Farewell, Holly

Jim Morrison’s fabled muse for “The Crystal Ship,” Platform Holly, will soon disappear as Venoco, Inc. has filed for bankruptcy.

Glowing Up Green Tastes Pretty Mean

Green smoothies: so gross yet so good for you.

Protests Halt UC Regents Meeting

The public forum with UC Regents was set to discuss proposed UC-wide tuition hikes but ended with protests and police intervention.

Another Reason to Love Using Your Crockpot

Try this new way to cook your enchiladas.

Amid Budget Woes, SB Sheriff’s Office Faces Potential Staff Cuts

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office (SBSO) is currently over budget, understaffed and overworked, county officials reported in budget discussions this past month.

What Kind of Food Are You Feeling Today?

What your body is craving says a lot about what you’re doing.

Vista Point: Local Freebies and Activities This Week

This week features free music in many forms, a yogi’s Extravaganza pregame, a May 23 tragedy remembrance vigil and more.

Fantasy’s Over: Starbucks Sued Over Unicorn Frappe

The myth, the legend, the lawsuit, the unicorn frappe.

Four Years Later, Still a ‘No’ for Israel Divestment

Following the Associated Students Senate’s failure to pass the resolution to divest from companies that allegedly aid Israel in human rights violations against Palestinians, UC Santa Barbara is the last University of California campus to have not yet passed a divestment resolution.

Bush, Muno Help UCSB Ding USC 6-5

Juniors Austin Bush and J.J. Muno both hit a home run in Wednesday’s game against USC helping UCSB score the 6-5 road victory.