
Rob Kerchner | Letting the I’s Have It
Inflation, illegal immigration and Iran. All three have been tamed inside of four months, and that’s only the I’s. Rob Kerchner Valencia

Inflation, illegal immigration and Iran. All three have been tamed inside of four months, and that’s only the I’s. Rob Kerchner Valencia

Imagine sitting down to plan the family budget for the year. You set aside money for rent, food, transportation, health care and fun activities. Fast forward 10 years and

Ever wonder why a Five Guys burger in California costs 15% more than in Arizona? Neil Fitzgerald, writing in The Signal (April 12), blames Democratic policies, especially taxes. But a

If you really want to appreciate America, leave. That’s right. Get out. Go somewhere you’ve never been for two weeks. See how the rest of the world lives. It’s not

Once, I snapped at Ruth Newhall. In the newsroom. Strangest thing? I am here, alive, and able to talk about my death-inviting stupidity. It was about 50 years ago and

At the park, somewhere between scraped knees, snack negotiations, and gentle parenting on the brink, I spoke with Lalli — an American who grew up in Australia, a playwright, a

“A Classic Childhood Pastime Is Fading,” blared a recent headline in “The Atlantic.” The article lamented the fact that the number of youngsters (ages 7 to 17) who report having

I am writing in support of Planning Commissioner Denise Lite and to express deep concern over a City Council member’s request for her resignation. This request, especially when levied against

I absolutely loved the part of Christopher Lucero’s letter (June 10) where he quotes from the movie “Tombstone.” I love that movie, and I love that scene with Val Kilmer

The City Council is looking for ways to improve the appeal of our city, which is good. So they do so by adding more fast-food choices. There are many ways

I go out and pick up my morning paper as usual, come back in, get my coffee and set down at kitchen table and read through the articles that catch

Has it really been less than a month since Elon Musk flew off the handle, trashed his benefactor, the president, pledged to kill the administration’s top legislative priority, and, on

Jerry Brown once described reform of the California Environmental Quality Act as “the lord’s work” but he, like other recent governors, was not willing to invest enough political capital to

As a proud Santa Clarita resident, I’m writing with fire in my heart to support Planning Commissioner Denise Lite, a dedicated leader whose work strengthens our community. Denise brings integrity

The following is a copy of a letter to Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., and Rep. George Whitesides, D-Agua Dulce. I have been concerned about legislation that

During his first governorship a half-century ago, Jerry Brown acquired a reputation for making abrupt changes of position, sometimes contradicting himself. The starkest example occurred in 1978 when Proposition 13,

When I’m in Italy, I tend to focus on all things Italian. I consume ridiculous quantities of pasta. I drink Italian wines, although I did slip in a Bailey’s on

Let’s be honest — this wasn’t an easy budget cycle. Uncertainty from the federal level, looming cuts and divisive rhetoric cast a long shadow. But here in Assembly District 40,

I wasn’t able to attend the City Council Meeting in person on June 24, but I did watch it online. I’m looking at the council’s website, under Council Norms and

Far be it for me to defend Denise Lite. I find her particular brand of MAGA politics to be repulsive to say the least. However, I find it extremely concerning