
Rick Barker | Be Fair
I write this in response to what I saw as a very unfair, and in my opinion orchestrated attack against Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo. I would also add that I am

I write this in response to what I saw as a very unfair, and in my opinion orchestrated attack against Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo. I would also add that I am

They say love is blind. But so is hate. The political world we live in today is so full of hate a lot of our fellow Americans can’t see straight.

As a survivor myself, and someone who has made protecting victims of crime a focus of my legislation and work in the Assembly, it has been particularly difficult to hear

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s revised budget assumes California will see a sharp decline in projected revenue, largely because President Donald Trump’s tariffs will slow the nation’s economy. Newsom blames a “Trump

Those freaking out over Donald Trump’s “trade war” tariffs are the 2025 equivalent of those who freaked out over Ronald Reagan vs. the Soviets in 1981. Then, too, America’s President

As an honorably retired Los Angeles Police Department police officer, the safety of our community is my utmost concern. When Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo first took office, I honestly wasn’t sure

By David Hegg On this Memorial Weekend, we intentionally set aside critical time for sincere reflection to “memorialize” those who gave their lives in military service to the United States

Month after month I read complaints regarding the Chiquita Canyon Landfill, and Gary Horton (column, March 19) demands “A Call for Action.” Bold, Gary. So just exactly what sort of

By The Signal Editorial Board It doesn’t happen often, but we admit it: The Signal Editorial Board must apologize. We were wrong. We have to say we are sorry to

For over 50 years, Chiquita Canyon Landfill has been a cornerstone of Santa Clarita Valley’s infrastructure, responsibly managing the region’s residential and commercial waste since 1972 until it closed on

Outrageous! Recently the House of Representatives advanced the so-called Big Beautiful Bill. Whether it passes the Senate remains to be seen. I want to express my outrage to House Republicans

Forty years ago, I wrote a series of articles for the Sacramento Bee describing major economic, social, cultural and political trends coursing through California. One theme of the series, which

Dan Bongino’s salary was an estimated $4.9 million in 2024. His new salary will be $221,000. Pete Hegseth’s salary was an estimated $4 million in 2024. His new salary will

I read with interest Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo’s attempted defense of herself (May 20) when it comes to Assembly Bill 379 and protecting ALL children in California. AB 379 originally included

I agree with the message Pastor David Hegg shares in his May 18 column, “Hard Things Build Strong Character.” However, I also find it interesting, and maybe even ironic, that

I shan’t shed a tear over the Colorado Rockies 21-0 loss recently to San Diego. After all. The Padres were on a sugar high from getting a new pope. It’s

I am writing in response to the headline of The Signal article from May 14, “Council approves second hearing on Newhall condos plan.” For years, I have observed the good

Nancy Fairbanks’ letter defending Moms for Liberty (April 23) isn’t just disingenuous — it’s dangerous. It paints the group as a neutral force for “parental rights,” when in reality, it’s

On May 12, the House Ways and Means Committee released its recommended tax provisions to be included in the budget reconciliation bill that Congress is considering. These provisions are politically

When is a fire not a fire? There’s something going on underground at the Chiquita Canyon Landfill. It’s been going on for years. It generates heat. It generates gases. It