Brine Shrimp Make Flamingos Pink

I have several new friends. Last week I purchased and hatched sea monkeys, the playful sperm-like ambassadors of the deep.

Judge Hears Motions for Assault Case

Seven of the eight suspects accused of assaulting a 19-year-old Santa Barbara City College freshman on videotape in September 2000 appeared in court Monday for a hearing on a motion by their attorneys to reduce or dismiss the charges due to a lack of evidence.

Recalling Gail Marshall Reclaims Democracy

Gail Marshall’s recall is not only just and fair, but it is an admirable move by this county’s citizens to “check” their leaders when they make rash decisions.

Men’s & Women’s Swimming: Pacific Drubs Gauchos

The UCSB men’s and women’s swim teams took on Big West rival Pacific for their final regular season swim meet on a cold and rainy Saturday morning in Stockton.

Local Residents Report Multiple Weekend Thefts

On Friday, Jan. 25, police received a report of an intruder who entered an apartment on the 6600 block of Del Playa Drive through an unlocked door around 4 a.m.

Doin’ the Isla Vista House Rental Boogie

I had a dream. It was a simple one: sea breeze, large yard, carpet, clean bathroom, paint, space to walk more than three steps without having to turn around … hold on, wrong dream. Who are we kidding?

Women’s Gymanastis: UCSB Falls to Fullerton Despite Improved Score

Only three meets into the season, Santa Barbara has already lost two vital contributors due to serious injuries. But if that has dampened the team’s spirits, it sure hasn’t show up in the scorebook.

County Presents Ellwood Coast Development Plan

The proposal would shift a 131-unit housing development, planned by Santa Barbara Development Partnership, further north to the county-owned Santa Barbara Shores Park next to Sandpiper Golf Course and away from the Ellwood area.

For This, You Just Need to Boot Me Up to Turn Me On

Most people who have spent enough time online in chatrooms have probably at least toyed with the idea of cybersex.

Santa Barbara Prepares to Battle USC Tonight, Pepperdine Friday

After losing recent battles in faraway lands, the UCSB men’s volleyball team will now go to war with the Trojans and try to steer clear of the swell of the Waves.