Jim de Bree: Trump’s tax reform not like Reagan’s
May 3, 2017
Over the past 40 years, I have spent a considerable amount of time studying tax policy. Therefore, I may have a different perspective than most on President Trump’s recent tax
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Thomas Oatway: Trump and a chuckle from the grave
May 2, 2017
President Donald Trump is not known to be a devout reader, but he must have read at least one author during his lifetime: H.L. Mencken. Mencken’s most famous quote is
Brian Baker: Now’s the time for school vouchers
May 2, 2017
On April 26 The Signal published a column by Christy Smith with the title “State must reaffirm local education control.” One thing Smith wrote really jumped out at me: “Representatives
Sally White: A few lingering questions on carbon emissions
May 2, 2017
It was with great interest that I read Jim De Bree’s opinion piece “Economics of carbon emissions” in the April 27 issue of The Signal. In his presentation and detailed
Rick Drew: Newhall deserves water vote
May 2, 2017
Newhall County Water District was formed 60 years ago by a vote of the people. Voters in this district have been voting ever since. I have lived in Canyon Country
Casey McMichael: Standing up against crime
May 1, 2017
Finally, a Democrat I agree with! I’m referring to “Being alert to growing crime threat,” written by Jonathan Kraut and published April 25. Way to go with even saying how
Katie Hill: Let’s join together to battle opioids
May 1, 2017
Last week I was devastated when I saw the news about the heroin overdoses in the Santa Clarita Valley. Many people were shocked that something like this would happen in
Dr. Gene Dorio: Landfill expansion: It’s about being a good neighbor
April 28, 2017
I am a 30-year resident of Santa Clarita, and I do not live in Val Verde. As a physician, though, if an epidemic was spreading in this nearby town, I
David Hegg: Self-identity, accountability and common sense
April 28, 2017
Why aren’t we, to a person, laughing hilariously? How come, as a society, we aren’t howling, sliding under the table teared up with sides splitting, and just generally guffawing all
Our View: Lesson learned on the wing
April 28, 2017
When did it become OK to disobey a lawful order by a sworn police officer? When did we as a society start concerning ourselves more with the treatment of an
Sally White: Promoting vigorous civic engagement
April 28, 2017
What a beautiful message graced the Opinion page in The Signal last Saturday morning! It made me feel like we may actually have a local paper fighting for what is
Erick Werner: Never OK to use political violence
April 27, 2017
In 1941 the U.S. declared war on Nazi Germany. By 1945 that regime, and its adherents, had been wholly wiped away. It is interesting, then, that in 2017 the question
Arnold Mann: Take home invasion burglary more seriously
April 27, 2017
Jonathan Kraut’s column in The Signal’s April 25 Opinion section was “right on target” in many instances. In particular he mentions that “emotional harm and trauma for home burglary victims
Roger Gitlin: Deputy David March remembered
April 27, 2017
“I will always be painfully honest and work as hard as I can, and hopefully make a difference in peoples’ lives.” These words of LASD Deputy Sheriff and Santa Clarita
Patrick Deams: Too smart by half
April 27, 2017
I always knew everything, had an opinion on anything. Not sure why. I wasn’t necessarily the smartest kid on the block. Still, that didn’t stop me from speaking out every
Sally White: Landfill decision a tragedy
April 26, 2017
What should have a beautiful Shakespearean comedic ending turned out to be a complete tragedy last Wednesday at the Los Angeles County Regional Planning Commission hearing to extend the 45-year
Jim de Bree: Economics of carbon emissions
April 26, 2017
On April 22, The Signal published a column by Cher Gilmore entitled “Hope for the planet on Earth Day.” The gist of the article is that many other countries are
Gary Horton: Give thanks for ADA laws
April 25, 2017
This next Wednesday I’ll be becoming seriously handicapped. At least for a few days, or maybe longer, I’m going to face some serious pain like I’ve never faced before. I’ll
Christy Smith: State must reaffirm local education control
April 25, 2017
Since its inception, the U.S. Department of Education’s primary function has been to facilitate state and local education systems by providing financial support in strategic areas. Given the current state