Bikeless Vie for Deals on Used Wheels
Anyone who’s ever eyed a bike at the Community Service Organization impound lot can bid on the two-wheeler of their dreams at an auction today from 12 to 2 p.m.
Philanthropists Solicit SB’s Prettiest Portfolios
The Arts Fund Santa Barbara is seeking local artists to apply for the 21st annual Individual Artist Award Awards Program.
“Crow II” Flounders **
Takashi Miike is an incredibly talented filmmaker. He’s made about a dozen truly wonderful movies. Problem is, he’s made over 80 films in total. “Crow Zero II,” his latest endeavor, is a huge step up from its predecessor, but it is not one of his best.
Common Sense Curbs Craigslist Hocus Pocus
P.T. Barnum is credited with the saying, “There’s a sucker born every minute.” Ironically, it turns out he never actually said that. Instead, in an attempt to discredit him, another circus owner accused him of saying it in a newspaper article. Being the master showman, con artist — or politician, if you must — Barnum never denied it.
City Gets Strategic in Erosion Battle
Even as the county works to haul in new sand at Goleta Beach, a proposal was outlined at a public information meeting Tuesday that would address the problem of erosion by simply allowing it to happen.
I Deny Thee Thrice, Chocolate
You know, the Weatherhuman isn’t particularly religious, but fuck if I don’t wish I was.
‘Chos Take Down Titans
They were playing on the road, getting worked on the glass and couldn’t buy a bucket from beyond the arc, but in the end, none of this even mattered. Led by a combined 36 points and 15 rebounds from sophomore swingmen James Nunnally and Orlando Johnson, the first-place Gauchos (15-8 overall, 10-3 Big West) pulled out a 73-65 win over third-place Cal State Fullerton (13-2, 7-6) in a back-and-forth battle last night.
Bruins Bury Santa Barbara
The #8 UCSB men’s volleyball team (6-5 Mountain Pacific Sports Federation, 6-8 overall) fell short in its quest to complete a second three-game winning streak yesterday night, falling to #6 UCLA 3-1. The Bruins were too tough on defense and serving, defeating the injury-plagued Gauchos for the second time this season.
WaveConnect Project Tests Tidal Energy
Crashing waves and rushing currents may become a power source for Santa Barbara County, following a new coastline study near Vandenberg Air Force Base.
Info Session To Inform About A.S.
Spring Quarter means student government elections. Over the last several weeks, there has been a lot of resentment toward our student government, Associated Students, due to some allegations over the misuse of student fees.