Chuck Clark: I am a Veteran and proud of it
November 10, 2017
This was submitted by Marion Ostrom whose dad wrote this column originally published in The Signal in Nov. 1998. He passed away in 2001. Some people think that veterans live
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Ken Petersen: Revisiting water rates labyrinth
November 9, 2017
A recent column by James de Bree, “Through the labyrinth of SCV water rates,” published Nov. 3, has likely created more confusion regarding current rate-setting processes for two local
Philip Germain: Tapping the groundswell in California’s 25th District
November 9, 2017
Since the 2016 election, there has truly been a swell of grassroots opposition to Trump’s extreme agenda from health care to our economy. I’m seeing new activists at every event
Leslie Garman: Unafraid of blistered knees or a hoarse throat
November 9, 2017
My name is Leslie Garman and I am writing in response to Gary Horton’s column entitled “Pray that we act against mental illness,” published Nov. 8 in The Signal. I
VaNile Risser: Thanks for giving credit where it’s due
November 9, 2017
I used to love Jim Walker’s columns. They made me smile/laugh and happy, but the previous owner let him go. Then I discovered Steve Lunetta! He was also a stress-reliever
Betty Arenson: Heath’s racist society doesn’t exist today
November 9, 2017
Regarding Josh Heath’s “Here’s what white people don’t know” column published in The Signal Nov. 1: Josh Heath’s couldn’t be more insulting to America and many Americans. He paints a
Susan Cornner: Knight no friend to the middle class
November 9, 2017
Republican Congressman Steve Knight never met a Trump bill he didn’t like. The latest is a yes vote on the $4 trillion budget bill that slashes Medicare, Medicaid and health
Sally White: A virtual coffee chat over some core beliefs
November 8, 2017
Steve Lunetta, in his Nov. 2 column “Do you really think that …,” champions the idea of sitting down over a cup of coffee, talking over differing viewpoints, as often
Jonathan Kraut: Should we treat elected officials differently?
November 8, 2017
We are reminded again and again to consider as to whether elected officials or political representatives have an obligation to conduct themselves at a higher, the same, or a lesser
Ron Bischof: Caforio leaves out facts
November 7, 2017
The partisan column by Mr. Caforio “Corporations run amok” is an indirect reference to regulatory reform that will impact his legal wallet. Attorneys garner fat fees from class action lawsuits
Brian Baker: Nothing of substance
November 7, 2017
In his column in the Friday, 3 November, edition of The Signal entitled “Corporations run amok” Bryan Caforio asks the following question: “Have you ever had your bank or credit
Gary Horton: Pray that we act against mental illness
November 7, 2017
“People who do not have faith don’t understand faith, I guess I’d have to say. And it is the right thing to do is to pray in moments like
Dick Cesaroni: Come on, NFL
November 7, 2017
Since this “kneeling during the National Anthem” started, I have tuned out the NFL. My wife and I both have boycotted the NFL. As a veteran, I cannot see what
How often do you visit the Westfield Valencia Town Center mall?
November 4, 2017
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Jason Gibbs: Respecting all of the Bill of Rights amendments
November 3, 2017
On Oct. 20, 2017, state Sen. Henry Stern, D-Agoura Hills, announced his strong support for our First Amendment rights, and that “California should be a sanctuary for free speech.” Seeing
Richard La Motte: Here’s more of what white people don’t know
November 3, 2017
When I started school, almost 70 years ago, I remember my mother taking me aside and explaining, somewhat nervously, that I was going to be meeting a lot of new
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
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