Alison Dougherty

May 2, 2001

LAFCO To Vote on Proposed I.V. Inclusion in Goleta Plan

By Alison Dougherty

The Goleta cityhood dilemma is expected to come to a head Thursday afternoon, when the question of inclusion or exclusion of Isla Vista will be decided.

April 27, 2001

Goleta Cityhood Proposal: To I.V. or Not to I.V.

By Alison Dougherty

The lines were drawn - figuratively at least - at Santa Barbara County's Local Agency Formation Commission's (LAFCO) five-hour public hearing Thursday night.

April 12, 2001

County Supervisor Gail Marshall Reviews City Proposal Plans

By Alison Dougherty

With lines yet to be drawn and decisions still to be made, a few Isla Vista residents debated the pros and cons of I.V.'s possible inclusion within Goleta Now!'s proposed city Wednesday night.

April 6, 2001

IVRPD Discusses Shelter for I.V. Homeless, Crime Rate Over Break

By Alison Dougherty

Isla Vista Recreation and Park District members questioned the feasibility of running a homeless center without the county's support at Thursday night's meeting.

March 1, 2001

County Debates Future of Santa Barbara County Shores Park

By Alison Dougherty

The Santa Barbara County Park Commission hosted a public information gathering to debate the design of the Santa Barbara Shores Park Master Plan. The plan will determine the future of a 118-acre parcel located adjacent t...

January 12, 2001

Santa Barbara Foundation Awards $237,000 to Local Nonprofits

By Alison Dougherty

A Santa Barbara-based group honored community activists Thursday afternoon for their dedication to improving the environment and local neighborhoods.

December 7, 2000

Meeting To Review Possible City Boundaries for Goleta

By Alison Dougherty

Whether or not Isla Vista will actually become an island may be decided at tonight's Local Agency Formation Committee (LAFCO) meeting.

December 1, 2000

Meeting Considers Registration of Parties, Inclusion in City Plan

By Alison Dougherty

Third District Supervisor Gail Marshall hosted a town hall meeting Thursday night for Isla Vista residents concerned with large parties and the possibility of I.V. as part of Goleta.