Eli Branden: Many concerns linger over Newhall Ranch
October 5, 2017
The Newhall Ranch Project that was recently approved by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is a development made up of 21,000 homes slated to be built alongside the
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Gene Uzawa Dorio, M.D.: On character and environmental buy-outs
October 5, 2017
In response to the Lynne Plambeck column “Environmental deal with developer troubling” published in the Sept. 27 edition of The Signal: It certainly sets a precedent when environmental groups cave
Bob Kellar: New water district widely supported in SCV
October 5, 2017
Last month I proudly watched as legislation to create a new water district for the Santa Clarita Valley passed through the Legislature on an overwhelmingly bi-partisan vote. This is a
Jim Horton: The Trump bias
October 4, 2017
It would appear that Gary Horton has learned a new word and unlike liberals in total, he bothered to look up the meaning. This may start a trend among liberals,
Richard Myers: We need smaller buses
October 4, 2017
Some people may have already written on this subject. I hope so for I would hate to believe this waste had gone unnoticed. I’m talking about our bus system. The Santa
Ted Aquaro: Bad Taste
October 4, 2017
The shooting in Las Vegas has hit most communities in Southern California and Nevada very hard. This event shows the resourcefulness of the average American by transporting wounded to the
Gary Horton: America the unexceptional
October 4, 2017
“American Exceptionalism.” That we’re an “exceptional nation” – different, separate, a leader above all others, even as some believe, “established by the providence and guidance of God Himself.” And, “In
Ron Bottorff: Sides in Newhall pact chose option they thought was right
October 2, 2017
Friends of the Santa Clara River and its fellow petitioners have steadfastly opposed Newhall Ranch in multiple actions and lawsuits in both state and federal courts over the last 20
Maria Gutzeit: Wakeup call along the wash
October 2, 2017
A wakeup call rang last Tuesday morning: an assault occurred on the bike path. It wasn’t a surprise given the drug usage and encampments along the river, but now it
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October 2, 2017
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Laura Tenney: We want our Tuesday Trivia
September 29, 2017
I opened my paper Sept. 26 and saw that the Tuesday Trivia was not on the back of the first page of the paper. Our family loves Tuesday Trivia. I
Wayne Pacelle: Toward a more humane California
September 29, 2017
When it comes to the ballot, Californians have a history of supporting animal protection. In fact, all five times measures relating to animal welfare have been placed on the statewide
VaNile Risser: Proudly flying the flag
September 29, 2017
Yippee-ki-yay and hallelujah! I had a lot of pleasure reading William L. Picketts’ comments in the Sept. 22 edition of The Signal. Man, oh man, did he nail it beautifully,
David W. Hegg: Avoid ‘bite and devour’ tactics
September 29, 2017
I have been reflecting on an interesting question lately. Here it is: Is it ethically responsible to engage in activity you would angrily criticize in another person simply because you
Step in the right direction
September 29, 2017
We are pleased this weekend to pause and congratulate both the city of Santa Clarita and the nonprofit Bridge to Home for resolving a big gap in Santa Clarita Valley
David W. Hegg: Avoid ‘bite and devour’ tactics
September 29, 2017
I have been reflecting on an interesting question lately. Here it is: Is it ethically responsible to engage in activity you would angrily criticize in another person simply because you
Bob Searcy: Democratic leadership hard to figure
September 28, 2017
Let me get this right: The Democratic leadership of California is suing the Trump administration over the border wall. Guess they feel it’s OK for open borders. Let me get
Nancy Oliver: Knight, why the change in policy?
September 28, 2017
Teddy Roosevelt was a hunter. He helped found the Boone and Crockett hunting club in 1887; its purpose was to promote “fair chase” and to prevent wildlife decimation from overhunting.
Sally White: Is Castaic Dam ready for the big one? Are we?
September 28, 2017
On Sept. 1 the California Department of Water Resources, Division of Safety of Dams, released a report on the safety status of the 1,249 dams under its jurisdiction, including “downstream
Brian Baker: Liberty is under fire here in SCV
September 28, 2017
Democracy never lasts long. It soon wastes, exhausts and murders itself. There was never a democracy that didn’t commit suicide. – John Adams, 1814 Anthony Breznican’s column “Hart’s Messina wrong