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The Time Ranger | Strange Crops of the Santa Clarita

August 6, 2022 1:10 am

  Well. Happy first weekend of August. Heavens. Where DID the year 2022 go?  Welcome to our weekly trail ride onto the back trails of

John Boston | $40,000 Dogs and Which Lives Matter?

August 5, 2022 2:55 am

Several years ago, a good pal and I were breakfasting at The Way Station. He was about as high up the Santa Clarita Valley political

The Time Ranger | ‘The Twilight Zone’ Helicopter Deaths

July 30, 2022 1:03 am

  Tip of the O’Farrell and a Warm & Western “howdy” to you dear neighbors and saddlepals.  We’ve a most interesting trek ahead, into the

John Boston | On Being a Pain in the Butt to Libs

July 29, 2022 11:23 am

I must confess. I’ve never been one to think about my derriere. But (no pun intended), since last week, my butt is all I can

The Time Ranger | The Thieves of Light and Air

July 23, 2022 3:29 am

What a Christmas treat in July to see you dear friends and neighbors. We’ve a most interesting trail ride into Santa Clarita fact, lore and

John Boston | Don’t Blame the Politicians. It’s Willful Us.

July 22, 2022 12:25 am

I would hope all of us have these profound moments in life we never forget, that haunt us in both an uncomfortable yet good way.

The Time Ranger | WW2 & The ‘Principal’ of the Thing

July 16, 2022 1:48 am

We’ve got such an epic trail ride through SCV history ahead, I think perhaps we should pack a lunch. Well. Maybe more than one. There’s

John Boston | I’m Hooked on Bazooka Joe & Inner Healing

July 15, 2022 12:39 am

So I bought some bubblegum the other day. Like, a lot. I was pushing my cart through one of Santa Clarita’s abundant mega discount box

The Time Ranger | ‘Skid Row Lice.’ Darn Good Band Name!

July 9, 2022 1:45 am

Normally, I don’t throw out to you saddlepals too many unasked-for pieces of advice. But, this morning, if I may offer a polite warning: Don’t

John Boston | A Letter to the Splendiferous Scott Newhall

July 8, 2022 4:25 am

DEAR SCOTT —  I remember when you sailed away, so long ago. Your 1992 demise was wedged between Halloween and the presidential election, upstaging both. In

The Time Ranger | A Glorious Happy Birthday to you, USA!!

July 2, 2022 1:55 am

What a great idea, this United States of America. And what a great idea, this freedom. Much to celebrate, dear saddlepals, on our ride through

John Boston | Sex Strike with Joy Behar? Just Where Do I Sign?

July 1, 2022 1:28 am

Of all the liberal women on Planet Earth, I confidently announce that the absolute A-No. 1 Poor Choice for a Democrat spokeswoman to call for

The Time Ranger | Signal Editor Pens Anti-Drunk Poem

June 25, 2022 1:12 am

Summer is just four days old. Well. That’d be the season. Not my former next-door neighbor, the cute and fetching little cowgirl, Summer Mendell. Cripes.

John Boston | The Blessing of 8 of Us Fighting That Wrestler…

June 24, 2022 3:59 pm

What should I complain about today? Funny career I’ve chosen, writing the bottom end of tens of thousands of opinion pieces, complaining about wars, stupidity,

The Time Ranger | A Heroic Old-Timer Passes in Acton

June 18, 2022 4:54 am

Not only is today’s trail ride into Santa Clarita lore and history pretty darn interesting, some of us might get a pharmacist’s degree out of

John Boston | I Need Federal Bailout $$$ for June Gloom

June 17, 2022 3:13 am

For decades now, I love keeping track of the weather. I love checking on friends scattered across the country. It’s 100 here and Tweedie’s Montana

The Time Ranger | 1962: A Prophetic Progress Editorial

June 11, 2022 1:33 am

A warm and Western howdy to you, dear saddlepals. Good to see you all again. Looks like we’ve a most action-packed time ride through SCV

John Boston | Welcome. Your Mother is the Grim Reaper.

June 10, 2022 3:39 am

A couple months ago, I was summoned to the Backwoods Inn. Two dear pals were finishing dinner. Miracle of cellphones, they called to ask if

The Time Ranger | SCV Atomic Bombs & Going Extra Postal

June 4, 2022 1:13 am

A warm & Western howdy to you grizzled back-canyon Santa Clarita old-timers, you bunk-hugging newbies just stumbling out of your yuppie concentration camp condos, my

John Boston | On an Improper Serving of the Household Pet

June 3, 2022 12:03 pm

I didn’t have a normal childhood. I remember making a perfectly reasonable, second-grade-request to my parents for a dog. Specifically? Lassie. And if they couldn’t

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