Valencia News

Valencia, Calif.-based BioSolar, Inc., developer of a breakthrough technology to produce bio-based materials from renewable plant sources that reduce the cost of photovoltaic solar cells, has completed the research and development phase for the company's proprietary BioBacksheet-C. Now qualified for production, the BioBacksheet-C, designed for ...

With a goal to inform audiences about cancer and cancer treatments, while providing a sense of hope for the future of such treatments, the College of the Canyons scholarly presentation "New Hope in the 40 Year Fight Against Cancer" will take place 7 p.m., Wednesday Nov.

Investigators are looking into the death of a Valencia woman found in brush in Newhall this morning, authorities said.

Rep. Howard P. "Buck" McKeon , member of the GOP Health Care Solutions group, is hosting bill reading rooms at local libraries for constituents in the 25th Congressional District to personally read and research H.R. 3962, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's latest health care proposal aimed at a complete government takeover of health care.

Although voter turnout in the Santa Clarita Valley is traditionally low for local-only issues, and Tuesday's turnout appeared to follow that pattern, those who did show up at the polls said they take their role in the political process seriously.

First and foremost, I would like to thank The Signal's Editorial Board for endorsing my candidacy for the Castaic Union School District's Governing Board.

Lassie, perhaps the most famous pet in the world, will make a special appearance to benefit her homeless brothers and sisters during "Rescues on the Runway" to be held Sunday, Nov.

A Valencia man faces possible attempted murder charges after he allegedly started a fire in an elevator in a county-run housing facility for senior and disabled residents, officials said.

Although global semiconductor revenue is set to decline in 2009 for the second consecutive year, quarterly year-over-year growth is expected to finally return to the market in the fourth quarter, signaling the start of the industry recovery, according to iSuppli Corp.

Groups raising funds for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month are using new tactics to cut their costs and get cash-strapped residents to open their wallets.

Matthew and Brenda Rubin, Valencia residents for six years, are one of many couples who wish to have children but can't naturally.

So David Gauny announced his candidacy for the Santa Clarita City Council on Oct.

A man who was critically injured Tuesday evening in a head-on crash in Piru died about three hours after the collision, authorities said.

On a recent morning, a group of about 20 seniors mingled and waited in the recreation room of the Canyon Country Senior Apartments.

In a move that would have made the CIA green with envy, more than 20 Santa Clarita Valley men descended on Westfield Valencia Town Center Friday night to sing The Drifters' hit song "Under the Boardwalk." The secret singers swarmed to the Edwards Cinema minutes before their scheduled rendezvous time of 6:47 p.m. Bob Lang, 62, of Canyon Country came ...

"Weeds" star Mary Louise-Parker was busted by a crooked security guard at College of the Canyons for possession of marijuana.

Free family fun and finding homes for Los Angeles County shelter animals are the focus of the Ninth Annual Bow-Wows & Meows Pet Fair at Newhall's William S. Hart Park on Sunday, Oct.

Finally, we've had nice, cooler weather. One can almost sense fall in the air... almost! Light the Night The annual Light the Night walk to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society will be held Saturday at Bridgeport Park in Valencia.

A false bomb threat to a medical office in the Cinema Professional Center in Valencia left employees and customers standing outside Friday afternoon, authorities said.

Joseph Novotny, 43, had only lived for a short while in Santa Clarita Valley before his life was cut short by an alleged drunk driver.