For many years, I sat on the board of a not-for-profit organization which provided infrastructure to start-up charities and provided governance counsel to charitable and municipal organizations. While serving in
“God damn America” – Reverend Jeremiah Wright “The election is rigged.” – Candidate Donald Trump Way back in March, 2008 “God damn America!” was splashed over the airways and press
The Board of Directors of the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation recently evaluated two L.A. County ballot measures that impose new taxes: Measure M, which adds a half-cent to
Julie Olsen is best choice for Saugus Union board As a retired police sergeant, I know quite a bit about public safety. After over two decades in law enforcement, safety
Last Saturday, one of my best friends pointed out the parallels between Donald Trump’s ignominious downfall and the classic film Citizen Kane by remarking, “Just a thought – didn’t Citizen
Let’s be honest … it’s been another ridiculous week in presidential politics. As a father to two daughters, I am ashamed and shocked that any Americans still think the boorish
By nature we choose the easy way. This used to be described as the way of least resistance, but increasingly we could label it the way of greatest convenience. We
One of the infuriating aspects of elections is trying to ferret out the deception in political advertisements. This is especially true with propositions. Special interests spend a fortune on advertisements
Alonso has the experience and fresh perspective needed On Oct. 6 The Signal published an editorial discussing the upcoming election for the College of the Canyons Board of Trustees. I
Please spare us from a third presidential debate. The last two debates were dominated by a lady in the house and showed there was not a gentleman in the house.
The feigned outrage of the media and liberals over Donald Trump’s crude remarks about grabbing and kissing women is so typical of the bi-polar hysteria of the liberal mindset. Immediately
Four longtime Castaic Lake Water Agency board members with a unified agenda face one challenger each on the Nov. 8 ballot. All eight candidates have platforms addressing water management issues,
Your paper has recently endorsed Bruce Fortine and Michele Jenkins, longtime board members who have served the COC board admirably. I’d like to suggest that those who are able to
Editor’s note: Today The Signal wraps up its reviews and recommendations for votes on statewide ballot measures. No on Prop 60 Proposition 60 would require adult film performers to use
Did you know it takes approval from three City Council members before an item can be placed on the agenda? That means if your neighborhood has a concern and you
Each election year when the state ballot arrives loaded with proposed laws awaiting voter approval – as this year’s is with 17 statewide measures – we wonder if we’re getting
It’s a shame that the Oct. 8 Knight and Caforio debate at the Valencia Country Club charged $25 for tickets to the event. These debates should be open to the
I have had the pleasure of working with Dr. Edel Alonso for 15 years as a counseling colleague in the COC Counseling Department and, before that, as a fellow counseling
Pussycat, Pussycat, you’re delicious And if my wishes Can all come true I’ll soon be kissing your sweet little pussycat lips! – Donald Trump (kind of) What’s new, Pussycat?
The City of Santa Clarita is a well-run and financially sound city. It upgraded its Standard and Poors credit rating to the highest possible – AAA– during the Great Recession.