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By David Hegg Imagine a highly placed official comes into the press room, steps up to the podium, and begins. “Good afternoon, I’ve come here to...
Recently, while vacationing outside California, I noticed how nice it was to go into stores where nothing was locked up. Here in California, local...
The murder of Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer, a horrible and senseless tragedy, hits close to home. It has moved many to discuss capital punishment again,...
By David Hegg Few character qualities rank with being trustworthy. Competency without moral consistency is often the definition of a wasted life. If I...
A growing number of people are beginning to discover the need and the urgency of regular spiritual dialogue. More now are basking in the warmth and...
In a perfect world there would be no war, no terrorism, and no need for national borders. Unfortunately, we don’t live in a perfect world – this...
Many heard of the watery wipe-out at the recent Burning Man festival. The dead flat sands of Black Rock Desert, Nevada, received another summer rainy...
One thing that everyone has in common is the need for good health and well-being. From the moment we are conceived through old age and eventual...
By David Hegg Let’s be honest. At some point, we’re all victims. Life is rough, disappointment is common, tragedy is inescapable, and injustices,...
Another month and we have yet more cases of how Democratic Soft On Crime policies are impacting our communities. We have all witnessed in horror the...
Last summer, The Signal wrote an article about my journey biking across the United States. Since my return, I’ve continued my journey in personal...
The upcoming College of the Canyons Advanced Technology Center is a new program/facility providing state-of-the-art training for the advanced...
In a recent column, entitled “Satirically Throwing My Hat in the Ring,” I announced my campaign for the Santa Clarita City Council race. As a...
Over the past year I have served as director of a law enforcement-supported nonprofit and engaging with police officers working in our communities...
By David Hegg Here is an interesting ethical question that will tell you a lot about your own view of truth telling. Which bothers you more: being...
Labor Day is upon us. And beyond enjoying some well-deserved time off with friends and family, it’s a time to celebrate the achievements of working...
On Aug. 20, in anticipation of “Hurricane Hilary” hitting California, Gov. Gavin Newsom tweeted, “Stay Safe, California.” I literally...
Historically, interest rates are higher during inflationary periods. Despite what the government says about inflation moderating, it seems like price...
It is often said that rain will find the weakest part of a roof to leak through to destroy the house below. So too will criminals exploit the weakest...
Red tape. Excessive review. Burdensome requirements. We hear it all the time about government review of building projects and developments. A little...
The world watched as Maui experienced the deadliest wildfire our nation has seen in more than a century. This may be a new concept to some – the...
By David Hegg A week ago I read an article about a gentleman who spent thousands to become a dog. That’s right. He decided his authentic self was a...
Lifetimes ago, Art Linkletter hosted a daytime radio, later TV, show called, “House Party.” Top billing in this variety show was Linkletter’s...
Regardless of how you see the several criminal indictments naming Donald Trump as a defendant, who would think that three grand juries made of...
By David Hegg On the official seal of The United States of America there stands a Latin phrase that also appears on the official seals of the...
Readers will know that I’ve taken aim at the California Assembly Public Safety committee and they may wonder why I am getting on my high horse...
While voters will have the chance to vote L.A. County District Attorney George Gascón out of office in the 2024 elections, his recall is not dead. ...
Carrie and I were strolling through the hipster “Gastown” area of Vancouver last week. Call it an extended celebration of our 44th wedding...
Our gun violence epidemic is a divisive issue. But there’s plenty of opportunity for compromise and consensus, especially because we all...
By David Hegg In the recent Supreme Court decision in 303 Creative v. Elenis, the court, by a 6-3 vote, ruled that the First Amendment forbids...
As the back-to-school season swiftly approaches, the sense of responsibility as a parent is profound. Back to school means earlier bedtimes,...
Every five years, the Los Angeles County sheriff meets the California Contract Cities Association at the negotiating table to talk about policing...
By David Hegg Back in 1985, the film “Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome” featured a song sung by Tina Turner declaring, “We don’t need another...
Some of you may be old enough to remember the TV show “Father Knows Best.” If that show were created now, perfect dad Robert Young, with his...
One day last week at our daily gray hair Starbuck coffee clutch, an irregular stopped by. He didn’t sit in our circle as is our protocol, but called...
So often when we talk about religion, folks get stuck in debates about science and evolution. Was the universe created by God or a void? Can the Bible...
By David Hegg It is increasingly the case that our society has become a debate club. Every news cycle seems to provide fodder for intramural arguments...
Earlier this month, America celebrated her 247th birthday, and across the country citizens turned out in massive numbers to show off their...
The Supreme Court hears relatively few tax cases, but in late June, it agreed to hear the case of Moore v. U.S. This case gives the court an...
We can credit Fox “News” for cultivating, perpetuating and encouraging right-wing philosophies, convincing millions of viewers to believe in lies,...
“Affirmative action,” or rather, the Supreme Court killing of it, has been in the news with some angst and some celebration over the past month....
By David Hegg The academic field of ethics is a subset of philosophy that seeks to apply principles of morality to everyday behavior. A person is...
The U.S. Supreme Court recently made a decision that should serve as an important reminder for our nation. The High Court barred the use of race in...
We went to Universal Studios a few weeks ago. I hadn’t been in years, but we had family visiting and we wanted to do something fun. As we planned...
Last week, we celebrated the Fourth of July. That day looks different for every family. Many come out and join the annual Santa Clarita Fourth of July...
By David Hegg A few weeks ago, as we were returning home to SoCal, we entered California at the Dorris, California, checkpoint. When asked if we had...
The community deserves to know what is going on at the state level regarding homelessness. I am a member of the Los Angeles County Division of the...
There is a well-known saying: “Beware of Greeks Bearing Gifts,” or to be more up to date, “Beware Biden Campaign Promises.” The recent Supreme...
Two discouraging numbers jumped out from the press last week: 10% and $56,000. Both involved L.A.’s No. 1 problem: Homelessness. Seems L.A. is...
One of my motivations for serving in the Assembly was to fight for our fair share of resources in Sacramento — and this year our community will...