Santa Clarita stands at a crossroads. As our city grows — with new subdivisions, shopping centers, and high-density housing — we risk losing something irreplaceable: the rural character that once

Excellent picture of the geomembrane at Chiquita Canyon Landfill (May 28). However, the caption misrepresents its purpose. It is not there to contain hazardous waste. The waste is household materials

My name is Jude Watson. I’m 15 years old, raised in Santa Clarita, and until last year, I was educated solely through a Santa Clarita learning center, which exists entirely

Have you ever thought about how much a trillion dollars is? Keep in mind these figures. If you had $1 trillion, you would have to spend $36.5 billion every day,

There’s a difference between leadership and legislative spin. Unfortunately for Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, her recent op-ed in The Signal (May 20) reveals a dizzying merry-go-round of excuses, contradictions and political

While reading through The Signal (April 9), when I saw Gary Horton’s column about Donald Trump’s tariffs, he got me riled up. He’s freaking out, saying car prices will skyrocket,

The following is a copy of a letter to the Santa Clarita City Council. I am writing to express my strong opposition — as both a constituent and as president

The Signal’s “apology” to Santa Clarita City Councilwoman Laurene Weste (editorial, May 24) for her negotiating skills utterly misses the mark.    First, let’s be clear. Councilwoman Weste negotiated the

As a military member, I believe in respecting others and treating people with dignity. In the military, we’re taught that even when you don’t agree with someone, you still respect

Rep. George Whitesides has been in office since January, elected to represent all of us in the 27th District. The question remains is, why did voters choose Whitesides? With only

The Department of Defense just accepted a $400 million jet from Qatar as a gift to be used as the new Air Force One. But is it really a gift

One of the most clarifying — and purifying — aspects of Donald Trump’s arrival on the political scene has been the migration of elite Republicans to a place where they’re

What The Signal Editorial Board posted on May 10 was a triumph of dark satire. It satirized the depraved depth of some conservatives and/or Republicans — who joyfully celebrate Trump

On Thursday May 8, a pope was chosen and he is Leo XIV, birth name Robert Prevost. He is an American from Chicago, 69 years old, and at this young

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

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

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