Deficit Takes Toll On Development

Goleta Mayor Margaret Connell reprimanded Gov. Jerry Brown in a letter last week over his proposal to cut state redevelopment funding from the fiscal 2011-2012 budget.

Maya Research Resumes

UCSB signed an agreement with Belizean dignitaries yesterday to launch a new collaborative preservation program in the ancient Maya city of El Pilar.

Weekend Wrap-Up

The Isla Vista Foot Patrol responded to two sexual assaults, two burglaries and several alcohol-related incidents this weekend.

Career Expo Anticipates Increased Participation

Nearly 50 nonprofit organizations will be at today’s annual career fair at Corwin Pavilion from 12 to 4 p.m. to discuss career, internship and volunteer opportunities.

A.S. Sends 10 to D.C. Climate Change Event

The Associated Students Finance Board distributed $52,760 to 21 student organizations during last night’s four-hour meeting.

Balanced Attack Leads Gauchos to Pair of Wins

UCSB’s women’s water polo wrapped up its opening weekend with a 3-0 record, beating CSU East Bay on Friday 14-8 before demolishing Sonoma State 15-4 at the Cal Mini Tournament in Berkeley on Saturday.

How to Train Your Sports Editor: Want to Change Your Life? Change Your Lifestyle

Once you get to the inside of the exercise world — of which I am now a part, thank you very much — there are a number of myths and legends that persist. One of the most popular is that getting in shape is a “lifestyle change.”

“The California Kid”

At first glance, the long brown hair and laid back character of Urijah “The California Kid” Faber do not quite match the fighter’s achievements as a champion of mixed martial arts. His Santa Barbara roots may have something to do with his relaxed demeanor.

AQB: MMA is Gnarly.

AQB initially dismissed MMA fighting as classless boxing for the petty borgeoise. Then he watched Urijah Faber highlights.

AQB Says: To the letter senders…

To the two people who sent e-mails to the Sports Eds. about Julia Speace’s NFC/AFC preview: