Opinion
Joe Mathews: Grounds for housing in the water
Why can’t we solve California’s devastating housing shortage? Perhaps it’s because the proposed solutions — sprawling construction, denser construction, granny flats, affordable housing mandates, and regulation exemptions — are all
Our View: A pledge for civic engagement
The Nov. 8 election, along with its divisive aftermath, shows the necessity for greater grassroots involvement in American democracy. Already battle strategies are being drawn up in Washington, D.C., by
Frank Arenson: Proud of our young military men
Gary Horton’s latest column singling out veterans, or possibly those just dressed up as veterans, overall was a bunch of disjointed statements. The most insulting comment was the accusation that
Eric Siddall: Prop 57 lightens hate crime penalties
Recent news reports confirm an increase in hate crimes in Los Angeles County, and elected officials, including District Attorney Jackie Lacey, recently participated in a news conference to encourage reporting
Richard Myers: Trade water for worthless bullet train
I believe the California bullet train is moving along – slowly, perhaps, but moving along. And I think it should be stopped in its unlaid tracks. Consider this: If the
David W. Hegg: Real winners win at losing
Many years ago when my son was playing at the highest level of club soccer, he helped his team win a very prestigious national soccer tournament it had lost the
SCV Water Suppliers: ‘Drought fatigue’ setting in
The weather is finally changing in the Santa Clarita Valley, and much of the focus has shifted away from California’s record-setting drought. But don’t let that fool you. Last year
Brian Baker: Election recount is futile
In my last column I discussed the hair-on-fire reaction of the American left to the electoral rejection of the pantsuit woman in favor of the guy with the world’s biggest
Jim de Bree: Should Obamacare go Dutch?
From an economic perspective, health care is a dysfunctional industry. Health care is a unique industry in several respects. The preponderance of costs is concentrated in a small portion of
Gary Horton: Surprise veterans alliance protects minorities
Did you see what just happened? One of the biggest national stories this year was barely covered by the mainstream media. And until recently, mostly negatively. Per the press, a
Our View: In Remembrance: Pearl Harbor
The U.S.S. Arizona – still buried in its watery Pearl Harbor grave where it was sunk 75 years ago during Imperial Japan’s attack on the U.S. Pacific Fleet – is
Campbell & Atkins: Opportunities of a new public water district
It is an exciting time for water users in the Santa Clarita Valley. For the past year, Castaic Lake Water Agency and Newhall County Water District have explored the potential
Kevin Buck: The grifter and the rubes
I have been writing this column for almost 20 years and I am grateful to The Signal for giving me this wonderful opportunity. It has given me personal joy to
Gene Uzawa Dorio: Reindeer games on the dais
All of the other reindeer Used to laugh and call him names They never let poor Rudolph Join in any reindeer games. – Johnny Marks Woe is me! For the
Joe Mathews: How much can we ask of our rivers?
California is finally embracing its rivers. We Californians have long celebrated our coastal splendor and beautiful mountains. But our rivers were seen as mere plumbing for our hydration convenience. Now
Have you noticed less traffic since Vasquez Canyon Road reopened on Nov. 23rd?
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Our View: Welcoming the newly elected
As the newly elected begin to take office next week, a changing of the guard will commence that will bring fresh faces to nearly every level of Santa Clarita Valley’s
David W. Hegg: The gifts of thanks and forgiveness
This time of year sure brings out the lists. We put together event lists for the parties we’ll be hosting, shopping lists for market day, and address lists of those
Walt Watson: The Christmas ‘Careculus’
Who needs Santa anymore? We now have the “Careculus” from jet.com to tell us how much our “friends” fawn on us (I am not making this up – it’s being