Roy Moore refusing to acknowledge alleged indiscretions with underage girls – and neither Senate Republicans nor the president taking a
David W. Hegg: Making the most of Christmas
December 4, 2017
I love Christmas. I love the lights, the songs, the story, and even – at times – the pace. But who among us hasn’t quietly thought it would be great