Signal Editorials

By The Signal Editorial Board There’s a certain amount of common sense that you want to point out when people are surprised by holiday traffic. Take this past Thanksgiving, for

By The Signal Editorial Board There’s a long and storied history of Santa Clarita Valley residents playing the role of David versus one Goliath or another. In the 1980s, Sacramento

By The Signal Editorial Board Forgive us for still feeling a little Thanksgiving afterglow, but today we’re especially thankful for a current example of the power of teamwork. And in

By The Signal Editorial Board This one doesn’t pass the smell test. On the week before Tuesday’s election, The Signal became aware of the existence of a “cease and desist”

By The Signal Editorial Board If you’re old enough, perhaps you remember the TV commercial: Four authentic-looking cowboys, sitting around a campfire, getting ready for some tasty campout vittles. One

Perhaps you’ve already voted, so you know: The ballot for the 2018 midterm elections is a lengthy affair, with votes to be cast on a variety of elected positions and

As the Nov. 6 election approaches, it just takes one quick look at the ballot to know voters are facing a wide range of important decisions in this midterm election.

By The Signal Editorial Board There’s so much going right at College of the Canyons that you might think nothing needs to change. But, there comes a time in every

By The Signal Editorial Board We have encouraged and supported peaceful debate about the issues in all political races in our valley during this election season. We have covered all

By The Signal Editorial Board When you ask local residents what their biggest complaint is about living in Santa Clarita, odds are the response will consist of one word: Traffic.

It’s good to have options. And, as the Nov. 6 election approaches, we look no further than the 38th Assembly District for evidence. Republican incumbent Dante Acosta faces a formidable

By The Signal Editorial Board Quick. Name as many candidates as you can for Santa Clarita City Council. You’ve got 30 seconds, and no fair peeking at the internet. Put

By The Signal Editorial Board As a general rule, we strongly favor the most open government, with the most free flow of information possible. However, especially in today’s environment, there

By The Signal Editorial Board You almost have to wonder if Vince Lombardi would be proud of what American politics has become. After all, when it comes to matters involving

By The Signal Editorial Board This is what local government is supposed to do. Taking a stand on behalf of the community, the city of Santa Clarita this past week

Perhaps as a child you heard the parable of the blind men and the elephant. Originating in India, the story goes something like this: A group of old men who

By The Signal Editorial Board There’s a lot to like about The Master’s University. Nestled in the quiet, rural atmosphere of Placerita Canyon, the campus provides a tranquil learning environment

By The Signal Editorial Board There’s a reasonable argument to be made that California’s criminal bail system needed… something. Some kind of reform. After all, if you have two people

The message from L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, in her letter to the editor published today, is clear: There is no homeless shelter planned to be built in the Tesoro