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Whitesides’ wildfire prevention bill passes House
2+ hour, 24+ min ago (242+ words) Whitesides" wildfire prevention bill passes House'Santa Clarita Valley Signal Whitesides" wildfire prevention bill passes House Rep. George Whitesides" bill to use advanced technology in wildfire-prone areas has unanimously passed the U.S. House, the congressman"s office announced in a news release....
Trump says he wants ‘Unconditional Surrender’ from Iran, will help rebuild
6+ hour, 40+ min ago (604+ words) President Donald Trump said on'Friday'that he wants unconditional surrender from the Iranian regime and would then work to "bring Iran back from the brink." His comments come'in the midst of'a week-long U.S. and Israeli military campaign targeting the country.' Detailing what…...
Dan Walters | The Threats to California’s Reforms
13+ hour, 59+ min ago (673+ words) Turmoil within the California Democratic Party over this year's election for governor and fallout from the party's naked grab of congressional seats could have long-term effects, undoing two important political reforms " the top-two primary system and redistricting by an independent…...
Valladares bill would ensure buffer between schools and rehab facilities
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (230+ words) The bill applies to facilities that house more than six residents and provide on-site treatment or recovery services." "We know that California is in need of effective addiction and behavioral health treatment centers," Valladares"said in the release. "We also…...
William Creitz | Democrats Invading Wallets Again
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (369+ words) William Creitz | Democrats Invading Wallets Again'Santa Clarita Valley Signal William Creitz | Democrats Invading Wallets Again As Yogi Berra famously said, "It's d'j" vu all over again." Yes, Sacramento Democrats are at it again. There is yet another tax coming. And…...
Dan Walters | State’s Businesses, Left-Leaning Groups Clash
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (665+ words) The state Capitol's longest running political conflict " going at least a half-century and still counting " pits business interests against a quartet of left-leaning groups. Specifics vary, but the four group types " unions, environmentalists, personal injury attorneys and consumer activists " propose…...
Bill Miranda | Spring into The Cuuuuube and Keep Santa Clarita Moving!
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (164+ words) Children learn as they play. Most importantly, in play,children learn how to learn." O. Fred Donaldson Spring is a season of new beginnings, longerdaysand renewed energy. There is no better place to channel that energy than at one of my…...
Dan Walters | New Taxes in California’s 2 Biggest Counties?
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (572+ words) This year California voters will choose a new governor, fill other statewide offices, elect 100 state legislators and 52 members of Congress and weigh an array of knotty ballot measures. Meanwhile, officials in the state's largest urban centers, Los Angeles County and…...
Larry Moore | Stunning Hypocrisy
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (218+ words) Andrew Taban's column "Love, Dysfunction, and the Pursuit of Justice for Victims" (Feb. 17) was a treatise in stunning hypocrisy. He bemoans the slow release of the Epstein files by the Justice Department. He cries out for justice for the 43 victims…...
Christine Flowers | A Misguided Matriarchy Can’t Dim Gold
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (797+ words) Looking for a good movie the other evening, I came across one that I'd missed when it was out in theaters about a decade ago: "The Mighty Macs." This was a slightly fictionalized version of a true-life triumph: small Catholic…...