The NBA: LeBron, Kobe, Carmelo and For Once, the Clippers
Can you feel it in the air? The summer heat is fading away. The visitors are ready to flock to I.V. for Halloween celebrations. And it is currently one of the best times of the year to be a sports fan. The World Series is about to start. College football is in full swing, as is the NFL season. But most importantly, ladies and gents, it’s NBA season!
Alumnus Starting in World Series
Between the various dogfights, drug charges, assault charges and “sexts” taking over headlines in professional sports these days, it’s always good for fans to hear about a nice pro-athlete — especially when he once attended their alma mater.
#13 Gauchos Face SLO Rivals
Once again, the #13 UCSB men’s soccer team is under the spotlight.
The Biggest College Party in California
Four days and over $500,000 later, volunteer clean-up crews will sweep the streets of debris left by up to 30,000 costumed revelers.
Political Survivor To Speak at UCSB
Colombian politician, author and presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt will present a free lecture tomorrow about her six and a half year captivity in the Colombian jungle.
Federal Executive To Give Speech on Economic Woes
William Gavin, vice president of research at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, Mo., will lecture on federal funds interest rates at 6 p.m. today in Corwin Pavilion.
Locals Hold Vigil for Student
Students and community members gathered at the oceanside park adjoining Del Playa Drive and Camino Pescadero last night to celebrate the life of UCSB student Lucas Ransom, who tragically died in a shark attack last week.
Campaign Shows Resistance to Ballot Measure
A dozen students protested Proposition 23 with a “die-in” yesterday at the Arbor.
Bicyclist Sustains Injuries
A female biker was rushed to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital yesterday after colliding with a skateboarder on the corner of Pardall Road and Embarcadero del Mar.
Police Union Resettles
The Santa Barbara City Council reviewed a final fiscal contract proposal from the local police union in a closed meeting last night to determine if additional concessions are needed to help balance the city’s budget.