Police Blotter

Sat., May 2, 11:17 p.m. - The bumping rhythms emanating from the balcony of the Marley House - 6566 Del Playa Dr. - piqued the interest of the Isla Vista Foot Patrol.
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Well-Loved Student Passes

Sara Tahmassebi, a second-year UCSB student, died in her Isla Vista apartment Saturday. The cause of death is unknown, pending a toxicology report.
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TOMS Tours to Benefit Kids

Non-profit shoe company TOMS will stop on campus today to encourage students to buy new shoes and help children in need.
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SB Officials Finger Tool as Blaze Source

Almost a week after the Jesusita Fire began, authorities announced they believe a power tool sparked the highly destructive wildfire.
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1969 Graduate Finishes Time for Murder Charge

A former Symbionese Liberation Army member - and UCSB alumnus - was released from a California state prison yesterday.
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City Considers Staffing Cuts

With a sizeable debt of nearly $11 million, the City of Santa Barbara is preparing to potentially make broad budget cuts.
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Nexus Sports Debates West Coast Supremacy in the MLB

NL WEST San Francisco Giants: Let’s be honest, this pick is probably wrong. In fact, some might even call it downright ludicrous. Perhaps even more ludicrous than Ludacris headlining “Extr...
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Flu Fears Warrant Quelling Meeting

The UC Board of Regents meeting scheduled to take place this week has been called off amid concerns over the swine flu outbreak.
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Police Arrest Suspect in Double Homicide

A suspect has been arrested for a double-homicide that took place in the early hours of Monday morning in Santa Barbara.
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Police Blotter

Sat., March 25, 1:30 a.m. - Officers on patrol on the 6500 block of Del Playa Drive when they were rudely interrupted.
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Ordinance-mania

You should probably clear your schedule for tomorrow afternoon. If you like drinking on the beach or in your house, you'll want to consider attending the board of supervisors meeting tomorrow at 1 p.m...
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In Memory of Floatopia

While it's not customary for a newspaper to eulogize the dead before they kick the bucket, today we'll make an exception.
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The Fine Sport of Jell-O Grappling: It’s Alive


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Maybe Legalization Wouldn’t Be So Bad…

Like most arguments against the legalization of cannabis, Shaeffer Bannigan's was erroneous and deluded ("The Case Against Legalizing Marijuana," Daily Nexus, April 27). First things first, I have som...
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Feature Photo

Around 200 people showed up to the Sigma Nu house last night to see musician Afroman play two and a half songs after arriving two hours late to the performance.
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