How to create more time to relax

Fitting relaxation time into a typical day can have a profound impact on a person’s overall health. Relaxation techniques can help manage a variety of health conditions, including insomnia and anxiety associated with illnesses or medical procedures, according to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health.

Keep your natural tree fresh this Christmas

Natural Christmas tree aficionados love the authenticity such trees provide during the holiday season. Natural trees also provide a unique aroma that can make holiday celebrations feel more homey. When

Strategies parents can use to motivate students

If students appear to be struggling to get motivated for their schoolwork after returning from break, parents can try various strategies that may help reignite youngsters’ passions for learning.

Improve entertaining spaces

Some homes are seemingly built for entertaining, while others may need a little help to make them more fit for hosting dinner, holiday gatherings or an evening with friends. Overall,

Simple and natural ways to lower blood pressure

High blood pressure is a big problem. Roughly one in three adults in the United States has high blood pressure, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

A listing of Santa Clarita’s arts galleries

The city of Santa Clarita, and many of its resident supporters of the arts, host a number of galleries around town that afford visitors a chance to appreciate local and

Santa Clarita commissioners discuss paseo tribute

Santa Clarita parks commissioners took a walk down memory lane Thursday as they decided the fate of a proposed plaque in memory of Fereydoon Ghaffari, one of the contributors responsible

Navy Veteran — Valencia Resident, Arnie Sisk

From living through real-life submarine-chasing missions similar to “The Hunt for Red October,” to preparing equipment for a trip around Saturn, Arnie Sisk’s Navy service has led him to opportunities

Share your home’s holiday spirit with The Signal

Every year, the Santa Clarita Valley celebrates the holiday spirit like no other, celebrating with decor that engulfs entire neighborhoods in themed displays. Over this past weekend, people began strolling

Hanukkah: Did you know

Hanukkah is a Jewish celebration that lasts for eight days and nights and commemorates the victory of the Maccabees over the Greek-Syrian ruler Antiochus IV Epiphanes roughly 2,200 years ago.

Signal earns top marks

In a poll of almost 1,000 residents, the Santa Clarita Valley chose The Signal as the No. 1 choice for local news, choosing the 99-year-old daily newspaper out of all

FivePoint gives big gift to SCV Senior Center

Demonstrating the spirit of giving, which is present throughout the Santa Clarita Valley, FivePoint has made a six-figure donation in support of the SCV Senior Center. The gift, which came

Paul Butler: Whistle while you work

I love singing, but for some reason, I don’t like whistling — there’s something about whistling for me that sounds like chalk scratching on a blackboard. My brother-in-law whistles a

Pursuing Positivity While Parenting

By Michele Lutes Signal Staff Writer Santa Clarita resident, mortgage adviser and single mother, Patti Handy is reminding single parents to always have hope. “One day, you’ll look back and