Boxer, Capps Ask for State Control of Oil
Congresswoman Lois Capps and Senator Barbara Boxer recently authored a letter to President Bush asking him to stop the expansion of oil drilling off the coast of California.
No Money Down, No Interest For One Week
This week, 20,000 students return to empty cupboards and new classes. This means an all-around run on any local stores that stock textbooks or Top Ramen.
Drugstore Cowboy: Have a Bushy New Year
Like many others who can’t quite effect change in themselves, I have decided instead to criticize others. In that vein, here are some resolutions for the people who are in a position now to better not only themselves, but the entire world.
Assault Suspect Skips His Trial
Luster, heir to the Max Factor cosmetics fortune, is charged with 87 criminal counts for sexually assaulting three women after allegedly giving the women the date rape drug gammahydroxybutyrate [GHB].
Gauchos Lace Up Against Northridge
After opening up conference play with a win against Cal State Fullerton on Saturday on the road, the Gauchos return home to begin an excruciating three-game home stand.
Postcards from the Edge
The Central Valley is a strange place. It is that neverland of California that never appears in Hollywood movies, unless of course it can be disguised as the Sahara Desert or an obscure feature on the landscape of Hell.
Surfer Rides Final Wave
A man believed to be 50 to 55 years old died while surfing near Coal Oil Point on Sunday afternoon after suffering what officials said they believe was a heart attack.
Gauchos Spread Holiday Cheer
About the only gifts the #22 UCSB women’s basketball team handed its opponents during the winter break were defeats instead of treats. the Gauchos unwrapped their foes en route to a blazing 7-2 start.
In the Political Circus, Enter the Clown
My faith in the political kook factor was once again restored, thanks to none other than Reverend Al Sharpton and his announcement that he will be throwing his hat in the ring as a contender in the Democratic National Convention.
Know Your Limits as You Ride the Waves
In light of the recent death of a fellow surfer at Devereux this weekend, I felt I needed to finally write a note of concern to the local surf community in respect to water safety.