
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.

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.

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,

Modernized kitchens that include sought after features and showcase the latest trends go a long way to improving the overall value of a home.

Dishwasher- and microwave-safe takeout containers can be reused to store leftovers and other foods.

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.

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 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

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

Deputies are investigating a suspected suicide near the Walmart off Carl Boyer Drive on Wednesday evening. “Deputies responded to a report of a suspicious person in a vehicle (around 8:10

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 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.

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

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

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

George Herbert Walker Bush, the 41st president of the United States, died Friday. He was 94. “Jeb, Neil, Marvin, Doro and I are saddened to announce that after 94 remarkable

State Sen. Scott Wilk, whose district includes Santa Clarita, honored 24/7 Events as his November choice for the 21st Senate District Small Business of the Month. “24/7 Events is a

The dedicated shopper might have noticed some subtle changes around Westfield Valencia Town Center over the last few months. New landscaping ideas were introduced. New designs have been carefully tested.

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

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies are investigating a report of a car-to-car shooting Friday night in Newhall. A dispute around 8:30 p.m. at the Chevron gas station at Sierra

By Perry Smith Signal Managing Editor The current chapter of the John Carter Jr. story might be set in Saugus, in the home he lives in with his wife, Susan,