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I always look forward to each Signal’s opinion page. There are those regular contributors who I feel have thoughtful, insightful contributions and others who I can count on to make

I always look forward to each Signal’s opinion page. There are those regular contributors who I feel have thoughtful, insightful contributions and others who I can count on to make

You may have noticed there was a really good sale on stocks this week. Hope you were able to grab some bargains after the markets crashed on Tuesday and before

JOHN BOSTON NATIONAL NEWS SERVICES — In a major upheaval of the three branches of federal government, a lone dog catcher in Santa Clarita, a yuppie enclave on the outskirts

Each year elected members of Congress (House and Senate) introduce thousands of bills hoping to get them passed, signed by the president and turned into law. The vast majority that

In her March 28 letter to the editor (“Punished for Good Behavior”), Barbara Spencer wrote about her experience with her water bill and rates since July 2024. There is a

This past weekend our Rep. George Whitesides, Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, and others staged a “Hands Off” protest outside City Hall and over the freeway overpass to set forth their disagreement

What happened to honest reporting? In the April 8 front-page article about the anti-Trump protests, the subhead stated, “Protesters object to president’s efforts to reduce government waste and fraud.” Nowhere

You might not have noticed, but Minnesota governor and losing 2024 Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz is on a national tour. He is holding town halls in congressional districts

When California became a state in 1850, it had fewer than 100,000 residents and 27 sparsely populated counties. Several were larger in land area than some states. However, its population

This letter is to thank Rep. George Whitesides for the March 25 column, “Defending Social Security for Our Community.” Rep. Whitesides wrote a very moving and profound column in regards

After reading the responses from Tammy Messina (April 1) and Karen Frost (April 2) to my previous letter (March 25), I feel compelled to offer some clarification. While I appreciate

Mr. Kevin Strauss’ recent letter (March 28) defending the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency’s proposed rate hike is a remarkable example of bureaucratic obfuscation and tone-deaf posturing. As a long-time

Having just received the brochure on “Landscape Maintenance District Zone T-44” from the city of Santa Clarita, I find myself puzzled. I’ve lived in Saugus in my home for 30

All eligible United States citizens deserve a voice in their government. I am concerned about what will happen to my voice — and millions more — if the SAVE Act

Among the many unsettling aspects of Donald Trump’s political takeover, the most corrosive is the return of an old and bankrupt worldview: that of the zero-sum game. In Trump’s conception

Voters are mad and I can’t blame them. Like many Americans I find myself deeply frustrated with our current political landscape. Stick with me. I do bring perspective to this

Aran Dokovna is correct (letters, Feb 13, “Protect Our Democracy”). One of the things we learned in political science class is that the courts have no enforcement authority. The executive

As citizens, we must ensure that income and medical benefits for our elderly and disabled provided by Social Security Administration, Medicare and Medi-Cal continue to be available for all in

Education is the cornerstone of democracy, a space where young minds are challenged, perspectives are broadened and critical thinking is nurtured. But today, an organization calling itself “Moms for Liberty”

By David Hegg Throughout history, it is clear that phrases we employ constantly continue to be used even after their true meaning has changed or disappeared. Take the phrase “common