Opinion

Our View: Fortine, Jenkins for COC board

Editor’s note: Early versions of this editorial had incorrect information regarding the years Edel Alonso served the college as a counselor. She was a counselor for 16 years. Two seats

Our View: Vote Barger for supervisor

All Santa Clarita Valley residents qualified to vote Nov. 8 have a choice for county supervisor between Kathryn Barger, longtime chief of staff for Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich, and Darrell

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Victor Lindenheim: Measure M is a good deal

Supervisor Michael Antonovich is to be commended for ensuring that L.A. County Measure M, as proposed, includes a fair return on investment for Santa Clarita Valley communities. About two years

Kevin Buck: Trump’s political malpractice

Presidential debates have the potential to make or break the candidacies of those seeking the most powerful elected office in the world. Before the first debate in this election the

Our View: Fox for SUSD board

Two remarkably qualified candidates have stepped forward to join the race for the lone open Saugus Union School District seat on the November ballot. The two would bring different backgrounds

Stern is the best for 27th Senate District

Thank you to The Signal for your endorsement of Henry Stern for state Senate District 27. I have volunteered for Henry Stern for a year. During that time, I’ve seen

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Boydston for City Council: He listens

I’m voting for TimBen Boydston in the upcoming Santa Clarita City Council election. Here’s why: Whenever I contact the City Council with a question or concern, either in person or

Drone ordinances need to be revisited

With Santa Clarita’s restrictive drone laws, R/C enthusiasts have essentially been kicked out of the public square. I understand and agree with the importance of protecting people who use our

David W. Hegg: What We See and What We Know

Edmund Burke, the 18th century British statesman, is the first one credited with saying: “Those who don’t know history are doomed to repeat it.” It looks like we are rushing

Michael D. Antonovich: Yes on Measure M

It is vital that any ballot measure addressing our county’s transportation needs provides a comprehensive, regional solution to reduce congestion and improve air quality. Previous transportation measures were created from

Our View: What a shame!

The race to replace Assemblyman Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, in the 38th Assembly District – which takes in most of the Santa Clarita Valley along with parts of the San

Our View: Lackey for 36th District

The race for the 36th Assembly District in the Nov. 8 election pits incumbent Tom Lackey against Steve Fox, a rematch from the 2014 race when Fox, a one-term Democratic

I trust Steve Knight with my life

With the ever-increasing violence both inside and outside of our borders, I cannot take the risk to send anyone else to Congress other than Representative Steve Knight. Many of our

Elect Caforio to protect Social Security

I’m voting for Bryan Caforio for the 25th Congressional District. Let me tell you why. Steve Knight has been a big disappointment. Did you know that Knight has openly said,

Our View: Wilk for 21st Senate District

Assemblyman Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, faces off against a political newcomer for statewide office in the race to replace respected longtime legislator Sharon Runner in the 21st Senate District in

Our View: Overturned upon review

The next representative for the 27th Senate District – which takes in a western slice of the Santa Clarita Valley but includes cities and communities in western Los Angeles and

Thanks for the memories, Hart district

As this is read, I will be officially retired from the William S. Hart Union High School District. It has been my pleasure and honor to work with such great

Two-party system narrows our thinking

I have come to appreciate Mr. De Bree’s accounting prowess and good judgment. Certainly the polls he cites make a valid point. We all know that we should think more