Paul Butler
Paul Butler: Working in a mad world
We seem to be living in a mad world right now, and I am concerned this angst will carry into our cubicles, find its way onto the workbench and blow…
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Wilk, Smith bills headed to Senate and Assembly floors
With the deadline for the California Legislature to pass any bills soon approaching, elected officials kept a close eye Friday on bills committees greenlighted. Here’s a look at some pieces…
From left, Congresswoman Katie Hill, D-Agua Dulce, Angela Underwood Jacobs, Mark Cripe, Suzette Martinez Valladares, who is no longer running, and Mike Garcia. The success Hill has had in fundraising nationally has changed the game for the candidates in the 25th Congressional District race, according to her challengers.
Outside money dominates race for 25th
By Perry Smith Signal Managing Editor A review of recently filed campaign finance reports indicate the 25th Congressional District is on track to have another multimillion-dollar congressional race, with a…
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Candidates discuss the green in grassroots
By Perry Smith Signal Managing Editor Speaking to the candidates for the 25th Congressional District, one theme appears with consistency: Candidates acknowledge that anyone who wants to win the district…
Brylee Flores, COC Model UN member, stepped into the a meeting with "Truman's cabinet" about a possible "atomic bombing" during a conference on Saturday. Ryan Mancini/The Signal
COC Model UN handle different crisis scenarios during conference
Members of the the College of the Canyons Model United Nations team acted out their various roles during the COCMUN 2019 conference in Mentry Hall on Saturday. The team’s 22…
State Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, reads a story to children during his visit to Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary School, Feb. 8, 2019. Caleb Lunetta / The Signal.
Wilk tours McGrath Elementary, hears from faculty about early childhood education
During a visit to Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary School Friday, State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, sat down with students and faculty alike to discuss the latest needs and…
Marsha McLean is sworn in as the next mayor of Santa Clarita at City Hall Tuesday night. Cory Rubin/The Signal
City Council members on rotation of mayor
The city of Santa Clarita has kept its appointment process for mayor among the elected council members since its establishment in 1987, resulting in a small pool of leaders often…
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D.A. issues warning about scammers during this election season
Watch out for potential scammers masquerading as candidates during this election cycle, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office warned Friday.
Signal file photo: Congressman Steve Knight answers questions from constituents during a town hall at Canyon High School on Thursday, June 1, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal
Knight’s SECRET Act passes House
The House of Representatives approved the final version of legislation by Congressman Steve Knight, R-Palmdale, which assesses the effectiveness of workforce security clearance processes. The Securely Expediting Clearances Through Reporting…
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Castaic Union to hold elections for four seats in November
One thing’s for certain after November: there’ll be at least one new face on the Castaic Union School District’s governing board.
State Senator Henry Stern perpares to speak at SCOPE's 30th anniversary celebration in Valencia on Sunday. Ryan Painter/The Signal.
Stern college hunger bill passes Senate Education Committee
The Plan Against College Hunger Act, by State Senator Henry Stern, D-Canoga Park, received unanimous support from the Senate Committee on Education with a 6-0 vote on Wednesday. The Act…
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25th District debate to be held in Santa Clarita
A local podcast host will be holding a debate for the 25th Congressional District primary at the Newhall Family Theatre next month. Stephen Daniels, host of “The Talk of Santa…
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Candidates for the 2018 25th Congressional District 2018 primary
The filing deadline for the 2018 primaries has passed. Below are the names and a brief description of all the candidates for the 25th Congressional District, according to the Los…
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The Candidates for State Assembly 2018 primaries
The filing deadline for the 2018 primaries has passed. Below are the names and a brief description of all the candidates for the 38th and 36th Assembly Districts, according to…
Constituents raise red paper in disagreement as congressman Steve Knight answers questions during a town hall at the Rancho Santa Susana Community Center in Simi Valley on Tuesday, April 18, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal
Knight introduces Encouraging Veteran Employment Act
Congressman Steve Knight, R-Palmdale, introduced The Encouraging Veteran Employment Act of 2018 to congress Tuesday. The Act would authorize the Department of Defense to give the same preferential treatment to…
Congressman Steve Knight answers questions at a town hall at the Rancho Santa Susana Community Center in Simi Valley on Tuesday, April 18, 2017. Knight announced he was considering a run in the special election for the seat Katie Hill is expected to vacate shortly. Katharine Lotze/The Signal
Knight won’t release full results from gun-policy survey
Congressman Steve Knight, R-Palmdale, released a portion of the data gathered as part of a gun-violence survey he performed through his congressional website, but has chosen not to release the…
Rep. Steve Knight (R-Palmdale)
Knight introduces new Recovery Home act
Representative Steve Knight,R-Palmdale, and Representative Anna Eshoo, D-Atherton, introduced legislation Tuesday to help combat fraud and abuse within the addiction recovery industry. The Recovery Home Certification Act, introduced as H.R.…
Annual “Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day” to be scheduled for May 1st
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger has put in a motion to schedule the annual “Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day” to May 1. The national event was…
Letters to the Editor
Philip Germain: Choosing the future
I was proud to give a local Democratic response to the State of the Union the other night, though Tomi Lahren seems to have an issue with political redheads now.…
Signal File Photo: Congressman Steve Knight speaks about his work in Washington during a public meeting. Dan Watson/For the Signal
Rep. Knight expedites life-saving fighter technology
The Joint Program Office (JPO) for the F-35 "Lightning II" Joint-Strike Fighter announced that the program will be implementing life-saving technology into the aircraft platform by 2019, five years ahead…
