Politicians Provide Forum for Locals to Voice Power Shortage Concerns
Hours after the California Legislature passed a bill authorizing the state to enter into long-term contacts to buy electricity, Assemblymembers Hannah-Beth Jackson (D-Santa Barbara) and Sarah Reyes (D-Fresno) led a public hearing on the situation Thursday night.
Swim Team Will Meet its Final Match at Campus Pool
The Gauchos are pitted against Irvine in their last home meet of the year Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Campus Pool. Santa Barbara’s meet against the Anteaters will be "Senior Day" for a number of the team members.
Country Jamboree
Lead vocalist and guitarist Toni Land of the Toni Land Band sings folk songs Thursday afternoon in Storke Plaza. THe ASPB-sponsored event drew an audience of about 50 people.
Storage of Homless’ Possessions Focus of IVRPD Meeting
Homelessness, a burnt barn and infectious blood rounded out the discussion at Isla Vista Recreation and Parks District’s meeting Thursday night.The IVRPD recently instated a policy, which mandates the disposal of belongings in community parks or property if they are left unattended.
Hawai’i Spikes Gaucho Volleyball
The Gauchos (3-2 overall, 1-2 in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation) did not put up much of a fight against the Warriors (6-1, 2-0) and lost in three short games, 16-30, 17-30, 24-30.
Mens’s Basketball Seeks Revenge Against Long Beach
Santa Barbara will try to avenge its 76-75 loss to Long Beach State on Jan. 18 by going after the 49ers at their own dome, the Pyramid, at 7 p.m., in a game televised by Fox Sports Net 2. The game is expected to be just as physical and intense as the previous battle between these two teams.
No ‘Faith’ in the System: Bush Cracks the Wall Between Church and State
"If the government can fund a program whose content and purpose is to promote religion, it means nothing short of a constitutional revolution."
Local Group Raises Funds to Aid Indian Disaster Relief
The India Association of Santa Barbara launched a relief effort to raise money and awareness at UCSB for the 500,000 Indian Earthquake survivors.
UCSB Baseball to Begin Season in Battle Versus San Jose State
The UCSB baseball team kicks off the 2001 season this Friday, squaring off against College World Series participant San Jose State in a three-game series. With nine starters returning from last year’s club, Santa Barbara is looking to improve its third-place conference finish.
Isla Vistans Unite to Assuage Local Rental Woes
How is the apartment hunting going for you? I suspect that it might be a little stressful and disappointing for some folks, but remember that this isn’t the worst part.