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Today I want to talk about NASA’s inspiring Artemis moon mission. As part of my duties on the House Science Committee, I had the privilege of watching Artemis II launch

Today I want to talk about NASA’s inspiring Artemis moon mission. As part of my duties on the House Science Committee, I had the privilege of watching Artemis II launch

I wrote, “True Power quietly does the work. It ignores the unchangeable past to build a better future,” after I attended an event several nights ago where I heard Sheriff

I agree with Rob Kerchner (April 23), when he states the reason some government leaders don’t agree with Donald Trump’s international policies about ridding the world of Iranian terrorism. That

How does the supposedly most fearsome regime in the violent Middle East now find itself on the verge of an utter economic and military collapse? Iran’s half-century-long deadly terrorist reputation

By David Hegg Given that critique has become one of our most enjoyed national pastimes, I’m offering some thoughts on how to shape our criticisms in ways that can spur

Regarding Lois Eisenberg’s letter (March 11) about a handful of U.S. Olympic athletes “moonlighting” as political activists, I am conflicted. On one hand I strongly disagree with her, but on

My dad grew up in a time when men wore their emotions close to the vest, not on their sleeve. “I love you” were words reserved, mostly, for the woman

When people talk about politics in the California Legislature, it usually turns into party arguments — Democrat vs. Republican, left vs. right. Cable news loves that. It’s loud, dramatic and

I’m a high school student in the Santa Clarita Valley, and I wanted to share my perspective on student phone use during school. I am also writing this as part

DEAR RICK — Buddy! Where the heck ARE you? As if I don’t already know. We are long overdue for one of our clandestine lunches. I seek legal advice and

Research for yourself who voted, supported and signed into law Elder Parole (Assembly Bill 1448, now PC 3055). And, research who said nothing. Why would anyone re-elect someone who supported

In Jonathan Kraut’s 175th diatribe against President Donald Trump (April 21), he says, at the very end of his article, that the president’s proposed deal to conclude the Iran war

With all of the ridiculous “noise” coming from both sides of the political aisle I would suggest learning from the lyrics of one of my all-time favorite songs “The Living

Donald Trump created a faith office in the White House this term, led by the Rev. Paula White. Regarding Trump, she stated “I’ve seen his compassion when no one else

I recently received an item in the mail urging me to vote for L.A. County Measure ER, the so-called Essential Services Restoration Act. The measure would impose half-cent sales tax increase

The Signal’s article (April 18) about our esteemed City Council voting themselves a pay raise was sure telling. Councilman Bill Miranda’s sarcastic comments about the “joys” of working for something

What do the states of California, Colorado, Illinois and New York have in common? No, it’s not that each of those states have large pockets of dystopian hellholes. No, it’s

Lefty European leaders refusing to rid the world of Iranian terrorism is exactly like lefty Democrat governors refusing to rid America of illegal alien criminals. And the petulance of both

Ten days ago, Rep. Eric Swalwell was getting very close to becoming the Democratic candidate for governor of California. But then he imploded amidst sensational accusations of sexual harassment and

Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to the other side. To prove it wasn’t chicken. Because the chicken behind it pushed it in. Because it thought it